This mall is so much fun! I've been here over 15 times. Not only does it have unique stores that you're not going to find anywhere else (along with other stores too of course), it also has an entire floor dedicated to restaurants, a movie theater, an aquarium, and an amusement park. Personally though, I think the mall is the best part!
This Chocolate Ox is fantastic! I've been camping in Crosslake every year my entire life, and the Chocolate Ox is a must-stop every year. There's a huge selection of all kinds of candy, chocolate, and ice cream. Friendly staff, and really good food. You could spend a half hour just looking. Looking in a strip mall with some other really cool shops too, so definitely worth the stop.
I literally drove 13 hours (from Minnesota) to get to the Kentucky Horse Park! It was the road trip of a lifetime and so worth it. The museums are extremely informative and fun, as well as hands on. The gift shop is adorable and I loved meeting the champion horses in the barn. Watching top notch competitions and performers was just the icing on the cake!! Plan to spend the entire day here.
Cody was absolutely beautiful. I would love to go back. It truly is a western town! Wish I could spend a week here to just explore the town. And the rodeo is so much fun!!
It is a long drive, but so worth it. The views are absolutely stunning. It is insanely beautiful! Don't go in winter though, because there are a lot of winding roads high in the mountains that wouldn't mix well with ice and snow.
Yellowstone is incredible. On my trip, I only drove around to tour the park. I would highly recommend staying there a few nights and exploring on foot because I regret not doing that. It was absolutely stunning. It's like nothing I've ever seen before, and my pictures look unreal. I HAVE to go back.