Touring the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Kirkwood, Missouri

If you enjoy architecture, history, or finding unique spots in St. Louis, consider adding a tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park in Kirkwood to your plans. Tucked away on 10.5 acres in Kirkwood, Missouri, this home can be easy to overlook from the road. But once you go inside, you’re stepping into a piece of architectural history. Frank Lloyd Wright designed…

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Belk Park Trail: An Easy Lakeside Walk in the Metro East

Belk Park in Wood River offers an easy, scenic walk around the lake, with playgrounds and plenty to explore. The trail is a 1-mile paved path that’s mostly flat, with little elevation gain as it follows Belk Lake’s shoreline. DETAILS: At the Trailhead I parked on the far north side of the park, close to a picnic shelter and an orange-and-blue playground. From there, I…

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Eckert’s Millstadt Fun Farm: Full of Family Activities

Apple picking, carnival rides, a petting zoo, and even pig races are a few activities that you can do at Eckert’s Millstadt Fun Farm east of Belleville, Ill. Arriving at the Farm We parked in the gravel lot near the entrance road. I do this since it makes it easier to find the car when we leave. Next, we headed to the Ticket Booth. I…

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Exploring Buffalo Rock State Park and Historic Ottawa

Seeing buffalo and hiking out on a bluff that juts out towards the water was part of my time at Buffalo Rock State Park near Ottawa, Ill. After stopping here, we went into Ottawa and had lunch at a local brewery, and walked around the historic Washington Park with Abraham Lincoln connections. (This was our first stop on our trip to the Starved Rock State…

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