Posts in Category: Attraction of the Week

Asian Lantern Festival: Illuminating the Cleveland Zoo

A fews years ago, I attended my first lantern event at the Pittsburgh Zoo. As soon as I saw that the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo offered a summer lantern festival, I knew that I had to put it on my ...

5 Lake Erie Beaches to Visit Near Cleveland

Lake Erie is a beautiful summer destination for nature lovers, seaglass collectors, and anyone else who just loves being by the water. It is the 4th largest of the 5 Great lakes. About 316 of ...

Beautiful & Free Vegas Gardens to Visit

One of the things I love most about vacationing in Vegas is that there are plenty of free things to do. If you prefer to save money by skipping the slots, there are lots of budget friendly ...

An Alligator Watching Hotspot in Tarpon Springs, Florida

I have spent many weekends enjoying the quiet nature preserves of northern Pinellas County. This portion of the Tampa Bay region is so much less touristy. No matter which city you find yourself in, ...

Randyland: A Funky, Free Art Exhibit in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is home to a vibrant arts community. Along with the renowned Carnegie Museum of Art and The Warhol (the only museum dedicated to pop art legend Andy Warhol), there are many galleries and ...

A World-Class View of Chicago via the Willis Tower Skydeck

After 40 years of living in and visiting Chicago, I finally made it to the iconic Willis Tower Skydeck. This wonderful attraction offers the most dramatic views of what I and many others believe is ...

A Visit to the World’s Only Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum

While Gatlinburg is most famous for being home to the beautiful Smoky Mountains, the small gateway city is also home to a number of eccentric museums. I love seeking out odd and interesting places ...

A Spooky Halloween Spectacular at the Pittsburgh Zoo

I love Pittsburgh – it is an underrated city especially during the beautiful fall season. The temps are crisp and cool, the fall foliage is spectacular, and seasonal events can be enjoyed ...

Vermillion, Ohio: A Lake Erie Gem

I recently moved to the Cleveland metro area and have been exploring many sights both in and around the city. While many tourists complain about the grittiness of Cleveland, easy access to beautiful ...

Visiting the Home Alone House in the Chicago Burbs

“This is my house and I have to defend it.” Keep the change ya filthy animal.” “There are 15 people in this house and you are the only one to make trouble.” “Guys ...