It would be hard to visit London and not see the Tower Bridge or travel across it at some point; but to put this post into perspective, you’re not going to spend a great deal of time there either. We chose not to stand in the very long queue and pay the £9 to go upstairs and see London from the top of the bridge or visit the engine room (although the reviews are good […]
More than just a clock, Big Ben is one of the most prominent and photographed symbols of the United Kingdom and celebrated its 150th anniversary on May 31st, 2009. The tower is officially known as the Elizabeth Tower and holds the second largest four-faced chiming clock in the world (the first being at Minneapolis City Hall). The beauty of the tower must be enjoyed from the outside though as public entrance is not allowed. A […]
Although this park doesn’t have the grandeur of Yosemite NP or Rocky Mountain NP, it was just a short drive from our home base in Cleveland and the entire reason we came to Ohio for a long weekend. As you know from previous posts, I’m all about collecting the National Parks Passport stamps and this is one I didn’t have. We really weren’t disappointed as the park, although quite small, has a couple of nice […]
Scott and I spent this past weekend in Ohio for my birthday. The sole purpose of the trip was to get my National Parks Passport stamped at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. But, since that only takes about a half a day, we had to fill the rest of the weekend. Never having been to Cleveland, or Ohio for that matter, we knew we wanted to go to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but […]
In downtown Cleveland, Ohio between Prospect and Euclid Avenues, is East Fourth Street the city’s most vibrant entertainment and residential district. We were pleasantly surprised to find it within walking distance from our hotel The Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Downtown. This hotel was also a pleasant surprise and I would highly recommend it not only for its location but as a really cool place to stay. The hotel itself was converted from a 19th century […]
It’s true…CLEVELAND ROCKS! Especially on my birthday which is when we visited. I really enjoyed the ½ day we spent at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or as the locals call it The RockHall. Located on the Ohio shores of Lake Erie, the 7 levels of this amazing piece of architecture include exhibits on the roots of rock and roll (gospel, blues, rhythm & blues and folk, country and bluegrass) and the rock […]
The only meal we made reservations for prior to our trip was at The Pink Door. I was given a recommendation by a fellow meeting planner that this was a must during our visit. What makes the restaurant most interesting and intriguing is that there is no sign at all. Almost like a speakeasy, the only way to find it is by the signature “pink door”. Once inside, it’s more like a cabaret show with […]
Yes it’s a brick wall….and yes it’s full of people’s chewed gum which some might consider gross….but it’s another Seattle icon and to the best of my knowledge there isn’t another in the entire world. I really enjoyed the colorful display and some peoples creativity in spelling things out. We weren’t that artistic but did contribute. Don’t forget to bring your own gum or come with a piece all ready chewed for sticking if you’d […]