Andrea Polli's masterpiece in the heart of the Cultural District is an absolute gem of immersive…read moreart! A place I would often take visitors to our great city and a spot I still swing by whenever I'm home. The canal aka Garrison Place was originally a dank and dark alley (Garrison Alley) that transformed with the Cultural District coming into fruition. The LED art installation wasn't unveiled until 2018 but is still considered a vital and iconic piece of Pittsburgh art & history. The idea of the artwork is to mimic swimming under water. The lights change colors depending on weather. The animated waves also shift & change around the weather. If you're visiting Pittsburgh, be sure to check it out (after the sun goes down) in the 900 block of Liberty.

"Garrison Canal" is a piece of artwork that was designed by artist Andrea Polli and installed in…read morethe Garrison Place alley between Liberty Avenue and Exchange Way. The artwork consists of thousands of lights that were recycled from the "Energy Flow" art on the Rachel Carson Bridge. According to the website for the artwork, Polli describes the artwork as waves of big-data lights under which visitors "swim." The lights change color in response to the weather. Recently late in the evening, my husband and I walked under this artwork. The shimmering lights looked very beautiful. Unfortunately, a man stopped and really stared at us, and even my husband felt worried that we would be robbed. We were not harmed at all (phew!), but I recommend that people walk with a buddy and keep a safe distance from others.

The museum was fun and educational. The scavenger hunt was fun and so many unique things to see.read more

This was a fun little stop as we were on an RV sightseeing trip. As pencil sharpeners are small,…read moreso is this one room museum. It did take a lot of time and effort to put together, so kudos for that. There's some limited parking outside and no cost for the museum, so why not?

Midvale is a village in Tuscarawas county. There isn't too much in this small village. I think most…read morethe shopping is done in the areas Uhrichsville or New Philadelphia. It does have a speedway there. Besides that my experience here is that there just isn't much.

If you are new to Pittsburgh, the name can be a bit confusing, but it refers to being a literal…read morestrip of land between the river and steeper banks. Although some also say it is from the strip mills that were once in the area. Regardless of how it got its name, it is a wonderful place that anyone spending time in Pittsburgh should visit! There are restaurants of every variety. Polish, Vietnamese, seafood, Italian and the original Primanti Brothers location! There is a winery, butcher shop, places to buy kitchen items, a spice store, tons of Pittsburgh themed sports and souvenir shops. Candy stores, Pittsburgh popcorn. Maybe the most known entity is Wholey's Market with their amazing selection of fresh seafood. The strip is always busy during the day, especially on Saturday and Sunday. It is a little less crazy in the evenings because a lot of the retail stores are only open until 5, but there are still plenty of great spots to grab a bite. It is easily walkable and there are a wide variety of parking options (a municipal garage near one end, surface lots, metered spots and some businesses (like Wholey's) have their own lots. What is great is that anyone can enjoy the Strip District. You can enjoy time with your family, wander on your own, have a girls day our or have a date day. So many fun things to choose from. Definitely one of the top Pittsburgh "things to do"

Yes it's a must see strip. Lots of food places , something for everyone. Cafes to choose from …read more Shopping , road side vendors. We went to play mini golf, amazing place , it's huge, kids area is separate, restaurants is separate, people host birthdays, there is a bar, but lots of shops closes at 4 pm on a Sunday .

Roadside attraction! No formal trail but clearly commonly utilized path. A little scramble down to…read morethe creek bed and across from the road. Cool little pit stop life your in the area.

Update: July 2021 . . . I have been here several times now,…read moreand I don't think it is working . . . I do not feel or look any younger, and in fact, I think I have aged even more since my last visit here . . . and gained a few more pounds (sad face). LOL ----------------------- Previous review: This is one of those odd and quirky, yet cool, locations that hardly anyone knows about.  This little landmark was built sometime in the 1930s, and is located just within the boundary of North Park.  It almost appears to be some sort of ancient tomb, but inside lies a springhouse, and the water is still trickling away, which creates quite an echo of sound.  Pretty easy to find, just a little bit off the beaten path.  Cheers!

Strawberry Way is an alley in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh that's been transformed into an…read moreeclectic outdoor seating area that attracts people from all walks of life: business professionals, students and artists. The street has been painted in a vibrant and funky pattern and in the summer months filled with multi-colored tables and chairs. The seating area provides a fun experience for lunch hour or just to take a break and enjoy the views of surrounding buildings. This is one of those little gems I'd love to stumble across as a tourist in another city. Definitely worth enjoying and not taking for granted as a city resident or area local.

Fun, funky, quiet, an oasis. This little neighborhood alley can be anything you want it to be. The…read morewalkway has been painted in a multitude of colors/shapes and there are planters and tables and chairs throughout to take a load off and just relax. If you need a spot to unwind, come on down!

Such a cute place! It's VERY seasonal though. I went in Dec and most places were closed and the…read morecuckoo clock was shut down for the season, still a wonderful place to drive around and some places (like the quilt store) are open. I dearly wish I could have gone into the unusual gift store, the museum, and see the cuckoo clock chime. Oh well guess I have to go back in the summer ;)

This is my favorite village to visit when I get to Ohio. It's referred to as "The Little…read moreSwitzerland of Ohio" Adorable houses, greenery everywhere. It's a beautiful place to visit. Depending on the time of year, it can get pretty congested 2 lane road in and out. Definitely a tourist spot, Spring and Fall are the busiest times. This is another place I say I could live, but I'm sure the tourist would drive me crazy after awhile. I have always had a fascination with the Amish, so I love watching them drive the buggy's around town. Or just going about their business. A little history about Sugarcreek, it's known as the gateway to Amish Country. Amish families as well as Swiss and German were one of the first ones to arrive in Sugarcreek. In the downtown area is the worlds largest Cuckoo Clock. It goes off every hour and swiss characters pop out of the clock with music and dancing. It was built in 1972, while we were there it looked beautiful as if it was just built. Check out their website because they have a Swiss festival every year. September was the 67th annual festival. I'm sure it is a great time.

I love living here. It's peaceful and quiet. Just a little village. We been here since March 2016read more

I highly recommend CSA shares to anyone who wants to eat more local foods, learn more about how…read moretheir foods are grown, and try a greater variety of produce. (What is a CSA? Visit www.localharvest.org/csa). I found Bird's Haven Farms through localharvest.org, a website that allows you to search for local farmers, markets, and CSAs. From the very first day I picked up my share from Bird's Haven Farms, I was in love. This year, I signed up for the 2012 CSA subscription the day the email hit my inbox. What's great about Bird's Haven? First off, I can pick up at the Westerville Farmers' Market, a smaller weeknight market where I don't have to fight the Saturday crowds at Worthington or Clintonville. Second, the cost is very reasonable considering the amazing quantity of vegetables that we receive over the season. I took pictures every week last summer so I could truly assess how much we got. It was 22 weeks of insane bounty! Third, the extras were just phenomenal. The first week we went to pick up, we got a hanging basket of flowers. Other weeks, we'd occasionally get strawberries or fresh-picked flowers or some other addition to our vegetables that made the day special. Fourth, and this is the best part, they don't pre-box the CSA. They post a list of what's included that week and how many you can take, and you get to pick from big boxes of produce. That means that if you're first to get to the market that day, you get your pick of the harvest. If you're a big family, you can pick out the baseball-bat sized zucchini. If you're not cooking tonight, you can pick out the tomatoes that need a day to ripen so they'll be perfect for tomorrow's dinner. You get to pick what works for you. And finally, I love Bird's Haven for their service. Each week, CSA subscribers receive a recipe for in-season vegetables and a little update on the farm. When I went on vacation, they held back my CSA for a week and let me get double the next week (not all farmers are so understanding). And they're always really friendly!

My husband and I are always looking for short trips out of Columbus on our motorcycle and U-Pick…read morestrawberries at Bird's Haven Farm was today's trip. It is an easy 40 minute ride from Columbus and the second half of the trip was beautiful, rural & idyllic. The small farm is just past the edge of the paved road and is very easy to find. When we got there we were greeted with a smile and a basket for our ripe red gems. The strawberries were early this year, so even though we got to the farm an hour before they closed there were still ripe fruits on the plants. Early in the picking I wanted to make sure it was worth the effort and sampled a strawberry- it was small, but perfectly sweet, ripe and had the most beautiful flavor. It was worth it. They have beautiful plants and fresh veggies you can buy there too and since we missed the farmer's market this morning it was perfect. Their plants were healthy and loved and I can't wait to plant my sage and rosemary. They do take credit cards for those of us who never cary cash. They do recommend calling ahead to make sure the fields have ripe fruit. Make sure you also wear appropriate footwear. They use a black plastic landscape mulching system to cut down on weeds, but the isles are pretty weedy and can get muddy if it has rained. The fields are new this year, so the seasons to come will just be that much better. I can't wait. The Bird family has a wonderful thing going here.

Upper falls is one of the first thing you see on the Old Man cave trail .. This trail is one of the…read morevery popular trails and should be the first you start at. especially on a weekend and in the fall the parking lot gets full. If you have a truck or all wheel drive you can park on the side of the road or up on hills. you can go down some stairs to get better view and pose for some pics. Hocking hills in gorgeous and cell service is hit or miss. So if you are counting on service to guide your or meet up with friends ... have a back up plan. taking water and snacks .. is a must. we didnt use sunglasses as the walk is shaded by trees.

Nice easy hike to get here, but it's busy. On weekends and warmer months expect there to be a lot…read moreof people/cars. It's a good hike and young kids can do it too.