Shadyside is an area of Pittsburgh with "old money". The mansions and Victorian-style homes that flank the quaint city streets in the historic part of town are only a glimpse of how the booming city used to look before the skyscrapers changed the skyline and it's home to an eclectic group: college students, younger families, and folks looking for a touch of old-school elegance. … [Read more...] about Victorian Elegance at The Inn on Negley
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7 Gorgeous Places You Won’t Believe Exist in Ohio
Ohio has something for everyone. Seriously. Love the beach? We've got them. Love American history? Check. Love checking out movie locations? Done. Here are seven gorgeous places you won't believe exist in Ohio - but totally do. Think about every movie or television show you've seen. Now, think about how many of the characters hail from the Midwest, especially … [Read more...] about 7 Gorgeous Places You Won’t Believe Exist in Ohio
A Killer Time at The White Oak Inn : A Select Registry Property
There were murderers out in plain sight this weekend at The White Oak Inn and, before we discovered who they were, we sat around the dining table and had jovial conversations with them. If you're thinking this all sounds a little odd, it's a common occurrence on the property to learn all about the killers and their families. Curious as to what made us hang around to find out … [Read more...] about A Killer Time at The White Oak Inn : A Select Registry Property
Flying Hot Dog At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
I've heard of flying fish, but this hot dog belongs to the band Phish so I guess I could say flying Phish! The 15-foot long foot log was a prop in the band's 1997 New Year's Eve concert in Florida. According to the band's manager, John Paluska, they were all throwing around ideas for the concert when Phish's drummer stated, "What if we flew out in a giant hot dog?" Everyone … [Read more...] about Flying Hot Dog At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
A Weekend at Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio
There's a touch of Italy in Central Ohio and its name is Gervasi Vineyard. Mr. Locke and I traveled there last weekend and I couldn't believe my eyes. The attention to Italian details is everywhere, and from the Villa Suites to its restaurants, I truly felt like I was spending my days in the beauty of an Italian winery- without ever having to pull my passport out of … [Read more...] about A Weekend at Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio