Patsy Bell Hobson

Patsy Bell Hobson is a freelance writer specializing in Ozarks regional travel. Her writing focuses on travel and gardening; two of her favorite things. Her travels have taken her to countless gardens including Butchart Gardens in Victoria BC, Canada; Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA; Biltmore, Asheville, NC; and the three fabulous botanical gardens in her home state of Missouri. When traveling, she prefers to stay at boutique hotels and B&Bs. There is always a good travel story in these cozy locations.
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A Little Rock AR getaway

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The Little Rock river market includes: restaurants, a distillery, Market Hall (with 15 dining establishments), farmer’s market, Riverfront Park, shopping, the William J. Clinton Presidential Center.

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5 New Orleans heritage festivals

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It’s festival season in the Big Easy. New Orleans Festivals rule the summertime and most of them are free.

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The coolest vacations in the Cave State

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Show Me the coolest vacation. Tour one of the Missouri’s 5,000 caves on a rainy day or chill out in the Cave State.

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Trail riding vacations in the Ozarks

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Experienced equestrians and first time riders feel at home on the working ranch. Even if you have never been on a horse, this is the best places to start.

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Kansas City’s famous barbeque

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Visitors and vacationers won’t get a true taste of the city until they are served a plate of Kansas City barbecue. Ribs, brisket, burnt ends. It’s all good.

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5 fun and free things for kids in KC

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Family vacations are fun and affordable in KC. No matter where in Kansas City you visit, there is an activity that is fun and free for kids.

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