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Nestled on the shores of New York’s Seneca Lake, one of the finger lakes, Watkins Glen was once the vacation destination of the rich and famous – including John D Rockefeller. Home to about 2,000 people, Watkins Glen is small, but offers so much to do. Keep reading to find out the 10 best things …
Located on the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawa Rivers, Point Pleasant, WV is a small town with a very interesting history. My friend Matt and I decided to take weekend road trip there because of its close proximity to Columbus (less than a 2 hour drive) and to see the site of the famous …
A few weekends ago, my friend Sheri and I took a 6 hour roadtrip from Columbus, Ohio to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was our first time visiting this historic landmark, and we had a wonderful time. There is so much to see and do, no matter what your interests; history, shopping, breweries, ghosts…Gettysburg has it all! …
My friend Sheri and I decided to spend a long weekend in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a 6 hour road trip from Columbus, Ohio. Being history fans, we were exciting about touring Gettysburg Battlefields and Museum. We also spent some time exploring the town of Gettysburg, which you can read about in my blog post about the …
A few years ago I decided my New Year’s resolution would be to take an adventure every month. I succeeded my goal that year, and I have kept it going every year since. Sometimes my adventures take me far away, to other states or even countries, and sometimes they are just exploring places just outside …
There is no shortage of things to do in St Louis. When my best friend Tommy and I made plans to take a road trip there in August, I had no idea there was going be so many great things to do. While it is a bit of a trek from Ohio, it definitely is …
When you’re in St Louis, you can’t miss out on a chance to visit the worlds largest arch! Did you know the St Louis arch, known as the Gateway arch, is the tallest structure in Missouri? The St Louis arch is also the tallest man-made monument in the US. Visitors can ride to the top …
Growing up in Ohio you get used to some crazy weather. But this October the weather has been beautiful! So a few weeks ago my friend Erin and I had to take advantage of the wonderful weather and get in another bike ride! Earlier this summer she and I rode on the Little Miami scenic …
In June, my friends Leanne, Sheri and I traveled to Michigan for a long weekend. We visited Frankenmuth and stayed in Ann Arbor for a few days (read all about what to do in Ann Arbor here). However, the main focus of our trip was to visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Smith house. While we …
I am a Buckeye. Born a Buckeye in Columbus, Ohio, and I’ve spent the majority of my life in Ohio, still living in Columbus. I love when I am traveling and spot a person sporting some Ohio gear and shouting out O-H (which means that person responds with…. I-O. If you answered that correctly you …