Fairytale-like house [Cincinnati OH]…read more We couldn't just drive-by this whimsical house without stopping and doing a double take... and staring. This is the Mushroom House in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Cincinnati. The amount of detail is really breathtaking: circular steel steps, deck rails of wood shingles, stained glass windows, tiled ceilings... of course, I had to snap some pics. How often do we come to Cin City. The original owner/builder by the name of Terry Brown has passed away in 2008. The house is currently not on the market and occupied as a private residence as of 2021. Here are the deets in Zillow: 1 beds, 1 baths, 1,260 sq-ft. If you are curious about the inside of the home you can click on this link and watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pVUFwH9Q6fk Review #3885

A cute spot for a quick stop and to admire! There's no indoor access, but seeing the outside…read moredetails was an experience in itself (plus the garden).

I don't know about most peeps, but I frigging love love love covered bridges. Just something about…read morethem...something regal, majestic, mysterious and yet romantic all rolled into one. Now this particular bridge is located off KY route 7 in Northern Greenup Co. Very easy to find, yet if not careful you can easily pass it by. There are no signs like in the state of Indiana telling you there is a covered bridge ahead. Also, you can actually drive across this bridge because it is still used for automobile traffic. It spans 159 ft across Tygart Creek. This vintage beauty was built in 1855 and repaired in 1915. Damaged in flood in 1997, and repaired again. This is a Wheeler Truss Bridge, only example still standing. That's very interesting. I love searching these beauties out when I am roaming around the area on backroads...absolutely something you should see if in the area!!!

An actual wooden covered bridge you can drive your car across. Pretty cool. Once a year they close…read morethe bridge to traffic and have a catered dinner with tables and chairs on the bridge floor.

If you are in the area this is worth a visit. There is a small parking lot and parking is free. The…read moreadmission fee can be paid via cash or card. There is a short video that tells you about the property and then you can tour. Everything is completely dog friendly but some areas do have steep steps. The employees were kind and ensured any questions we had were answered.

The castle, along with the road to get here, can be treacherous. Take extreme caution when visiting…read moreand don't visit on a stormy day! There's a $5 cover charge per person and the gravel parking lot isn't huge. But if you do manage to visit, it's really a treat! I love the stones embedded in the walls from all over the world. The layout is also really interesting, given the spy hole and ladder.

I think the idea of this place is cool, but it really needs some money put into it. I'm glad we…read morewent on a Free day because I would have been upset to pay an entrance fee for what is there. There is a super small inside gallery area. A bunch of exhibits were covered so you couldn't see them. The outside is a small village with two structures. It was cool to go in and see you those looked like. There are plaques with what is around the circle area and you can either scan the QR code to get that information or borrow one of their books to learn about it. I think that's pretty cool. I think there is massive room for improvement and making things just look nicer. I think those in charge could learn a lot from how the Great Council State Park was done. Lots of room for more hands and interactive things to keep the kids interesting in learning about our past. This could also spell more revenue from schools for Field Trips.

Not much to see. Wasn't impressed with the whole area. The Indian huts were the most interesting…read morething about the whole place.

A nice little oasis within the city, lots packed into this park: trails, disc golf, an arboretum, a…read morepond, playgrounds, the treehouse, and picnic spots. The treehouse was pretty cool to see and near the treehouse was where we started our hike. Plenty of ups and downs on the trail that we went on. I'm not sure if I struggle at following the trail signs, but went the wrong way a couple times and think that the trail that we were trying to follow had multiple names. All was fine though, got to do a bit more exploring. The creek is pretty dried up. I would have liked more signage for hiking trailheads at the entrance of the park, so head to the left (as if you're going to the treehouse) at the entrance if you want to hike. Disc golf looks like it'd be really good here, I hope to come back and try it out.

This is the awesome Park Forest area that my family and I visited while we were in the area. It has…read moremany beautiful trees and walking past and sceneries and photo opportunities and just a bunch of fun beautiful nature sites. It is definitely worth checking out it is definitely worth taking your family if you like seeing nature going on trails and hikes and playing. I definitely recommend it

I love going to rest stops and seeing all of the memorials in statues and things that a lot of them…read morehave. This is a cool one for the state of Ohio Department transportation memorial monument. Definitely added to the flavor in the charm of the rest stop

Mariemont is super underrated! I'm definitely a city-dweller, but if I was going to move into a…read moreneighborhood that I considered to be part of the "burbs," it would definitely be Mariemont. The downtown area of Mariemont is super charming with the german architecture and cute businesses. National Exemplar is always a safe choice when you're in the neighborhood. No matter what strikes your fancy, you're probably within a five minute drive of what you're looking for. If you're in Mariemont you're also sitting in between 50 West Brewing and Karrikin Spirits, a tough choice with no wrong answer! Mariemont Theater is a great place to stop by if you're looking for some great independent and foreign films. The streets of Mariemont always feel safe and welcoming, and the locals kind and inviting. Mariemont is a great community full of awesome local businesses.

No place like home! Taxes are very expensive to live here, but I think it is well worth it. It's…read moresafe and love walking around town. The only complaint I have is that this place could use alittle more shops and restaurants.

A neat bit of Ohio River Valley history nestled in Anderson Township. Anderson Township Historical…read moreSociety does a nice job of preserving this piece of architectural history. It is one of only a handful of structures that still stand from when the area was originally settled in the 1700's. An interesting fact is that the house was continuously lived in for 170 years. It wasn't until 1971, when the Anderson Township Historical Society purchased the property that that record came to an end. Miller-Leuser House is named after the 1st and last family who occupied the home. The house has been on the National Register of Historic Homes since 1974. If in the are, or looking to visit a historic site for school/Scouts this is an easy site to tour quickly. Our visit was less than 30 minutes. The site makes for a nice educational detour if you will. A bonus is that there is no fee for visiting the site. Donations are always welcome. Pre COVID, the home was open for tours the 1st and 3rd Sunday, May-October, 1-4pm, and by appointment. They also ran plant sales, and a country store the last weeked in September to raise funds for restoration and upkeep. During COVID the location is open to school and family groups by appointment only.

The first settler in the Clough-Newtown area was Ichabod Benton Miller. He lived in this log cabin…read moreon what is now Clough Pike. This house is now a well known historical landmark of Cincinnati's first settlements. This house was built in 1796 a few years before the state of Ohio became an official state! This house is the area's oldest continually occupied house having been lived in until 1968! Could you imagine that?! After that family moved out, the cabin was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Anderson Township Historical Society has events here during the holidays and you can go inside and visit the home most weekends. Call first to check!