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The Best Shows at Universal Studios Orlando: My Top 5 Picks

I have to admit that I focused almost entirely on rides my first few visits to Universal. The parks are so amazing that it is easy to skip over all the extras you just don’t have for on a ...

5 Leaf Peeping Hikes to Check out Near Cleveland

Leaf peeping season is one of my favorite times of the year! I love hiking pretty much anytime of the year, but there is something extra special about seeing all the vivid colors of the forest and ...

Halloween in Cleveland: What to do Besides Haunted Houses

When the PSL rolls out at Starbucks, mornings are cool enough to put on a sweater, and the parks are filled with fall color, this usually means Halloween is right around the corner. While I love ...

Spooky Eats at The Haunted House Restaurant in Cleveland

Ever since moving to the Cleveland metro area, I’ve been wanting to dine at The Haunted House Restaurant. I watch my fair share of spooky movies around Halloween (typically fantasy based only ...

Themed Mini Golf in Orlando: My Favorite Courses

While vacationing in Orlando, one of my favorite things to do outside of Disney and Universal is playing mini golf. Like most touristy vacation destinations, this city offers no shortage of family ...

Herschell Carrousel Museum: A Step Back in Time in Upstate NY

On our recent trip to Niagara Falls (our first time back in over 10 years!), Mike surprised me with a stop at an antique carousel museum in nearby North Tonawanda. We love checking out quirky and ...

Halloween in the ‘Burgh: My Favorite Festive Activities

The fall/halloween season has always been my favorite time of the year. I love everything about this time of the year. From pumpkin spice lattes, to cozy sweaters, to beautiful leaf peeping hikes, ...

Maid of the Mist Boat Ride: A Must-Do on any Niagara Vacation

I took my first visit to Niagara Falls many years ago. Since relocating to Cleveland, I planned a return trip as it is a really easy 3.5 hour drive. I always wanted to go back and take the Maid of ...

Lodi, Wisconsin: A Peaceful Weekend Escape from the City

Lodi is a small lakeside city located in the Madison metropolitan area. It’s a gorgeous small city with a year round population of just over 3000. It’s also a popular second home ...

Brecksville Reservation: The Largest in the Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland is home to one of the nicest park systems in the country. On your first drive through the city, you may see nothing but industrial parks and factories. However, if you stay a bit, I ...