Route 66, Illinois
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Route 66, Illinois
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Air Date: 01/04/24 | Expires: 01/03/26 | Rating: TV-G
The Illinois stretch of Route 66 is chock full of American history and Americana! Samantha meets up with her best friend for pit stops at the iconic Polk-a-dot Drive-in, the Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum and America's Playable Arcade Museum. Next up is the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, the Ace Neon Sign Museum, the Cahokia Mounds and diner food, leading right to the mighty Mississippi River.
Darwin, Australia
S7 Ep701 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/24 | Expires: 01/03/26 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha heads to Darwin to explore Aboriginal culture, beaches, and iconic animals.
Route 66, Illinois
S7 Ep702 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/24 | Expires: 01/03/26 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha travels the Illinois stretch of Route 66, chock full of history and Americana!
Victoria BC, Canada
S7 Ep703 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/24 | Expires: 01/03/26 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha roams around the jewel-like, coastal Canadian city of Victoria.
New Hampshire’s Coast and More
S7 Ep704 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/24 | Expires: 01/03/26 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha explores the treasures of New Hampshire, visiting Manchester and Portsmouth.
Portland, Oregon
S7 Ep705 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/24 | Expires: 01/03/26 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha figures out why Portland is called the City of Roses and discovers much more.
Melbourne, Australia
S7 Ep706 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/24 | Expires: 01/03/26 | Rating: TV-G
Melbourne is known as one of the world's most livable cities, and Sam finds out why.
Newport, Rhode Island
S7 Ep707 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/24 | Expires: 01/03/26 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha shows us the history and beauty found in every corner of Newport.
Beer Wine and Spirits of the World
S7 Ep708 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/24 | Expires: 01/03/26 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha highlights the delicious beer, wine and spirits she has encountered.
Jerusalem, Israel – Part One
S7 Ep709 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/24 | Expires: 01/03/26 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha takes a deep dive into Jerusalem's Old City.
Jerusalem, Israel – Part Two
S7 Ep710 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/24 | Expires: 01/03/26 | Rating: TV-G
Sam visits Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a bird observatory and a market.
Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland
S6 Ep601 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/23 | Expires: 01/03/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha takes in the sights, sounds and fascinating history of Belfast.
Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska
S6 Ep602 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/23 | Expires: 01/03/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha and her family set sail on an Alaska Cruise.
Madison, Wisconsin
S6 Ep603 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/23 | Expires: 01/03/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha visits Madison, WI for ice fishing, cheese tasting and curling.
St. Augustine, Florida
S6 Ep604 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/23 | Expires: 01/03/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha sails and strolls through historic and beautiful St. Augustine
Big Sky, Montana
S6 Ep605 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/23 | Expires: 01/03/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha experiences all Montana has to offer and meets up with Olympian Bode Miller.
Savannah, Georgia
S6 Ep606 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/23 | Expires: 01/03/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha visits historic Savannah, GA
California Road Trip
S6 Ep607 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/23 | Expires: 01/03/25 | Rating: TV-G
Smantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
S6 Ep608 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/23 | Expires: 01/03/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha explores Chattanooga, TN.
The Makers
S6 Ep609 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/23 | Expires: 01/03/25 | Rating: TV-G
An episode devoted to food, clothing, musical instruments and other products.
: Limerick and County Clare, Ireland
S6 Ep610 | 27m 45s
Air Date: 01/04/23 | Expires: 01/03/25 | Rating: TV-G
From archaeology to sports history, Sam gets lessons in Limerick.
QUÉBEC CITY, CANADA
S4 Ep1 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 04/01/21 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha starts her trip at the Quebec Winter Carnival.
DUTCHESS COUNTY/HUDSON VALLEY, NY
S4 Ep2 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 04/08/21 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha starts off her trip to historic Dutchess County on the “Walkway Over the Hudson."
THE FOOD SPECIAL
S4 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 04/15/21 | Rating: TV-G
In this special episode Samantha features new and unique food scenes from her travels.
FT. MYERS AND SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA
S4 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 04/22/21 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha kicks off her trip with a boat ride to the remote island of Cayo Costa.
SAMANTHA’S TIPS FOR MAKING TRAVEL COUNT
S4 Ep5 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 04/29/21 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha shares her best advice and tips on how she makes travel count.
Budapest
S3 Ep1 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 01/08/20 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha views the entire city atop Fisherman’s Bastion on the Buda side of the Danube.
Florida Keys & Key West
S3 Ep2 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 01/15/20 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha takes a local food tour in Key West.
Top of the South Island, NZ
S3 Ep3 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 01/22/20 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha goes on adventures on South Island, New Zealand.
Sonoma
S3 Ep4 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 01/29/20 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha takes a road trip along the Sonoma coastline.
British Virgin Islands
S3 Ep5 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/05/20 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha goes sailing around the historic British Virgin Islands.
Phoenix
S3 Ep8 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/26/20 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha takes in the stunning beauty along the Sonoran Desert trail.
Vienna
S3 Ep9 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/04/20 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha gets insight into Vienna's fascinating history.
Corning, NY & the Southern Finger Lakes
S3 Ep10 | 26m 45s
Air Date: 03/11/20 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha starts off her visit to Crystal City by learning about the history of glass.
Maine
S3 Ep12 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/25/20 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha explores Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and Bass Harbor.
Miami
S3 Ep13 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 04/01/20 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha explores Wynwood Walls, Little Haiti, the Everglades and Biscayne Bay.
Hong Kong, China
S2 Ep201 | 26m 47s
Air Date: 01/02/19 | Expires: 01/01/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha strolls through Yuen Po Street Bird Garden and learns how to play Mahjong.
Greater Palm Springs, CA
S2 Ep202 | 26m 47s
Air Date: 01/09/19 | Expires: 01/01/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha visits The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens and learns FootGolf.
Lake Geneva and the Valais, Switzerland
S2 Ep203 | 27m 10s
Air Date: 01/16/19 | Expires: 01/01/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha visits the Beau Rivage Geneva hotel and rides a gondola in Nendaz.
Santa Fe, NM
S2 Ep204 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 01/23/19 | Expires: 01/01/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha visits New Mexico Capitol Art Collection and Margarita Trail of Santa Fe.
Seoul, South Korea
S2 Ep205 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 01/30/19 | Expires: 01/01/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha tours Yeonnam-Dong, Korean Stone Art Museum and Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival.
Lafayette and Cajun Country, LA
S2 Ep206 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/06/19 | Expires: 01/01/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha attends the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival and visits Tabasco.
Rhine River Cruise
S2 Ep207 | 26m 47s
Air Date: 02/13/19 | Expires: 01/01/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha’s epic cruise along the Rhine River includes a stop at Freiburg, Germany.
Naples and Paradise Coast of Florida
S2 Ep208 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/20/19 | Expires: 01/01/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha goes to Everglades National Park and Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.
Christchurch, New Zealand
S2 Ep209 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 02/27/19 | Expires: 01/01/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha experiences Christchurch and Akaroa Harbor.
Baltimore, Maryland
S2 Ep210 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/06/19 | Expires: 01/01/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha visits the American Visionary Art Museum and attends HonFest.
International Food Show
S2 Ep211 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/13/19 | Expires: 01/01/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha tries her hand at making chocolate , duck schnitzel and "Christmas" enchilada.
Charleston, South Carolina
S2 Ep212 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/20/19 | Expires: 01/01/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha tours the haunted Old City jail and learns about sweetrass basket weaving.
Central North Island, New Zealand
S2 Ep213 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/27/19 | Expires: 01/01/25 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha explores Lake Taupo and hikes the magnificent Huka Falls.
Bern Region, Switzerland
S1 Ep102 | 26m 48s
Air Date: 01/09/18 | Rating: TV-G
Adventures from an Alpine Garden to the Cheese Grotto in Gstaad and Aare River in Bern.
Brooklyn, New York
S1 Ep103 | 26m 47s
Air Date: 01/16/18 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha visits Brooklyn Navy Yard and samples whiskey at New York's oldest distillery.
Shanghai, China
S1 Ep104 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 01/23/18 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha visits Feng Jing, Peace Hotel, and a knife & scissor shop on Nanjing Road.
Huntsville, Alabama
S1 Ep105 | 26m 47s
Air Date: 01/30/18 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha gets to float in space like an astronaut and meets Alex McCool in Huntsville, AL.
Vancouver, Canada
S1 Ep106 | 26m 47s
Air Date: 02/06/18 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha goes to Stanley Park, Granville Market and First Nations restaurant.
Hill Country, Texas
S1 Ep107 | 26m 48s
Air Date: 02/13/18 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha finds out quickly there is a big difference between Texas and Texas Hill Country.
Big Sur and Monterey, California
S1 Ep108 | 26m 48s
Air Date: 02/20/18 | Rating: TV-G
From Monterey to Big Sur, Samantha travels through the Central Coast of California.
Xi’an, China
S1 Ep109 | 26m 48s
Air Date: 02/27/18 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha travels to the ancient city of Xi’an, China.
Ireland’s Northwest Coast
S1 Ep110 | 26m 47s
Air Date: 03/06/18 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha travels to the Northwest coast of Ireland.
Orange County, California
S1 Ep111 | 26m 47s
Air Date: 03/13/18 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha travels to Orange County in Southern California.
Montreal, Canada
S1 Ep112 | 26m 46s
Air Date: 03/20/18 | Rating: TV-G
Montréal both surprised and inspired Samantha in her travels visiting the City of Saints.
Oregon RV Trip
S1 Ep113 | 26m 47s
Air Date: 03/27/18 | Rating: TV-G
Samantha takes an all-American family RV road trip throughout the State of Oregon.
Upcoming Schedule
Thu 05/2
6:30 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Newport, Rhode Island
Rose Island Lighthouse; the hidden history of God's Little Acre, a Colonial-era cemetery; Cliff Walk; touring Marble House; harvesting clams.
Fri 05/3
12:30 AM
KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Newport, Rhode Island
Rose Island Lighthouse; the hidden history of God's Little Acre, a Colonial-era cemetery; Cliff Walk; touring Marble House; harvesting clams.
Sun 05/5
3:30 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Madison, Wisconsin
Exploring the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus; Tornado Supper Club; Fromagination; the First Unitarian Society of Madison; National Mustard Museum; U.S. Olympian Becca Hamilton.
Thu 05/9
6:30 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Beer, Wine and Spirits of the World
Horseradish vodka; making an Irish coffee at the place it was invented near Shannon, Ireland; a Madison, Wis., brewery that uses organic ingredients; class on beer tasting; cider maker in Victoria, Canada; the oldest winery in Victoria.
Fri 05/10
12:30 AM
KVIE2 6.2
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Beer, Wine and Spirits of the World
Horseradish vodka; making an Irish coffee at the place it was invented near Shannon, Ireland; a Madison, Wis., brewery that uses organic ingredients; class on beer tasting; cider maker in Victoria, Canada; the oldest winery in Victoria.
Sun 05/12
3:30 PM
KVIE HD 6.1
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
St. Augustine, Florida
Exploring Castillo de San Marcos; Henry Flagler's architectural impact and vision for St. Augustine; "Where We Stand" exhibit; shark tooth hunting.
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