If you’ve never been to AMA Motorcycle Days Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, helmet up—because this event is equal parts swap meet, race day, camping trip, and pure delightful chaos. And I mean that in the best possible way.
This isn’t just any motorcycle event. It’s a full-blown sensory overload of bikes, food, music, and mud (depending on the weather), and it’s an absolute must-do if you love two-wheeled adventures or just want to spend a weekend soaking up the culture. Here’s everything you need to know to plan the perfect AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days trip—from tickets and parking to the best food and where to stay if you’re not a “happy camper.”
Tickets run about $70 per person per day if you buy ahead of time. Procrastinate, and you’ll pay around $10 more at the gate. Just grab them online before you go so you can save money and guarantee your spot.
Parking is free, which is a nice bonus. If you don’t arrive early, you’ll likely end up in the far parking lot—and honestly, that’s my preferred spot because it’s easy to get in and out of. Just know it’s about a half-mile walk to the swap meet.
Walking is actually part of the fun because you can really take your time and look at everything, but you do need to be very aware of your surroundings. There are bikes everywhere and they’re constantly moving. The second year we went, we brought a small bike and rode it to the swap meet and it was much easier. If you have a mini bike or something similar, bring it. Just leave room in your truck because you will probably be tempted to buy a few more from the swap meet.
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The swap meet is enormous—think rows and rows of vendors selling bikes, parts, gear, and things you didn’t even know existed. Even if you’re not there to buy, it’s worth walking through just for the atmosphere. You’ll find an auction tent, a bike show, and vendors selling tools, T-shirts, and accessories.
Most of the food vendors serve typical fair food—fried everything, lemonade shake-ups, and so on—but if you walk toward the far parking lot, you’ll find a great BBQ stand and even boba tea. It feels unexpectedly trendy for a motorcycle event, but it hits the spot.
There’s more to AMA Motorcycle Days than just shopping. You’ll find off-road racing near the front of the park, road track racing on the main course, and even an open hilly field just past the far parking lot where you can test out the limits of your new bike or the dirt bike you brought with you.
There are multiple fields throughout the facility for both RV and tent camping, but they sell out fast, so grab your spot early if that’s your plan. As for me, I am not a happy camper, so I prefer to stay in a hotel. The closest towns are Mount Gilead and Mansfield, or you can stay in Columbus, which is my favorite because it gives me a chance to explore downtown after a day at the track. Another option is to stay in the Amish village about an hour away from the park, which is a peaceful contrast to all the motorcycle energy. If camping isn’t your thing, there are plenty of hotels near Mid-Ohio, and my guide breaks down the best options.
Final Thoughts on AMA Motorcycle Days Mid-OhioAMA Motorcycle Days Mid-Ohio is chaotic in the best possible way—a mix of adrenaline, exhaust fumes, and friendly bike enthusiasts all in one place. Whether you’re there to score a rare find, watch racing, or just wander the rows of bikes with a lemonade in hand, it’s a weekend that will leave you grinning and maybe a little sunburned. Plan ahead, bring good walking shoes or a bike, and make sure you have room in the truck for whatever treasures you pick up.
If you want something peaceful and scenic, consider an Amish Country getaway just an hour from the track.
The tulip fields in the Netherlands look exactly like the photos, except the photos don’t capture how massive the color blocks actually are stretching across the countryside. Or the windmills. Or the sheep randomly standing in the middle of everything like they don’t know they’re in the most photogenic country on earth.
The honest caveat: tulip season moves fast, the fields rotate every year, and peak bloom is not a guarantee, it depends on the weather, the harvest schedule, and a little bit of luck. But that’s also part of what makes it feel less like a tourist attraction and more like something you actually found.
Full driving route with towns, parking tips, and what to expect | linked in bio. 🌷
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Amsterdam has a way of making you feel like you need to see everything, and then rewarding you most when you slow down anyway. The museums and canal cruises are worth it, but so is just wandering neighborhoods, eating whatever looks good, and sitting along the canals with a grilled cheese and nowhere to be.
First-time visitor guide is on the blog. Link in bio. 🌷
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10 stops. One very full day. Zero regrets. Amsterdam has one of the best food scenes I’ve experienced anywhere in Europe, but the honest caveat is that some of the viral spots come with lines that will genuinely test your character. I skipped a few. I regret nothing.
Here’s what actually made the cut on my self-guided Amsterdam food tour:
Fresh stroopwafels at Hans Egstorf: made right in front of you, warm caramel, no line. This one won.
Lourens cookie croissant: flaky outside, gooey chocolate inside. Did not share.
Café Winkel 43 apple pie: one of the rare viral places that fully lives up to the hype.
Davie’s Amsterdam for the Lelie sandwich: pastrami, pickles, marbled bread. Deceptively simple. Absolutely excellent.
De Kaaskamer to end the day: 400+ cheeses, grilled cheese with what they call ketchup (it’s not ketchup, and it’s better), and bunker cheese aged in underground military bunkers.
The full route covers 10 stops through Jordaan, the 9 Streets, the canal district, and the flower market area with a Google Map included so you can just follow along.
Full guide with every stop, tips for beating the lines, and what I’d skip vs. do again | link in bio.
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There’s a version of Gatlinburg that’s all fudge shops and tourist crowds, and then there’s the version that actually makes you want to come back.
Here’s everything worth doing downtown, in the order I’d do it: 🏔️
✨ Start at @gatlinburgskypark before the crowds hit
✨ Walk the strip mid-morning when it’s still manageable
✨ @googooclusters stop (see my post from Tuesday: don’t skip it)
✨ Dinner at one of the local spots off the main drag
✨ Wander back out at night when the lights are on and it gets actually pretty
This isn’t your overscheduled Smoky Mountain itinerary. It’s more of a “here’s what I’d actually do if I had one solid day” kind of list.
Full downtown Gatlinburg guide linked in bio. 🔗
If someone told me I’d spend five hours at SkyPark, I would not have believed them. And yet. 😅
Gatlinburg SkyPark sits above the strip and it’s one of those places that looks like a quick stop on paper and turns into most of your afternoon. The SkyBridge alone is worth it — longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America, and yes, you will look down.
✨ SkyBridge (longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America)
✨ SkyLift ride up with views of the Smokies
✨ Walking trails with mountain views in every direction
✨ Way less crowded than downtown
Fair warning: if heights genuinely freak you out, the bridge might not be your thing. The rest of the park is still 100% worth it. Full guide with tickets, tips, and what to skip linked in bio. 🔗
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