Rest stop beauty

These flowers at my pitstop were beautiful!
Wind power in indiana

There’s something about driving through Indiana and seeing the big air windmills, they just fascinates me.
Chocago skyline

6 Hour drive today which included four states. Started in Kentucky, went through Ohio and Indiana, and eventually ended in Illinois.
Street art in Chicago

The street art is already finding me!!
A Bloomfield escape at Lilacia Park

I ended today’s exploration with a peaceful stroll through Lilacia Park in nearby Lombard-and oasis of color, calm, and fragrant blooms just minutes from downtown Glen Ellyn
Famous for its stunningLäs mer
Glen Ellyn, art walk, color, creativity,

This morning I wandered through the heart of Glen Allen, Illinois on a self guided art walk where every turn revealed the splash of color culture and creativity from vibrant, murals and sidewalkLäs mer
Volunteer spirit flag memorial in Glen E

Standing tall in the heart of Glenn Allen is a powerful tribute to the volunteer spirit that helped shape this village honoring 150 years of community, service, and pride
This flag memorial, erectedLäs mer
Stepping back in time at Glen Art theate

Well, wondering through downtown Glen Ellyn, I stumbled upon a true vintage gem – the Glen art theater, a beautifully preserved movie house that’s been entertaining local since the 1920s.
With itsLäs mer
The Grove mural – hidden art beneath Gle

Tucked beneath the tracks in the Taylor Avenue tunnel, I discovered the Grove mural – a colorful and unexpected burst of nature inspired street art right in the heart of Glen Ellyn
Stretching acrossLäs mer
Drips of joy – mural discovery on Main S

Just what I thought the day was winding down, a splash of bold color cut my eye while cruising through Lombard. On Main Street, I stumbled across this dripping paint, mural, a playful, vibrant pieceLäs mer
More murals, more magic in Glen Ellyn

Just my thought I’d uncovered all the Lynne Allen had to offer. The town revealed even more visual gems tucked between storefronts and side streets. First up a bold and colorful Frida KO Miro atLäs mer
Sweet escape from the heat at Oberweis

With the sun, blazing and the summer heat in full swing, there was only one logical choice – ice cream. And not just any ice cream… A double dip, waffle cone from Oberweis, the kind of treat thatLäs mer
Behind the scenes at the historic Tivoli

Today staff brought me to the Beautiful in historic Tivoli theater in Downers Grove, Illinois – a true architectural treasure, and one of the oldest continuously operating movie palace in aLäs mer
Art around every corner in Downers Grove

After visiting the stunning Tivoli theater, I wandered around Downers Grove, and the town surprise me again, this time with a creative streaking into every day places
Inside the Downers Grove postLäs mer
Morning calm at the Morton Arboretum

I started the day early at the Morton Arboretum in Lyle, Illinois – hoping to beat the summer heat, and ended up walking into pure peace
This 1700 acre sanctuary is home to more than 222,000 plantsLäs mer
Vivid creatures at Morton Arboretum

Today’s walk-through the Morton Arboretum felt like stepping into a dream thanks to the magical new vivid creatures exhibit.
Scattered throughout the landscape, our five towering, brightly coloredLäs mer
Graffiti gold mine in a Cicero Alley

While driving through the Cicero area today, a flash of bold color out of the corner of my eye made me hit the brakes. I turned down an alley behind a retail shopping center, and found an entireLäs mer
Burgers, trains and chocolate malts

Dinner last night was a delicious step back in time at two toots train whistle Grill in Glen Ellyn and I couldn’t stop smiling from the moment I walked in.
This place is all about classic dinerLäs mer
Thrift thing for good at the treasure ho

Today’s adventure led me to a charming and purpose driven resale shop called treasure House in Glen Ellyn, and it truly lives up to its name.
This nonprofit resale boutique is filled withLäs mer
Fried chicken and open roads

Did they mark the official start of my route 66 adventure, and there was no better way to begin that then with a stop at the legendary Dell Rhea’s chicken basket in Willowbrook, Illinois-a trueLäs mer
Pub food perfection st Two Hound Red

After my shopping trip today, I popped into two hound red for lunch, which included a delicious burger and fries. The pub atmosphere was great, with friendly and efficient staff. The perfectly cookedLäs mer
A treasure hunt at gather and collect

Gather and collect offers a wide variety of vintage items. The store features, vintage clothing, furniture, gifts, and home decor. The store is divided into sections, such as living room and a kitchenLäs mer
Intrigued by a neon sign

The eye catching neon sign for the seven dwarfs family restaurant immediately grabs attention while passing through the Wheaton Glenellen area. This classic diner, which has been in the communityLäs mer
Custom rides and Route 66 vibes in Crest

On my way to the next stop on Illinois Route 66 journey, I took a quick detour and stumbled upon this amazing auto themed mural tucked along Broadway Street in Cresthill.
Painted across the side of aLäs mer