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The Great American Road Trip: Part II

Posted on July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 by melissaburgess

When I say we really made the most of this trip, I mean it.

If you missed part one, start there.

And now, we continue — in Colorado & beyond.

Day Five: Around Colorado

Our first stop was a visit to the United States Mint, where they produce coin currency! I’d read online that their tours (which are limited, and can accommodate a limited number of participants) were often hard to get into, so it was recommended that we show up at the ticket booth early. Honestly? I expected there to be a line, or the early tours sold out, and we faced absolutely… none of that. We got there at 8 AM sharp, nabbed tickets for the 9 AM tour, and then had time to even go grab breakfast!

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Travel & Experiences

The Great American Road Trip: Part I

Posted on July 6, 2024July 18, 2024 by melissaburgess

Eighteen states. 5,000 miles – on the dot. Eleven days.

That is the journey that my husband and I just completed, and boy, was it a whirlwind of adventure, wonder, gas station bathroom breaks, sightseeing, incredible food and even more phenomenal views and time with family and friends that’s left me so incredibly fulfilled.

It was a long, great trip, one that I wanted to memorialize in a way other than just a handful of posts on Twitter and Instagram or a photo album on Facebook. So here we are – for part I, which covers the first four days of vacation.

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