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If you’re visiting Williamsburg Virginia, we hope you checked out our Visiting Williamsburg – Things To Do guide with a whole list of great activities in the area. We hope you are planning on taking full advantage of all the area has to offer, as it is so rife with history and fun. Now, we’re back with places to eat. At some of the nicer…
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Lucky you, if you are headed to Ironman Boulder or Ironman 70.3 Boulder or just going on vacation. We love Boulder. There is no shortage of activities, especially if you love being outdoors. The area is a mecca for athletes of all sorts, including many pro triathletes. Surrounded by the Flatiron Mountains and the crystal clear waters of Boulder Creek, there is truly something for…
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We hope you have planned some fun things to do when you’re in Lake Placid and have read our fun things to do. Now, we’d like to let you in on some places to eat while you’re in town. Again, this is with the gracious input of two locals, Anna and Jonathan, plus a friend who’s in the know. Many thanks. As always, we suggest…
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Heading to Lake Placid, NY? Check out our favorite things to do in this gorgeous town! There are so many activities to choose from! Dana and I, plus so many of our friends have been to Lake Placid at least once, most of us multiple times. Lake Placid, NY is such a typical “summer vacation at the lake” type experience, how could you not love…
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You’re very lucky if you’re headed for Williamsburg, Virginia. This town and area is jam packed with early American history, outdoor fun, and amusement park fun! It’s such a great location to spend time with the family. We have some ideas for things to do from Colonial Williamsburg, to Historic Jamestown, to Busch Gardens, to Haunted Dinner Theater. You can spend days in Virginia being…
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Updated for 2018. Hopefully, you have checked out our Things to Do in Coeur d’Alene and found many great activities to keep you occupied race week. Now, we’d like to share some choice places to eat. As we mentioned, we have been to Coeur d’Alene many times so can speak from personal experience. We always recommend that you make reservations for dinner. These restaurants…
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Updated for 2018. We have been to Ironman Coeur d’Alene multiple times and absolutely love the location. The weather hasn’t always cooperated – unbearably hot to cold and rainy, but it’s still one of our favorites. While Ironman dropped the full distance race, they still have the 70.3 in June. Coeur d’Alene is a classic resort and vacation destination, offering a wide range of…
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If you are headed to Ironman 70.3 Syracuse, we have some suggestions for things to do and places to eat. Syracuse is in the heart of New York State. It’s a friendly university town that offers a variety of activities during the beautiful summer months. For all you spectators, please review the Ironman Spectator’s Guide and check their website for any updates. THINGS TO DO Erie Canal…
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Who’s headed for Rev3 Wisconsin or vacationing in the Dells? I grew up in Illinois and we used to vacation in the Wisconsin Dells, but it’s been years since I’ve been there. Regardless, I have very fond memories. Did you know that the Dells is known as the Water Park Capital of the World? So, guess what that means – you have a lot of things…
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I can go on and on about Mont Tremblant, as I have been going with my family most of my life and still love the area. It is a great family venue, but if you’re making it a trip for just the two of you, we have some great secrets, too. In carrying on the tradition, David and I have taken our children to Mont…
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Update: This post is current as of 6/25/17. My husband actually did Ironman Austria in Klagenfurt a few years back, so I’m going to share a few tips about travel, dining, and the race site. First, I just have to say that this is one of the most beautiful race venues you will find. The swim is on Lake Worthersee, a glass-clear resort lake, which…
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Ironman Mont Tremblant is one of our favorite race sites. Granted, my family has been going there for over 35 years and we have watched the mountain and village grow over this time. We used to have to drive a long way to eat, but now the choices are endless and there are great places to eat. First, let me explain the areas as I…
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