Exploring North America one road trip at a time.
The imposing façade of the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield does nothing to deter visitors from flocking to the site today which, other than Mid-Ohio Raceway, is possibly the most visited attraction in Richland County drawing record crowds in October for their Escape from Blood Prison event. During the rest of the year, tours are offered…
Serenity Springs is located in northwest Indiana near Michigan City and a short drive from Chicago. For this North Eastern Ohio gal, that meant about a 4 ½ hour drive for me and my husband. It was an easy drive for a romantic couple’s only getaway and we had the perfect milestone to celebrate- our…
Dublin, a suburb of Ohio’s capital city, Columbus, prides itself on its Irish flair. And it does a great job! With fun Irish festivals throughout the year, Irish influenced pubs, and an Irish Fairy Doors Trail that lead visitors on a quest to discover shops that sell Irish goods from buildings that are rich in…
The 2017 BIA Parade of Homes consists of nine showcase properties crafted by the region’s top premier builders in southern Delaware County, a short drive from the Polaris area. I recently had an opportunity to go on a muddy boots tour of this years BIA Parade of Homes. My tour allowed me a glimpse of…
Ribbit the Exhibit can be seen at Kingwood Center now until October 1st. This traveling exhibit has been featured in the Atlanta Botanical Garden and contains a collection of whimsical four to six-foot-tall frog sculptures that are displayed throughout the garden. Kingwood Center has always been one of my favorite attractions in my hometown of…
Red Roof sponsored this post but all opinions expressed are my own. Am I the only one who can’t believe how fast this summer is passing by? With each passing season, I am reminded of how much time it takes to research, plan, and execute the perfect road trip. And I should be a…
It’s hard to believe it’s August and summer is coming to an end. Vacations are beginning to wind down as families begin to prepare for the back to school rush of buying school supplies and clothes, attending classroom meetings, and kicking off practice for fall sports. But for those of us in Ohio and in…
This post is sponsored by Discover Ruidoso. A fan of small towns, Ruidoso, New Mexico is a mix of quirky attractions, history, culture, and the outdoors, an eclectic combination that entices me to add it to my ever-growing list of places I must see. My family road tripped from Ohio to California several years ago. Our journey…
A couple weeks ago, I experienced one of my life goals when I stayed overnight in the Wigwam Motel in Kentucky with my husband. The retro wigwam, or teepee motel, is a true treat for roadside attraction enthusiasts and one that shouldn’t be missed. Nearly three years ago, when my family trekked from our home in Ohio to…
The Ohio State Fair is celebrating 164 years of operation THIS year! How amazing is that? Opened in 1850, this much-anticipated annual summer event will kick off this Wednesday, July 26th and will run until August 6th. My family is excited to attend this summer for the first time! I’m not the only one into…
I wouldn’t pass up an opportunity to visit anywhere in the Outer Banks but Hatteras Island was the draw for me. I’m already trying to convince my husband that we need to plan a return visit to spend more time Exploring Cape Hatteras National Seashore. And maybe next time we’ll make it all the way to Ocracoke. Cape…
My son learned to surf last year in Mexico so when my daughter learned we were heading to the ocean for a week, she wanted to learn to surf in the Outer Banks. This is their experience, told by my daughter, Chelsea. Learn to Surf in the Outer Banks Caution: don’t go into the ocean. When you…
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