Articles in One Tank Getaways
We took a long weekend and went to some of the terrific places to learn and play in the Fort Worth area. We loved staying at the Hyatt Place Hotel in the Historic Stockyards so we could watch the famous live cattle drive right in front of the hotel twice daily.
While Truckee, California is well known for hosting below freezing, single digit temperatures in the winter and often remembered for the ill fated pioneers who lost their lives there, it may not be first remembered for outstanding eateries, boutiques, and excellent day excursions, yet it certainly should be.
We’d heard Irvine was steeped in arts, dining, nightlife, shopping and all the typical things that we gravitate to when planning a getaway, but Irvine exceeded all our expectations which is quite a feat when you consider our diverse interests.
What started as a modest Bingo Hall in 1985 has evolved into a $200 million enterprise considered to be one of the largest casino-resort destinations in Northern California.
ts’ small, unique, eclectic and not well known. For a quiet little, improptu camping getaway, it certainly fit the bill. We plan to return.
Wild West towns of Nevada have always intrigued visitors and two of the most exciting, have paired to bring road tripping couples a historical and adventurous excursion aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad.
Do you live in a town with an Indian casino close by? They are popping up so quickly everywhere, more than likely, your answer is, “Yes.” If you think those casinos are just places to throw your money on a table and hope for the best, I would ask you to reconsider.
For a couple that is not interested in water sports, skiing, or casinos, South Lake Tahoe really does have some wonderful experiences to behold.
Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, immortalized his quiet little Missouri hometown on the banks of the Mississippi River.
On your next road trip anywhere near Orange County in sunny Southern California, stop and spend some time checking out what will one day be grander than Central Park in New York and Stanley Park in Vancouver.
