If you enjoyed The Shawshank Redemption, you’ll appreciate a visit to the Ohio Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. Much of the movie was filmed at the prison and in the area surrounding it. In total, there were five Hollywood movies and a number of music videos filmed at the prison. Learn about the filming and history of the prison. You can even take a ghost tour.
The outdoor drama Tecumseh is in its 50th season near Chillicothe, Ohio. The drama portrays the life of Shawnee chief Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa as they prepare to unite the Indian tribes against the settlers that were moving into their territory.
Columbus, Ohio is full of free and fun things to do. On the first Sunday of the month visit Franklin Park Conservatory for free.
Findlay Market in downtown Cincinnati is a great destination for specialty shopping and dining in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood.
Poblano’s, on the east side is a great location for Mexican food in Columbus, Ohio. The food is fresh and hot and the service is quick and friendly.
Congaree National Park in South Carolina is a unique experience. You hike a boardwalk trail through a swamp. The view is other-worldly as cypress tree knees rise out of the water.
If you’re looking for a spring or summer destination and love history, consider a trip to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. Costumed actors and historical buildings give you the experience of being immersed in a 1700s colony, before the start of the Revolutionary War.
Are you looking for adventures hiking in western Ohio? Follow along as we visit Indian Mound Reserve and John Bryan State Park.
The Columbus Museum of Art is a fantastic experience, and is free if you go on Sunday. Browse the artwork and participate in the interactive experiences for both adults and children. The art museum is located on East Broad Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio.
Our family, skeptical of the experience, tried cruising for the first time on a Carnival cruise to Freeport, Bahamas and Princess Cays.