Experience Winter in Cleveland

Winter in Cleveland invites you outside with lakefront sunrises, snowy park trails, seasonal festivals, and city energy that keeps the cold from slowing you down.

Exploring the Historic Charm and Haunting Secrets of Hotel Lafayette Marietta

A large ornate bed with head board and foot board at the Historic Lafayette Hotel

Rising from the ashes of the 1916 Bellevue fire, the Lafayette Hotel Marietta blends riverfront elegance with more than a century of stories. Guests praise its grandeur and unique architectural touches, but many also leave with tales of shadowy figures, unexplained footsteps, and whispered hauntings. Whether you believe in ghosts or simply appreciate history, the Lafayette offers a timeless stay in the heart of Marietta.

Fall In Love With Mahoning County: Cider, Foliage & Adventures

No fall visit to Mahoning County is complete without a stop at White House Fruit Farm. A beloved local tradition, this family-owned farm comes alive in the autumn with fields of pumpkins, wagon rides, and rows of crisp apples ripe for picking. Sip fresh apple cider, stock up on homemade fudge, and don’t forget their famous blueberry donuts.

Fall at Punderson Manor : History, Haunts, and Autumn Beauty await

The Punderson Manor sits off to the left on a hill and they sky is blue with puffy clouds and in the forefront on the right the lens focuses on some yellow ragweed

Fall brings more than just color to the park—it brings adventure. Right outside the Manor doors, you’ll find access to more than 14 miles of scenic hiking trails that wind through peaceful woods, open meadows, and gently rolling hills. Each step offers something new—rustling leaves underfoot, birdsong echoing through the trees, and that unmistakable scent of autumn in the air.

Autumn Adventure in Scioto County

A woman's hand is holding a gold colored maple leave and in the background is a winding road with fall trees and sunlight shining through in Scioto Count

Driving along the winding roads of Shawnee State Forest, you’ll find yourself surrounded on both sides by fiery reds, warm yellows, and deep oranges. Every curve reveals a new view worth pulling over to capture.

Vacationland Then & Now: Ohio’s Lakeside Escape

A beach umbrella flanked by a beach chair on each side and 4 vintage style photos; 2 on each side. From left to right: photo 1 is the back of gtwo young woman sitting on the beach, top left is a photo of vintage volkswagon vans, photo 3 is a photo of the ferris wheel at Cedar point and the bottom right photo is a collage of vintage photos from the 60-70's all representing Vacationland: Lake Erie Summer Vacations

Moms packed picnic baskets. Dads hauled coolers and lawn chairs. Grandparents waved from the porch steps of lakefront cottages. And the beaches along Lake Erie were full of kids with sunburned noses and sand between their toes. Whether you camped, stayed in a motor lodge, or rented a tiny cabin, the vacation itself was the treat.