When it comes to amusement parks, Universal and Disney are two of the most popular, but they aren’t the only amusement parks. Cedar Point, located in Sandusky, Ohio, is the second-oldest amusement park in the US, and was voted “Best Amusement Park in the World” by Amusement Today for 16 years in a … [Read more...]
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 has to offer … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 excited I was when I … [Read more...]
A weekend getaway to Delaware
Small towns don't get touted much as vacation destinations, but some -- like Delaware, Ohio -- deserve a visit. Besides its charming disposition, which you can read about in my previous post, a weekend getaway to Delaware is affordable and offers activities sure to create great family memories. I … [Read more...]
Classic Americana in Delaware, Ohio
Americana! The word evokes small town charm, friendliness of a bygone era. But in some small towns across the United States, Americana is as real today as it was long ago. Truly a step back in time, Delaware, Ohio charms visitors with its friendly people and classic beauty, like Victorian homes with … [Read more...]
Hocking Hills Cabins
One of the first stops on my Great Ohio Road Trip was a stay at Hocking Hills Cabins in the cozy town of Logan. At Hocking Hills Cabins, best suited for a romantic escape, guests enjoy secluded lodging in charming cabins nestled in among the hills. Take a walk along the property's many trails to … [Read more...]
Canton Restaurants for your PFHOF trip
Pro Football Hall of Fame Week is coming up, and that means a ton of people will be flocking to Canton, Ohio (and surrounding areas) to join in the festivities. Although Hall of Fame Week is usually full of fun and entertainment, things can go downhill really fast if even one member of your group is … [Read more...]
Who says people can’t fly?
On my Great Ohio Road Trip earlier this summer, I got to go zip lining at Hocking Hills Canopy Tours. While it's not quite flying, it sure gets close! Forget about the harness and the zip cable and enjoy the rush! It's an exhilarating "X-perience!" About Hocking Hills Canopy Tours Hocking Hills … [Read more...]
