Thread: Can't decide where to go for our anniversary...PLEASE HELP!!

Well you've said the magic word -- "leeks"! Ever since I saw "A Hot Dog Program" I've wanted to go to a midwestern hot dog house. Except for Nathan's in NY, I tend to think of the art of the hot dog as midwestern. I don't think DC has a place that's dog-centric, unless you count the street vendors or Ben's Chili Bowl, which has dogs and 'smokes, but also burgers and chili...

The Christmas Story House is always popular this time of year - this is the house used in the movie "The christmas story" - very popular movie. The Cleveland Zoo has an indoor rainforest which is nice to visit too - interesting animals and activities. Also, you can visit the cleveland Metroparks for some of their outdoor activities - they also have the zoo. www.clemetparks.com In Sandusky, which is about 1.5 hours west of...

Provident packages are outrageous by any measure. Consider Dayton or Columbus or Louisville for your flights or driving if you have 4-5 days in total to dedicate to the trip.

Thank you so much for so many details!! The largest beach in ohio sounds great!!! The numerous steps with 4 kids don't, lol......the fairport harbor sounded nice to see the lighthouses because i LOVE to tour lighthousees! Worth a drive to me, but my gps only said 54 minutes for that route i think. I'm going to look into the Lorain Lighthouse, i didn't even know there was a closer lighthouse tour. a trip to the lighthouse by...

A great place to stay and they serve a fantastic breakfast!

It could snow but probably won't. I think we had about 8 snowy days last winter. We had about 23" with about 10" of that in one storm. Chances are not high that you'd pick a snowy day but it's possible. I know Sharonville is safe, as is Blue Ash (an area with tons of hotels). I believe the hotel areas of Covington are safe. I don't believe hotel guests in Covington experience any problems. I believe there...

Thanks for the trip report....Glad you enjoyed your birthday!!

I'll admit, I've never gotten the Montgomery Inn hype. I haven't been to the one in Dublin , but I've never had a meal at either of the ones in Cincinnati that was anything special. Honestly, I'd rather have City BBQ (Columbus-based) or the BBQ at the North Market any time than Montgomery Inn.

Great! Thanks!

I like the icewine suggestion but that could be difficult to transport; you'd have to pack it very carefully and safely and put it in your checked luggage; you can't board with it. Alternately, the museum gift shop does have some very nice things so that would be a great 2nd choice.