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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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JAMES A. GARFIELD MONUMENT - LAKEVIEW CEMETERY

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Finished in 1890, the Garfield Monument was built as a tomb and memorial to the dead President. Both President Benjamin Harrison and former President Rutherford Hayes attended the dedication ceremonies here at Lakeview Cemetery, Cleveland's most historic resting grounds sitting high above Little Italy. There are five base-reliefs arranged around the tomb which depict different episodes of Garfield's life. Inside the tomb, you find a life-sized Carrera marble statue of Garfield in the Memorial Room with the caskets of Garfield and his wife, Lucretia, being located underneath along with urns for the ashes of his daughter and son-in-law. There are steps that led up to an observation deck from which you can overlook Cleveland and Lake Erie from. It is reported that the ghost of Garfield can still be seen in and around the monument. Sometimes he likes to play a game of chess with that other...

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LAWNFIELD - MENTOR

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Lawnfield is the name given by reporters to the home of President James Garfield sitting in front of the busy US 20 in Mentor, Ohio. Garfield had bought the house as part of a farm in 1876 at which time the house was a nine room one and a half story house. With an ever increasing family, Garfield increased the size of the home to 20 rooms and two and a half stories. Much of the house you see today is from another even larger renovation in the middle 1880's after Garfield's assassination. But the front porch and the small personal library/campaign headquarter building to the rear of the house were there when Garfield ran the first 'front porch' campaign in which Presidential candidates began to more actively campaign for office. Before this time, most candidates remained quiet and presidential during the campaigns, letting others do the talking for them. From here, Garfield met many...

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MCKINLEY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY

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At the base of the McKinley Tomb can be found on the west side, the McKinley Museum and Library. Operated by the Stark County Historical Society, there are exhibits both pertaining to the history of Stark County and William McKinley. Covering more ground, there is also a science museum and a planetarium to round out the offerings here. Cost is $7 for adults and hours are 9-5 except on Sundays when it is noon-5 pm. I was naturally here on a Sunday at about 11 am. Since it was Easter Sunday, I walked a couple of laps at the Long Lawn in front of the museum before deciding to push on to the south and Zoar. Which I would find out I could not get to because of high water. On the plus side, there were no crowds.

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MCKINLEY TOMB

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Standing atop a 75 foot hill overlooking Canton, Ohio where he had spent a good portion of his adult life, is the circular domed granite tomb of the 25th President, William McKinley. Unlike the other three men who came from northern Ohio - Garfield, Hayes and Harding - there is no McKinley residence that has survived until today - though the family home of his wife Ida does survive in downtown Canton housing the present National First Ladies Library. Following his assassination in 1901 in Buffalo at the hands of an anarchist, McKinley was temporarily laid to rest in the adjacent Westview Cemetery while work progressed on this memorial mausoleum. Dedicated in 1907, this is the final resting place for both President McKinley, his wife and their two girls. The tomb stands atop 108 steps and a large sunken lawn fronts the steps - the lawn used to the Long Waters but maintenance problems led...

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HARDING TOMB - Marion, Ohio

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Located on the south edge of Marion on Ohio route 423, Harding's tomb is located surrounded by the Marion Cemetery where Harding's body had first been laid to rest while the memorial tomb was under construction. The tomb occupies a ten acre space of grounds and is more dramatic a tomb than one would think reading current Presidential rankings. But current rankings do not take into account the actual popularity Harding enjoyed at the time of his death. He was also elected with just over 60% of the popular vote in 1920, a figure reached only rarely by others. The circular white marble tomb has both the tomb of President Harding and his wife, Florence. There is a monument plaque in front of the tomb from which you can find out more about Harding's career and the construction of the monument.

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MARION - HARDING HOME

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Marion, Ohio was the longtime home of the 29th President, Warren Gamaliel Harding. He had a career in journalism including editing and publishing the local newspaper, the Marion Star. An on and off political career eventually landed him the chance to give the nomination speech for fellow Ohioan William Howard Taft at the 1912 GOP convention He followed that up by being elected to a US Senate seat for Ohio in 1914. Finally, in 1920, the stars aligned and Harding became yet another dark horse to be elected to the Presidency. His term of office was marred by scandals from within his administration for which he slipped from high contemporary popularity to nearly the bottom rungs of Presidents remembered today. Of the three presidential homes that have been preserved in northern Ohio, the Harding home is the most modest. The home was constructed in 1891 and is furnished mostly with...

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SPIEGEL GROVE

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Fremont, Ohio is the site of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center at which you can tour the home of the former President as well as take in both the Hayes Museum and do a little research at the self-titled 'America's First Presidential Library'. The entire complex is located within a forested grove of some 25 acres atop bluffs above the Sandusky River on the south side of the town. An old Indian trail wound through the grounds in earlier times and is memorialized with a maintained trail that also leads to the tomb of President Hayes, his son, Colonel Webb Hayes and their wives. The land was bought by the President's uncle Sardis Brichard in 1846 who admired the wooded landscape, giving it its German name (Spiegel = Mirror) for the memories of German fairy tales the forests evoked. He built a home here in 1859 with the intent that Rutherford Hayes and his family would also live...

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St LUCY of SYRACUSE, Shrine of Sorrowful Mother

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St Lucy definitely deserves her own separate tip since she is the Saint of Eyesight. She lived in Syracuse in the 300's and was totally devoted to the Christian faith of the time. She was said to have been a very beautiful woman, but beauty to her just got in the way of her devotion to the Christian cause. One would-be suitor came up to her and mentioned that she had gorgeous eyes, whereupon, she pulled them out and offered them to him. Because her devotion to God was so apparent and inexhaustible, her eyesight was restored instantaneously. She is the Saint to whom believers seek intervention with when they have their own issues with eyesight.

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SHRINE OF THE SORROWFUL MOTHER

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Located in a grove of woods surrounded by farm fields in northern Ohio about ten miles south of the town of Bellevue, you find the Shrine of the Sorrowful Mother which, dating back to 1850 and Father Francis de Sales Brunner - a Swiss missionary priest of the Order of the Most Precious Blood - claims to be the oldest Catholic pilgrimage site dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the Midwest. The present chapel dates to 1914 while the immense outdoor chapel was added in 1968 to accommodate the numerous busloads of pilgrims that come in from the nearby large Catholic ethnic communities found in Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit and others. Trails lead among the trees of the grove leading to the Stations of the Cross, replicas of the Lourdes Grotto and other memorials devoted to various Saints. The pathways ae flat and the whole trail is but a mile in length. The Shrine is definitely an...

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KIRTLAND TEMPLE

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In December 1832, Joseph Smith, Jr., revealed a commandment directing him to erect a temple in Kirtland. It was to be “a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God.” Construction was not able to start until the following summer and was completed in the spring of 1836. Even with working on the temple themselves, the costs were upwards towards $60000, a very large sum that when combined with the prodigious efforts required to settle the many new converts both in the Kirtland area and in Missouri put a severe strain on the church’s finances. That financial constraint would lead to the ill-advised Kirtland Safety Society Bank, whose failure would lead to another Mormon exodus.The temple was one of the largest buildings built in northern Ohio at the time of completion. The exterior is reminiscent of a New...

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Q:  Anyone know some decent small towns in Ohio - few restaurants/bars/accommodation = bit off the neaten track but nice or a bit... 

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