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  • Brinton Museum

    Brinton Museum

    Things to Do in Big Horn, Wyoming, USA

    239 Brinton Road. Located about 20 miles south of Sheridan and a short drive west off I-90 and Hwy 87, museum admission is free.

    For current seasonal opening hours, check the Brinton Museum website. In the Summer, the museum is open everyday at 9:30 am to 5:00 pm from May to September. In the Fall, the museum is open Thursdays to Saturdays at 9:30 am to 5:00 pm from September to December. In the Winter, the museum is closed from December to February. In the Spring, the museum is open Thursdays to Saturdays at 9:30 am to 5:00 pm from February to May.

    The Britton Museum has a significant collection of Western Art, featuring Frederic Remington, Charles Russell, Thomas Moran, among others. Click on the gallery photos to see the full images.

    To Honor The Plains Nations on exhibition in the Mars Gallery displays pre-reservation and post-reservation era items from the Bradford Brinton Collection and the Gallatin American Indian Art Collection.

    Bradford Brinton collected American Indian art primarily representative of the Northern Great Plains Indian Peoples and the southwest and northwest coast tribes.

    Later on, the museum substantially expanded its American Indian collections with the Gallatin gift of Crow/Apsáalooke, Lakota, and Cheyenne items.

    A pictographic painted muslin dated 1899 by Stephen Standing Bear (Minneconjou/Lakota) depicting the events leading to the Battle of the Little Big Horn; an Apache Woman’s Dress and Moccasins, c.1850s; and a rare Blackfeet War Chief’s Shirt and Leggings, c.1830s, are among more recent accessions.

    Bradford Brinton was a wealthy businessman and rancher who amassed a significant art collection focused on the American West and Native American items. After his death, his sister Helen inherited the Quarter Circle A Ranch outside of Big Horn as her summer home as well as Brinton’s art collection. The current museum was built on the ranch property, plus you can also tour the Ranch House in the Summer ($10).

    There are also tours of James Jackson’s Leather Workshop ($10) and Nature Trails on the property. Below are photos from the amazing temporary exhibition of Jackson’s artwork that was on display during my visit in April 2026. Unfortunately, when I visited, the Ranch House and Leather Workshop were not open for the season yet. A good excuse to return!

    The views and landscape surrounding the museum are just magnificent! And, I enjoyed a delicious bowl of soup and a nice glass of wine at the Museum Bistro for lunch.

    This was a wonderful way to break up a longer drive. Even the drive from and to the Interstate is a beautiful escape.

    Whether you are spending a couple of days in Sheridan or just driving through, the Brinton Museum is definitely worth a stop.

    I also was impressed by the carefully curated items in the Museum Shop. I got a wonderful children’s book and am the proud owner of some new earrings as well. They even have a website to buy items online.

    The Brinton Museum is a window to the past and the future. Make a detour to visit on your next trip out West!

  • Boon’s Family Thai BBQ

    Boon’s Family Thai BBQ

    Places to Eat in Farmington, NM, USA

    Open Monday – Saturday 11 am – 9 pm. 321 Main Street.

    Thai food is one of my favorite restaurant experiences. And, since I live in rural west Texas, not something I am able to get except when I travel or if I make a homemade green curry stir fry myself. This is a great Thai restaurant and, if you are in the Farmington area, I highly recommend a meal here. I saw lots of people getting takeout. Table service was friendly and efficient, plus it’s clean and comfortable inside. This was my second time eating at this restaurant. I had the Veggie Cakes as an appetizer and the Masaman chicken curry for an entree. It was enough food for my dinner that night and leftovers the next day. I LOVE THAI FOOD!

  • Tim’s Chrome Bar

    Tim’s Chrome Bar

    St. Louis, Missouri, USA

    4736 Gravois Avenue. Opens at 8 am; closes at 11 pm on Sundays, midnight on Wednesdays & Thursdays, and 1 am on Friday & Saturday “nights”. And, completely closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.

    Tim’s Chrome Bar is a funky 1970s-designed space with a Scooby-Doo vibe. We had Sunday brunch across the street at Das Bevo before walking over for drinks. But, I will say Tim’s menu items looked intriguing (things like Crab Rangoon Nachos, Groovy Spud – loaded fried mashed potato?).

    The bartenders were friendly. And my mezcal margarita was so delicious, I ended up getting a second one!

    Their Facebook and Instagram highlight Sunday afternoon bingo and comedy events. If I was a local, this would be a regular place for me. [I didn’t take enough photos myself, so these last several are “borrowed” from Tim’s social media page. You can see how cool this place is!?!?!]

  • Bevo Mill

    Bevo Mill

    St. Louis, Missouri, USA

    Das Bevo at 4749 Gravois Avenue is open 5-9 pm on Wednesdays to Fridays, 11 am – 9 pm on Saturdays, 10 am – 2 pm on Sundays.

    For a work trip, I flew into St. Louis recently and had a half day to hang out with a good friend for a morning adventure. We ended up at the Bevo Mill for Sunday brunch.

    There was someone setting up for live music, but we were there pretty early and enjoyed visiting in a unique environment over cocktails. I had an odd, but delicious combo of a slice of carrot cake and a potato cake appetizer. My friend had the Das Big Ass Sammie which was a large biscuit with a chicken schnitzel and a side of cheddar potatoes.

    This is a historic beer garden built by August Busch Sr. in 1916. Apparently, Busch toured Holland for a year seeking authentic artifacts and studying Dutch windmills. The “mill” is named after an Anheuser-Busch non-alcoholic malt beverage produced by the brewery during Prohibition.

    Then, we went across the street to Tim’s Chrome Bar!

  • The Water Stop

    The Water Stop

    Places To Eat in Marfa, Texas, USA

    Everyday 5 – 10 pm. 1300 W San Antonio Street. A classic Marfa favorite. I love sitting outside on their patio, but if you prefer they do have indoor seating. The patio is dog friendly. My absolute favorite item is the Grain Bowl with grilled chicken. Their Smokey Paloma is good if you like mezcal. I highly recommend you eat at The Water Stop! And, just sayin’, I miss the days when The Water Stop was open for lunch.

  • Bordo: Fine Italian Goods

    Bordo: Fine Italian Goods

    Places To Eat in Marfa, Texas, USA

    Thursdays to Sundays 11 am – 3 pm. 1210 W San Antonio Street. Bordo serves sandwiches, pasta, charcuterie, and homemade gelato. Seating is outside under a covered patio, where you can watch them bake their own bread. I had the Cashiola (Classic Italian) and a friend had the Desimone (Seasonal Vegetarian). We shared a bottle of orange wine, which I had never had before but paired refreshingly well with the meal. We also got a cheese selection to go, which was both affordable for the quality and fabulous to have with wine in the evenings at our AirBnB. I can’t recommend this place enough. EAT HERE! Arrive early as the lines can be long and they sometimes run out of homemade bread. THE BEST SANDWICH OF MY ENTIRE LIFE!