Bridgett Raffenberg 
Sometimes it’s challenging to get the whole family together for a big celebration or a holiday. Like so many out there, we have family on both U.S. coasts (and sometime overseas), making it next to impossible to all spend a long weekend together… much less get everyone together for a holiday. Enter the age of … Read more
You can find our Weekend Things to Do list for 2023 here. Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and the weekend is long! Labor Day in Cincinnati is often a weekend to watch the fireworks (in person or on TV), enjoy picnics and family get togethers, and so much more. We’ve rounded up … Read more
Looking for a day trip in Ohio? See how it’s all made with any one of these Ohio Factory Tours! From whistles to washboards to motor homes, there are so many things made right here in Ohio! These behind the scenes factory tours will give you a unique perspective into the workings of many Ohio … Read more
Visiting sunflower fields is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Sunflowers in Cincinnati are essentially one huge field of summer’s last hurrah! The sunflower fields and farms are a wonderful place to walk and take in all the season has to offer. Be sure to … Read more
We recently had the pleasure of spending a few days in Columbus, Ohio. Located in central Ohio, our state capital makes for a convenient “road trip”, being just a few hours north of Cincinnati. We recently did just that – took a road trip up to Columbus for a few days, just for pleasure. And … Read more
Did you know Ohio is home to the country’s largest outdoor/indoor flea market? And it doesn’t stop there: Ohio is packed with unique flea markets throughout the state where you can find one-of-a-kind antiques, vintage finds, Amish goods, home furnishings, and more. Map of Ohio Flea Markets Enjoy our guide for Flea Markets in Ohio: … Read more
There’s just something so magical about visiting a charming little town to experience the holidays! Step into a world of holiday magic when you hit the road for a holiday day trip in Ohio. We have lots of charming Christmas towns in Ohio to choose from, spots that are just waiting for you to come … Read more
Is there anything dreamier than wandering through sunflower fields in Ohio? These bright blooms are the tell-tale sign that the hot summer days will soon be replaced by the crisp autumn breeze we’ve all been waiting for. We’ve rounded up a list Ohio sunflower fields and farms for you to add to your end of … Read more
Fall, it’s the season of all things pumpkin spice, autumn leaves, bonfires, chunky sweaters and …. haunted places! If you’re ready to spend this Halloween season in spooky style, plan your visit to any one of these haunted houses in Indiana. Below you’ll find some of the best Halloween attractions, haunted houses, and scream parks … Read more
Oktoberfest is a German tradition known around the world. From Munich to cities all around the globe, Oktoberfest gives us a reason to raise our glass, dance to the sounds of a polka band, and cheer one another on with “Prost”! And it all starts in September. Why do we celebrate Oktoberfest in September? Wouldn’t … Read more
Ford’s Garage, a 1920’s service station themed restaurant, just opened its first Ohio based spot right here in Cincinnati! Ford’s Garage Cincinnati is located in Rookwood Commons & Pavilion. If you’ve been around Cincinnati for awhile you might remember the old Don Pablo spot? That’s where you’ll find the new Ford’s Garage! What Can I … Read more
School has started (for most of us anyway) and fall is right around the corner…. leaving us just a few more days of summer fun in Cincinnati. I don’t know about you but summer seemed to come and go in the blink of an eye this year! And here we are, getting ready to welcome … Read more
Prismatica, an interactive light installation, is transforming the Krohn Conservatory into a world of amazing color! “The Science of Color featuring Prismatica” is one of Krohn Conservatory’s seasonal shows for 2022. The show opens July 2 and runs through October 16, 2022. You’ll be entranced by the giant spinning prisms that serve as interactive kaleidoscopes, … Read more
Want to shoot off fireworks from private property in Ohio this year? The new Ohio Fireworks Law may help you out! Ohio recently passed a fireworks law that will allow residents to shoot off consumer fireworks on private property (on specific days of the year). The law goes into effect just in time for July … Read more
I hope you’ll agree with me when I say that Cincinnati has some of the best museums around. Our museum offerings include great art exhibitions plus displays of local history, sports memorabilia, fire engines, and even neon signs! Seriously, you could visit a new museum every month and still not see them all. Cincinnati Museum … Read more
Blue Ash ranks right up there as one of my favorite suburbs in Cincinnati. Whether you’re looking for some great food, a trip to the park, indoor or outdoor fun, Blue Ash has some great things to do. Located just 20 miles northeast of the city of Cincinnati, this small but mighty city is a … Read more
Classic car shows are back for 2023! You can see all kinds of classic cars at these local shows – from muscle cars to Model-T’s to sports cars to convertibles. My favorite part? They’re fun for all ages and local car shows can be VERY easy on the wallet (typically no admission for spectators and … Read more
Fall is upon us! And what better way to usher in the crisper autumn days than with some apple picking in Cincinnati? Whether you want to make some homemade apple pie, take some Instagram-worthy fall pictures, or are just looking for a fun fall activity, these Cincinnati area apple orchards should definitely be added to … Read more