I’ve heard it said a dozen times, “Why would you travel to _____ when your kids are so little, they won’t remember.” I get it, I do. We question whether the investment is worth the result. I’m not sure what gratification we expect from the result but we hope that the money spent equals happiness …
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The best hidden gems near Hocking Hills Hocking Hills is the most popular state park in Ohio, so it’s easy to see why some of the main trails get very crowded during summer or weekends! While most first-time visitors stick to the well-known trails, there are actually plenty of great trails at Hocking Hills that …
Family-friendly destination on the edge of Hocking Hills Wahkeena Nature Preserve is the perfect day trip for Central Ohio families. Located just south of Lancaster in Fairfield County, the preserve is on the northern edge of the Hocking Hills region. Here are my tips for visiting Wahkeena Nature Preserve with kids. History of Wahkeena Nature Preserve …
The Fairy Trail at Infirmary Mound Park Calling all roaming gnomes filled with wanderlust, get your little goblins to the Fairy Trail at Infirmary Mound Park in Granville, Ohio. This .25-mile trail in Licking County is sure to be magical for kids of all ages! What is the Fairy Trail? The Fairy Trail at Infirmary …
We recently traveled to Asheville, North Carolina. The main purpose of our trip was to visit the Biltmore Estate. I was a little nervous about taking our kids there (ages 5, 3, and 1) but it was actually much easier – and more family-friendly than I could have imagined! Yes, you can visit the Biltmore …
Sandusky, Ohio is a small city on the shores of Lake Erie that has a ton to offer families! Sandusky is well-known as the home to Cedar Point, but most people spend a day on the rollercoasters and then leave town (raised hand here). However, there are so many reasons to stay and play in …
Put-in-Bay is a small city on South Bass Island, Lake Erie, that’s probably most well-known by the locals for its flourishing nightlife. However, visiting Put-in-Bay with kids has shown me that there are plenty of things to do for families on South Bass Island! We just returned from our third day trip to Put-in-Bay and …
I’m sad to say that summer is leaving us and the kids are starting school. However, autumn is a glorious season and there are many family-friendly things to do in Ohio in Fall. Ohio is full of fall festivals and activities, and I’ve compiled a list of some of the best. *This post “Things to …
