Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada – 7/22/2024 – 7/25/2024

Niagara Falls – a place that has always been high on my bucket list of places to see. Well, I finally got to experience these breathtaking falls first hand. With 0 plans in place to go anywhere, I checked out a bunch of different options for a vacation for a few days. This included mammothContinue reading “Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada – 7/22/2024 – 7/25/2024”

A day of “first” at Busch Gardens – 5/27/2024

Very wet and stormy Memorial Day calls for some Busch Gardens time during the rain breaks. It was just Ari, Izzy, Austin, Taylor and I on our visit today. We had 12 vouchers for the food and wine festival that Busch Gardens currently has going on. Virginia – Bacon and Cheddar hush puppies Africa –Continue reading “A day of “first” at Busch Gardens – 5/27/2024”

Old Town Slingshot – Orlando, FL – 4/2/2024

Right outside of our hotel for the first 2 nights was Fun Spot America and the Old Town Slingshot. I have tired a few times to take the kids on the slingshot but it has never worked out. I was bound and determined to get them on the Old Town Slingshot. The Old Town SlingshotContinue reading “Old Town Slingshot – Orlando, FL – 4/2/2024”

World’s Largest Ping Pong Paddle (7/30/2023)

During our Ohio Road Trip, we attempted to check off lots of roadside attractions and “worlds largest” attractions. This lead us on an adventure to Columbus, OH to see the Worlds Largest Ping Pong Paddle. The worlds largest ping pong paddle is located inside Pins Mechanical: Columbus. We were heading to another attraction and decidedContinue reading “World’s Largest Ping Pong Paddle (7/30/2023)”

McKinley St. aka Shortest Street in America-7/28/2023

McKinley Street, the shortest street in America. Located in Bellefontaine, Ohio stretches a whopping 15 feet long. Yes, you read that correctly. This street is only 15 feet long. Once holding the record for the shortest street in the world, it has now been replaced with a street in Scotland. However, McKinley Street still standsContinue reading “McKinley St. aka Shortest Street in America-7/28/2023”

Oldest Concrete Street in America – 7/28/2023

Also located in Bellefontaine, sits the oldest concrete street in American. Crossroads are Street Ave and Court Ave. this concrete street was founded in 1891. We enjoyed reading the historical signage along the road. We found an OHIO historical marker. Of course we had to get pictures of us on the oldest concrete street inContinue reading “Oldest Concrete Street in America – 7/28/2023”

Cedar Point – 7/27/2023

A place I have been wanting to visit for literally decades. My parents best friend played a VHS tape for me of Cedar Point when I was around 10 years old and I immediately fell in love with the park and always wanted to go. People asked me why I didn’t fight the kids onContinue reading “Cedar Point – 7/27/2023”

Marblehead Lighthouse – 7/28/2023

Our first stop of the day is Marblehead Lighthouse. Built in 1821, this lighthouse is the oldest continuous operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes. We attempted to climb the lighthouse. We got there a little before it opened and by the time it was due to open, there was lightening in the area and weContinue reading “Marblehead Lighthouse – 7/28/2023”

Cuyahoga Valley National Park – 7/25/2023

Surprisingly, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States. This came as a shock to Blake and me since it was in Ohio of all places. Turns out, the park doesn’t charge for admission and is located near a lot of residential areas. We started our visitContinue reading “Cuyahoga Valley National Park – 7/25/2023”

A Christmas Story House – 7/26/2023

A Christmas Story House – located in Cleveland, OH (3159 W 11th Street) We unfortunately missed the last tour of the evening but fortunate enough to catch the lamp light still shinning through the window of the house. We also caught the tail end of one of the tours and stood off in the distanceContinue reading “A Christmas Story House – 7/26/2023”