Holiday Cheer in Philly
We spent a couple days in Philly, and I was struck by all the festively decorated window boxes and doors. I wonder if it’s a thing to hire professionals to come decorate for you? It …
Category: Amusements
Early Television Museum
I wasn’t sure I wanted to visit the Early Television Museum in Hillard, Ohio (about 13 miles northwest of Columbus). I mean, it’s just going to be a collection of some old televisions no one …
From Cincinnati to Columbus in a Very Roundabout Way
Why drive from point A to B when you can make lots of little detours to “just do this thing” and “just do that thing”, making an hour and a half drive last for hours …
Hartman Rock Garden
The Hartman Rock Garden in Springfield, Ohio almost defies description. It is the work of Ben Hartman (1882-1944), who was laid off during the Great Depression and became very restless. His solution to his malaise …
In the Wilds of the Ohio River Valley
President William Henry Harrison Tomb & Memorial In our never-ending quest to check Presidential sites off Doug’s list, we found ourselves in waaaaaaaay southwest Ohio (right up against the borders with Kentucky and Indiana) for …
American Sign Museum
We had a great time at the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati. Even though it is home to “just” a bunch of signs, the museum is high energy and was fun to amble through. The …
Amusements / Art / Food / US Presidents
Good Eats and Good Statues in Cincinnati
Behold the Buckeye! When William Henry Harrison successfully ran for president, his campaign created souvenirs carved out of Ohio’s state tree, the buckeye. Since that time, Ohio residents have been called “buckeyes,” though it seems …
Covington, Kentucky
Covington sits just south of Cincinnati, Ohio, on the other side of the Ohio River, and is considered to be part of the “Greater Cincinnati Area.” It did feel like one big city as we …
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Neither of us is particularly interested in car racing, but I think it’s illegal to come to Indianapolis and not go to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the iconic Indianapolis 500. It was constructed …
From Detroit North Up the Michigan Mitten
Part of the reason we didn’t get much done in Detroit proper is because we kept getting distracted and going elsewhere! Here are some of our adventures outside the Detroit metro area. Frankenmuth Frankenmuth is …