Beyond The Falls: Niagara’s Top Summer Festival Guide
Niagara is a year-round playground with lots of festivals
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Heading To Niagara Falls Ontario? Discover Hidden Gems Just Off The QEW
Although Niagara Falls are spectacular and millions of people visit them every year, there’s so much more to do in the area it should be considered a part of your trip – and not the sole reason for it.
Henry Ford’s Greenfield Village – A Step Back In Time
Henry Ford was concerned that the rapid pace of technological progress was threatening to erase America’s cultural heritage, and his desire was to make Greenfield Village a living museum that would showcase American life, history, and traditions – to provide a sense of connection to the past for future generations. Spanning over 80 acres, Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan is a sprawling outdoor museum – it’s a step back in time where you can explore restored buildings from different periods in American history – from Thomas Edison’s lab to the Wright Brothers’ workshop, historical homes and shops. It’s a living, breathing re-creation of American history.
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation – A Treasure Trove of History
After our fantastic Rouge Factory Tour, we headed back to The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, a sprawling tribute to American ingenuity. The museum isn’t just about cars; it’s a treasure trove of historical artifacts that highlight innovation across multiple industries and time-lines. While cars are a big part of the story, the museum also showcases everything from early aeroplanes to steam engines, home appliances, and even presidential limousines.
Ford Rouge Factory Tour – The Heart of American Automobiles
Our day began with a tour of the legendary Ford Rouge Factory, which has been a cornerstone of Ford’s production since its inception in the early 20th century. The Rouge site was initially envisioned by Henry Ford as a “self-sufficient” factory, where raw materials could enter one end and finished cars could roll off the line at the other. Over the years, the factory has evolved, but it remains one of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the world.
National Corvette Museum – A Car Enthusiasts’ Dream
The National Corvette Museum is conveniently located off I-65 exit 28, across from the General Motors’ Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Spanning 115,000 square feet, this museum is a shrine to the Corvette, showcasing more than 80 ’Vettes as well as concept cars – including one of the original 1953 Corvettes, the only 1983 Corvette in existence and other rare and unique Corvettes.
A Sip Through Time – Exploring Jim Beam Distillery, History And Bourbon
Kentucky is synonymous with bourbon, so naturally on our way from Bowling Green KY to Dearborn, we couldn’t pass up the chance to visit the famed Jim Beam Distillery – it just happens to be the home of our favourite bourbon and one of the most iconic names in the industry – so it was a must-see.
Road Trip Across America: From Houston To Detroit. We celebrate The Interstate, Cars, Culture And History
There’s something liberating about the open road – the rhythmic hum of tires, the changing landscape outside the window and the promise of new experiences just a few miles ahead. Ever since Gail and I were little kids, it has been engrained in our childhood. As adults, this is what we were looking for when embarking on our latest road trip adventures that began with a mid-morning flight from Toronto to Houston, Texas.
Germany: Day trip To Drachenburg & Drachenfels Castle, Königswinter
From our base just outside of Speyer/Hockenheim in Germany, we do day trips that are easy to get to and worth the journey and fuel to visit. This trip to (Schloss) Drachenburg Castle / Drachenfels Castle / Drachenfelsbahn was over-ambitious at first because there were so many things to see on the way there – it actually would have been a weekend trip instead of just one day.
France: A Day Trip To “La Petite France” In Strasbourg
Strasbourg is one of those cities that has been on our list to visit for a number of years. After putting it off on one of our many trips to Germany, we finally made it a point to drive there and have a visit. Our base in Germany is nice and central to so many regions. Located close to Speyer/Hockenheim, we are only about 45-50 minutes from Strasbourg, so there’s no excuse NOT to go in reality…
