Update 10/3/20: We recently spent another few weeks in northern Virginia, so decided to return to 8 Chains North Winery. We've therefore updated that section below with more information about what the experience is like during COVID-times (spoiler alert - it's still … [Read more...] about Wanderings & Wine in Waterford, Virginia
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1 Month In Inverness, FL: Here’s What We Did
Talk about unfortunate timing! Shae and I booked a month-long stay in Inverness, FL just before COVID-19 cases really started spiking in the state. It was a non-refundable Airbnb reservation, so canceling it would've meant we'd have been severely out of pocket. We therefore … [Read more...] about 1 Month In Inverness, FL: Here’s What We Did
27 Photos From Our Manatee Swim
Shae and I spent the month of August 2020 in Florida. That wasn't ideal due to the spike of COVID-19 cases in the state, but we'd booked a month-long non-refundable Airbnb before that proved to be an issue, so we decided to stay there but avoid doing much in the state. The … [Read more...] about 27 Photos From Our Manatee Swim
Visiting The International Women’s Air & Space Museum In Cleveland, OH
I love small museums. Don't get me wrong, a nice Smithsonian is always welcome, but nothing beats a small museum packed full of cool and interesting facts. They usually have a reasonable entry fee, exhibits you can get nice and close to and friendly staff who love to tell you … [Read more...] about Visiting The International Women’s Air & Space Museum In Cleveland, OH
Visiting The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo In Cleveland, OH
When we hit Ohio for the road trip *officially* in 2018, we knew we'd missed a ton since we spent most of our time with friends. There's so much to see and do in Ohio that is unexpectedly cool. I'm glad we were able to take some time to see more of it this summer (July 2020). … [Read more...] about Visiting The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo In Cleveland, OH
Visiting The USS Cod Museum – A WWII Submarine in Cleveland, OH
I've seen a lot of military stuff growing up in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Because of that, I think I'm less impressed than most when I see giant ships. That changed when I did a self-guided tour of the USS Cod Submarine Memorial - a WWII submarine - that you can tour in the … [Read more...] about Visiting The USS Cod Museum – A WWII Submarine in Cleveland, OH
What’s The Best Cincinnati Chili? The Results Of My Cincinnati Chili Challenge
When we visited Cincinnati, OH early on in our 50 state road trip, I taste-tested a lot of Cincinnati chili to see which I thought was the best. Skyline Chili won that competition, but we subsequently received a number of comments suggesting other Cincinnati chili … [Read more...] about What’s The Best Cincinnati Chili? The Results Of My Cincinnati Chili Challenge
Step Back In Time At The Harriet Beecher Stowe House In Cincinnati, Ohio
I didn't know much about Harriet Beecher Stowe before arriving at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House - a small museum in Cincinnati - other than knowing that she wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin. I'm so glad I stopped in for a tour and you'll be glad if you make it there during your time … [Read more...] about Step Back In Time At The Harriet Beecher Stowe House In Cincinnati, Ohio
Visiting The Cincinnati Fire Museum In Cincinnati, OH
We love visiting places that are off the beaten path and the Cincinnati Fire Museum in Cincinnati, OH definitely fits the bill. A small museum, with great reviews on Trip Advisor, seemed like the perfect thing to see where I could socially distance without too much trouble … [Read more...] about Visiting The Cincinnati Fire Museum In Cincinnati, OH
Visiting The American Sign Museum In Cincinnati, Ohio
Other than Portsmouth, VA where we used to live before setting off on our 50 state road trip, the city we've visited most often over the last 10-15 years has been Cincinnati. We really like Cincinnati, but that's not the reason we've returned so frequently. Instead, it's … [Read more...] about Visiting The American Sign Museum In Cincinnati, Ohio