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. September Ohio River Sternwheel Festival September 7-9, 2017 Marietta has been home to the Sternwheel Festival for over 40 years! I’ve already been charmed by this river town so …
Thanks to Miller Ferry for providing our family with ferry tickets and a golf cart rental. Miller Ferry is the MOST inexpensive way to get to Put-in-Bay. Adult tickets (age 12+) are $7.50 and kids 6-11 are only $1.50. As always, all opinions are my own! Traveling with kids can be anything but cheap! Having a day out at Put-in-Bay with the family is such a joy, but you don’t want to want to feel like your cash is being …
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John Fenton comes to Amish Country John Fenton came to Millersburg, Ohio in 1908 with a dream and a sketchbook. As the name implies, John was of the Fenton family of Williamstown, West Virginia; well-known glassmakers. He came to Millersburg knowing he could do something bigger and better than his family. He didn’t want traditional glassware OR business, John Fenton wanted opulence and prestige. Out of that desire came Millersburg Glass. Fenton started Millersburg Glass in 1909. Named after the …
Our family was hosted by Cincinnati USA. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Fun things to do in Cincinnati with the whole family We had a blast exploring Cincinnati for 2 nights and 3 days. The Queen City really is charming. There’s a TON to do, so much that we’re planning a trip back to take in more of her beauty. Here are some of my best tips for planning a summer weekend in Cincinnati (with …
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Things to do in Sandusky, Ohio this summer This summer Sandusky, Ohio is celebrating 200 years! Yes, it’s the city of Sandusky’s Bicentennial and they’ve rolled out the red carpet, the bells & whistles, and a GIANT RUBBER DUCK. I’m excited to share more about what you can do in Sandusky this summer. There is so much you won’t want to miss! Here are 20 reasons to visit Sandusky in summer 2018: 1. Did someone say guacamole? Spend a Taco …
Holmes County, Ohio contains the world’s largest Amish population. Situated almost equidistant from both Columbus and Cleveland, Amish Country seems worlds away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Amish children peer at passing cars from rear buggy windows. Amish businesses use skylights and generators to provide enough light and power to open shop. Amish Country is a great place to visit with kids because it evokes a lifestyle they probably know little of. There are culture and great …
If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you know that I have a love/hate relationship with the state I call home. February in Ohio is THE PITS. It’s long and cold and the winter blahs are REAL. However, the joy that Ohio pulls from me in winter is made up for in the other 8+ months of the year! Ohio has so many attractions- from Cedar Point to Hocking Hills to Presidential History and our three C cities! …
As much as I want to consider myself a “foodie,” I’m more of a “see-food-and-eat-it” type of gal. But my trip to Wayne County had me considering the diversity of foods we enjoy in Ohio and eager to seek out more unique foods whilst traveling. Here’s a small taste (pun!) of the fabulous foods you can enjoy throughout Wayne County, Ohio. Try up to 300 kinds of soda Lehman’s Hardware is chockablock full of anything you could ever need. What …