Category Archives: Museums

History Colorado Center

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Roger

We’re still looking to learn more about the history of our new state, so we headed to this oddly-named museum in downtown Denver. There were some fun bits, but the exhibits focused largely on political issues and interactive displays for … Continue reading →

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Magic Town

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Roger

The front of Magic Town is a store filled with sculptures by Michael Garman. For $3 each, we were given a bag of popcorn and were allowed in the back where Magic Town is located. It’s a miniature city filled … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Roger

We drove downtown to the Colorado Springs Pioneer’s Museum. I went inside to see if they were open on New Years Eve. The friendly woman behind the counter said, “If you want to see the museum this year, today is … Continue reading →

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Columbus Zoo

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Roger

I had four hours to kill in Columbus, Ohio, so I decided to go to the zoo. The park was filled with moms with kids, young couples, and kids on field trips. I felt a little lonely in the crowd. … Continue reading →

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Henry Ford Museum

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Roger

We drove to Detroit on Saturday morning, passing the world’s largest tire on the way. We met friends in the parking lot of the Henry Ford Museum right at noon — at the exact minute we told them we’d get … Continue reading →

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