Midwest escapes; hidden treasures of our area
Published by Claire Silcox, August 16, 2018 As a college student, I’m always looking for new places to travel that are easy on the gas budget. I’ve compiled a list of places that I’ve found or would love to visit right here in the Midwest that are fun, affordable and eclectic. 1. Galena, Illinois With a downtown stretch with over 100 shops, Galena delights visitors with a mix of boutiques, restaurants, ice cream shops and so much more. There is a place for everyone in the city that was once home to General Ulysses S Grant. Galena was named after the mineral that was mined by local Native Americans for over a thousand years. 2. Starved Rock State Park, Illinois With hiking beautiful trails and up to tall bluffs, Starved Rock State Park offers the adventurous folk a small escape from the everyday flat landscape of Illinois. Stay the night at the Lodge or on one of many campsites in the park. Hike the 18 canyons eroded by glacial melt and enjoy the views of beautiful Mother Earth. 3. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, Ohio Music fan? Who isn’t, right? The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland shows visitors a variety of historical music legends, including The Beatles, Elvis, Panic! At the Disco, David Bowie, Madonna, Janis Joplin and so many more. The museum features traveling exhibits, a café, and occasional concerts and musical events. 4. French Lick, Indiana In French Lick in Southern Indiana, travelers can golf, relax at spas, dine in extraordinary restaurants and explore the indoor and outdoor activities offered. The West Baden Springs Hotel, was once claimed as the 8th wonder of the world and included 55,00 square feet of event space. The atrium alone can hold 2,000 people and was fully restored in 2007 from its original construction in 1902. 5. Chicago, Illinois Architecture tours We all know that Chicago is an adventure for every kind of person; the shopper has the Magnificent Mile, the animal lover has the Lincoln Park Zoo, the food lover has all of the amazing dining options and of course the architect. The architect can tour the Chicago Architecture Center or find the Frank Lloyd Wright homes on the Wright Around Chicago bus tour. 6. Mackinac Island, Michigan An island escape right here in the Midwest? Yes, it’s true. Mackinac Island is on the jewel lake of the Great Lakes and is an “all-natural amusement park” of sorts. With only horse and buggy, bikes and foot being transportation this island is known for its old Victorian era charm. 7. Hocking Hills, Ohio The beautiful area of Hocking Hills consists of an Ash Cave, 90 foot tall rock shelves, zip lining and so many more outdoor activities. Hocking Hills is also home to Hocking College; a community college focused on environmental studies and hands on experiences. 8. Broad Ripple Village, Indiana A section of Indianapolis known for its fun and quirkiness. The area of Broad Ripple is home to open-minded citizens and an array of restaurants, record shops, vintage stores and so much more. The Monon Trail passes through and people can been seen every day of the year walking dogs, going for a run or bike ride or just leisurely walking the trail. Broad Ripple also has a variety of concerts and musical events throughout the year.
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Posted by Claire Silcox June 1st, 2018
Remember when you were a kid and you wore little overalls during spring and summer and maybe corduroy ones in the fall? What about wearing them to help you mom or dad with yardwork? Well, they’re back; not that they ever really went out in rural areas and farming. But the new trend is wearing overalls in a high fashion way. Newer brand, Second Skin Overalls, sells just what the fashion world is looking for. Danielle Bernstein, WeWoreWhat fashion blogger and SSO designer, prides herself on her brand encompassing her passion for the fashion industry. SSO is a season-less brand and currently has four lines; the Basics, Oversized, Novelty and Going Out. Perfect for the chic New York City or LA girl, although for the average Midwesterner the prices are steep. A more moderately priced brand is REVOLVE. REVOLVE is a brand that Bernstein shops herself and they offer a wide variety of short and long styles in all sorts of colors averaging around a hundred bucks. Not bad for a staple item but still a good chunk of money that could be going to gas or rent. The lower end of the range would be Forever 21, with prices from $20 to $70 for overalls. Don’t forget that you’re paying for quality and the higher price usually means that they will be better quality and will last longer. There are so many different style possibilities with overalls and even designer brands have some of their own. Paco Rabanne, Dior, Kate Spade and Marc Jacobs all have overalls within their lines. A long-standing classic of a woman’s wardrobe has been the Little Black Dress. But LBD might be moving to the back rack and overalls coming to the front. No matter the weather there is a style of overalls for it all; long, short, skirt, wide leg, skinny leg, cotton, denim and so many more. Class them up with statement earrings, and heels or dress them down with Converse, and a mini scarf. Overalls are the new variety of the closet and are expected to soar throughout the 2018 seasons. |
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