Breweries to Visit in Grand Rapids, Michigan

For the last decade, Grand Rapids, Michigan has been home to some of the best craft breweries and microbreweries in the nation. They’ve consistently received awards dubbing the city Beer City USA and Best Beer Town in America. It is easy to see why tourists and locals flock to this mecca of beer. Having spent my college days in the city and surrounding towns, I’ve come up with a list of 6 great breweries to visit in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Top Shore Excursions On An Alaskan Cruise

Taking a cruise is a great way to experience Alaska for the first time. Travelling with my family, this was the first time any of us stepped foot on the 49th State. We came, we saw, we conquered. Ok, maybe we didn’t actually conquer anything, but our experience was one for the ages. While most Alaskan cruises offer similar amenities, the way to customize your experience is through the shore excursions you choose to do. Shore excursions are offered at every port of call, so take advantage of the opportunity to see more of Alaska! Though not included in the all-inclusive pricing, in our opinion, shore excursions are a must. In this post, I will go through the top shore excursions we chose on our 7- Day Voyage of the Glaciers with Princess Cruises and our thoughts on each of them. 

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Best Craft Bourbon Distillery in Kentucky

I’ll be the first to admit, going to a new-age, craft bourbon distillery for the first time, I had my reservations. Bourbon has a deep, rich history in Kentucky. Most bourbon distilleries trace their roots back several generations, trading secret family recipes down the line. So when there is a new player in town, most folks take a “wait and see” approach. We decided to take a detour from the traditional, big name bourbon brands and hop on the Craft Bourbon Trail for once. We made this decision mostly out of convenience and an urge to venture off the beaten path.

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Horse Betting Basics at Keeneland

In Kentucky, waking up for a race day at Keeneland is comparable to waking up on your birthday or Christmas morning. You are filled with excitement and anxiousness as you start your day. These feelings continue to heighten as you drive in and find your spot to tailgate. With the tailgate popped open and a cold drink in your hand, you truly start to realize the magnificent spectacle Keeneland really is. Thousands and thousands of locals and tourists, young and old,  dressed in their Sunday best, ready to take on a full day of horse racing. You really can’t beat this atmosphere! We go to Keeneland about twice a year, so in this post we are going to give you some horse betting basics to get you started.

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