Before the Trip There were a numnber of times over the years that I have looked at the rates for a Great Wolf Lodge location and had been scared away. The rooms typically end up at around $300 a night during normal visits, and that’s to say nothing about the parking charge. Luckily for us, the newly redesigned Great Wolf Lodge location in Grapevine, Texas (a suburb of Dallas and…
For those of us living in Arkansas, Bentonville is a sterling example of business and commerce. I personally was there for an industry meeting, and as a single parent, took my child along. While there are a number of great dining and service-based businesses dotting the city’s landscape, I was a bit worried before the trip about what activities my daughter and I could get into. We settled on going…
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is a fast-casual restaurant that is rapidly expanding through the Ohio market. Someone stopping in for a lunch or dinner will be pleasantly surprised about the depth of BJ’s menu, which ranges from pizzas to fish dishes, burgers to steaks and everything in between.
Meow Wolf, the art collective renowned for its mind-bending, immersive experiences, opened its fourth permanent exhibition, “The Real Unreal,” in Grapevine Mills Mall on July 14, 2023. We had originally checked out this location in 2023, and were invited back to see how things have changed over the course of the last year. I took my daughter to the exhibit both times; as she’s grown up, I found it a…
Hey fellow parents! Are you on the hunt for an attraction in Branson, Missouri, that will genuinely WOW everyone in your family, from the curious kiddos to the “seen-it-all” teens (and yes, even us parents)? Well, let me tell you, you absolutely have to check out WonderWorks Branson. You can’t miss it – it’s that colossal, incredibly cool upside-down house right on West 76 Country Boulevard! The moment your kids…
On our recent trip to Lancaster, Ohio for the 4th of July holiday weekend, we had the pleasure of stopping by the FAUX Bar, an alcohol-free establishment that offers a refreshing twist on the traditional bar experience. Located at 123 North Broad Street, FAUX Bar stands out as a unique destination for those who want to enjoy a night out without the presence of alcohol. Tremendously accomodating, the owner provided…
I drove a few hours just this last Sunday. The temperature was fantastic. The sky was clear, but after a few hours of being on the road, I started to get a massive headache. This seems to happen once every year or so. What happens is that I get enough sun that I start getting a day-long, severe sort of migraine. Surprisingly, it’s due to all the sun that gets…
We were fortunate enough to watch Umphrey’s McGee a few months back at the House of Blues in Dallas, but part of the reason that the trip was so memorable was the dinner we picked up immediately before that. We stopped by Corrientes 348 (1807 Ross Ave, Dallas Texas 75201) to set the night off right. This Argentinian steakhouse has a deep menu that has authentic Argentinian cuisine as its…
Our first night in Denver, we were lucky enough to be invited downtown to Fogo De Chao, a Brazilian steakhouse buffet. The restaurant is in a fairly non-descript building downtown, but opens up into something ornately appointed as soon as one enters. We were greeted and sat in short order, and our drink order was taken. I decided on their Brazilian Gentleman, a cocktail that utilized Knob Creek as its base.…
We were fortunate enough to take a trip down to Austin a few months back, and finally had a moment to provide NeuFutur with our impressions about this ATX institution. Uncle Billy’s has something for everyone, whether it be live music, a comfortable place to hang out, tremendous variation in their menu, or a collection of alcoholic beverages that mix up standard beer styles and do the classics well. The…
As the long holiday season has made it is marked and the mercury has dropped below freezing points, many people are planning to fly out to tropical destinations. It is one of the best decisions that you can make at this time of the year when there is nothing much to do around other than enjoying a pizza and probably a steaming bug of coffee by the fireplace. There can…
About a year ago, we received the CityPASS ($62) for Houston, Texas. We were able to hit up a number of different attractions, including the Houston Space Center and the Aquarium. Our most favorite part of the trip had to be our visit to the Kemah Boardwalk. While it was still a bit on the chilly and windy side of things (our visit was in February), there were still enough…
The Rebecca Creek Saloon is the newest addition to the Globe Life Stadium in Arlington, Texas. We were lucky enough too be invited in for dinner and a game. This night, the Rangers faced the Oakland Athletics. The stadium was massive and airy, ensuring that the 15,000+ in attendance did not feel crowded. A similar sort of ambiance was present in the saloon. Tall ceilings and tasteful design will immediately…
While we have had beers sent our way for NeuFutur nearly a decade now, actually visiting breweries is a fairly new frontier for us. Luckily, we were able to join up with Emily from RadCraft to see what was going on at Strange Craft Brewery. Head brewer Tyler Bies has crafted a considerably wide collection of efforts available both year-round and seasonally in the Denver area.
While we were in the Denver area, we had a moment during the afternoon to visit the city’s Ocean Prime location (a second location will be opening later this fall). We were able to drop off our car at the valet without much in the way of hassle – Larimer, the street that the restaurant was on, was busy but the restaurant had placed the valet corral front and center…
Interior While the lot for the Cincinnati location of Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant was full to capacity, we were astonished at how spacious the location was. After confirming our reservation, we were brought back to the main dining room. Lower lights made for a cozy experience.
Oskar Blues has constantly helped our beer review section grow over the years, allowing us to enjoy a variety of their brews, including their IPA, Chubna, Death By Coconut, Hotbox Coffee Porter and Pinner. We were able to stop in to their new location during our trip to the Denver area. As soon as we walked in the door, we marveled at the decorations and polish of the bar, tables,…
Before we moved to Arkansas, we were fortunate enough to stop by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Our daughter was a little bit on the young side at that point, so she was unable to properly get into some of the exhibits. While she was a bit older for our visit to the Little Rock Museum of Discovery, there were still a few things that she was unable to enjoy.…
Part of the fun that we have when going out on the road for NeuFutur has to be the variety of restaurant chains that we have the opportunity to visit. On our way back from Denver, Colorado, we had a pretty length return ahead of us. After a particularly daunting drive through New Mexico, we finally got into Texas and had a chance to stop at the Lubbock, Texas location…
We had a big night ahead of us – we made the five hour-plus journey from our house in SW Arkansas to the River Oaks District in Houston. We stopped by Hopdoddy Burger Bar to fuel up before Chromeo began their set. A trio of offerings – Space CiTEA, an alcoholic drink, Hopdoddy’s storied Green Chili Queso Fries, and the luxurious Buffalo Bill cheeseburger.