Category: ohio
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The Rise and Fall of Akron’s Iconic Carousel Dinner Theater – A Journey Through History
Today, we’re uncovering the history of an iconic building at the corner of Kelly Avenue and East Waterloo Road in Akron—a site many fondly remember as the Carousel Dinner Theater. Over the years, this building has seen several fascinating transformations, each with its own unique story. Let’s take a journey through its rich and colorful…
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Dent Schoolhouse: A Haunted Christmas Experience – Worth the $35?
If you ever find yourself heading to the Dent Schoolhouse for their Christmas Nightmare, let me give you a quick tip – don’t pay the $10 to park. There’s free parking just past it! Trust me, it’s worth the short walk. We went for general admission, which was $35 a person, and the event only…
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German Christmas Market Vibes in Cincinnati – Food, Glühwein, and Holiday Feels!
This past weekend, Chanda and I took a trip down to Cincinnati, one of our favorite places to visit. We had heard about a German Christmas Market, and since we couldn’t make it to Germany this year like we had originally planned, this seemed like the next best thing. The market was right next to…
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Freezing Fun at Kings Island WinterFest 2024: Lights, Treats, and Holiday Magic!
Last night, Chanda and I braved the freezing temperatures to visit Kings Island for WinterFest 2024. This was our third or maybe fourth year attending—we’ve honestly lost count at this point—and it’s always such a magical experience. Despite having traveled internationally during past holiday seasons, WinterFest has become a Christmas tradition we look forward to…
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Exploring the Barberton Christmas Walk: Lights, Local Favorites, and Festive Fun!
This year, we had the chance to experience the Barberton Christmas Walk, and we were so excited to bring along a special guest—Chanda’s niece Chloe, who was visiting from Denver. It had been years since we last attended this event, and we weren’t entirely sure what to expect. Downtown Barberton was alive with holiday cheer,…
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Akron’s Holiday Kickoff: Santa Parade & Lock 3 Grand Reopening!!!
Last night, we braved the snow and headed to downtown Akron for the reopening of Lock 3. It was an event we couldn’t miss, especially since it coincided with the annual Welcome Santa Parade. The park had undergone a massive $17 million renovation, and this was its big debut. Even though we hadn’t initially planned…
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43nd Annual Akron Holiday Tree Festival – 2024
This past weekend, Chanda and I visited the Akron Children’s Hospital Tree Festival 2024, an event we look forward to every year. If you’re not familiar, it’s a holiday tradition where beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, and other festive decorations are displayed and sold to benefit a great cause. The timing is intentional—it’s held about…
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Revisiting the Iconic Filming Locations of The Instructor, Shot in Akron, Ohio 45 Years Ago
Hey, it’s Wes, and welcome to DinkLife! Today, I took a trip through Akron, Ohio, revisiting locations from The Instructor, a film shot nearly 45 years ago. This low-budget action classic, written and directed by Don Bendell, tells the story of a local karate teacher—known as “The Instructor”—played by real-life martial artist Bob Chaney. After…
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Exploring the American Sign Museum: A Journey Through Vintage Signs in
Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! We’re in Cincinnati, Ohio, revisiting the American Sign Museum. It’s been 10 years since our last visit, and honestly, I remember bits and pieces, but so much has changed since then. We figured it was time to come back, explore what’s new, and bring you along…
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2024 Barberton, Ohio Mum Festival
Hey, it’s Wes and Chanda, and welcome to DinkLife! Today, we’re in Barberton, Ohio, for the Barberton Mum Festival. This festival happens every year on the last weekend in September, and it’s a big event here. On the other side of Lake Anna, where we’ll head later, they plant thousands of mums in intricate patterns.…
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