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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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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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If you are doing Ironman 70.3 Kansas, we have a few things you can see and do in the Lawrence area. Jodi has been to this race on more than one occasion, both with Guy and her daughter, Lindsay. In fact, this is where Lindsay placed 3rd in her age group and won a spot to the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Oh, did I mention…
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Update: This post is current as of 2018. We have a few favorite things to do and places to eat if you’re headed for Ironman 70.3 Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh, called the City of Oaks for a reason, is a very cool destination. In fact, we are headed there this year for the race. The city is full of restaurants to write home about, high…
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I can’t believe Rev3 Quassy is almost here! My triathlete husband has had this race on his 2014 schedule for quite a while. He even went on a practice bike ride a few weeks ago, as it will be the first time he’s doing the race. As I’m going along as a spectator, I decided to look at a few things to do and places…
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On Monday, May 26, 3000 triathletes from first-timers to pros, will be in downtown Austin for the Life Time Tri’s CapTex. When you think about all the famous and most visited attractions in downtown Austin, these triathletes will swim, bike, and run right past them. This was THE FIRST triathlon my husband ever did and this year will be the last one he races as…
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If you are coming to Knoxville Tennessee for a vacation or just passing through, you’ll need some recommendations for where to grab a bite to eat or have a fabulous meal. We have you covered for both! We usually suggest making reservations as popular places fill up. Some are listed on Open Table for ease of booking. You have some really good dining options for places…
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