People who live in North and South Carolina know that Carowinds is an awesome theme park! It’s got loads of coasters, Planet Snoopy for the kids, and even Carolina Harbor — an amazing waterpark — included with the price of admission. We just moved at the end of May. Our daughter, Ellie, has a mid-June […]
Cedar Point picks up speed, and not just on Steel Vengeance!
Growing up in Ohio, summer trips to Cedar Point with friends were a right of passage. We’d get up before sunrise and drive two hours for a day of thrills at the world’s best roller coaster park. We would run through the park from coaster to coaster to ride as many as we could. Then, […]
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! After reading through the post, use the table […]
Busch Gardens Meal Deal: Is it worth it?
Post Updated June, 2018 We are avid fans of Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA. The park is consistently rated the most beautiful theme park in the country. Their food, especially the ribs at Trappers Smokehouse, is really good. And, the portions are huge! In years past, Busch Gardens offered a meal deal: A full meal, dessert, […]
Beautiful Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA
Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA is just a few hours drive from our home, a long day trip but worth it. Though, if you want to stay in Williamsburg, that’s a great option, too! When the kids were younger, we had season passes and would go several times each summer, ride all day long and leave […]
Universal Studios Orlando vacation: Tips for a magical trip
Well, hello! If you’re here, you must be planning your first time to Universal Orlando — or at the very least thinking about a trip to Universal Studios Orlando. Even if you’re planning your fourth magical Universal Studios Orlando vacation, we have some great tips for you. I know I read a ton of articles […]
5 ways to save money at Universal Orlando
We just got back from our first trip to Universal Orlando Resort. We enjoyed the restaurants at CityWalk, and “survived” three days at Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios, the two theme parks. Though, we didn’t go to Volcano Falls, Universal’s new waterpark. Maybe next trip. Since theme park tickets to Universal Orlando are pretty […]
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 […]
Baltimore’s National Aquarium
You know how a fast food burger can never compare to a gourmet burger? Well, the National Aquarium is kind of like that gourmet burger. I’ve visited lots of aquariums throughout my life, and I thought, “See one fish tank, see them all.” YES — National Aquarium fans, I hear your collective gasp at my […]