Category Archives: Places to Go

Lincoln’s Tomb — Springfield, Illinois

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Roger

Since we were in the neighborhood … There’s a bust of Lincoln out front. Tradition has it that rubbing his nose brings good luck (the nose is shiny from all the people who have tried). My wife and daughter decided … Continue reading →

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Museum of Funeral Customs — Springfield, Illinois

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Roger

We’ve been to Springfield many times and done most of what there is to do. We planned on visiting the new Lincoln Library and Museum on Saturday morning. So what to do on Friday afternoon? We visited the Museum of … Continue reading →

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The World’s Largest (uncovered) Covered Wagon — Lincoln, Illinois

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Roger

You might find this hard to believe, but my wife and daughter didn’t even get out of the car to see this. A billboard on the Interstate advertised this exciting attraction, but once we got off the highway, there were … Continue reading →

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Second Circumperambulation

Posted on October 13, 2007 by Roger

I walked around Lake Geneva again with three friends. It’s 20.6 miles around. It took us nine-and-a-half hours — beginning at 8:30 and finishing around 6:00 — including a leisurely hour for lunch in Fontana. The weather was perfect for … Continue reading →

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World Famous Trailer Races

Posted on August 4, 2007 by Roger

Another item on my list of 30 Things to Do in Chicagoland is to see a race at the Rockford Speedway. We went tonight with friends. They bought our seats in advance, at the top of the grandstands near turn … Continue reading →

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