“Things have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always the way we expect.” ~Luna Lovegood (Order of the Phoenix) The Harry Potter phenomenon (is it anything less?) certainly has captured our imaginations! And while Luna might not have predicted Harry Potter festivals popping up across the world, Harry Potter […]
Put-in-Bay: A family island vacation
I have lived in Ohio my whole life, but I never knew we had islands until a few years ago when I got to visit Put-in-Bay Village on South Bass Island. Are there any cool things about your state you didn’t know about until recently? Now that we know about Put-in-Bay, my family and I […]
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
I absolutely love zoos! In fact, I think the zoos in Ohio are some of the best in the country. We’re so lucky to have three major zoos (and some pretty awesome regional zoos too). The Cleveland Zoo is my personal favorite, but I also love the Akron Zoo and the Columbus Zoo. I just […]
An insider’s guide to the Cleveland Zoo
One day I would love to travel the world. I would love to see all the different countries and explore the different cultures. However, until I fall into a large amount of money (or find a very generous benefactor!), I content myself by exploring various aspects of the world through exhibits close to home. One […]
Rock out at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
As a native Ohioan, I can assure you that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is one of the best things to do in northeast Ohio! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame showcases artists of all different genres throughout its history – from its roots to present day – so if you have a […]
Great Lakes Science Center
Planning a Cleveland family vacation? It can sometimes be difficult to find kid-friendly attractions that are also good for the rest of the family. Might I recommend a trip to the Great Lakes Science Center? This interactive museum and learning facility is the Cleveland attraction for families, full of hands-on learning experiences that appeal to […]
National First Ladies Library
A Hidden Treasure The National First Ladies Library is a great place to visit if you’re going to be near Canton, OH. I’ve lived in the area for almost 20 years now, but I’ve never been until a couple weeks ago. I feel kind of cheated now after getting to experience all that the museum […]
Canal Boat Ride at Canal Fulton, OH
Who Has Time To Vacation? Most everybody loves vacations. Unfortunately, vacations never seem to last long enough. Maybe one reason why people don’t get enough out of their vacations is because no one really wants to be completely separated from the rest of the world. I personally know plenty of people who would gasp in […]
William McKinley Museum
I’ve mentioned in a couple of previous posts that my brother and I were homeschooled growing up. We didn’t have a ton of money to spend when it came to field trips, so we stayed pretty close to home. One of my favorite places to visit was the William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, located […]
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
I love the ocean and pretty much everything about it. I love the smell, I love the taste, I love the feel of the sea breeze on my skin (though not necessarily in my hair), and the marine life and all the creatures that live in the gorgeous blue world. So you can imagine how […]