Unique things to do in Ohio

Upon arrival, you will be given a brief introduction on the process of making maple syrup. You will receive a tour of the sugar bush (the grove of maple trees) and depending on when in the season you will arrive, you will partake in a variety of activities including: tapping trees, gathering fire wood, gathering sap, boiling sap, and/or filtering the final product. Other things to note Dress for the weather. Maple syrup season is in March-April so weather ranges from cold and snowy to wet and rainy; you can always count on mud.

We will visit our beautiful family of rescued cows. They’re a bit non-traditional for American pets, but they are definitely furry, and super cute. They just love attention. We will spend time petting, feeding, brushing, and hugging them, sometimes, cuddling with them. If you are lucky, then we will show you how to milk them too! Great For Groups and Team Building. When you book a session with the cows it will be about getting close to the natural world, slowing down, taking time to breathe, and experiencing something new & exciting! We’ll tell you about their personalities, their likes & dislikes, and funny things they like to do. Cows are sentient beings, they are individuals just like you, and it’s wonderful to get to know them. We will be there with you to create a safe environment for everyone involved. After the cows have licked you to your satisfaction, we shall serve a warm and delicious Vegan dinner. You would go back filled to the brim both in the heart and stomach. How to dress? -Make sure you wear shoes with closed toes (no flipflops or slippers) -Dress in clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Note: Birthdays, graduation, and wedding parties - we handle all small or large groups. We can also provide catering with our award-winning vegetarian restaurant - Gora's Grill.

Join us in creating a handmade Italian favorite: ravioli. The evening will consist of mixing your own dough and then crafting handmade ravioli. After, enjoy a meal with your friends, family, or loved ones centered around your selected ravioli filling of choice featuring homemade breads, classic Italian side dishes, and hand crafted sodas, all inspired by your preferences. Examples of ravioli fillings include roasted red pepper and butternut squash, spinach and ricotta, spicy Italian sausage and dates, ragu style beef, or any custom flavor created with me.

Guests will arrive at the green door and enter and walk upstairs (there is also elevator access) I will greet Guests at my studio door. Upon entering they are welcome to peruse the studio space before we begin our project. Our project is rooted in therapeutic flow art. No art experience is needed just a willingness to release stress and embrace the process. The host will explain the therapeutic benefits of art creation and give personal history of its use with AT-Risk teens, medical personnel and the general adult population. The host will give instructions on creating a custom 12x12” flow art piece and play sound therapy music. The guests are then encouraged to relax, release, and have fun! This creation helps to release natural dopamine and connects with ones inner child. Helping people embrace the wonderment and exploration we all felt as children. Guests will be welcomed to have some light refreshments midway through to let projects dry and prepare for the final sealing upon finishing. Guests will have created their own 12x12 ceramic and ink flow art piece which they will take home!

If you've never visited Cincinnati before, you'll enjoy seeing the city with a friendly local guide. We know the best places to go and the most delicious food to try! Join us as we hop aboard the Cincinnati Streetcar to visit 3 different neighborhoods and 6 different restaurants or eateries. We'll stroll past beautiful architecture while hearing the history of the Queen City of the West. We will enjoy savory dishes at 3 restaurants in the central business district and ride through historic Over the Rhine, a beautifully restored German neighborhood. We hop back on the streetcar and ride pass beautiful Washington Park, an 8 acre oasis as we head to Findlay Market, the oldest standing urban market in Ohio. We walk through the market and enjoy two more local treats. We may enjoy some delectable cheese and fudge from a family owned business since 1922, or homemade cheesecake or a Belgium waffle. Other things to note: The Central Riverfront Garage Parking Lot is very convenient to our meeting point. There are multiple entrances such as 171 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Gratuities for your guide are much appreciated

When you arrive guests will park at the horse barn and will need to sign a waiver forms. Your 'Horse safety' is important to learn. You will brush your own horse and learn how to put the tack on. You will learn how to clean out the horse hooves and how to measure a horse. You will learn about how to communicate with your horse and then will lead them to the outdoor sand arena. Guests will mount horses and will be given instruction on guiding the horse and how to use the 'riding aids'. You will be directed in preforming a series of exercises to use your skill. More advanced riders will be given higher level skill training and may be able to go on a trail ride after the arena lesson. Guests will untack the horses and rub them down, let them graze and give them a treat. Guests will then have access to cold drinks and a snack. Farm Address: 16311 County Road 436 Frazeysburg, Ohio. Please park at lower barn driveway. Other things to note: Please wear appropriate outdoor attire. Long pants and boots are a must. Be aware they may be muddy, rainy or buggy conditions. Guests over 220lbs may not be able to participate in the mounted portion of the lesson. Please note that we offer Airbnb accommodations on the property: The Rustic Cabin & The Swedish cottage at Tenbrooks Farm Frazeysburg , Ohio

Take the controls of a real WWII aircraft! You'll get to experience flight as the WWII Aviation Cadet experienced it, with an opportunity to take the controls. Over 70 years ago, young men and women took their first steps into the world of flight in aircraft just like this one. Referred to as "The Cradle of Heroes," the Fairchild PT-19 trained many of the famous WWII aces and bomber pilots of the 1940s. This is a one person, 30 minute flight experience, but plan your visit to be about an hour or more. *There is a weight limit of 235lbs, but if you are slightly over, please contact us to see if we can accommodate. **We fly year round, but this aircraft is not heated and does require a minimum outside temperature of 40 degrees** After your aircraft experience, you can enjoy our WWII Museum inside a historic 1930's hangar, with artifacts ranging from newspaper articles to uniforms and much more.

Take to the skies in our 1941 Aeronca L-3E Defender! You'll experience a 30 minute flight in this historic aircraft, sightseeing over Middletown and surrounding areas, with an opportunity to take the controls. This 30 minute flight is a one person experience, with a strict weight limit of 170lbs. Allow additional time to visit our aviation and military history museum which includes artifacts ranging from newspaper articles to uniforms and much more, from the Civil War through the Military's response to the Pandemic. This aircraft was manufactured right across the street from our historic hangar at the Aeronca factory and was completed on December 24, 1941. She spent time as a trainer with the Army Air Corps in Lubbock, Texas until November 1942 when she was removed from service. We recently acquired her and have restored her to the paint scheme she had when she was in military service. *This experience is weather dependent, and can not take place in inclement weather, including winds of 20 knots or greater.

Take flight in our 1972 Grumman AA-5 aircraft. Your pilot will take you on a sight seeing ride with views of the Caesar Creek area or downtown Dayton for a 30 minute flight. (30 minutes total engine time). Once straight and level, the person in the front seat of the aircraft may have an opportunity to take the controls of the aircraft. This experience is good for up to 3 people {one person in front, 2 in back} with a combined total weight of 435 lbs or less. After your flight experience please enjoy our 1600SF aviation and military museum located in a climate controlled area of the hangar. View artifacts ranging from Civil War to the most recent Gulf War...everything from newspaper articles, uniforms, soldiers mess kits and much more. *There is no minimum age, however if a car seat/booster seat is required to ride in a car, it is also required in the aircraft.

I am a certified Bob Ross instructor. I will teach the guests how to paint using the wet on wet technique made famous by Bob and his Joy of Painting series. Guests will make fluffy clouds, almighty mountains, and of course happy trees. They will complete a painting to take home with them. Classes include all supplies. Classes are held in my second floor workshop/studio on my home property.

Come and Create Rock Hall inspired guitar string bracelets! Your memory of Cleveland will be made of guitar strings, craft wire and semiprecious stones. You will be able to make up to two bracelets in one and a half hours and we can make bracelets in various sizes and styles for men and women. All materials are provided. Other things to note This is a fairly simply jewelry making project but you do need to have moderate hand strength. Please bring glasses if you need them to see small objects. We are wheelchair accessible so don't worry about that. If you need any special accommodations, please don't hesitate to ask.

Join me on the photoshoot experience that is bound to complete your visit to Cincinnati! Enjoy the historic architecture and rich history while posing it up with your family, significant other or make it a solo occasion. We will begin at beautiful Washington Park located in the heart of Over-the-Rhine, make our way over to classic Music Hall and finish off on Vine Street in front of the most spectacular murals in the city. I hope you leave with a greater appreciation for this quaint midwest city. The age old architecture and history behind the walls of each building are worth more than just a visit, they want to be remembered and photographed with you! !!OTHER THINGS TO NOTE PLEASE READ!! If you CANNOT WALK, this will NOT be the experience for you. If you are FROM THE CINCINNATI AREA, please DO NOT book this experience. This is a special experience JUST for people visiting from out of town. If you would like to book with me privately, please send me a message! The average time this experience takes is 30 MINUTES. Experience/photoshoot images are color edited and 10-20 final photos are sent to the guest via email. !!CANCELLATION!! Please read the cancellation policy, I've had misunderstandings due to people NOT reading the policy!

Enjoy an early bird stroll through Ohio’s oldest Public Market. This tour is a feast for all your senses, as we uncover little hidden gems tucked in and around the market. We interact with local vendors while indulging in 10 different delicious treats. It’s a morning filled with education, food and fun! Findlay Market welcomes over a million visitors every year and Sundays are busy. For first-time visitors, the market can be overwhelming. But we make it fun with an in-person guide at your side. We can skip the lines and maneuver to our favorite spots. Your guide will entertain you with stories from the past and old photos that bring history to life. We begin in a sit-down restaurant for our first tasting. We visit market stalls and eateries, meet a few owners and enjoy food from all over the world. We may enjoy a Belgium waffle, homemade fudge, cheese, NY style bagels, homemade soup, espresso, fresh smoothie, bread pudding, German goetta, gelato and more. We promise you won’t leave hungry! Findlay Market-rated by Newsweek magazine as #1 of the Top 10 in the World!

Visiting Cincinnati? This is the perfect morning tour for first time visitors! Not only do we see the Top Ten Sites, we also enjoy the Top Five Foods that Cincinnati is famous for! This is a guided tour of Cincinnati from the banks of the Ohio River to Findlay Market in Over the Rhine. With the aid of the Cincinnati Streetcar, plus 2 miles of walking over the course of 3 hours, we take you on a whirlwind tour of the city. You receive a light lunch, ride the streetcar and tour the city with a local, friendly guide. This is the perfect tour for families and locals who want to see the new downtown developments. Our food servings are generous and enough for lunch. We enjoy full servings of an authentic Belgium waffle, Skyline chili cheese dog, a scoop of Graeter's black raspberry chocolate chip ice-cream, a sweet treat from a local bakery and a slice of goetta from a German Butcher shop. Ice water is provided at the first three restaurants. Please bring a bottle for hydration if needed on a warm day. This tour include sightseeing, history, art and architecture. The streetcar is handicapped accessible, but this tour involves 2 miles of walking in addition to riding the streetcar over a 3 hour period of time. Motorized wheelchairs are recommended. Please note: Findlay Market is closed Monday. We provide alternate stops and the same amount of food.

I've designed this tour not only for first-time visitors to Cincinnati, but also for people who haven't ventured downtown for a while. You'll be amazed at all that is happening! We'll start our tour at historic Findlay Market where you'll get a feel for our public market. Next we'll ride the streetcar through the Central Business District to Fountain Square and then to The Banks to explore the area around Great American Ball Park. You'll see how we remember Pete Rose and other legendary Reds players, and you'll understand the connection between baseball and our community. We'll have plenty of photo opportunities right around the stadium, at Smale Riverfront Park, and along the Ohio River. Next we'll ride the streetcar back to the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Here, you'll want to grab some pictures of Music Hall and Washington Park before we head to Taft's Ale House to see a gorgeous 19th century church restored as a 3-story brewpub. We'll enjoy a snack, but plenty of other food and locally brewed beer are also available for purchase. Throughout the tour, I'll be happy to share insider tips about where to eat and what to do while you're in the Cincinnati area. Note: Contact us to arrange a different day or time. Please keep in mind that Findlay Market is not open on Mondays. Other things to note: Tour operates rain or shine.