Mappingourtracks (2025)

04/08/2025

is a quick 3 hour drive 🚘 from Chicago which makes for an awesome weekend getaway. If you are looking to make the best of the summer and enjoy sunny weather, you cannot go wrong by visiting! Below are a few stops that will only make your stay THAT much better!

🚴‍♀️ is the best place to start your morning! They have bikes for rental which you can enjoy on Mariners Trail by Lake Michigan. We are true believers that the best way to explore a new place is by biking around and this activity did not disappoint. The trail is 6 miles long and connects Manitowoc with Two Rivers while you get to enjoy the sounds of waves, some sunshine, and incredible views.

🚢 is a perfect stop for all ages! Not only is it a really educational museum, but you can also explore the USS Cobia submarine which is a one of a kind adventure.

🎸 offers 20 rotating craft beers on tap along with other beverages and food as well. They have lots of live music and entertainment almost everyday, so bring your lawn chair, enjoy some brews and have a great time.

💐West of Lake Gardens is a place to unwind and enjoy the beauty of these gorgeous flowers (there are 63 different types of roses!). Located right by Lake Michigan, these gardens serve as a really relaxing place where it’s actually encouraged to walk barefoot on this immaculate green grass.

🥙 serves a delicious dining and drink menu. Enjoy a delicious margarita or a glass of wine with a side of Ahi Tuna Stack, while admiring the boats on the river.

🍦 will make your taste buds go wild! Serving such a variety of ice cream flavors, you won’t know which one to pick. Selfie with Bernice is mandatory!

🏖️Last but not least, Manitowoc is home to Wisconsin’s only sand sculpting competition in July! We were in awe and admiration how beautiful these turned out and how skilled these sculptors are. Keep an eye out for it in 2026!

If you need more ideas on how to spend your time at Manitowoc, visit their website for more!

23/07/2025

is a hidden 🗝️ gem of Tennessee that everyone should explore. Whether you are a foodie, love the outdoors or want to do a bit of both, Clarksville will not disappoint. Below places should be on everyone’s list during your visit!

🥾 is one of a kind park that offers trails and also a stunning cave. Unfortunately as of right now the tours of the cave are impossible due to flooding, however fingers crossed they open soon! You can still view it the way we did.

☕️ is the perfect spot for breakfast or lunch. They offer delicious dishes made from local and fresh ingredients along with house made coffee that will get your day going. Highly recommend the avocado toast!

🛶 is the spot if you are looking to kayak or rent floats on the Red River. The water is super calm in a very jungle-like forest that makes for the best ride.

🙃 is such a fun stop if you are wanting to learn something new such as pottery. Our instructor Rebecca was phenomenal and we had an amazing time even though our bowls may have not came out as beautiful as we would have liked :D

🏠 is a unique wedding venue in the woods, but is also starting to offer (later in the year) extended stay. It will not operate like a airbnb or a hotel, so definitely contact them if you are interested, especially if you plan to have a wedding here

🎸 is a perfect spot to do a distillery tour, grab yummy food, or just hang out outdoors and listen to live music. Such fun vibes and plenty to do, so certainly worth a visit.

We hope this gives you a good idea of what to do while visiting Clarksville. However, if you’d like more information visit their website at www.visitclarksvilletn.com

02/07/2025

Who is ready to plan a 🛶🍔🥾weekend in Lansing?

Lansing is full of fun activities, crafty beverages, and incredible dining options. The list below should help you figure out how to spend a weekend there. For more, check out ’s page.

Start your morning by hiking 🥾 The Ledges at Fitzgerald Park. Enjoy birds singing in the background while getting your steps on this scenic trail.

Breakfast with .peoples.kitchen is a MUST! Kam ordered the Chorizo Sando and I had the🥞 French Toast. Both were devine and no food was left behind.

Learn more about Michigan’s rich history 🗺️and visit . If you are visiting over the weekend, Sundays are free! Take your loved ones with you and enjoy all the exhibits it has to offer.

The Lansing area is full of amazing places that serve craft beverages. There is actually a pass that you can sign up for (free) where you can bounce around different spots while getting great discounts and deals on those beverages.

Couple of our favorites ones were:
which is a an actual farm where there are lots of activities along with 🍎delicious cider, so there is someone for everyone.
makes their own spirits and creates unique 🦄drinks which are super tasty.
has two locations: one is a farm and the other one is a bar/market in the city. If you like dry cider 🍏like us, you will LOVE these.

Kayaking 🛶with was another fun activity that we highly recommend while here. There are few different routes you can take, and you rent kayaks/canoes by the hour so you can spend as much time out in nature as you’d like.

If you end up visiting here, share your adventures with us! We’d love to see them!

19/05/2025

Places to add to your Weekend Itinerary when visiting Cincinnati Region!

Head out for a morning stroll 🚶‍♀️ on Roebling Bridge. Trust us, there is no bad angle of taking a photo here.

Southern breakfast at is a must! Chicken Waffles and Avocado sandwich were incredible 😋

Delve into the history during the Prohibiton era with and explore the hidden tunnels that hold a lot of mysteries 👻of Cincy.

Cincy area has over 230 public murals 🎨 and they are all so unique. Go on scavenger hunt and search for the best ones!

Dinner is served! Savor Italian 🍝 cuisine with in a cozy atmosphere where Rain Man was filmed.

If you are looking for an incredible aesthetic and a great menu 🌸to quench your thirst, then .otr has to be on your list.

Stay at HomeSuites Covington 🏨 and enjoy the menu and its views

Stay tuned for more content focusing on unique and fun things to do around Cincy area!

08/05/2025

Best Chicago Photo Opp Spots!
📍 Tom Ping Memorial Park
📍 Chicago Theater
📍 Honeycomb at Lincoln Park
📍 Vivian Maier Mural
📍 Southbank River Walk

Chicago bucket list, Chicago photo spots, Chicago best views, Chicago photo locations

05/05/2025

Mother’s Day is in 6 days!? If you have nothing planned, hopefully one of these ideas will spark something up!
Which activity would you do first? 😊
🚗Wine hopping in Galena
🛥️Architecture Boat Tour with
🐐Goat Yoga with
🎭Dinner and a show with
🧑‍🎨Glass class with
🖌️Get creative with
🎨BYOB painting with
👻Ghost and Gangsters Tour
🦙Play with alpacas

Chicago Mother’s Day, Mother’s Day Ideas, Celebrating Mom

15/04/2025

Did you know Michigan hosts one of the biggest Tulip festivals in May? It actually falls on Mother’s Day weekend, so it’s the best way to celebrate

🌷Takes place May 2-11
🌷 Windmill Island is one of the most popular spots (our photos taken there)
🌷 Hours are 930-5pm
🌷 Entry is $13
🌷 3 hour drive from Chicago
🌷 All of Holland is celebrating so there are lots of different spots across the city to celebrate and see the tulips such as Nelis Dutch Village, Tulip Lanes, Window at the Waterfront Park, Centennial Park and more!

If you go, have the best time and tag us in photos!

Spring in Michigan, Tulip Season, Tulip Festival, Holland Michigan, Mother’s Day Ideas

08/04/2025

Instagrammable Charleston 🌺
📍 Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
📍 Angel Oak Tree
📍 Rainbow Row
📍 Cypress Gardens
📍 St Phillip’s Church

02/04/2025

Southern California Bucket List!
What places did we miss? Share below 🔽
📍 Death Valley National Park
📍 Palm Springs
📍 Santa Monica Pier
📍 San Diego
📍 Joshua Tree National Park
📍 Indian Canyons
📍 Hollywood Sign

19/03/2025

Places to visit while in New Mexico 🚗
New Mexico is such a fun state to explore! Whether you are looking for aliens 👽 or wanting to hike National Monuments or eat delicious foods at Santa Fe, you will find something to do!

One of the biggest balloon 🎈 festivals takes place here in October as well which we had the pleasure of attending! We highly recommend it as we never experienced anything like this before. Plan ahead as hotels get booked up months in advance and the festival lasts 2 weeks.

11/03/2025

Still need an idea for spring break? Here are couple of we would recommend!
📍Pensacola, FL
📍Aruba
📍Tulum .tulum
📍Cruise with
📍San Diego, CA

07/03/2025

If you plan to celebrate St Patty’s 🍀 in style but would like to avoid Chicago crowds and traffic & have just as much fun, then come to McHenry next weekend!

There will be tons of activities 🏃‍♀️🎆🎸🚤 happening including a Shamrock Shuffle 5K, Fox River dying, Shamrocks the Fox Parade, fireworks, live music and more! Let’s party suburb style and join us next weekend :)

Where are you celebrating this year? 🍀🍀🍀

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