OK, so calling the trip to Hubbard Park Tower in Montpelier VT a "hike" might be stretching it, although it depends on the weather. We visited Montpelier in May when it was 75-80° and sunny most days. I was therefore able to walk the trail in flip-flops without any issues, but … [Read more...] about Hiking To Hubbard Park Tower In Montpelier VT
Visiting The Vermont State House In Montpelier
Having left Mansfield OH and stayed overnight in Wilkes-Barre PA, we finally made it to Montpelier VT. With fewer than 8,000 residents, Montpelier is the smallest state capital in the US. Nestled between mountains, it's one of the cutest state capitals with plenty of local … [Read more...] about Visiting The Vermont State House In Montpelier
Someone Broke Into Our Car. Here’s What We Lost.
Despite our most recent post being a review of the hotel we stayed at on our way from Ohio to Vermont, Shae and I are currently in Canada. (We're a bit behind on posts, but should be up to date in the next couple of weeks.) We spent four days in Montreal, two in Ottawa and … [Read more...] about Someone Broke Into Our Car. Here’s What We Lost.
Review: Econo Lodge Arena Wilkes-Barre PA
Having left Ohio, Shae and I started making our way to Vermont for the 5th state on our 50 state road trip. It was going to be a 12-13 hour drive and, as we weren't due to leave until the afternoon, we decided to stop halfway along the route. After researching our options, it … [Read more...] about Review: Econo Lodge Arena Wilkes-Barre PA
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Ohio
Shae and I recently spent five weeks in Ohio, the fourth state on our 5 year, 50 state road trip. Most of that time was spent staying with different sets of friends (apparently loads of great people live in Ohio). We therefore focused more on spending time with them than going … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Ohio
Mansfield OH: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Drink
Mansfield is unlikely to be the first place on your lips when asked to name a city in Ohio, but it has a lot to offer nonetheless. We spent a week in Mansfield while visiting some friends and found that there are some fun things to do, great places to eat and enjoyable places … [Read more...] about Mansfield OH: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Drink
Seeking Redemption At Ohio State Reformatory
The Ohio State Reformatory is a prison that's appeared in numerous music videos and movies over the years. The most famous of those movies was The Shawshank Redemption, with many scenes - including non-prison scenes - being filmed there. Following its closure in 1990, this … [Read more...] about Seeking Redemption At Ohio State Reformatory
Trying Beer-Infused Donuts From Brewnuts, Cleveland OH
Having already visited Grandpa's Cheesebarn, Sweeties and Melt Bar & Grilled earlier in the day, our whirlwind food tour didn't stop there. Our next stop: Brewnuts. Brewnuts in Cleveland, Ohio is known for two things - craft beer and donuts. And not just any donuts - … [Read more...] about Trying Beer-Infused Donuts From Brewnuts, Cleveland OH
Review: Melt Bar & Grilled, Cleveland OH
Having already stopped off at Grandpa's Cheesebarn and Sweeties, our food tour continued in Cleveland when we stopped for a late lunch at Melt Bar & Grilled. Melt is a grilled cheese restaurant that has over a dozen locations throughout Ohio; we were sure to visit their … [Read more...] about Review: Melt Bar & Grilled, Cleveland OH
Visiting Sweeties: The Largest Candy Store In The US
After visiting my new favorite grocery store in Cincinnati, Rachel commented on that post that Cleveland was home to Sweeties Candy Co. - the largest candy store in the US. We'd not heard of it before that, but there was no way we'd miss out on seeing that much candy. So on a … [Read more...] about Visiting Sweeties: The Largest Candy Store In The US