In this episode…

My fabulous fall road trip took me through 8 states, 8 hotels, and 2,500 miles of driving over the course of 16 days. I share the highlights, where I want to go back for a return visit, and what I’d do differently next time.

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We had a great breakfast at Wild Eggs, a restaurant chain in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.

I’ve been attending concerts at the Ruoff Music Center (it will always be Deer Creek to me) since it opened in 1988. This is a great venue for concerts! I also highly recommend the Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center, within walking distance of Deer Creek.

If you are traveling through west-central Indiana, stop in at the Old 55 Distillery in Newtown, Indiana for a tasting and tour the facilities.

My church is in Indianapolis, Indiana, but I participate online from Orlando in worship services, classes, and on a committee. If you’re looking for a church that is open and inclusive and is doing important work to eradicate racism and discrimination, check out St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.

One of my favorite activities in Nashville is to attend the Grand Ole Opry!

Franklin, Tennessee has a delightful downtown area with shops and restaurants. I had a delicious lunch at Puckett’s Restaurant.

In Birmingham, I stayed at the beautiful Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. The buffet breakfast in particular is divine!

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