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A Visit to the Iconic Chicago Bean is a Must in the Windy City

The Traveling Praters presents Travel Inspired Living.This post contains affiliate links. When I learned that I’d be traveling to Chicago on business a few months ago, I was thrilled that I was finally going to be able to see the Chicago Bean, otherwise known by its formal name, Cloud Gate.  To me, the iconic stainless…

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Roadside Attractions: The Cross at the Crossroads of Effingham, Illinois

The Cross at the Crossroads in Effingham intersects Highway 57 and 70, easily visible to passersby from the Interstate and surrounding area. At 198 feet tall and 113 feet wide, the cross, made of over 180 tons of steel looms over Effingham, easily visible by day and illuminated at night. My family drove past the cross…

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  • This weekend kicks off the 25th anniversary of the release of The Shawshank Redemption.🎥 My hometown of @destinationmansfield is celebrating in a BIG way! You'll find special self-guided prison tours, meet & greets, a cocktail party and more! This morning I toured the prison and explored the brand new Shawshank Prison Museum. How cool is it that my all-time favorite movie was filmed right here in my hometown? 🎬 . . . Learn more about the self-guided tour of the filming sites in my profile @travelinspiredliving. . . . #SHAWSHANK25 #SHAWSHANKTRAIL #destinationmansfield #ohiofindithere #ohiogram #ohioigers #instatravel #travelgram #hollywood #travelinspiredliving #tbin #traveltagged #hometowntourist
  • You know how you really want to see something close to home but you keep putting it off? No? Maybe that's just me then. 🤣 For years, I wanted to visit the Mansfield Memorial Museum in my hometown to see Elektro and finally made it a few months ago. . . . Elektro is a robot built in Mansfield by Westinghouse between 1937 and 1938. He appeared at the 1939 New York World's Fair. Elektro could walk by voice command, speak, blow up balloons and most importantly, smoked cigarettes. 🚬 . . . #destinationmansfield #ohiofindithere #travelusa #offthebeatenpath #instatravel #insearchofquirk #roadsideattraction #ipulledoverforthis #roadsideamerica #atlasobscura #roadtrippers #roadtrip #tbin #travelinspiredliving #midwestmoment #midwestisbest #discoverohio #ohiogram #ohio #traveltagged
  • We haven't really been out of the house much over the past two months so it was nice to spend time this week at the Mohican State Park Lodge, one of the @greatohiolodges properties. An evening stroll along the scenic and accessible paved trail around the lodge was just what the doctor ordered. . . . #discovermohican #optoutside #naturalohio #ohiojourney #getoutdoors #greatoutdoors #ohiofindithere #ohiotravel #takeawalk #disabledtravel #ohiostateparks #odnr #Ohioigers #exploremore #traveltagged #instatravel #mwtravel #tbin #naturetherapy #picoftheday #photooftheday #naturephotography #nature
  • My husband and I returned home from an incredible trip to the Mohican State Park Lodge. While there, we couldn't resist spending time in Mohican State Park where we spotted this deer. I may live in Ohio where deer are plentiful - and sometimes a nuisance - but I never tire of seeing their beauty. 🦌🌿🌳 . . . #naturetherapy #getoutdoors #ohiogram #ohioexplored #myohioadventure #ohiofindithere #ohiotravel #ohioigers #midwestisbest #midwestmoment #travelinspiredliving #travel #optoutside #outdoors #outdoorsy #naturephotography #picoftheday #travelphotography #traveltagged #roadtrip
  • Happy 4th of July! How are you celebrating today? . . . #4thofjuly #july4th #4thofjulyparade #parade #letfreedomring #ohiofindithere #destinationmansfield #travelinspiredliving #flag #america #celebrate
  • Before hubby's accident, one of his favorite things to do was to hike. Yesterday morning, he asked if I thought we could visit Mohican State Park. I know he's not up for that so we comprised with a picnic lunch at Gorman Nature Center in Mansfield followed by a walk to the edge of the woods from the parking lot. It was a lot for him, but that was his goal. I love his determination and so thankful to watch him recover more with every step he takes. . . . #livinglife #outdoors #naturetherapy #getoutdoors #spendtimeoutside #takeawalk #slowlybutsurely #destinationmansfield #ohiofindithere #ohio #optoutside
  • Did you know the B & O Bike Trail covers just over 18 miles from Mansfield, Ohio to the small town of Butler? It's a popular spot in Richland County for people to walk, run and ride bikes. Since it goes straight through Lexington and Bellville, it's also easy to hop off the trail for a break to grab coffee at @nickelandbean, an ice cream cone at The Dairy Belle or even something to eat at @brumbys_java_pie_guy. When was the last time you went for a bike ride?
  • I see the spires of St. Peter's Catholic Church each morning that I drive downtown to work at my co-working desk. I've passed by the church for years and marveled at the architecture, always wondering what it looked like inside. A few weeks ago, I joined #InsideRichland to take a peek. I wasn't disappointed. I learned quite a bit but I can't wait to go back for a full tour so I can share more. . . . #destinationmansfield #OhioFinditHere #ohiogram #ohio #ohioblogger #travelwriter #hometowntourist #architecture_lovers #architecture #mansfieldohio #midwestisbest #midwestmoments #tbin #mwtravel #midwest
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