"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
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First, thank you for being a subscriber. I truly appreciate you following along as I explore America's scenic highways, roadside attractions, small towns, and hidden treasures. If you've enjoyed my weekly newsletter, I'd like to invite you to take the next step by joining my Premium Newsletter community. As a Premium member, you'll receive:
My goal has always been to help you discover places you might otherwise drive right past. Premium membership allows me to spend more time researching, traveling, and creating the content you enjoy while giving you even more value in return. If you're ready for more scenic drives, hidden gems, and unforgettable destinations, I'd love to have you join us. Additionally, I have several upcoming trips, including: 1. A trip through an additional 13 states before and after attending the All Fifty Club Conference in Philadelphia in September. Primary attractions: National Park units. 2. Two personal trips with some information for you to Boston and Sanibel Island, FL. (October and February) 3. Southern Travel Writers conference in Tuscaloosa, AL (March) 4. Visiting National Park units and other scenic and historic places in the northwestern states (May) 5. Midwest Travel Network in Wisconsin (June) 6. Driving trip to Alaska with my daughters (June) 7. All Fifty Club Annual Conference in 2027 (September) 8. Hawaii in early 2028 to fulfill visiting all 50 states for the Third time! (My third trip around the sun!!) Click here to become a Premium Member: Thank you again for being part of this journey. I hope to see you inside the Premium community! Happy travels, Stan Wiebe "I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list!” Classic Rock song: "I’ve Been Everywhere” by Johnny Cash |
Stan Wiebe
"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
Sometimes the best travel discoveries happen when you get off the main tourist trail. Putnam, Connecticut, is one of those places. Tucked into northeastern Connecticut’s Quiet Corner, Putnam feels a little out of the way. That makes it a perfect place to find something unusual. And unusual is exactly what you will find along Main Street. Putnam is home to a collection of tiny fairy doors hidden around downtown. They are easy to miss if you are not paying attention. Once you know they are...
One of my favorite parts of a road trip is finding places I never expected to love. The Crystal Shrine Grotto in Memphis is exactly that kind of stop. It's tucked away inside Memorial Park Cemetery, making it a true off-the-beaten-path discovery. 🌟 (Disclaimer: The information is from my research. I didn't visit here in person.) Step inside, and you'll find a peaceful cave sparkling with tons of quartz crystal. Beautiful scenes from the life of Jesus fill the grotto, while soft lighting and...
Want a new adventure? Check out Chicago Southland. The area offers much more than you would expect. In Chicago for one reason and want more adventures outside the city with less traffic and less urban crowding? Check out more about Southland here! Wind Creek Hotel and Casino You'll find much of what you see in the city, but spread out across the area, with less congestion. Give it a shot when you're there! Until next time... Stan