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Buccia

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Buccia

Wineries in Erie are plentiful on the east side, but if you’re looking to go west and maybe enjoy a little getaway close to home, you may want to head out to Buccia Winery in Conneaut, OH!

Location:

Buccia is located 518 Gore Road, Conneaut, OH, 44030. We were able to get there easily using Google Maps, and finding it once we got close by was fairly simple.

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Property Description:

Buccia is located on a beautiful property. When you walk “inside” initially, you’ll see a beautiful indoor outdoor area full of tables. An open door greeted us into the wine room and ordering counter. We chose to get in line immediately, but you can take in the ambiance for a moment before heading to the counter.

Once you walk through the wine tasting room, you’ll head outside and see the gorgeous outdoor area. They have a really nice picnic pavilion with tables that you can enjoy your food and wine at. There’s also an outdoor living room area situated far from, yet in front of a stage where live music is played on select nights. The vineyards surround you, and grape vines are situated throughout several pergolas.

What to Do:

Wine, anyone? After all, what’s the main reason you visit a winery? Buccia has a wonderful list of wines that should please anyone’s pallet. The first drink we chose was a wine slush, then went on to an actual glass of wine. We also recommend trying their dessert wine, especially if you have a sweet tooth for honey!

They do have a small menu if you’re looking to satisfy your hunger on your visit to the vineyard. We got some delicious appetizer dishes such as a charcuterie board and flatbread pizzas.

If you check out their Facebook page, you’ll see that on select nights they offer live music. We had planned to go on one of those specific nights, and we loved listening to the music while enjoying our wine and food outside.

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Buccia also offers four different suites that you can plan to stay overnight at. All suites have queen beds, kitchenettes, custom walk in showers, and flat screen t.v.’s. They also come with breakfast…and wine! Check out their website if you’re interested in staying!

Who Can Go:

This one is for the adults…or maybe it’s not. Yes, adults can enjoy some “grown-up” time, but kids are welcome here! There’s plenty of room outside for kids to enjoy some delicious appetizers with you, while running around and dancing in the grass. Buccia is also dog friendly outside; so bring your dog and pull up a chair by the stage!

Final Thoughts:

We had such a great visit at Buccia Vineyards. From vineyard to table, Buccia has everything covered. If your looking for wineries in Conneaut, OH, or wineries in Northeastern Ohio, Buccia is a great place to visit!

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Huling’s Blueberries

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Huling’s Blueberries

We love a great farmers market, and Huling’s in Edinboro is one of our favorite seasonal stops for produce in Erie County!

Location:

Huling’s Blueberries is located at 5095 Old State Road, Edinboro, PA 16412. You can’t miss it as the signage is there, right off of Edinboro Road (99).

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Property Description:

Huling’s is a country market style indoor/outdoor stand with a blueberry field located across the street. You’ll see numerous signs around the building telling you the name of the location, plus a sign for extra parking and parking for picking blueberries!

What to Do:

This farmers market in Erie County is filled with yummy produce that everyone can find enjoyable! If you’re looking for local produce, you’ll find many options to satisfy those fruit and veggie cravings! On our recent trip to the market, we saw green tomatoes, yellow squash, eggplant, red tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes, green beans, beets, onions, cherries, and of course blueberries!

We love Huling’s for several reasons, and one is the delicious canned food they have available for purchase. If you’ve never had a Huling’s pickle, now is the time to head out and buy a jar! As we’ve said before, we’re not here to review anything, just to inform you what businesses or places are about and what you can do there, but we have got to give two thumbs up to the deliciousness of these pickles! Not only can you get pickles in flavors such as bread and butter, dill, and sweet hot, but you can also buy various salsas, pickled beets, blueberry jam, strawberry jam, and relishes (just to name a few)! As far as the price of canned goods go, half pint goods are $5.95, pint goods are $6.95, and quart goods are $8.95.

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One more thing we love about Huling’s is that they sell local maple syrup and local honey from Erie County and the surrounding area. There are great benefits of consuming these products from the area that you live in, not to mention the importance of supporting local farmers. Some people believe that consuming local honey means that you consume local pollen, and overtime you will become more immune to allergens in your area. This has never been proven in clinical studies, but several people report that it works, and we think it does too! (This is not medical advice, just our personal opinion from experience!)

A fun activity that we did not do on our visit, but have done before and encourage others to do, is to pick your own blueberries! Right now, the fields are open and vibrant with different shades of blue shining through the bushes. If you’re looking for a great pick your own blueberries location in Erie, we definitely think Huling’s is a great destination for you.

Who Can Go:

Bring the whole family to Huling’s as everyone is welcome! Our littles love looking around and choosing fruits and veggies, not to mention picking up their favorite thing from Huling’s; blueberry yogurt covered pretzels!

Final Thoughts:

As far as farm stands in Erie County go, we love visiting Huling’s during the season! This is a great place to check our at least once (if not frequent) during the season for some of your produce and pantry needs! Huling’s is open from 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sundays.

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Panegyri Greek Festival

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Panegyri Greek Festival

There are several events that we look forward to every summer, and one of those events is the Greek Fest! We were so excited to see it back in full swing Friday night after 2 years after a very light version of its former glory.

Location:

The Panegyri Greek Festival is located at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 4376 Westlake Road, Erie, PA 16505. You really can’t miss it; you’ll notice the festival as you come from either direction on Westlake Road!

Property Description:

This event is set up in true “festival style;” tents with tables and chairs set up, many different stations to order food and drinks, and even a tent that serves as a boutique.

You are also able to go inside the Church to admire the beauty and into the social hall where you can get even more food and purchase gorgeous jewelry.

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What to Do:

The Greek Fest is full of fun for everyone! If you like to eat ethnic foods, this is a wonderful place for you to stop and grab a bite to eat. In the outdoor area of the festival, you will find many good choices including the every popular gyro, Greek dogs, Greek fries, and pastry trays, coffee, and beer in the Kafenio.

One thing to note immediately is that you do need to purchase tickets in order to get food and drinks. One ticket equals one dollar, and you can purchase these tickets (with cash only) indoors and outdoors at a few booths labeled Food Tickets. If you don’t have cash on you, they do provide ATMs for you to access cash.

One thing we feel is a must eat at the Greek Fest is the ever popular Gyro! We got three; two that were lamb and one that was vegetarian. We were happy to see that the kind people working were about to make dietary accommodations when you order your food! The gyros were absolutely delicious. This year the tzatziki sauce comes on the side, so you can choose to put the sauce on or dip your gyro. We also tried the Kafe Frappe, which is a foamy iced coffee, and it was so good that we had to get another!

We also encountered a fun, unexpected treat; snow cones! You can treat your kids (or yourself) to a cold, icy treat in a tent to the left of the stage! And don’t forget the Greek dogs, Greek fries, and beverages located in the same tent!

Outside, you’ll also find a boutique style shop filled with treasures for everyone. This shop is filled with anything from hot plates to flower crowns, dresses to rugs, and small toys to jewelry. Check it out and take home a small piece of Greece to remember the fun you had at the festival!

Another fun activity outside that we enjoyed was watching the Greek dancers! The dancers from the Church are there to perform various Greek dances that come from all around Greece. It’s really interesting to watch the different dance styles and how they change throughout the different regions. When the dancers aren’t performing, the Kakias Family Band is playing and providing Greek music for anyone to hop on the dance floor and enjoy some Greek dancing!

If you’re looking for a drink, outside in the Acropolis Bar they are serving soft drinks, beer, Greek beer, ouzo, wine, and water. They also have coffee, cherryade, ouzo, wine, and Greek beer in the Kafenio.

There are also many activities to enjoy inside of the Church building as well. One of our favorite things to do is look at the beautiful icons and paintings inside of the Church itself. You’ll be bewildered with the beauty of this Church. If you have any questions as you look around, parishioners are avaliable to give tours and talk to you about any questions you may have.

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In the Church social hall, the first thing you will see as you walk in from the main entrance is the jewelry booth. Here, you will find a lot of jewelry that comes straight from Greece, as well as a few pieces from Turkey and Istanbul. Everything is gorgeous, and you’ll see jewelry of all types. They have gold and silver, necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings; any type of jewelry you’re looking for you’ll probably find here! This is a must see for everyone, even if it’s just looking!

Also indoors is more food! You are able to purchase Greek dinners and a la carte to the right as you walk in. The dinners consist of fish, lamb, or chicken, and come with rice pilaf, green beans, a roll, and butter. In the a la carte line, you can get dishes such as moussaka, pastitsio, dolmades, spanikopita, and even a Greek salad. Our advice is to get there early, as the dinners have been known to sell out in previous years! (Keep reading!We have the menu at the end of this blog post!)

Let’s talk dessert! There are several pastries available inside to enjoy! If you’re a fan of walnuts, we highly suggest trying baklava! If chocolate is your thing, you’ll love the chocolate yogurt cake. They also have various types of cookies, cakes, and pastries to try. We promise, there’s a dessert for everyone to enjoy!

Who Can Go:

Anyone can enjoy the festival! From young to old, there’s something to enjoy for everyone! Strollers are welcome and we found it easy to push ours around.

Final Thoughts:

This festival is and always will be one of our favorites! This is a free admission event with free parking, which is absolutely wonderful! This year (2022) it runs from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9. There’s a ton of food, and in our opinion even the pickiest eater should be able to find something delicious! We also love how much entertainment it provides, the littles were thrilled and had a great time! All in all, we believe this is a great event and fun for the whole family! Check it out! Oh, and check out the menu below before you go!

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St. Nick’s Third Annual Food ‘n Cruze

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St. Nick’s Third Annual Food ‘n Cruze

We love summer events in Erie, PA! Anything that brings us outdoors and can bring family and friends together is a win for us. We were so excited to find out about St. Nick’s Food ‘n Cruze, where you can take a look at some awesome cars while enjoying some of Erie’s great food trucks! This event is free to enter and has free parking!

Location:

This event is located at St. Nick’s Picnic Grove in Erie, PA. The address is 5131 Old French Road, Erie, PA 16509.

Property Description:

The property is very open; it is a very large picnic grove with tons of open space with green grass. There is a picnic pavilion and several picnic tables; you’ll even find a small play area with swings! The grounds are beautiful, with trees towards the back and plenty of shady spots to relax if the sun is out in full force.

For this particular event, you’ll see food trucks set up to the right of the cars. At our stop, we had the option of 5 different food trucks, which we thought was really awesome!

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What to Do:

This is a very simple event, yet so fun! If you’re into classic cars and checking out other vehicles in general, you’ll love wandering through the line of cars parked in the grass and chatting up the owners. Out littles absolutely loved looking at the different colors of cars especially! We did have to remind them that this event was for looking, not touching!

Come to this event hungry! As we stated, there are several food trucks that will be awaiting your arrival to offer you their yummy goodness. You’ll find meals, snacks, and even dessert! We enjoyed a lot of food on our visit, such as chicken fingers, french fries, soft pretzels, an orange soda float, and even snow cones!

We also noticed 50/50 tickets being sold to benefit St. Nick’s Church, so bring some cash if you can to help support them and this wonderful event that they put on!

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Who Can Go:

Anyone is welcome at this event! You can even bring your pups to walk around and check out the sights! We saw a few dogs and they looked pretty happy to be there!

Final Thoughts:

We really enjoyed the Food ‘n’ Cruze at St. Nick’s Grove and thought it was fun for the whole family. You can make it a long trip and really take your time, or a quick pit stop if you’re running low on fuel and want to grab a bite to eat!

This event runs tonight (June 28) and July 5, 2022 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and if you can’t make it tonight on June 28, please be sure and try to attend on July 5! It did run every Tuesday in June, so we can hopefully look forward to the same type of schedule for next year! If you’re looking for free events in Erie, PA, this is definitely one to attend!

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Wintergreen Gorge 51622

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Wintergreen Gorge Update May 16, 2022

We have a lot of favorite spots in Erie that we wander to several times; Wintergreen Gorge is one of them. Here’s a quick update on the Gorge and some tips on one of our favorite trails from our trip out there on May 16, 2022. If you want more information about Wintergreen Gorge, click here to read our full blog post.

We arrived at Wintergreen Gorge around 6:45 p.m. and started at the Prischak lot trailhead. If you enter this way, be careful as you will encounter a slightly steep hill to go down (and back up on your way back to your car) very quickly. It’s not too bad, and our kids were able to walk it while holding our hands.

The trail was beautiful, the greens on the trees were so bright as the Gorge prepared for the rain showers that were about to hit within the next half hour. The trail was slightly muddy, but not enough that would make you slip and fall. Now that it has gone through a little more rain, we would imagine that today (May 17) it is slightly more muddy.

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Even though we knew it was going to rain, we decided to be extra adventurous and go down to a lower trail to admire the waterfalls. The hill we went down was steep, but tree roots provided many “steps” that we were about to take to get down. One of our littles had to be carried. Getting back up the hill was much easier than going down, as we were able to hold on to the roots for support.

If you are able to, we highly recommend walking the lower trail which runs higher but alongside the creek. You’ll actually travel back in the direction you came from, so remember where you went down. We knew where our climbing spot was because of giant cement blocks that are near a wide waterfall. Once you get down to the trail, Wintergreen Gorge boasts some absolutely beautiful views of the nature and wildlife. We saw several waterfalls along the walk, and the sounds that go along with them were music to our ears. And we love the fact that you’re higher than the creek so our littles didn’t feel tempted to go in the water.

We will say, this trail was slightly more muddy than the one that runs above it. Be careful as you will have to cross a few spots that can be slightly tricky. What is a hop, skip, and jump for an adult can be a scary situation for a kid! Keep them close to you and away from the edge as you are still walking on a cliff above the creek.

Notice how high the trail is up head compared to the water flowing below, and how close the trail can get to the edge.
Keep your littles close and take safety precautions!

As we were making our way to another waterfall view, we started to feel some raindrops, so that’s when we decided to head back. We ended up making really good time, as the rain began pouring just as we got back up that first hill by the parking lot!

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We know going for a walk in nature like this before the rain can be very intimidating as you don’t know exactly when the rain will start, but it is also very beautiful. There was a different feeling at Wintergreen Gorge last night. Everything was a bit brighter, contrasting colors really stood out, and the rushing waters of the creek were a sight to see.

Don’t forget, this is a dog friendly environment! Just make sure your pup can handle the slight climbing you’ll have to do if you want to walk the trail above the creek that we described!

And one thing we want to add is that you should always remember to check for ticks after walking in the woods this time of year! After we got home, we found one on one of our littles.

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Godfrey Run Farm Market Berkey Creamery Flavors

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Godfrey Run Farm Markey: Berkey Creamery Flavors

Because this week has brought some amazing sunny weather to the Erie area, we decided to head out to Godfrey Run Farm Market to get some delicious Penn State Berkey Creamery Ice Cream. If you haven’t tried it yet and you’re looking for ice cream in the West County area, this weekend might present a great opportunity for you!

On our very recent visit, we were able to choose scoops of Chocolate, WPSU Coffee Break, Strawberry, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Butter Pecan, Peanut Butter Swirl, Vanilla, Alumni Swirl, Scholar’s Chip, and Peachy Paterno!

Let’s talk about the flavors we got.

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One flavor we decided to try is the classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. It has large chunks of cookie dough and chunks of chocolate swirled throughout. The second flavor we tried was Alumni Swirl. This was quite the combination of yummy. It consists of vanilla ice cream with swiss mocha chips and blueberry swirl. The perfect combination of chocolate goodness paired with fruit. The last flavor we tried on this trip was Peanut Butter Swirl, which is made up of vanilla ice cream with peanut butter swirl. This flavor is definitely for peanut butter lovers, as it had the most amount of peanut butter we have ever experienced in an ice cream such as this! And believe us, that’s a good thing! If you appreciate peanut butter, this is the ice cream for you.

If you’re looking to satisfy your craving for some Berkey Creamery Ice Cream, you can get a kids cup for $3.75, a regular cup for $4.25, and a large cup for $4.75. They serve cups only at this location! Also keep in mind that they will only serve one flavor per cup! They also have pints and quarts available if you’d rather enjoy your ice cream at a later time!

Godfrey Run is open Thursday-Sunday from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. on those days.

While we chose to update you about ice cream flavors in this blog post, you can check out our full post on Godfrey Run right here.

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Books Galore

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Books Galore

Free Comic Book Day was upon us, and we decided to take the kids to Books Galore to grab a few to read and check out the store! Books Galore is independently owned and operated, and has been a part of the Erie community for over 35 years!

Location:

This comic book store in Erie, PA is located at 5546 Peach Street with a zip code of 16509. If you’re headed towards the mall from the zoo area, it will be on your right. You can’t miss it; one of our littles always gets so excited when we pass by because of the giant Spiderman you’ll see out front!

Property Description:

The building itself is made of brick and looks like a very big old house.

It’s a very unique store, as you come into a very large room that boasts several comics, books, games, and collectibles. This is also the room where you will go to make your purchase once you’ve done some looking around; and let us tell you, there’s a lot of looking around to do!

There are many different rooms in the building, with three floors of merchandise total. Eight of these rooms have a vast selection of used books.

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What to Do:

This store has something for everyone. Whether you’re into anything from Marvel to My Little Pony, you’ll find something to love at Books Galore.

They have a massive selection of comic books. You can get all sorts of comics from the brand new to the old collectibles. The third floor is where you’ll find several older treasures, while the main room in the first floor holds all of the brand new issues.

This book store in Erie is also home to a vast selection of books; new and used, fiction and nonfiction. You can find how-to books, kids books, novels, short stories, and even graphic novels.

There are several franchise collectibles for sale, used and new, throughout the store. We also saw many different board games available for purchase in the main room.

Who Can Go:

Everyone is welcome in this book store, but beware there are stairs to climb to get to the second and third levels.

Final Thoughts:

We think this is a really cool place to head to for an afternoon. You could easily spend a couple hours browsing this book store in Erie, PA. If you really look around, you’re bound to find some sort of treasure. Consider heading to this Erie book store if you’re looking for something that’s unique and hard to find, because they just might have it!

According to their website, Books Galore is Monday from 11 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Wednesday- Saturday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays.

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Ridgewood Kitchen and Spirits

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Ridgewood Kitchen and Spirits

Have you ever been hungry, out and about, have something you really want in mind, and then find out they’re closed? What do you do next? You head to your favorite search engine to help you figure out where to go so that you can get something to eat, right? Welcome to our past situation in Mentor, OH. We took to our phones and searched best restaurants in Mentor, OH and a list popped up. We clicked on Ridgewood Kitchen and Spirits, checked out the menu, and decided to go. We love random adventures like this, and we especially love when they turn out the way this one did. We’re so excited to say that we have a new go-to restaurant in the Mentor area and we can’t wait to tell you all about it! Read on!

Location:

Ridgewood Kitchen and Spirits is located at 9853 Johnnycake Ridge Road #8, Mentor, OH 44060. Mentor is a quick one hour drive from Erie, depending on where you’re coming from.

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Property Description:

Ridgewood Kitchen and Spirits truly has two distinct feels to it. When you come into the entrance, it feels like a high end bar. There is a massive bar lining the wall to your right, and high top tables to your left as you walk towards the back of the restaurant. When you reach the back, there is a set of doors to open that go out onto the patio.

The patio is where we spent most of our time at Ridgewood Kitchen and Spirits. We really, really enjoyed being on the patio. It’s tastefully decorated, covered with a cool roof, and massive. It’s not a small area, expect to see several tables.

This is only part of the upper level, and there is a lot more seating to the right

Men’s restrooms are located in the back of the restaurant, and women’s restrooms are located at the front of the restaurant.

What to Do:

This is a great stop if you’re looking for bars in Mentor, OH. We like that this bar allows you to be indoors or outdoors, and in each setting you feel comfortable and can pleasantly enjoy your food.

Speaking of food, Ridgewood Kitchen and Spirits has some wonderful dishes. The menu is plentiful, with options for everyone. We had someone with us who wanted gluten free and ordered the Rustic Zucchini Putanesca, which is sauteed zucchini noodles, roasted tomatoes, eggplant, olives, capers, fennel sauce, fresh basil, and shaved Parmesan cheese. Although we didn’t try it ourselves, we were told it was really, really good.

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We also ordered a Summer Salad, Chicken Tacos, Short Rib Tacos, and a Grilled Cheese and French Fries from the Kids Menu. All menu items were super yummy; even the grilled cheese! The littles ate all but one bite, and that’s only because it looked so good and we wanted to try it!

We ate outside, and were surprised to find a different type of ordering system on the tables. You simply scan the QR code on the sign with the camera on your phone, and you will be taken directly to the menu. You can order and pay straight from your phone, all in one step. In the era that we’ve living in, the less we have to pass things back and forth the better, and we can’t help but love paperless options!

Even though we had a paperless and less personal ordering experience (which was wonderful, by the way), we had exceptional service from those who work at Ridgewood Kitchen and Spirits. Everyone working there during our visit was very friendly, and checked on us several times. Even though we didn’t have anyone personally take our order, we did have a very attentive server; there was never an empty glass on the table and we were asked several times if we needed anything. Again, we don’t provide reviews on this site, but we felt that this was something we had to mention considering the paperless and online ordering experience.

Also, although we didn’t get to experience it personally, our server told us they have live music on the patio frequently! This definitely gives us a great reason to come back, even if we aren’t planning on being in Mentor for another reason! If you’re interested in checking out their live music dates, go to their website and click Entertainment,

Who Can Go:

Anyone can come to this restaurant and bar in Mentor, OH. We brought our littles, and they did great here. The outside atmosphere was refreshing for all of us. We also love that the area is super accessible, making it very easy to get a stroller or a wheelchair through to your table.

Final Thoughts:

Keeping in mind that we knew nothing about this restaurant before we entered, I think it far exceeded what we were looking for in grabbing a bite to eat before we hit the road.

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[Editor’s note: Please be aware that we are not affiliated with Ridgewood Kitchen and Spirits in any way. This is true of all of our posts. We simply enjoy wandering around the Erie area as we know finding what to do in Erie, PA can be hard.]

Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival

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Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival

This Spring, we wanted to wander beyond Erie to an event that we’ve never been to before. In doing some looking around online, we stumbled upon the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival, which is happening April 30 and May 1, 2022, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on both days. After heading to the website to read up on it, we decided that heading to this festival in Buffalo for the day sounded like a lot of fun! So off we went!

Location:

The Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival is located in the Japanese Garden at Delaware Park and The Buffalo History Museum. The address for the Japanese Garden and History Museum is 1 Museum Ct, Buffalo, NY 14216. The drive is roughly an hour and a half from Erie, PA.

Free parking is available in the Museum Parking lot. If you find that lot is full, there is street parking available. If you do have to park in the street, be sure not to block any driveways. We arrived around 11:15 a.m., and we did have to park in the street. The event was very crowded. If you do have to park in the street, there are sidewalks available and the walk to get to the park around the lake is very pretty.

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Property Description:

The grounds of the museum are absolutely beautiful. Cherry blossom trees are plenty in the garden, with pink and white flowers blooming everywhere on the branches. There are several concrete paths to walk. You’ll find food trucks to the side and in front of the museum, as well as vendors with items celebrating Japanese heritage.

What to Do:

This festival not only celebrates the beautiful cherry blossom trees, but also highlights Japanese culture. Inside the Buffalo History Museum, you can visit activity tables to learn about bonsai, origami, folk dolls, and Kanazawa, Buffalo’s sister city in Japan. You can also visit all of the museums other attractions for free, including a room dedicated to trains that our littles loved!

Outside in the Japanese Garden, you can take a walk and enjoy the beautiful array of color in all the shades of pink found in the Cherry Blossom Trees. As you walk the garden, you’ll find many people about. Some brought blankets and were enjoying their food having little picnics underneath the trees and we even saw a few groups with professional photographers getting family photos done! Our littles loved watching the artists!

Several vendors were set up selling their items or services; you can even get a henna tattoo! We found so many beautiful things, but unfortunately we didn’t have cash on us so we were unable to purchase. If you go to the festival, be sure to bring a little cash in case you find a unique treasure.

We saw many options in food trucks to grab a bite to eat during your visit. On ours, we enjoyed food from Sun Roll.

Sun Roll serves sushi, spring rolls, and other Asian favorites. This truck was pretty packed, but we really wanted to try it. After a decent wait (only because of the long line), we received our food. The food was so worth the wait. Everything was delicious. We got a sushi burrito, mango roll, fried vegetable spring rolls, and Thai ice tea. It was our first time trying Thai iced tea; it’s a cold tea served with milk and spices. It presents as a “creamsicle” color that melts down into typical iced tea color (photo above), but don’t let that fool you as it does have a kick of spice in it. While the adults enjoyed the flavor, only one little liked it. And by liked, we mean really liked; might be a new favorite drink!

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Music is a huge highlight of this festival. Outside, you’ll enjoy several different musicians on 3 different stages. We enjoyed listening to the different sounds as we took in the atmosphere of the garden and watched the boats on the water. One really cool part of the festival was the boat rides on Mirror Lake. The line was very long, and we didn’t have the time to wait, so we didn’t get to enjoy a boat ride. However, it looked like a lot of fun!

Who Can Go:

Anyone can enjoy this festival celebrating Japanese culture and the beauty of the cherry blossom trees. From young to old, we noticed people of all sorts taking in the beauty around them.

You can also bring your dog(s)! Dogs are more than welcome in the outdoor areas of the festival. As always, be sure to clean up after your pup!

Final Thoughts:

We really enjoyed our visit to the 9th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Buffalo, NY. This festival was very busy and a lot of fun to be at, especially if you appreciate nature and culture. We were at the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival for about 2 hours, and enjoyed food, nature, and culture while there! The drive was pleasant and we had a great time trying something new! If you’d like even more information, head to their website by clicking right here.

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[Editor’s note: Please be aware that we are not affiliated with The Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival in any way. This is true of all of our posts. We simply enjoy wandering around Erie as we know finding what to do in Erie, PA area can be hard.]

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