Reconstruction of a 19th-century military fort, with living history exhibits & demonstrations. If you can catch this place during a re-enactment or special event, it really takes you back in time. Especially if it’s around Halloween! Address: 1201 Spy Run Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
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One Day in Salem, Massachusetts
One Day in Salem Massachusetts: A perfectly chilling place to visit in October, or any time of year, is Salem, MA where real-life horror took place when many “witches” were killed here in a variety of horrible ways. Learn about the history by taking a History & Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour or checkContinue reading “One Day in Salem, Massachusetts”
Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum is devoted to a huge collection of coin-operated animatronic dummies, mechanical games and other oddities. Exhibits include, for example, the classic gypsy Fortune teller machine that used to grace many a carnival sideshow. Wikipedia Located in: Hunters Square/Tally HallAddress: 31005 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Marvins Marvelous Mechanical Museum Farmington Hills
Marvins Marvelous Mechanical Museum in Farmington Hills, Michigan (near Detroit) is just a hop, skip and jump from Ohio. If you are looking for something new and yet nostalgic and affordable, this is it! Great for all ages! This magical place is devoted to a huge collection of coin-operated oddities. There are classic carnival sideshowContinue reading “Marvins Marvelous Mechanical Museum Farmington Hills”
Detroit’s “Motown Sound” in Detroit, Michigan
“Hitsville U.S.A.” is the nickname given to Motown’s first headquarters. Since Motown Records’ establishment in 1959 by Berry Gordy, tens of thousands of visitors pass through Hitsville U.S.A., home to the Motown Museum, each year. Berry Gordy’s legendary Motown made its mark not just on the music industry, but society at large, with a soundContinue reading “Detroit’s “Motown Sound” in Detroit, Michigan”
One Day at Detroit’s Motown Sound
One Day at Detroit’s Motown Sound or “Hitsville U.S.A.” is time well spent at Motown’s first headquarters. Motown Records (1959) receives thousands of visitors each year. They stop by to be wowed by the Motown Sound Museum. Berry Gordy’s legendary Motown inspired the music industry and society in general. It united a racially divided countryContinue reading “One Day at Detroit’s Motown Sound”
The Cincinnati Riverwalk, at Smale Riverfront Park and The Purple People Bridge in Cincinnati, Ohio
The Cincinnati Riverwalk (or Ohio River Trail), at Smale Riverfront Park stretches 4 miles, from Cincinnati into Kentucky, and offers a spectacular view of the Cincinnati skyline. The Newport Southbank Bridge — popularly known as the Purple People Bridge — is a pedestrian-only bridge that connects Newport, Ky. to downtown Cincinnati and to trails, entertainment,Continue reading “The Cincinnati Riverwalk, at Smale Riverfront Park and The Purple People Bridge in Cincinnati, Ohio”
The Purple People Bridge
The Purple People Bridge and The Cincinnati Riverwalk, at Smale Riverfront Park, are must-stops on your visit to Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cincinnati Riverwalk (or Ohio River Trail), at Smale Riverfront Park, is 4 miles long (Cincinnati to Kentucky) and offers a lovely view of the Cincinnati skyline. We visited the Purple People Bridge (i.e. TheContinue reading “The Purple People Bridge”
Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky
The Ark, which is about 40 miles (64km) south of Cincinnati, Ohio, in Williamstown, KY features displays of animals (and dinosaurs) in cages as well as exhibits on the group’s theories on the world’s existence. Ark Encounter has a Christian religious and creationist theme . Noah’s Ark is the vessel in the Genesis flood narrativeContinue reading “Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky”
Put-In-Bay, South Bass Island, Ohio
Put-in-Bay is a picturesque Ohio village on South Bass Island in Lake Erie. There is a fun ferry ride to come over to the island. The Miller Ferry is located on Catawba Island (mainland) just off of State Route 53 at 5174 Water St, Port Clinton, OH 43452 (free parking). It is common to bringContinue reading “Put-In-Bay, South Bass Island, Ohio”