If you're looking for a weekend away, Amana Colonies may be perfect for you! This year, we spent our family Christmas at Hotel Millwright in Amana and it was a fun, cozy time. The town was decorated beautifully and the food I had was delicious! Let's talk about the best places I tried...

Stop in at The Indigo Room for a delicious hot breakfast! Recently, I learned I needed to switch to a gluten free diet. Finding food that taste good while being gluten free can often be a challenge. However, their oat cakes was one of the yummiest things I've come across lately!

My husband, Trey, and I also went to The Indigo Room for a quick drink and appetizer. Their hummus and pita bread were pretty spectacular as well. We came in right as they were closing and they were still absolute sweethearts about serving us! 

This spot may be intimidating because of its popularity and long lines, however the food is spectacular! I ordered the pulled pork with no bun and it was packed with flavor. The atmosphere felt similar to a family owned restaurant. I was also impressed they sold my favorite wine from down the road at the Fireside Winery called Firefly.

If their exterior doesn't get you in the door, their wine definitely will! I decided to check this place out because of their high Google review score. It lived up to my expectations too! My husband and I shared their mimosa flight and as you can imagine, my favorite of the flight was their wine, Firefly.

Our flight also came with a sample of their shared plate menu items. When we return, I'd love to try one of their flatbreads. They sound amazing! If I had to pick a favorite place we visited in Amana, it'd be Fireside Winery. The staff was so warm and the winery was a beautiful spot to unwind, especially with their string lights stretched across the ceiling!

If you're itching to get out of the city, consider visiting Amana Colonies in Iowa. It's only a 3.5 hour drive from Omaha, Nebraska and there's plenty for you to explore over a weekend. Keep an eye out! I'll be writing more about this town soon. 

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If you could imagine a fun day off, what would you do? Recently, I tried a new coffee shop in Bennington and found a beautiful walking trail near a lake! I thought I'd share these new favorite spots with you since it turned into such a perfect afternoon...

I started my afternoon off at Cup & Cone in Bennington, which is an ice cream and coffee shop! I ordered the Oatmeal Cookie latte. I thought it had good flavor and I'm excited to go back and try their other lattes! Visiting this shop is fun in itself since it's nestled right in downtown Bennington. Check out their social media before you head in. They have great Instagram reels of their famous ice creams & drinks!

I'm so happy I stumbled upon this spot. Prairie View Recreation Area has a pretty lake along with a walking trail with stunning views! I felt very safe walking this trail alone and this place is pretty big, so it didn't feel crowded. It was beautiful and some of the trees still had their fall color. I saw many people fishing at this lake too, so it may be a fishing spot worth checking out!

I'm so glad this place exists. It is located in a great area too, N 180th and near Bennington Road. This would be a fun place to grab lunch and do a picnic. There are beautiful views all around the park and shaded picnic tables to sit at!

I really enjoyed visiting this park, especially because it was free! I would consider it one of the best walking trails in Omaha. About 1/4 of this trail is in a wooded area and it still felt incredibly safe to walk through alone. I also saw a few bikers pass by, so it seems biker friendly!

It has been so fun to explore Bennington, Nebraska. I can't wait to see more! Please let me know below you're favorite places to hangout in Bennington! I'd love to check them out.

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