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 […]
An enchanting guide to Harry Potter Festivals
“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 […]
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 […]
Top 5 college football towns for families
One thing I love about traveling is discovering the heart of a place. Sites like TripAdvisor might offer reviews of attractions, hotels and restaurants, but they don’t share the heart of a place. As an avid college football fan — “O-H” to all my Buckeye friends — towns that revolve around the home team are […]
Tallahassee Adventuring: Air, Land and “Sea”
This is a sponsored post. I received complimentary admission to attractions courtesy of Visit Tallahassee for purposes of this article. All opinions are my own. Tallahassee, home of the NCAA football champion Florida State Seminoles and capital of the State of Florida, may not be the first place you think of for an adventure-themed vacation… […]
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 Canopy Tours, established […]
Zoombezi Bay: The wildest waterpark ever
Zoombezi Bay, at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is Ohio’s premier waterpark. The park boasts 17 waterslides, the brand new Baboon Lagoon, a lazy river, a wave pool and a kiddie waterpark for the little ones. The park offers nine food kiosks that serve a variety of food and snacks, and guests are allowed to […]
Family Friendly Huntsville, stop 3 on our mid-size city tour
Family friendly Huntsville, Alabama is the third stop on the mid-size city tour for family vacations. While I love the US Space and Rocket Center, there’s so much more to Huntsville, it deserves a look! Without further ado, here are the top 10 reasons to add Family Friendly Huntsville, a fabulous mid-size city, to your […]
Breathtaking Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock State Park, located 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina is tucked in Hickory Nut Gorge near Lake Lure. The State of North Carolina obtained Chimney Rock from private owners in 2007 and has turned the area into a premier destination for hiking, with or without your leashed dog! (Daisy did not join […]
Test Track at Epcot
“Mommy, tell your readers they have to ride the New Test Track at Epcot! It’s soooooo much fun!” — Ellie, age 9 There you have it, folks! My daughter — who two days before riding Test Track at Epcot was terrified of all rides big, fast and loud — loves it! As for the rest […]