Remarkable Ohio … Ohio Historical Marker #4-21 The Grand Carousel

Remarkable Ohio … Ohio Historical Marker #4-21 The Grand Carousel

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium located in Delaware County, OH has always been a family favorite which houses The Grand Carousel. We love visiting the Lions, Tigers and Bears (oh my), but also ride on one of the wood carved horses. During on one of our recent visits to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, we…

July In Ohio Means Ohio State Fair Season
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July In Ohio Means Ohio State Fair Season

The Ohio State Fair has been a family tradition of ours for years and years. The sounds of the carnival ride bells and whistles; the smell of the animal manure as we walk past the barns; the sight of the butter cow exhibit and the taste of the candy apples and sweet treats brings wonderful…

Remarkable Ohio … Ohio Historical Marker #94-25 Original Port Columbus Terminal

Remarkable Ohio … Ohio Historical Marker #94-25 Original Port Columbus Terminal

After my curiosity and interest got the better of me, one morning I stopped to snap a quick picture of a Ohio Historical Marker. This marker is located near the current Port Columbus Airport on the east side. This marker indicates the building was the original Port Columbus Airport Terminal from 1929 to 1958 founded by the…

Remarkable Ohio … Ohio Historical Marker #72-25 The Ohio State Fair

Remarkable Ohio … Ohio Historical Marker #72-25 The Ohio State Fair

I was just thinking about this summer and all the fun activities in our future. One staple we love to attend every year in Central Ohio is The Ohio State Fair. While it isn’t until August of 2023, the entries for the Creative Arts is open now. Being a quilter, I have been thinking about…

Spring Tulips Columbus Commons Ohio|Sharon the Moments Blog
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20 Great Staycations Ideas for Columbus Ohio

This summer, in an attempt to save the budget and vacation days, I thought about several staycations.  Living in Central Ohio, I read a great article post written by Jennifer Kaufman about staycations in Cincinnati here.  Loved all the best things to do in Cincinnati and can honestly say, I have already experienced several on…

Remarkable Ohio … Ohio Historical Marker #62-25 Founders of New Albany (OH)
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Remarkable Ohio … Ohio Historical Marker #62-25 Founders of New Albany (OH)

It is amazing how often we go about our day to day lives and rarely look around at the scenery as we pass by. I am just as guilty as the next person. Always in a rush, in a hurry to get to my next appointment that I never just stop an smell the roses….