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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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Lancaster, Ohio

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Jill and I really wanted to visit historic Lancaster, Ohio,(Fairfield County) because it was purported to hold many treasures: historic house museums, The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, a beautiful Court House, a new Glass Museum, and Glass Factories. Lancaster is also known for its beautiful scenery, lovely parks with walking trails and picnic areas.There is also a small mountain called Mt. Pleasant.Downtown Lancaster has a "Friday Night Band Stand Downtown" during June, July, and August. The town is also known for its many Festivals. Lancaster is famous for its private home tours, numerous art galleries, and a vibrant downtown area.To learn about our adventures in Lancaster, see my Lancaster, Ohio pages.

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National Road/Zane Grey Museum

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If you want a full account of the National Road's history, you need to go to the National Road/Zane Grey Museum, which is located on the National Road (Rt 40). You will be able to learn about The National Road, about novelist Zane Grey, and about the area's ceramic heritage.This museum commemorates U.S. 40, the National Road, because it was America's first federal highway. It was begun in 1806 to expand the U.S. territory beyond the Appalachians.. Today, most people use I-70, which parallels U.S. 40. The difference is that I-70 bypasses all the interesting towns: whereas, U.S. 40 cuts through many main streets in small towns.Zane Grey Wing of the museum is a tribute to Grey (who was born in Zanesville). He is quite famous for his stories about the Western frontier. He did write about Ohio, but few people have read those stories.There is also a collection of area art pottery to...

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Granville, Ohio

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We noticed that this small town seems to be more affluent than most. Granville, Ohio, has been called, "Virtually a museum of yesteryear". It has historic inns, quaint shops, historic museums, an expansive recreational trail, and beautiful Denison University.Granville is home to interesting museums. For instance, The Granville Historical Museum at 115 East Broadway. This museum (1816) features a collection of early furniture, hand tools, and household tools from the original settlers and their descendants who came from Granville, Massachusetts and Granby, Connecticul in 1805.Granville Life-Style Museum at 121 South Main Street is an 1869 house that remains in the life-style of the Robinsons from 1918-1981. There is mostly late-Victorian furniture. They have clever tours called: Victorian Undergarments or Victorian Flirts.Robbins-Hunter Museum is a Greek Revival Style Museum with several...

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Newark's Other Delights

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Even though Jill and I were not able to do all the things in Newark that we wanted to do because of time restrictions, I think that they are worth mentioning so that perhaps you could decide to see them:The Dawes Arboretum It is 1,660 acres with 8 miles of hiking trail or a 4-mile auto tour of gardens and natural areas. There are more than 15,000 living plants, and each season brings a different view. There is also Daweswood House Museum (19th and 20th century antiques, collectibles, and photographs. It was once the Dawes family's country home.Newark Earthworks, a 2,000-year-old complex that at one time covered 4 square miles. It's the largest geometric earthworks ever created. Remaining are the Great Circle Earthworks, the Wright Earthworks, and the Octagon EarthworksThe National Heisey Glass Museum is a museum in Newark that houses more than 4,500 pieces of glassware produced by the...

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Licking County's Largest Town, Newark

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PLEASE CLICK ON ALL FIVE PHOTOS; 2 PHOTOS FOR EACHNewark is the largest city in Licking County, and we went there to see all the interesting sights. First, we visited the Greater Licking County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 29 South 2nd St. in Newark. There is a beautiful Courthouse with a lovely park where a bench says,"Remember Our Fathers The Grand Army of the Republic" and was done for the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865.We loved a scupture of two older women seated on a park bench...realistic and humorous. Just when we thought we couldn't see anything better, we see he scupture of three darling children holding hands. Next, we see theMidland Theatre, a renovated historic theatre where there are local and national touring acts performing. In front of the theatre is a scupture called "Mark Twain" by Gary Price that was placed there in honor of HAL HOLBROOK...

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Longaberger Home Office

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Perhaps the most remarkable sight that we saw on our trip to Ohio was The Longaberger Home Office Building. Drivers almost wreck their cars when they see it. The building is a replica of the company's Medium Market Basket, only it's 160 times that size. It can be seen for miles. To make it more realistic, at the top of the building, two basket handles are attached with replica copper and wooden rivets. Also two Longaberger 725-pound gold leaf painted tags are attached to the sides of the building! The windows are so cool! (Enlarge the photo to see how incredible it really is). The facility can be toured seven days a week. Offices are situated around a seven-story, 30,000-square foot atrium; it is flooded with natural light because of the huge skylight.Jill and I laughed so much when we saw this architectual wonder. Most people said that this could not be done, but we saw it with our own...

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Warthers of Dover, Ohio

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One of the most fascinating experiences of our Ohio trip was a visit to Warthers of Dover, Ohio. It's an 8-acre park surrounding the original home of Ernest & Freida Warther. It is a museum, a knife-making company, a button exhibit, Swiss-style gardens, & a gift shoppe. It is a swiss chalet-style museum with an incredible "state-of-the-art facility that showcases the 64 ebony, ivory, & walnut train carvings created by Ernest "Mooney" Warther." The Smithsonian Institution has proclaimed these carvings as "Priceless works of art.". Ernest & Freida were never into making money, so they never sold any of their works. Thank goodness; now we have a historic record of this incredible work. The 2nd, 3rd, & 4th generation family members run this museum & work in the Cutlery (which is how they make their money) still today.Ernest Warther was, indeed, a Worlds Master Carver. And here at the...

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Historic Village of Zoar

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2nd Photos: Number One House for leaders & Zoar Store3rd photos: The Tin House outside & inside4th photos: Garden & inside greenhouse5th photos: Outside of Green House/Gardener's quarters & the 1ST structure built in ZoarZoar ( "a sanctuary from evil") is located a few miles east of Dover. Historic Zoar was settled in 1817 by German Separatists. "The Society of Separatist" of Zoar, a successful experiment in communal living, ended in 1898.Today, the historic village is owned by private individuals & the Ohio Historical Society. 75 families live in houses built from 1817 to present. 10 properties are museums. The area is 12 blocks long.I Began in 1827, the Society was contracted to dig 7 miles of the Ohio-Erie Canal (which passed through their land). They were paid $21,000 for the work, which allowed them to pay off all their debts.It seems that Zoar was almost self sufficient, & by the...

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Gambier, Home of Kenyon College

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About four miles east of Mount Vernon, Ohio, is the small town of Gambier. This town is the location of a private college called Kenyon College. You might have heard of Kenyon because it is where Paul Newman went to college. We learned that Newman has been very generous with donations to Kenyon as has his wife, Joanne Woodward.The first Episcopal Bishop of Ohio, Philander Chase, named the college after Lord Kenyon and the village after Lord Gambier. Kenyon is Ohio's oldest private liberal arts college (1824). There are 50 major buildings, which are quite beautiful.Kenyon is a beautiful campus with ivy-covered buildings, expansive lawns, and impressive architecture. In the 1820s, Kenyon College was built by English stonemasons. Even the newer buildings seem to blend in because they have been kept in the same style and made of similar stone.We especially admired the Statue called...

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Round Hill Estate, Mount Vernon, Ohio

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By accident, Jill and I found the Round Hill Estate while driving the historic districts in Mount Vernon, Ohio. We had no idea what the place was; so we pretended that it was Miss Havisham's estate from Charles Dicken's novel, Great Expectations. Once I returned home, I looked up Mount Vernon and discovered that this old estate is listed on the National Register. It was the estate of The Honorable Henry B. Curtis who built nearly fifty homes in Mount Vernon. His favorite style was the Italianate style. Most feel that Round Hill was his "masterpiece". It was built originally for his daughter; however, it was occupied mainly by Curtis himself.Today, Round Hill is privately owned. These owners are conducting restorations, which is an ongoing process. Thus, you are not able to visit the inside of this estate. But, you are able to take photographs of the outside as we did.

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  18. Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area 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
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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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