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Guide to Roadside Attractions - Olio in Iowa
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Guide to Roadside Attractions. Wandering the World’s Largest. Guide to Roadside Attractions. As Olio in Iowa has grown, I’ve visited roadside attractions and World’s Largest things from coast to coast. And, pretty quickly, I realized there needed to be a better way to organize all of the wonderful snapshots of Americana I’d started collecting. Welcome to Olio in Iowa’s Complete Guide to Roadside Attractions! Get the latest Olio in Iowa adventures delivered right to your inbox! No spam. Pinkie swear.
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A Walking Tour of Bentonsport - Olio in Iowa
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Guide to Roadside Attractions. Wandering the World’s Largest. May 13, 2015. A Walking Tour of Bentonsport. One of the best things about Bentonsport, Iowa aside from the Village B&B. Is it’s size. The unincorporated community has a population of about 40 and even if you’re moving pretty leisurely, you can make a lap around the whole village in less than half an hour. A brief history of Bentonsport. Founded in 1839 before Iowa was even officially a state. If you find yourself in Bentonsport, here’s a...
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Exploring Oklahoma: Arbuckle Mountains - Olio in Iowa
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Guide to Roadside Attractions. Wandering the World’s Largest. June 4, 2015. Exploring Oklahoma: Arbuckle Mountains. As children of the Midwest, none of us are particularly accustomed to mountains, or really any sort of substantial elevation. So when we spotted a scenic lookout point called a turnout in Oklahoma we couldn’t resist pulling off the highway for a glimpse of the Arbuckle Mountains. Posted by Megan Bannister. Filed Under: On the Road. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Required fields are marked *.
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Exploring Kansas: Ottawa - Olio in Iowa
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Guide to Roadside Attractions. Wandering the World’s Largest. June 1, 2015. Aside from snow cones at Little Freshie. In Kansas City, the first big stop of our Austin road trip was Ottawa, Kansas. With a population of roughly 12,400, Ottawa is still (surprisingly) considered a part of the Kansas City metro but, even so, probably doesn’t seem like your typical road trip destination. We had a few minutes before the world’s oldest (continuously operating) cinema. Posted by Megan Bannister.
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Oklahoma City National Memorial - Olio in Iowa
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Guide to Roadside Attractions. Wandering the World’s Largest. June 3, 2015. Oklahoma City National Memorial. We visited the Oklahoma City National Memorial. On the day before Memorial Day. After a night of record-breaking rainfall, we wandered into the chilly drizzle to explore the outdoor memorial. All I could think as we wandered inside was how perfectly the word “serenity” describes this place. Designing the outdoor symbolic memorial. To the north in the footprint of the Murray Building, 168 empty bro...
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Bentonsport Village Bed & Breakfast - Olio in Iowa
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Guide to Roadside Attractions. Wandering the World’s Largest. May 11, 2015. Bentonsport Village Bed & Breakfast. When my mom first asked if I’d want to spend the weekend with her in southeast Iowa, we didn’t put much thought into where we’d stay. But after a quick Google search we found we didn’t have too many nearby options. Finally we decided on the Bentonsport Village Bed and Breakfast. And, let me tell you, we weren’t disappointed. In the morning, we were treated to an incredible homemade breakfast b...
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Guide to Roadside Attractions. Wandering the World’s Largest. June 10, 2013. DIY: Sharpie Coffee Mugs. I’m always on the lookout for good, creative gift ideas especially in the months leading up to the majority of my friends’ birthdays. So when a neighbor gifted me an adorable decorated mug filled with goodies awhile back, I knew this DIY would be the perfect birthday surprise for a good friend. The best part about this project is that you can literally do whatever you want, so get creative! June 7, 2013.
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Baylor Street Art Wall - Olio in Iowa
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Guide to Roadside Attractions. Wandering the World’s Largest. June 29, 2015. Baylor Street Art Wall. When we first started planning our trip to Austin, one of the things I was most excited to see was the city’s vibrant street art scene. And if there’s one place that’s the mecca of Austin street art, it’s the Hope Outdoor Gallery. The three-story outdoor space was installed as an educational art project, and officially opened in March 2011 with the support of big street art names like Shepard Fairey.
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Crystal Plaza Cinema: The World's Oldest Movie Theater - Olio in Iowa
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Guide to Roadside Attractions. Wandering the World’s Largest. June 2, 2015. Crystal Plaza Cinema: The World’s Oldest Movie Theater. For a number of reasons, Kansas doesn’t seem like the most logical location to find the oldest continually operating movie theater in the world. But when we realized the city of Ottawa was just off I-35 on our way to Austin, I knew we’d be making a stop. Built in 1885, the Pickrell Building has been home to the Plaza Cinema. Visiting the Plaza Cinema. We also received a free...
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About - Olio in Iowa
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Guide to Roadside Attractions. Wandering the World’s Largest. My name is Megan and I’m a Chicago native turned willing Iowan. For the past six years I’ve called Des Moines home, and as a semi-recent graduate of Drake University. I use my passion for digital media for storytelling of all kinds. So why “olio”? A miscellaneous mixture or collection. That’s what this blog started as and, in my experience, what all the best adventures consist of. Drop me a line. Want to get in touch with me? Wandering the Wab...
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