Northwestern Texas a.k.a. The Texas Panhandle
Entering Texas in a minute little stem that protrudes from its southern mass inbetween Oklahoma and New Mexico is but a short jolt of a journey (compared to the rest of the state) but has its scenic prairie charm nonetheless. The I-40 corridor is nice - with great rest areas [...]
Miss Laura’s, Ft. Smith, Arkansas©2005 Technogypsie.com, click photo for larger view
Miss Laura’s Social Club2 North “B” StreetFt. Smith, Arkansas479.783.8888 or 1800.637.1477Mon-Sat: 9 am - 4 pm, Sun 1 - 4:30 pm.Once called the “Riverfront Hotel” to be proper, the city’s Visitor Center is the only former bordello listed on the National Register of Historic [...]
Fort Smith, Arkansas
“The Frontier Spirit”Fort Smith is a step back in history covering much of American history ranging from settlers travelling west, The Indian Relocation, and the Civil War. While I didn’t have time to visit thoroughly, I will certainly schedule in a more lengthy travel stop next time I’m through the area. Here are [...]
Wall murals downtown Shreveport©2005 Technogypsie.com, click photo for larger view
Wall murals across from Spring street Museum©2005 Technogypsie.com, click photo for larger view
SPRING STREET MUSEUM
Hwy 71 - downtownShreveport, Louisiana“National Register of Historic Places built 1865 as Tally and Co., bankers for Martin Tally, Mayor 1867-1868, and Brother Dew Lafayette Tally. Pike’s Bank 1867-1876, (George Pike), [...]
Saturday, 27 August 2005 - Part III Photos
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Soldier’s Rest C.S.A. CemeteryBegun May 15, 1866 by Ladie’s Confederate Cemetery Association of Vicksburg. Remains of over 1600 soldiers who died in Vicksburg campaign and siege were re-interred here. (Memorial Plaque in front of cemetery)
©2005 Technogypsie.com, click photo for larger view
©2005 Technogypsie.com, click photo for larger [...]
Okalee Seminole Museum
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and CasinoAddress: 4150 North State Road 7Hollywood, Florida 33024Phone: 866-2-Casino
Directions: Take I-95 to Stirling Road. Go West to State Road 7 (441). On the South West Corner of the intersection.
Didn’t get a chance to see the Indian Village as it closed before I could enter. [...]
Renegade Barbeque, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, FL©2005 Technogypsie.com, click photo for larger view
RENEGADE BARBEQUESeminole Hard Rock Hotel and CasinoAddress: 4150 North State Road 7Hollywood, Florida 33024Phone: 866-2-Casino
Directions: Take I-95 to Stirling Road. Go West to State Road 7 (441). On the South West Corner of the intersection.
Renegade [...]
I don’t know why we went to Southfork. Some girlfriends and I recently spent a long weekend in the Dallas area, and one of my girls really wanted to go see Southfork, the ranch made famous by the television show “Dallas” (you can see it online here).
It costs $8.95 to tour the ranch. Visitors first [...]
Sarah White wrote this on August 22nd, 2005 and filed it under Travel, Travel Guides, Travel Report | No Comments »
If you’re in Miami don’t miss going to Miami Beach a.k.a. “South Beach” which is the exit right before the first downtown exits for Miami as you are coming down I-95. An assortment of shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, clothing stores, hotels, and entertainment hotspots will greet you. So will a crowd. It’s one of the [...]
Bangkok BangkokCoral Gables, Florida157 Giralda Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Telephone: 305-444-2397 Rated 5 stars out of 5
14-15 of us gathered at Bangkok Bangkok in the eloquent dining area with traditional Thai design and decor. Off went our shoes and we sat crosslegged around the long banquet table to celebrate Monica’s birthday. I had Plum [...]