Outland Adventures

Historic Eateries & Odd Cafes: January Edition – Wayne, Medina & Summit Counties Winter in Northeast Ohio is perfect for exploring cozy cafés, retro diners, and quirky spots with character. From Amish comfort food to coffee shops with a creative vibe, here are real, verifiable places in Wayne, Medina, Summit Counties , and Barberton that are perfect for a café-hopping adventure. 1. Der Dutchman – Walnut Creek, Wayne County Why Go: Open since 1964, Der Dutchman is a classic Amish dining experience. The rustic, cozy setting pairs perfectly with hearty comfort food. What to Order: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and any of their famous homemade pies. Odd Factor: The attached bakery and gift shop sell Amish jams, fudge, and unique crafts. 📍 445 S Jefferson St, Walnut Creek, OH 44687 🌐 derdutchman.com 2. Swensons Drive-In – Akron, Summit County Why Go: Since 1934, Swensons has been a local Akron institution, famous for its burgers, fries, and chocolate malts. Retro carh...

 Hey Y'all! As we've mentioned before we were fortunate to experience so many places/things in 2024. There were only a small handful of things we didn't like. Here's some of our favorites. Tours: Mayfield Dairy We were pleasantly surprised with the size of our ice creams at the end of this tour! It was very neat to learn the history of the company and the Mayfield family. Our favorite part though, was seeing the packaging, and the milk jugs being made. Carnton / Battle of Franklin The tour of the house was fantastic, and the grounds are massive. We spent the better part of the morning here, ate lunch, then went to Carter House. (That was neat too, but not near as informative.) We could have easily done the day here alone, exploring the grounds. Our tour guide for the house was clearly a history buff, and did a great job of telling the history of the house, the families, and the Civil War battle that happened almost in their back yard. We've done enough of the tours ...

 Hey Y'all! So, Chris turned 45 this year! Here's part of what we did to celebrate: The entryway. My drink, Chris' is in the background. Mine is a Bloody Mary, his was a Slimer themed drink. Hugs from Pennywise, lol. The Pennywise (my meal). Best Friends since childhood. Ladies! Birthday Guy!! Gentlemen! There will be a video very soon on our experience at The Haunted House Restaurant , but I will say we had a blast!! He then spent the afternoon playing Diablo with our friends. It was a slightly rainy day, but we still had a ton of fun. Thanks, The Outlands