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 Brandywine Falls in
Cuyahoga Valley National
Park by Stephen-KarenConn
In the early 1960s spreading development threatened to take over this valley. Individual citizens joined forces with state and local governments to save the greenspace and historic features. Their efforts crossed paths with the National Park Service, which was then establishing urban recreation areas as a way to bring national parks to people living in cities. In 1974, Congress created Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area as an urban park of the National Park System. In 2000, the recreation area became Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
When we visited here Karen and I enjoyed hiking to several waterfalls, and also exploring the many historical attractions along the old Ohio & Erie Canal. A special treat was taking a ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad which runs between Cleveland and Canton.
The park is open year round, although certain activities may vary with the season. Check the web link below for the latest details. Leave a Comment Address: 15610 Vaughn Road, Brecksville, OH 44141Phone: 216-524-1497Directions: Just south of Cleveland and and north of Akron, Ohio.Website: www.nps.gov/cuva
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 Perry's Victory &
International Peace
Memorial by Stephen-KarenConn
The Memorial Column stands 352-feet tall and was built in 1915. It is topped by an open-air observation deck which may be reached by first climbing two flights of stairs and then taking an elevator. We were there on a clear late summer day and views of the Lake Erie Islands were spectacular, extending all the way to Pelee Island in Ontario, Canada.
In the park Visitor Center you will find historical exhibits, an orientation film, and a bookstore.
Hours:
Open Daily, late-April through mid-October
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Extended hours in summer 'till 7:00 PM Leave a Comment Address: 93 Delaware Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456Phone: 419-285-2184Directions: Put-in-Bay is on South Bass Island in Lake Erie. Ferry service is available from Port Clinton, Ohio.Website: www.nps.gov/pevi
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 Karen at King's Island by Stephen-KarenConn
The price is not cheap at $26.99 per day, but season passes are a bargain if you live close enough to use them throughout the season. Food in the park is mediocre and overpriced. A family can easily go through a couple hundred dollars here in a day and go home queasy, sunburned and exhausted. Some people think that's heaven. Leave a Comment Address: 5688 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, OH 45035Phone: 1-800-832-1133Directions: 24 miles north of Cincinnati on I-71.Website: www.pki.com
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 Jeromy Flying at Hopewell
Culture NHP by Stephen-KarenConn
The earthworks preserved here are known as the Mound City Group. Guided tours are available, but when I visited the Park with my youngest son, Jeromy, we opted for a self guided tour. The mounds and exhibits offer insight into the social, ceremonial, political and economic life of the Hopewell People, who vanished many centuries before the first European explorers came to this area. Leave a Comment Address: 16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601Phone: 740-774-1125Directions: In south-central Ohio, two miles north of the intersection of US-35 and OH-104. Admission: $3.00 per vehicle Hours: Open daily from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Hours extended until 6:00 p.m. Jun.-Aug. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and Jan. 1.Website: www.nps.gov/hocu
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The picture is from an old postcard found on a website about unusual bridges.
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A great place for the cook who loves fresh items! Or just a great place for a family day trip! You can get the freshest meats, cheeses, breads, eggs, fish, fruits & veggies, sweets & treats as well as fresh spices, dry goods, lunch meats and yes...even fresh ground peanut butter!! You can also have a one of a kind bouquet of flowers made for that special someone! Located in the neighborhood of "Ohio City" it is a MUST SEE while in Cleveland! But be warned...if you are planning on shopping here, bring lots of cash as not alot of vendors take checks or credit cards. And a back pack or other comfortable bag is a great idea to carry your treasures and finds around in! If you are buying meats, I highly suggest stashing a cooler in your trunk with ice to keep it nice and cool! The West Side Market is a great Cleveland treasure!
*You can see the West Side Market on "$40 a day with Rachel Ray" on the Food Network.* Leave a Comment Address: 1979 West 25th Street in Ohio CityPhone: (216) 664-3387Directions: Directions to the Market The West Side Market is located at 1979 West 25th St. It is across the Lorain-Carnegie Bridge from Jacob's Field and Downtown.Website: http://www.westsidemarket.com/ Other Contact: http://discoverlorainave.com/lor
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A "must see" in my opinion is the Rock -n- Roll Hall of Fame, Jacobs Field, Science Museum (if you have kids), and the views over Lake Erie.
All of these can be enjoyed by folks of all ages. Leave a Comment Directions: Farthest north end of Cleveland
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 Karen in Front of the "Big
House" at Malabar Farm by Stephen-KarenConn
"Malabar," an ancient Indian word, means "beautiful valley," and it is that indeed. Among the many things you can do here are:
Tour the big house
See farm animals
Go square dancing
Take a wagon ride
Do primitive camping
Fish in one of four stocked ponds
Take a Hike
See deer, bluebirds and other wildlife
Have a picnic
Shop at the roadside market
Learn about sustainable farming
Go cross-country skiing
Go ice skating
Stay in one of only two hostels in Ohio
Relax, have fun, and a whole lot more.
Hours and activities vary with the season so see the web link below for current listings. Leave a Comment Address: 3954 Bromfield Road, Lucas, OH 44843Phone: 419-892-2055Directions: Seventy miles south of Cleveland and 64 miles north of Columbus. Exit I-71 at State Rt. 13 and follow the signs.Website: www.malabarfarm.org
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This is one of my favorite spots in Ohio, and an excellent choice for a day trip in the central part of the state. It combines scenic beauty, history, and some of the best ice cream you've ever tasted.
The original grist mill was built in 1817 in Ohio's Licking River Valley.Today it is the picturesque site of the Velvet Ice Cream headquarters and factory, and the only ice cream museum in Ohio. Velvet is a family owned business, operated since 1914, by 4 generations ofthe Dager family. The ice cream is a regional favorite in Ohio and a few neighboring cities. In addition to the mill, this 20 acre site includes a visitor center, restaurant, 19th century style ice cream parlor, gift shop, picnic area, children's playground, petting zoo, nature trails and more. Admission is free and entertainment is often provided on the weekends.
The museum and restaurant are open daily, May through October, with attraction tours hourly. Leave a Comment Phone: 1-800-589-5000Directions: One mile south of Utica, OH on US 62, and 10 miles north of Newark on Ohio St. Rt. 13.Website: www.velveticecream.com
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 Union Terminal by BabciaMaineLeave a Comment Address: 1301 Western Ave CincinnatiPhone: 513 287 7000Directions: #1 Metro goes to the museumWebsite: www.cincymuseum.org
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