Skating in the Sky

Touching the sky may be a relative term but it’s a clear possibility on the top floor of the John Hancock Center,1,000 feet above street level.  Glide across the floor of the world’s highest ice skating rink, located on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center and Observatory. Read More »

Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel

Myrtle Beach, SC gets lots of attention for being a sunny family destination brimming with beaches, water parks and Southern hospitality. The fun has increased considerably with the opening of the SkyWheel attraction on Myrtle Beach’s new boardwalk. Flying into the airport, you’ll spot the slowing turning wheel, especially at night, when there’s a light show.  But once you get up close, you realize that it’s much more than a fancy ferris wheel. Read More »

Alligators strike a pose at the Tennessee Aquarium

Explore the diverse aspects of the sea world at the sprawling Tennessee Aquarium located in Chattanooga.  One of the country’s top-rated aquariums, the Tennessee Aquarium provides up close interactions with 10,000 animals, a six-story, 3D Imax movie theater and a thrilling riverboat cruise.  Besides the expected fish,  visitors can watch penguins, meander through a butterfly garden and come face to face with alligators and snapping turtles. Read More »

Antique cars at Lake Winnie

I like an amusement park with a pedigree.  In this era of mega parks and corporate-run kiddie events, there’s nothing more charming than a family-owned, old school amusement park.  Nestled on the banks of Tennessee’s Lake Winnepesaukah, the namesake amusement park opened in 1924.   Back then, the focus was a sprawling swimming pool and paddle boat rides.  Today, Lake Winnie boasts 46 rides, concerts, concessions and games and Southern friendliness that permeates the park. Read More »