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12 Episodes 2024 - 2024
Episode 1
Thu, Jan 18, 2024
In Springfield, Illinois, you could spend a week just taking in the incredible Abraham Lincoln history. But then you'd miss the "new" Capitol, horseshoe sandwiches, the Route 66 experience and cozy dogs.
Episode 2
Thu, Jan 25, 2024
Davenport is the largest of the Quad Cities, and the third largest city in Iowa. It's where chiropractic began, and music is celebrated. Now it's home to Ethiopian food, a great art museum and is where work vehicle seats are made.
Episode 3
Thu, Feb 1, 2024
Grand Rapids, Michigan, was once known as "Furniture City." Now, thanks to craft brewers, it's self-coined as "Beer City." The top tourist attraction is probably The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. But ArtPrize, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, the Amway Grand Plaza hotel and Max's South Seas Hideaway make this city attractive.
Episode 4
Thu, Feb 8, 2024
Michigan City, Indiana, surprised John by having so many of his favorite things: incredible sandy beaches and dunes (so unlike Milwaukee), the Barker Mansion (very Downton Abbey), beautiful consignment and local stores (an addiction for sure), large scale manufacturing (so much to learn), and, of course, delicious food (yes, pierogies please).
Episode 5
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
Red Wing, Minnesota isn't named after the famous shoe company, it's the other way around. See the world's largest boot and do some shoe shopping, but also be sure to walk down to the Mississippi River to watch boats, spend time in charming downtown, climb Barn Bluff and celebrate the return of the bison with the Prairie Island Indian Community.
Episode 6
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
Oak Park, Illinois is only a short ride on the "L" from Chicago, but location isn't the only good thing about this close-knit community. Famous past residents Frank Lloyd Wright and Ernest Hemingway are proudly claimed by this city, as are current favorites, like Maya Del Sol, Hole in the Wall Custard Shoppe, Addis Café and so much more.
Episode 7
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
In Madison, Wisconsin, there's a famous street that connects the Wisconsin State Capitol to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. State Street has been a pedestrian mall since the 1970s and is lined with diverse shops, restaurants and art that makes it the go-to place to experience the Madison vibe.
Episode 8
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Waukesha, Wisconsin is known as "guitar town" because it's where Les Paul was born. But it's also home to Carroll University, Chef Pam, an active civic theater, beautiful parks and a main street that's made for TV. John McGivern and Emmy Fink enjoy their visit.
Episode 9
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Decorah, Iowa draws in many people with its charm. History lovers with Norwegian lineage come to research at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Students come to learn at Luther College. Gardeners come to be inspired at Seed Savers Exchange.
Episode 10
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Marquette, the largest city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is for everyone. Want incredible views ? Start at the lighthouse. Whitefish? Try The Vierling. Theater? Lake Superior Theatre. The largest wooden dome in North America? Northern Michigan University. And if you still don't get the picture, you can get that, too, at Lake Superior Photo.
Episode 11
Thu, Apr 4, 2024
Austin, Minnesota, is home to Hormel Foods' world-famous SPAM Museum. But meat lovers like John McGivern also stop at Knauer's Meat Market and the Tendermaid Sandwich Shop. Nature lovers can't miss the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. And if you plan to visit at the right times, you can be wowed by the Oaxaca Basketball Tournament and the Austinaires.
Episode 12
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Greater Lafayette, Indiana, is two cities, and we didn't only come for Purdue University. If we told you we were going to a place where people raise wolves, operate a 1920's farm, frequent a Triple X establishment and spit crickets, you might question our judgment. But once you watch, your only question will be, when can I go there?