Last weekend we headed up to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Ohio with 20 of us to celebrate my Grandfather’s 87^th birthday.  Took us about an hour and 45 minutes from Robinson Twp, PA and was a pretty easy drive (well that’s at least what Dan said!).  The tickets were only $10 and we went an hour through the park one way and an hour back.  It was nice!  M really enjoyed it and there was lots to see.  They have a ton of options from biking one way, popping your bike on the train and taking the train back, to wine and beer tasting rides.  They also have Thomas the Tank visiting in a few weeks, a fall ride that includes a stop at a farm market to pick pumpkins and see the fall foliage and at the holidays they have the Polar Express!  We will definitely be returning.  I even got M a Polar Express hat on clearance for when we go back!

“C”lue-If you become a member at the “Brakeman” status, you get advance purchase of up to 8 tickets for Polar Express.  Check out the membership options here.

“L”ink- For more of their special event listings check out their event page here.

“T”hought- We went out for dinner at Spaghetti Warehouse in Akron after.  Good choice for 20 of us.  They were able to accommodate us, food was good and service was quick.  Would go again if we were up there.  I like the location here in the Strip too.  For locations and to make a reservation for 2 or 20 click here.   I also heard last night there is an O’Charley’s in Akron.  Must visit there next time.  Haven’t been to one since I was working in Memphis!