We grew up in Ohio and made regular trips to Cedar Point in Sandusky. We never did anything else in Sandusky back then. But, living in North Carolina, I’m not driving all the way to Lake Erie without taking time to explore the area, not even for the “Roller Coaster Capital of the World!” We […]
Best things to do in Put-In-Bay with teens
Travel with teens is not at all like family vacation with little kids. Teenagers have opinions and interests of their own. And that changes things! A successful trip with teens starts with involving them in the vacation planning from the beginning. Do stuff they like — and they’ll be happy to do what you like, too. […]
Kings Island Theme Park: Your 411 for fun!
We kicked off our summer vacation to Ohio with a fabulous day at Kings Island theme park. Roller coaster fans know the park and its historic coasters, “The Beast” and “The Racer.” For our adventure loving family, there was absolutely no better way to start our summer! About Kings Island Theme Park in Ohio Before […]
Merry Go Round Museum: Family fun in Sandusky, Ohio
Our summer vacation this year was a time capsule trip! We took the kids back to our home state of Ohio to experience some of our favorite places: King’s Island, Columbus’ German Village, Ohio Stadium (Go Buckeyes!) and Sandusky, home to the world’s best roller coaster theme park, Cedar Point! That’s a LONG road trip, […]
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 […]
Top 10 things to do in Cleveland: Family edition
Okay, I get it. Cleveland might not be on your vacation radar. Really, why would families want to vacation in Cleveland, Ohio? We’re famous for three things here: our sad Cleveland Browns football team, our almost-2016-World-Series-Champion Cleveland Indians baseball team, and our 2016 NBA Finals Champion Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team. However, while our sports teams are definitely […]
Ohio’s presidential libraries and museums: A historic vacation!
Did you know that seven U.S. presidents were born in Ohio? And eight claimed it as home! All those presidents means you’ll find lots of presidential libraries in Ohio. The Buckeye State is also home to several presidential museums and monuments. Canton, Ohio is even home to the National First Ladies Library. With so much […]
Art and Clay on Main
In Downtown Lancaster, Ohio, historic buildings line Main Street, a true historical gem of architectural style long abandoned by modern developers who prefer ease over form. Lancaster could have succumbed to modern improvements, but the residents of this city chose the harder route, refurbishing these gems and preserving them for future generations. Within one of […]
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 […]