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April 2008

We will be making a transition to Akron, are there any areas that we should avoid?

April 28, 2008

As with any city, one should exercise caution wherever you go. For information about the Akron area contact the Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-245-4254 or visit www.visitakron-summit.org.

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We want to take our kids to Hale Farm, will it be open this summer?

April 26, 2008

Yes, Hale Farm & Village is open with many programs for families. On June 7 and 8, Hale Farm will celebrate 50 years as a museum. Visitors can become time travelers back to the 19th century, and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad will have special discounts when you ride the train to Hale [...]

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My family will be visiting Youngstown and wonder what there is to do in the area.

April 22, 2008

Youngstown, Ohio, will be the site of a movie premiere this summer. The film Fine-Tune will have it's world premiere on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Also, nearby Berlin Lake has great fishing and boating activities, and Youngstown has an art museum and a steel museum. Take a step back in time and [...]

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We want to tour the lighthouses on Lake Erie, can you tell us how?

April 18, 2008

There is a self-guided tour of the Lake Erie lighthouses that you can take at your own pace, contact Lake Erie Coastal Ohio, Inc., at 419-609-0399 or visit www.coastalohio.com. for more information.

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When will Cedar Point open?

April 16, 2008

Cedar Point will open on Saturday, May 10, 2008. For information call 419-627-2350 or visit www.cedarpoint.com.

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Are there boats out to the Lake Erie islands?

April 16, 2008

Yes, the Miller Ferry and the Jet Express both take visitors to the Lake Erie Islands. For the Jet Express call 800-245-1JET or visit www.jet-express.com; and for the Miller Ferry call 800-500-2421 or visit www.millerferry.com.

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Is Malabar Farm having their wildlife program this year?

April 11, 2008

Yes, the Mohican Wildlife Weekend, a celebration of wildlife, heritage and natural history will take place May 2 to 4, at Malabar Farm, 4050 Bromfield Road in Lucas, Ohio. For more information call 800-642-8282 or visit www.mohicanwildlifeweekend.com.

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How many wineries does Ohio have?

April 8, 2008

At last countOhio has 99 wineries located throughout the State, with Wine Trails criss-crossing Ohio. For more information visit www.OhioWines.org.

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We are coming to Ohio and would like to visit the Zane Grey Museum, can you give any info?

April 5, 2008

The Zane Grey Museum is located just off I-70 near Zanesville at 8850 E. Pike Road in Norwich, Ohio. The Museum is in conjunction with the National Road Museum, and there you can watch a Zane Grey Western movie, picnic or take a nature hike on the grounds in addition to viewing memorabilia from [...]

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Last month we went to Longsberger Homestead and it was closed, will it reopen?

April 3, 2008

The Longaberger Homestead reopened on March 26, and will now be open until December 23, 2008. They close through the winter months, but reopen when the heavy snow is gone, – we hope!

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