What To Do In The Midwest
Aug 13th, 2001 | 10:51 AM
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What To Do In The Midwest
I recently returned from a trip to North Dakota and Nebraska. The trip was to visit family, so I didn't think I'd have anything to pass on. After all, many of think there is really nothing of interest to do in North Dakota and Nebraska, don't we? Well, surprisingly I found something that might be worth a stop if you ever get into the regions.
West of Fargo, just outside of town, is the "town" of Bonanzaville. (Sounds tacky, doesn't it--but it really isn't) Bonanzaville is a large collection of frontier buildings brought in from various points in the state, all originals (with the exception of one reconstructed "soddy"). They have been decorated with actual furniture of the period--some was actually in the house to begin with. There are also a town hall, an old school, a couple of general stores, etc., and a building crammed with 80 really ancient vehicles. We spent four hours, even though the heat was blistering, and only paid $6 for the pleasure. One of the best values I've found lately.
Another "find" has already been mentioned on this forum. Omaha's zoo, the Henry Dourly Zoo, is truly outstanding for its size. Wonderful exhibits and a really nice selection. Not as big as San Diego's or many others, but in many ways, of equal quality. So, if you're Omaha or eastern Nebraska bound, you might think of including this on your itinerary.
Have fun traveling!
West of Fargo, just outside of town, is the "town" of Bonanzaville. (Sounds tacky, doesn't it--but it really isn't) Bonanzaville is a large collection of frontier buildings brought in from various points in the state, all originals (with the exception of one reconstructed "soddy"). They have been decorated with actual furniture of the period--some was actually in the house to begin with. There are also a town hall, an old school, a couple of general stores, etc., and a building crammed with 80 really ancient vehicles. We spent four hours, even though the heat was blistering, and only paid $6 for the pleasure. One of the best values I've found lately.
Another "find" has already been mentioned on this forum. Omaha's zoo, the Henry Dourly Zoo, is truly outstanding for its size. Wonderful exhibits and a really nice selection. Not as big as San Diego's or many others, but in many ways, of equal quality. So, if you're Omaha or eastern Nebraska bound, you might think of including this on your itinerary.
Have fun traveling!
Aug 13th, 2001 | 05:29 PM
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Eye of the beholder, Linda.
If you're of the attitude that there are redeeming qualities to be discovered in any area of the country, any trip can be fun and interesting.
For those of the 'prove it to me' mindset, most any trip can be sour and dull.
Thanks for the interesting tips. The Doorly Zoo I know of, and I agree with your comments.
Hadn't heard of Bonanzaville. Interesting info.
Thanks.
If you're of the attitude that there are redeeming qualities to be discovered in any area of the country, any trip can be fun and interesting.
For those of the 'prove it to me' mindset, most any trip can be sour and dull.
Thanks for the interesting tips. The Doorly Zoo I know of, and I agree with your comments.
Hadn't heard of Bonanzaville. Interesting info.
Thanks.
Aug 13th, 2001 | 05:53 PM
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If you go through Oklahoma. That is considered the Midwest right? Anyways, Tulsa is a nice town with great shopping and more eating places than you can imagine. Alabaster Caverns and the Little Sahara Desert and The Great Salt PLains are intresting. Near Enid. There is also Woolaroc Park, Will Rogers Musuem, Tulsa Zoo ( which is better than Atlantas ), OU Sooner football ( college champs last year ), Riverside Walk in Tulsa is nice on 4th of July. South is Talequah where you can camp and canoe. Tulsa has two ice skating rinks.
Just watch the drivers. Nobody yields hardly.
Just watch the drivers. Nobody yields hardly.
Aug 13th, 2001 | 08:53 PM
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Finally! .. a reason to go to N. Dakota, the only state I haven't been in. I did see the movie, 'Fargo,' but it didn't offer much except a suggestion of how to dispose of my mother-in-law. P.S. - in Michigan, where I live, we define the 'midwest as any state with a Big 10 football team. ND & NE are prairie states.
