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Fountain Square   Cincinnati

Fountain Square, Cincinnati

 12 Reviews  The greatest gathering point in downtown Cincinnati would have to be Fountain Square, a multi-level open space with a central fountain featuring classical figurines in bronze. The square is surrounded... 

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum   Cleveland

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland

 39 Reviews  Designed by I.M. Pei, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is just as interesting outside as it is on the inside! There are tons of memorabilia from modern artists, as well as America's favorites from past... 

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Newport Aquarium   Cincinnati

Newport Aquarium, Cincinnati

 9 Reviews  Since opening the Newport Aquarium has hosted millions of visitors, resulting in a tremendous annual economic impact on the Greater Cincinnati area. . Art That Surrounds You His precision with a... 

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University Circle   Cleveland

University Circle, Cleveland

 11 Reviews  University Circle is the best place to keep the whole family entertained, and for little or no cost! UC has events year round, so be sure to visit their web site or their new visitors center for... 

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Carew Tower   Cincinnati

Carew Tower, Cincinnati

 9 Reviews  We went to this tower to get a view of the skyline from the 48th floor. The lift from the first level only goes upto the 45th floor. It goes so fast that the monitor can't quite keep pace in it's... 

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Cedar Point Amusement Park   Cleveland

Cedar Point Amusement Park, Cleveland

 7 Reviews  It was started as a vacation resort, but now Cedar Point is one of the greatest amusement parks in the world. You will experience some of the most thrilling moments of your life on their... 

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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens   Cincinnati

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Cincinnati

 17 Reviews  The landscape is really nice, they have beautiful plants every where. It could be nicer and look less like caged animals everywhere, maybe they are dependent on donations and don't have much money to... 

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo   Cleveland

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland

 14 Reviews  This zoo boasts the largest collection of primates in North America. The newest additions to the Zoo are the Wolf Wilderness and Australian Adventure. The Rainforest is a large heated "greenhouse"... 

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Eden Park   Cincinnati

Eden Park, Cincinnati

 8 Reviews  Eden Park, containing over 186 acres, is one of the loveliest, most peaceful parks in Cincinnati and is located just around the corner from Mt. Adams and is the setting for: Cincinnati Art Museum... 

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Great Lakes Science Center   Cleveland

Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland

 5 Reviews  Well, I used to work and volunteer here for five years, so I've got an awesome tip for ya. ;) The GLSC is open 9:30am to 5:30pm. There are three dining facilities on site, with varying hours.... 

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Cincinnati Museum Center and Union Terminal   Cincinnati

Cincinnati Museum Center and Union Terminal, Cincinnati

 10 Reviews  There are several different museums in one spot. Three of them are there all the time, the Duke Energy Children's Museum, Cincinnati History Museum, and Museum of Natural History & Science. I went... 

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Cleveland Museum of Art   Cleveland

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

 11 Reviews  Cleveland has an excellent art museum, located at University Circle along with several other nearby attractions (i.e. Natural History Museum, Botanical Garden, Lakeview Cemeter, Little Italy, etc...)... 

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Roebling Suspension Bridge   Cincinnati

Roebling Suspension Bridge, Cincinnati

 8 Reviews  John A. Roebling suspension bridge that spans the Ohio River between Covington and Cincinnati was the world's longest suspension bridge when it was opened in 1866, and since architect Roebling himself... 

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Geauga Lake and Wildwater Kingdom   Cleveland

Geauga Lake and Wildwater Kingdom, Cleveland

 5 Reviews  Six Flags & Sea World - In 2001, Six Flags bought its neighbor and the two parks ,linked by a foot bridge, merge in one. A huge park with a lot of attractions (mainly roaler coasters). Price : 40$... 

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Mount Adams   Cincinnati

Mount Adams, Cincinnati

 5 Reviews  Mount Adams is a sleek, trendy neighborhood in older Cincinnati which features hip and funky bars, wine bars, cafes and restaurants. When celebrities come to visit Cincinnati they come here. The... 

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Sports   Cleveland

Sports, Cleveland

 13 Reviews  Quicken Loans Arena, also known as the Q, is by far the nicest stadium in Cleveland. It also holds the most events. Not only do the Cleveland Cavaliers play there, but they also have an Arena Football... 

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Purple People Bridge   Cincinnati

Purple People Bridge, Cincinnati

 6 Reviews  The Purple People Bridge connects downtown Cincinnati with the shopping area of Covington Kentucky. The development is called Newport on the Levee, and it is basically a huge shopping mall very much... 

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Local events   Cleveland

Local events, Cleveland

 1 Review  We went to Cleveland to accept our screenwriting award for our script, MY TICKET HOME. Usually festivals like this have an industry only audience, but in an effort to generate more traffic for the... 

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Cincinnati Art Museum   Cincinnati

Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati

 8 Reviews  The Cincinnati Art Museum is one of the oldest art museums in the United States. Founded in 1881, it was the first purpose-built art museum west of the Alleghenies. Its collection of over 60,000 works... 

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Museum of Natural History and Science   Cincinnati

Museum of Natural History and Science, Cincinnati

 6 Reviews  This is another great museum, with too many excellent features to include here (with only five photos, I cannot show them all). It's definitely worth your time and money. Here are a fine collection... 

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Serpentine Wall   Cincinnati

Serpentine Wall, Cincinnati

 5 Reviews  Serpentine Wall is a curvy stepped wall rising up from the Ohio River on the Cincinnati side located near the Public Landing Dock (you might even see an old-fashioned riverboat or 2). This is a very... 

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Clifton Gaslight District   Cincinnati

Clifton Gaslight District, Cincinnati

 2 Reviews  I love the Clifton Gaslight District - it's funky, it's cool, it's eclectic, it's got a groovy downbeat feel, it's full of the hip, diverse student population, plus the stores in the area cater to... 

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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center   Cincinnati

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Cincinnati

 5 Reviews  National Underground Railroad Freedom Center This project was long overdue in highlighting Cincinnati's place in the Underground Railroad history. After spending millions in tax money on not one, but... 

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Kings Island   Cincinnati

Kings Island, Cincinnati

 9 Reviews  I loved coming here as a kid; haven't been here since 1999! I need to make some time to return... It's a typical amusement park. Great rides for adults (Beast, Face-Off) and rides for kids too. It is... 

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Krohn Conservatory   Cincinnati

Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati

 6 Reviews  3,500 species of plants from around the world call this greenhouse home! Inside you will find a palm house, tropical rainforest (complete with a 20 ft. waterfall), a desert, orchid house, and bonsai... 

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National Football League Hall of Fame

by Ewingjr98

Officially named the Pro Football Hall of Fame, it really should be called the NFL Hall of Fame, since it is run by the NFL and only includes other professional leagues (like the USFL and XFL) after the NFL runs them out of business. Even today the Canadian Football League is excluded.It opened in Canton, Ohio, United States, on September 7, 1963. Canton was selected for the HOF because it was the birthplace of the NFL in 1920 and the Canton Bulldogs were a successful franchise for many years. I also like to think this is a special site because it is nearly midway between Pittsburgh and Cleveland, the epicenters of the AFC Central. HOF players are selected by a 44-person panel made up mostly of sportswriters from current NFL cities. 80 percent support is required to gain entrance into the hall, and the annual class is required t be from four to seven people (if any of the top four vote...

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Tower City & Environs

by DueSer

Tower City is located in an area of Cleveland where there is a lot happening. The professional sports teams' stadiums are down here, The Arcade is down here, and a lot of high rises. In the Tower Center itself are restaurants, like the Hard Rock Cafe, shops, like Borders bookstore, a concert venue, hotels, and a movie theater. Step outside though, and you can discover more than just a lot of high rises. There is some art here too. The sculpture on my Ohio introduction page is down here. So is the library and their unique gates, pictured here. These little touches make a trip outside the stadium or the mall or the office worthwhile.If you're in town on business and your business takes you to this part of town, don't just hurry in and out of your meetings. Before or after, take a while to walk around and enjoy this area. It's beautiful and the city should be commended for putting in the...

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Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame

by DueSer

As far as museums go, this is surprisingly well done. I didn't have very high hopes, not sure why, I guess after visiting the (now defunct) Experience Music Project in Seattle, I pictured something similar - very high entrance fees coupled with not that much to see. Happily, I was wrong.First of all, the building that houses the museum is striking. White stone and glass, it sits right on the edge of Lake Erie. The architecture lets in a lot of natural light.The exhibits range from the foundation of rock music in blues and jazz to the pioneers of the genre - not just performers but DJs and producers as well. There is a lot of focus given to the biggies - Beatles, Stones, and Elvis - as well as to the tools of the trade - guitars, music video props, and costumes performers have worn. It all works well together to give those who may not realize where rock came from or why Cleveland is so...

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The First Enclosed Shopping Mall in America

by DueSer

The Arcade holds the distiction of being the first enclosed shopping mall in the United States. Built in 1890, it has been very well preserved. The architectural touches are excellent and stylish. It's located in downtown Cleveland, near Tower Center. It's a nice mall but when I visited I was surprised at how many empty storefronts there were. This worries me as I visited before all this nasty economic mess began so if times are even tougher who knows how long The Arcade may be around.The Hyatt Regency Hotel is located on the upper floors so it's possible to stay here. It's a very centrally located albeit rather expensive place to stay.

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Cleveland Botanic Gardens

by DueSer

This garden is a delightful, relaxing spot in the middle of Cleveland. There are 10 different gardens including a lovely Japanese garden and a woodland garden, which is terrific in the fall. They also now have a 18,000 square foot conservatory with 2 sections - one is made to resemble a desert in Madagascar and the other a Costa Rican rainforest. The rainforest has butterflies, the desert has some critters too. They also have a shop and a cafe.

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Put-In-Bay - Lake Erie's Party Island

by WheninRome

Put-In-Bay (the island is actually named South Bass Island, but is most well known for the party hotspot of Put-In-Bay) is like a world inunto itself. The island is perfectly situated about a 30 minute ferry ride out into the sparkling clear waters of Lake Erie. Put-In-Bay is a great place to spend a summer afternoon, or an afternoon and evening. However, if you are there to party and do not have overnight accomodations, be sure to catch the last ferry back to the mainland or you will be SOL.There is a lot to do on the island whether you are a partier or not. Perry's Monument is fun to explore. As are the myriad shops and restaurants in and around the Bay. We brought our bicycles with us on the ferry and enjoyed exploring the island by bike, including the State Park and chocolate museum, which was delicious. You can also rent golf carts with which to explore the island. And you never...

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President Taft's Birthplace

by DueSer

Located in a pleasant neighborhood, President Taft's birthplace and boyhood home is now a wonderful museum. Born in Cinci, Taft went on to become not only president but also the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and getting a glimpse into his extremely normal childhood offers some insight not only into the man but also the type of person it takes to reach the highest office in the nation.The museum is furnished and has a lot of photographs. It's one of those museums that's so well preserved that it appears as though the Taft family is gone to church and will be home soon. Picturing life here is easy, making for an interesting visit. This is one of the best presidential birthplace museums in the country.

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Take in rural ohio

by Ewingjr98

Once you leave Cleveland, Ohio doesn't seem so bad. Lots of small towns, farms, and the straightest roads ever are what you will see. We drove through rural northwestern Ohio seeing such towns as Tiffin, Fort Seneca, and Bellevue.

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KENYON COLLEGE

by mtncorg

Kenyon is the oldest institute of higher education in Ohio dating to 1824. Episcopal bishop Philander Chase was hoping to found a school in which he could train clergy for parish work on the frontier of Ohio. He went to England to solicit funds for his school and was very successful. In appreciation, he named the college after one of the bigger benefactors, Lord George Kenyon, and named the surrounding village after another big donor, Lord Gambier - a British admiral known for his success in the battle of Copenhagen in 1897 and his failure in allowing a full-out victory in the battle of Basque Roads a year later; Gambier was also on the British panel who helped develop the treaty that ended the War of 1812. The College celebrates many well-known alumni including Rutherford B. Hayes - 19th President of the United States, Edwin Stanton - Attorney General during the Buchanan Administration...

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HIRAM COLLEGE

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Originally, Hiram College was known as the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute. The school was founded as by the Disciples of Christ Church in 1850 but has been nondenominational as well as coeducational from the beginning. The most famous alum was James Garfield who was student, instructor and principal of the school in the late 1850's. He also met his wife here. He left Hiram in 1961 as commander of Company A of the 42nd Regiment of Ohio Volunteers, a regiment recruited from Hiram. He would go on to become a major general and then onward to Congress and eventually the Presidency in 1880. The school was officially elevated to the level of a college in 1867 and remains an excellent place to study, just as 'free of distractions' today as it was when it founders sited the school here in 1850. The town has very little in the way of offering potential 'trouble' to a student, in fact, 95% of...

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Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza  Cincinnati

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Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center  Columbus

 1 Review and 87 Opinions  Easy check-in, excellent parking facilities. Great, hot breakfast included on weekends. Right in the... 

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Marriott Cleveland Key Center  Cleveland

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  42. Maumee Bay State Park Things to Do
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  59. Point Pleasant Things to Do
  60. Delaware Things to Do
  61. Millersburg Things to Do
  62. Malabar Farm State Park Things to Do
  63. Lake Hope State Park Things to Do
  64. Portsmouth Things to Do
  65. Stonelick Lake State Park Things to Do
  66. Waverly Things to Do
  67. Cleveland Heights Things to Do
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