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New York City: A Three Day Itinerary For The First Time Visitor
Visiting New York City for the first time? You probably have plenty of questions. How long is a New York City block? Can I walk from Central Park to the Empire State Building? Is riding the subway in NYC a necessity if we’re just staying in Manhattan? These questions abound when many people start planning a trip to New York City. Just so you know, Manhattan is known as a walking town. If you want to see the highlights of NYC, you can see most of them by walking this way and that. You don’t even have to ride the New York City subway… unless you want to. Looking to…
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Where To Find Street Art and Murals in Dayton, Ohio
Every summer on our return home to Dayton, Ohio, I am always stunned by how colorful the downtown area has become. There are so many great things to do in Dayton, Ohio. And one of those things is finding the great street art in Dayton, Ohio. It has been so fun to see all of the new murals in the area. One of my favorite things to do is to create scavenger hunts when we travel places. It’s a great motivator for our little lady when she is on the hunt for something and can check things off. I highly suggest taking a trip around Dayton, Ohio and perhaps use…
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Landoll’s Mohican Castle: A Castle In Ohio
This autumn, I was in search of some unique places to stay in Ohio, USA and came across castles. Did you know there are actual castles in Ohio? I had never known there to be castles in my home state so of course this piqued my interest. After some searching and internet sleuthing, I came upon Landoll Castle in Loudonville, Ohio which is very close to Mohican State Park. This is certainly not the oldest nor the biggest of castles in Ohio BUT it is straight out of hell… Learn more about this Ohio castle getaway: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a…
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New Orleans, Louisiana: What To Do In A Weekend
When taking a trip to New Orleans, there isn’t a travel guide out there that excludes the French Quarter and that is for good reason. The French Quarter was beautiful by day and offered some delicious and huge portioned food to eat as well as some great music to fill the ears by night. We went, we saw and we dined and couldn’t have asked for much more on the trip. Need a weekend escape? Head to New Orleans to see the sights, sounds, and more. Plan a trip to the historic New Orleans French District: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a…
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Mt. Evans With Kids: An Accessible Colorado Fourteener
When visiting Colorado, a trip to the mountains is almost a necessity. Sure, Denver is nice, but the mountains are always calling. Unfortunately, with kids, sometimes, the peaks are just out of hiking reach. Years back, one of my cousins, a native Coloradan, mentioned that when she’s back home for a short trip but needs to see the peaks to reacclimate, she heads to Mt. Evans. Mt. Evans, a Colorado 14er, is extremely accessible and, in fact, it features the highest paved road in North America. You can feel like you’re standing on top of the world in just hours. Get ready to visit a Colorado 14er with your kids:…
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Garden Of The Gods With Kids: What To Expect
When in the United States, you can often find us out west in Colorado and we never miss a chance to experience the amazing nature in the state. Garden of the Gods is one of our favorite places to visit for family friendly hiking, amazing red rock formations, and time outside. The red rocks of Garden of the Gods beckon tourists from around the world for a reason and a perfect place to take kids in Colorado for some outdoors time. Get ready to visit Garden of the Gods with kids: (This page contains affiliate links. That means if you click on them and purchase something, I will get a…
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Carillon Historical Park: Learn about history in Dayton with kids
We are always on the lookout for great experiential learning places and spaces. If you’re looking for a cool open air museum in Ohio, when you’re in Dayton, make sure to see the Carillon Historical Park. It’s a great place to visit as a child or as an adult and has some fun experiences. Visit an old schoolhouse, learn about the Wright Brothers, visit a print shop from the 1930s and so much more. Check out the Carillon Historical Park (This page contains affiliate links. That means if you click on them and purchase something, I will get a percentage of the transaction at no cost to you. Thanks for…
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Crafted & Cured: Boozy Pairing in Troy, Ohio
Craft breweries are booming in the United States right now. If the local tourism board isn’t jumping on that bandwagon, they should be because it seems everywhere you turn, there’s a new brewery crafting up delicious, or at the very least, interesting concoctions. Crafted & Cured, originally in downtown Dayton drew my attention as it is not only relishing in some crafted good fun if its own, but the owners establish themselves in historic buildings to restore and regenerate too. I first visited Crafted & Cured when they opened in Dayton, Ohio. Now, they have moved to Troy, Ohio to set up shop on Market Street in the First National…
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Mohican State Park, Ohio: Diners, Dams & Covered Bridges
One of the best things about going home to Ohio in the US in the autumn is being able to go to parks and forests to enjoy the stunning foliage that is painting the world all kinds of beautiful colors. It wasn’t until I left Ohio that I realized how truly lucky I was to grow up in a place that has autumns that other people think only exist in movies. Want to see Ohio foliage at its finest? Head to Mohican State Park where you can sleep in treehouses and castles and enjoy the views. Get off the beaten path in Ohio and visit Loudonville’s Mohican State Park: (This…
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Where To Find The Sourest & Most Unique Craft Beer In North America
Craft beer is making a scene everywhere you look these days. It’s made a splash in Korea in recent years (finally) and when I arrived back in my hometown of Dayton, Ohio recently, I was happy to learn that there are now fifteen breweries in the region. Looking for something unique to do in Dayton, Ohio? Or maybe you just want some unique beer? The Carillon Brewing Company located in Carillon Historical Park and built in 2014 produces the sourest beer I’ve ever had. Before you make that sour lemon face and squeeze your lips together though, let me just assure you that it is good and I honestly have…
