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Tom and Kristi Manus

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Tom & Kristi Manus. Road Trip Travel Specialists. Smalltownplussize.com🏑 NW Wisconsin. Authors πŸ“•Secret Wisconsin, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides. We Have the Best Secrets!

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Enjoyed a piece of Silver Screen #history and sailed on the #AfricanQueen in #KeyLargo. @VisiKeyLargo @TheFloridaKeys I learned a lot about one of my favorite #movies of all time. #VisiKeyLargo #TheFloridaKeys #Travel @IIFWTWA1 We reenacted some scenes from the movie, and drove the boat.

27.04.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Coast Guard is about to surrender to the overpowering force of the #ConchRepublicKeyWest. Friday night. #TheFloridaKeys #Travel @IIFWTWA1 @TheFloridaKeys

27.04.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just back from a road trip starting in #PuntaGorda and ending in #KeyWest. Fantastic! #VisiKeyLargo #TheFloridaKeys #Travel @IIFWTWA1 @realpureflorida @IFWTWA1 #Wildlife #nature #Travel #bestsideoutside #TravelTuesday

01.05.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoy a watery adventure at# GeorgiaAquarium in #atlanta .https://extendedweekendgetaways.com/wp-content/uploads/in5-archives/may25_issue-1-2/May25_issue/#p=32 #thingstodoinatlanta #georgia
🐠 #WhaleShark πŸ‹ #OceanVibes 🌊 #AquariumMagic @IFWTW1 #TravelTuesday @extendedwkdgetaways/

06.05.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoy a taste of real old #Florida in Punta Gorda on Road Tripping South Florida (Part 1) americanroads.net/roadtrip1_pu... #PuntaGorda #Naturerules. #BestSideOutside @RealPureFlorida #travel @IFWTWA1 #TBT #art #Murals

08.05.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Summer Getaway to Southern Delaware | Blend Radio & TV Magazine A SUMMER GETAWAY TO SOUTHERN DELAWARE By Mary Farah [spacer height="10px"] When the chance arose for me to take a trip to Southern Delaware, I jumped at the opportunity. It would be my first time in ...

Travel writer Mary Farah shares her sunny getaway to Southern Delaware, where she experienced amazing food, fine wine, coastal charm, and botanical beauty. Article & Podcast: blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-su... #Delaware #travel #travelwriter #IFWTWA

09.05.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why this historic Ohio River town is perfect for weekend getaways Madison, Indiana, is a day-tripper's dream with wineries, festivals, regional eats, and more than 100 blocks of charm and preserved history.

Small town, big charm. #travel #roadtrips #Midwest #IFWTWA 10best.usatoday.com/interests/ex...

20.02.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fantastic Vancouver Island Wineries You Need To Visit Vancouver Island is best known for hiking and wildlife, but its award-winning wineries are a must visit. Here's what to know before you go.

Did you know Vancouver Island has a Sparkling Wine House? πŸ₯‚
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13.03.2025 03:07 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Discover these pieces of living history in Nice, France: "Les Pointus"! πŸ‡«πŸ‡·β›΅ These colorful little boats are traditional wooden fishing vessels.

#LesPointusNice #NiceFrance #PortLympia #FrenchRiviera #MaritimeHistory #Europe #MediterraneanSea #Boats #France #SmallTownPlusSize

02.05.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Milwaukee friends, guess what?! You can find Secret Wisconsin while doing your grocery run at Sendik’s Food Market! ✨

🎁 Perfect for planning your next adventure or as a gift!

Let us know if you spot it! πŸ‘‡

#Sendiks #SendiksFoodMarket #Milwaukee #MKE #Wisconsin #WisconsinBooks #smalltownplussize

30.04.2025 02:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Prince’s Palace (Palais des Princes) sits above several of Monaco’s beautiful harbors.

#monaco #visitmonaco #frenchriviera #europe #palaisPrincier #IFWTWA #familytravel #smalltownplussize

15.04.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know Kenosha has historic streetcars?

In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides: Towns Off The Beaten Path In The Badger State, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see in Wisconsin.

#kenosha #lakemichigan #streetcar #Wisconsin #smalltownplussize

12.04.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You’ll find one of the best lumberjack museums in Eau Claire.

Lumberjacks didn’t bathe so ticks, fleas, and bed bugs roamed freely.

In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides we chose over 1,200 things to do in Wisconsin.

#VisitEauClaire #EauClaire #lumberjack #smalltownplussize #wisconsin

09.04.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Norman is ready for a road trip, but he’s exhausted from studying the map and the 100 Things to Do in Green Bay Before You Die book.

Where should he go?

#weekendvibes #fridaymotivation #shihtzu #sleep #sleepytime #smalltownplussize #greenbay #exploregreenbay #roadtrip #reedypress

05.04.2025 05:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What do you do when the temperature drops to -20 degrees?

Head to Mullen’s Dairy Bar in Watertown for free ice cream!

Mullen’s is in our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides!

#mullensdairybar #icecream #watertownwi #smalltowncharm #wisconsin #smalltownplussize

03.04.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Wampum Shop is an iconic up-north gift shop in Mercer.

In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see in Wisconsin.

Do you remember the Wampum shop?

#mercerwi #ironcounty #smalltownplussize #Roadtrips #Wisconsin

01.04.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you know who protects the Driftless Region?

The trolls do.

Our new book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, features Mount Horeb and its Trollway.

#historicwisconsinroadsides #MountHorebWI #norwegian #Roadtrips #familytravel #discoverwisconsin #smalltownplussize #Wisconsin

29.03.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In our new book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides Stoughton is a featured town. We recommend visiting during the annual Syttende Mai festival. This year’s festival is May 16-18.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #Stoughton #SyttendeMai #StoughtonWI #Wisconsin #norwegian #smalltownplussize

29.03.2025 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In our new book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see.

Did you know that you can ride Elvis’ favorite roller coaster in Wisconsin?

#zippinpippin #greenbay #rollercoaster #elvispresley #wisconsin #smalltownplussize

25.03.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you check out historic downtown squares at night? We recommend the courthouse in downtown Fairfield, Iowa. Inside the clock tower offers a unique perspective.

#fairfieldiowa #fairfieldvibe #thisisiowa #iowa #midwest #smalltowns #smalltowncharm #smalltownplussize

19.03.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨Have you seen the World’s Largest Six-Pack in La Crosse, Wisconsin?

In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, La Crosse is included on The Great River Road route.

#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #explorelacrosse #worldslargestsixpack #reedypress #wisconsin #discoverwisconsin #smalltownplussize

18.03.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Cozy Inn is in our newest book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides. People take their egg rolls home nationwide in coolers. Owner Tom Fong’s father, was one of six Chinese survivors from the Titanic.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #janesvillewi #cozyinn #Wisconsin #SmallTownPlusSize

18.03.2025 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In our new book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, we handpicked over 1,200 places to eat, stay, and things to do and see in Wisconsin. One of these is Shorewood Resort in Chetek.
#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #chetekwisconsin #barroncounty #Cabin #resort #northwoods #upnorth #Wisconsin #smalltownplussize

09.03.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In our new book Historic Wisconsin Roadsides, we created 11 road trips with over 1,200 locations that we hand-picked. Gilles Frozen Custard is one of those classic places.

#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #FondduLac #FrozenCustard #WisconsinHistory #Wisconsin #reedypress #smalltownplussize

06.03.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area from a pontoon boat. Most people travel through Montana on their way to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons National Parks, but we think Bighorn Cayon is as good.

#bighorncanyon #Montana #nationalparkservice #roadtrips #nps #nationalparkgeek #smalltownplussize

05.03.2025 02:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Be sure to take a stroll with the locals in downtown Livorno, Italy. You’ll find plenty of pastry and coffee shops to try.

#livorno #discovertuscany #italy #tuscany #italiancoffee #italianpastries #cafelife #dolcevita #foodietravel #IFWTWA #smalltownplussize

03.03.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When in Madison, Wisconsin, stop at Fromagination on the downtown square. Fromagination is one of the best artisan cheese shops you’ll find anywhere.

#fromagination #mastercheesemaker #madisonwisconsin #smalltownplussize #cheese #daytrips #travelwisconsin #wisconsin

02.03.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Historic Wisconsin Roadsides is our next book. We created 11 road trips with over 1,200 locations to eat, stay, visit, and do things that we hand-picked.

In Green Bay check out Al’s Hamburgers from 1934

#HistoricWisconsinRoadsides #exploregreenbay #GreenBay #roadtrips #wisconsin #smalltownplussize

25.02.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of our favorite views from the Grand Hotel Central’s rooftop infinity pool. The historic hotel is in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.

#infinitypool #GrandHotelCentral #smallluxuryhotels #barcelonahotel #barcelona #barcelonaoldtown #gothicbarcelona #visitbarcelona #spain #ifwtwa #smalltownplussize

28.01.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out Santa Elena Canyon while in Big Bend National Park. The Rio Grande River flows between Texas and Mexico and the canyon walls rise 1,500 feet.

#bigbendnationalpark #nps #texas #riogrande #santaelanacanyon #texas #roadtrip #desert #IFWTWA #smalltownplussize

09.01.2025 01:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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