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Cleveland Autumn Bucket List: Hiking, Leaf Peeping, & More

Fall is the best time of the year in the Cleveland metro. The hideous summer heat and humidity have finally gone away. Fall foliage covers all the local parks and beautiful colorful trees liven up ...

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 ...

The Most Interesting Arizona Ghost Towns to Explore

I love exploring anything unique and offbeat, so I jumped at the chance to explore many ghost towns while living in Arizona. While Texas is home to the most ghost towns in America at 511, Arizona is ...

What is “The Thing” in Benson, Arizona?

The best thing about road trips is that we get to see so much more of the country. As opposed to a quick flight, there are endless opportunities to explore obscure sights. This is especially the ...

Finding Seaglass on Lake Erie

Lake Erie is the 4th largest of the Great Lakes. It’s a beautiful destination in Ohio for anyone who wants to escape the congested cities for some peace and quiet. Several beautiful beaches ...

A John Hughes Tour of Chicagoland

I am a complete 80’s movie buff and high school dramedies are my favorite genre. John Hughes was the king of accurately portraying 80’s teen angst. My love of 80’s movies began ...

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 ...

Rockefeller Park Greenhouse in Cleveland

I am always on the lookout for great city attractions, especially those that cost nothing to the public. One of my favorite finds while living in Cleveland is Rockefeller Park Greenhouse & ...

Vito & Nick’s: The Best Pizza in Chicago

New York vs. Chicago pizza – thin vs. deep dish – triangle vs square – foldable vs. requiring a fork. The debate remains as to which city serves the best pie. Personally, I will ...