Although Babbitt is 1/16 Blackfeet Indian & proud of it, we knew our days at Indian Casinos were sadly numbered. So, when we found a casino in Iowa with Free Play, unlimited hot buttered popcorn & Wild Cherry Pepsi, cheap gas, a safe place to stay the night & antenna access to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, we knew it was time to break out the box wine & make a night of it. The next day, we crossed the Iowa/Nebraska border quite a few times while trying to beat the abnormally high temperatures in the area.
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Giant beaver Elvis outside of the WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, IA |
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Katie "single starfishing" in Nebraska & Iowa on the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge in Omaha, NE
As we walked on the bridge we noticed the state line...Katie couldn't resist & Babbitt was not happy about
the time or gas we wasted to go to the Four Corners, when he saw that Katie was equally excited here |
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Babbitt walking along the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
Our HOT walk through 2 states started & ended in the air conditioned Lewis and Clark Visitor Center |
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Buffalo sculpture along the Spirit of Nebraska's Wilderness Park in downtown Omaha, NE
There are more than 120 individual pieces that cover over 6 city blocks
It was too hot to walk, so the Rig took us on a driving tour of the rest of the city |
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Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, IA
We didn't make it in time for the tour, but Katie heard there is a collection of dolls that depict the first
ladies of Iowa in mini inaugural ball dresses...we're pretty upset we missed that scary collection |
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The High Life Lounge in Des Moines, IA
This 70's throwback bar had some of the cheapest most delicious food around, we had Fried Pickles,a
Cheeseburger Basket, Fried Egg & Cheese Sandwich done the right way & Mashed Potatoes with Gravy |
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Principal Park in Des Moines, IA
To be honest, we didn't know the Iowa Cubs played here & although we missed game
day we had a great time snooping around the closed park...afterward we cooled off in a
Target till closing time & spent the night at the very accommodating Summerset Winery |
That's too bad you missed the tour and the game. At least you know can come back anytime. I know just a place where you can stay. :)
ReplyDeleteWe'll even sample a number of craft beers next door from the High Life Lounge. Yum!