When I realized our summer road trip in 2022 would take us right by the Winchester Mystery House, I knew what we had to do. That’s right. We had to stop. The History of the Winchester Mystery House The Winchester Mystery House is a historic mansion located in San Jose, California. Its construction began in 1884 and continued for almost 38 years until Sarah Winchester, the widow of firearm magnate William Wirt Winchester, passed away in 1922. The house is renowned for its unique architectural features and its intriguing history. Legend has it that after the death of her husband and infant daughter, Sarah Winchester sought solace in the belief that she was haunted by the spirits of those killed by Winchester rifles. To escape their vengeful spirits, she began an extensive and continuous construction project on her family’s unfinished farmhouse. Over the years, the mansion underwent constant renovations, resulting…
Ghost Hunting at the Ritchey Mansion
The Ritchey Mansion in Newtonia, Missouri, is a treasure! This Civil War-era home is a great artifact in the area. And its paranormal happenings…
Happy Halloween Weekends at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph
Staying at Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph RV Resort is one of our favorite Halloween season experiences. We’d wanted to visit Holiday World for some…
Japanese Fall Festival at Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in Springfield
One of my favorite things about fall is our area’s multitude of fall festivals. Last year, we added a new one to our list,…
Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
We’d like to thank Historic Tours of Boston for sponsoring our visit to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. As always, all opinions…
Visiting Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
If you’re in the Nashville area, be sure to make a stop at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. This home of the seventh president of the…
Stopping By Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger on Route 66 in Miami
If you’re driving Route 66 and find yourself in Miami, Oklahoma, be sure to stop at Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger. This iconic drive-in hamburger joint…
Driving Along the Entire Oregon Coast
This may seem crazy, but on one of our longer road trips, we decided to drive the entire Oregon coast, all in one day.…
A Visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium
When we plan our long road trips, Kristin is always hoping for a chance to see some animals. She was super excited to learn…