Philadelphia has so much natural beauty! Not only its architecture, but all of the small Squares, Parks and Gardens. This is one of the small parks…
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Lovin’ Philly
With just two days to explore Philadelphia by foot, I saw some beautiful architecture, flowers and scenery. I don’t remember the name of this park, but it is beautiful!
Tour of the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia
For $10 you can tour the beautiful Masonic Temple in Philadelphia! The Mason who led the tour wasn’t the nicest fellow or the most dynamic, but the Temple made up for him! The photos are in order of my tour and there were quite a few rooms, so I didn’t post all of them.
Oh and in case you’re wondering what Masons or Freemasons are…according to Wikipedia…
“Freemasonry (or Masonry) is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. It uses the tools and implements of ancient architectural craftsmen symbolically in a system of instruction designed to build character and moral values in its members. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military, and religious conflicts through the centuries. Freemasonry is a fraternity which encourages its members to practice the faith of their personal acceptance. Masonry teaches that each person, through self-improvement and helping others, has an obligation to make a difference for good in the world.”
Mount Adams in Spring
This beautiful young lady was sitting by some art work in Mount Adams during the Art Walk and I asked her if I could take her photo.
I Heart Mount Adams
Mount Adams is a residential neighborhood in Cincinnati that’s filled with beautiful architecture, trendy bars, restaurants, and art! I was a “Tourist in my City” on Saturday and visited the area for an Art Walk. Rather than viewing the art, I found myself more interested in walking around taking photographs of the beautiful architecture! As you can see, it was a beautiful Spring day and I totally enjoyed soaking up the sun and fresh air. Originally Mount Adams was known as Mount Ida, named for a woman who used to live there. If you’re interested in history, you can read about why they changed the name here.
Nicholas Longworth, an original landowner, transformed the hillside into a wine vineyard, and is known as the first commercially successful winemaker in the United States. No wonder I like wine so much! Unfortunately, due to grape diseases, a few decades later…the vineyards were virtually wiped out.
A Day in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio has something for everyone! Monday was Opening Day for the Reds Baseball and what a party. My girlfriends and I watched the Findlay Market Parade and then joined the party at The Banks (an area with restaurants and bars on the Ohio River in Downtown, Cincinnati). This is the beautiful fountain at Fountain Square raining blue sky…
Hiking Dayton, Kentucky
Saturday I went on a three-mile hike with my hiking club through Meetup.com in Dayton, Kentucky, which is located along the Ohio River, across from Cincinnati. It has finally started to warm up some and the sun was shining! We split into a faster group and a slower group. I’m always in the fast group, but wanted time to take photos…so I joined the slower group. In this photo you can see the faster group up ahead…
Titillation in Over The Rhine
Join me for the last of our tour in Over the Rhine, located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
I meet people in the oddest places! This beautiful lady was in line to use the restroom at one of the bars I stopped in. She really liked the photo when I showed it to her and said she rarely has good ones taken. She was going to Facebook friend me to use the photo…but I haven’t heard from her yet. The first photo I took of her she was looking directly at the camera, so I asked her to turn her head slightly….voila!
Japps in Over The Rhine
There’s a bar in Over The Rhine (an area of town in Cincinnati Ohio) called Japps Since 1879 and I had been wanting to check it out, so I stopped in. It used to be a hair store. This is the head mixologist–Molly. I love her tattoos and style! And the bar is fabulous! It’s housed in a restored historical building with live music, yummy craft cocktails and a unique atmosphere!
I’m in Lust with Over the Rhine
Over the Rhine is amazing! Talk about an area of Cincinnati that has been revitalized! Just in the past year or two…so much progress has been made in turning this area into a fun, safe, historic and beautiful section of Cincinnati to visit. My girlfriend Gina and I arrived early Friday evening to walk around and enjoy the sunshine, along with warmer (50’s) temperatures. The architecture is beyond cool!
Images from Northside, Cincinnati
The area known as “Northside” in Cincinnati has in the past had an image of being a bit rough, shoddy and perhaps dangerous, but that is changing! With the opening of vegan restaurants and quaint shops, a new clientele are flocking to the region. Some of the beautiful architecture can be seen within a short walk. I’m not sure if this is a church or a residence? I love the golden windows and purple!
A Fantasy Land awaits you at Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana is a beautiful Fantasy Land, where you can double your money in an instant…or walk away a pauper! It’s located almost an hour from my home, just across the border of Ohio into Indiana. I went there on Saturday evening with a girlfriend to see a band that we like. The last time I visited was almost 10 years ago, when I took my mother. I’m not a gambler. I only gambled $1.00 while in Las Vegas back in 2007. I’ve been taking my camera with me most everywhere I go now…because when I don’t…I wish I had! I don’t remember Hollywood Casino being this grand or pretty…perhaps they’ve renovated.
Small Town Charm in Lebanon, Ohio
I had so much fun taking photographs in Lebanon, Ohio, while being a Tourist in my City! It really does make you feel like you’re on vacation. Visiting places you haven’t been in a while, looking through shops, taking photographs. A lot of the same things you do while on vacation! I went through so many shops in a few hours last Saturday, I didn’t take a card from all of them. So…..I don’t remember which shop these were from.
This wooden figure was less than a foot tall, but taken from this angle, it looks really tall! Also, look at how the arm is twisted…a little weird! It appears quite artsy to me.
I told the shopkeeper I really loved the floor. How it’s worn, and the color and design.
The only photo I included here from Beneath the Tree, another antique shop, was this one of Toby, the owner’s dog. I think I was starting to burn out on taking so many photographs in a short period of time.
The Pink Hippo is located a few doors down from the bulk of the other antique shops, therefore not as many people make their way to it. But as you can see, it’s beautiful!
A closeup of some of the cool architecture…
This used to be the local jail…
A colorful and slightly run down home in the area…
A cool warehouse a few streets over…
The L&M Railroad is fun to take a ride on. They offer a variety of scenic rides.
This concludes my mini tour of Lebanon. The City has a lot to offer…much more than I’ve shared!
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Tourist in My City – Cincinnati, Ohio
Thursday was a sunny day in the 40’s here in Cincinnati, Ohio. I mapped a route on Google Maps, grabbed my camera and set off to explore and see what fun photographs I could find. I stopped in Mt. Lookout first and found a few interesting subjects and made my way to Columbia Tusculum. Both of these towns are on the East side of Cincinnati. If you’re in the area, I recommend having a burger at Terry’s Turf Club…shown below. I’ve met the owner a few times. His eccentricity shines through with his lawn decor! The atmosphere inside is very small and lively! Definitely have one of their blackberry martinis…they’re beyond yummy and if you drink two…there’s no telling what you might do!
Colorful Creative Covington, Kentucky
If you’ll remember from my post yesterday, I was walking around Covington, Kentucky, in the freezing cold, taking photographs and talking to shop owners. These next two photos are from a candy store! That wasn’t difficult to guess. It’s hard to believe that Pez candies are now collectibles. There’s something to be said for those people that collect and/or keep things for many years. I’ve moved over 40 times in my life…so I’ve become an expert discarder of things!
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