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Five Reasons You Must Visit Marietta, Ohio

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** My travel to Marietta was sponsored by the Marietta-Washington County CVB.  All opinions are my own.** Marietta is a small city that lies right along the Ohio River in southeast Ohio.  While little in size and numbers, it’s bursting with local attractions.  I’ve passed through Marietta many times on I-77, but stopping in the city for 3 days gave me an appreciation for its diverse attractions, gorgeous river views, and historic homes.   I came up with five reasons …

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Planning a family-friendly getaway to Petoskey, Michigan

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I’ve been eager to visit Northern Michigan for the past few years and it just hasn’t fit into our schedule. ?However, I’ve started planning a getaway to the Petoskey area, in hopes that once I have it all planned out, getting it on the calendar won’t be so difficult. ?Here are some of my ideas for a family-friendly weekend getaway to Petoskey, Michigan.? There’s definitely no lack of things to do in Northern Michigan! Petoskey, Michigan is?located 35 miles south …

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A visit to Avery Island- the home of Tabasco

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What happens when an epic storm system ruins your plans of gallivanting around plantations like a Southern Belle, er, Midwesterner? ?And your husband says, “Well, is there anything to the west of us? ?Anything we could go see?” And then he hears the two words that men (and women) around the world find as sweet nothings… TABASCO SAUCE? Our morning started with a tornado warning and a panic-stricken wife (ME!),? but Mr. Yoder Toter ended his day in the pure …

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A visit to the Newark Earthworks with kids

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Some of the best travel happens right outside your door. We lived nearly on top of the Newark Earthworks for 7 years, yet never really fully explored them. When some nice November weather hit us, I realized that NOW was the time to visit. The Newark Earthworks are the largest set of geometric earthen enclosures IN THE WORLD. The earthworks were built by the Hopewell culture between 100 B.C. and 500 A.D.  Over the years, the growth of Newark destroyed …

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A walking tour of Pittsburgh – with kids

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{Bus and Subway is optional} Andrew Carnegie said, “Pittsburgh entered the core of my heart when I was a boy and cannot be torn out.” It only took a foot tour of Pittsburgh with kids in tow?to fall in love with the architecture, the cityscape, and the river views. ?A city that has survived the rise and fall of steel is one that charmed our young family on our weekend stay. My hope is that I can give you a …

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Things to see in Coshocton, Ohio with your family

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I grew up a measly 30 minutes from Coshocton, Ohio but it wasn’t until having children of my own that the small town called to me that it needed some more exploring. ?Here are some things to see in Coshocton, Ohio with your family. Roscoe Village A 1830s canal town, Roscoe Village was once a bustling port (a modern day Nassau?!). ?Today, with costumed interpreters and well-manicured gardens, young and old will enjoy a stroll along the brick promenades. ?Living …

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4 great {family} beaches near Fort Myers, Florida

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Fort Myers, Florida was a place I?d never really dreamed of visiting. ?Now I want to move there (no joke)! ?After a great deal using points on nonstop flights to Southwest Florida, I found myself researching a place I knew little about.? ?Two themes I kept finding in my research were ?great beaches? and ?great sunsets.? I made it my goal to experience the best of both! That said, here are 4?great family beaches near?Fort Myers, Florida.   Fort Myers …

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Dennison Railroad Depot Museum with kids

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It’s not often that you visit a historical museum that is equal parts fun for the kids AND?interesting for adults. Dennison Railroad Depot Museum fits the description and more. Dennison, Ohio is the epitome of a railroad town. The small village lies halfway between Columbus and Pittsburgh, a perfect 100 miles from each. This distinction made it a place born out of pure need- A steam train could go 100 miles before needing water. One of the perks of the …

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