This morning we bid adieu to Yellow Springs. You know what else charmed us? Our dinner from Skyline Chili last night. I already knew I was a fan, but with Tara, you never know. Cincinnati chili is so unique, locals say you either love it or hate it.
I convinced her to try a 3-Way last night ha! She really liked it. Which was a relief, because we had just stopped at Kroger and stocked up on a dozen cans to take home. We left Yellow Springs at 7 a. After stopping for breakfast at a Bob Evans just outside Columbus, we made a detour into Mansfield.
First off, Mansfield: ugh. What a drabby, depressed town. According to Wikipedia, Mansfield has a violent crime rate particularly high. It was an actual prison up until and happens to be widely known as one of the most haunted sites in America. We bonded over it. The opportunity to visit it in person was nothing short of a dream come true. We were there for 4.
Why yes, that is the house from A Christmas Story. Complete with the infamous leg lamp in the window, of course! Be careful, though. I have to say, Cleveland impressed us. Cleveland tends to be the butt of a lot of jokes. It was actually quite picturesque, despite the gloomy skies. And Lake Erie is simply massive. I would like to come back someday and explore some more. After Cleveland, we hopped onto I and drove a few miles west to Westlake, where we checked into our room for the evening.
We drove a mile down the street to The Yardhouse for dinner and drinks before returning to our room for the night. Tomorrow will be a long travel dayβabout 7 hrs. Which means we should arrive at a pretty decent time, probably mid-afternoon. Like Liked by 2 people. Like Liked by 1 person. My mom worked for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. I see you got Cobain, so I am appeased, albeit a little disappointed.
