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October 2008

Does Columbus have a Halloween parade?

October 30, 2008

This year a new Halloween event takes place in Columbus, Ohio.  "HighBall Halloween: Masquerade on High" is billed as part Carnivale and part Mardi Gras.  The free event kicks off on Friday, October 31, at 6 p.m. and features live music a dance DJ, fashion show, a pet costume contest and a parade of costumes, [...]

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Is the Ghostly Manor in Sandusky open for Halloween?

October 28, 2008

Yes, the Ghostly Manor, located at 3319 Milan Road in Sandusky is open year round, for more information call 419-626-4467 or visit www.ghostlymanor.com.

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Willi inquires about things to do on a weekend in Ashtabula.

October 27, 2008

Ashtabula County is home to 17 covered bridges, the most in the State of Ohio, and they host a covered bridge festival every October.  You can take a self-guided tour of the covered bridges any time of the year.  Pick up a map at the Ashtabula County Convention & Visitors Bureau on Jefferson Street, or [...]

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Tom asks – is Cedar Point still open?

October 24, 2008

Yes, Cedar Point is open weekends through November 2, 2008, featuring their popular HalloWeekends.  The Breakers Hotel and Sandcastle Suites have themed rooms in conjunction with their Halloween theme, and Castaway Bay , their indoor waterpark is open year round, for more information call 419-627-2106.

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Willi asks for recommendations for a 3 day Cleveland visit.

October 21, 2008

Cleveland offers a plethora of things to do, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and next door the Great Lakes Science Center, going East to University Circle tour the Cleveland Botanical Garden, the Museum of Art; the Museum of Natural History; the Western Reserve Historical Society and Crawford Car Museum.  Visit the Christmas Story [...]

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Are they having haunted tours at the Statehouse this year?

October 20, 2008

Yes, visitors are invited to meet historic figures as they take a lantern tour through the darkened hallways of the Statehouse.  The Ohio Statehouse is located at the intersection of Broad and High Streets in Downtown Columbus.  Tours fun through Oct. 25, call 614-728-2130 for reservations.

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We're going fishing and looking for a place to stay on Lake Erie.

October 19, 2008

The South Beach Resort on the Marblehead peninsula offers waterfront cottages and hotel rooms, and also has a marina.  For information call 419-798-4900.  Also, the Lake Erie Islands Regional Welcome Center keeps track of available places to stay for all of the Lake Erie Islands.  Call 800-441-1271 for information or visit www.lake-erie.com.

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Where do they shoot pumpkins out of a cannon?

October 17, 2008

You are looking for Maize Valley Market & Winery where they celebrate  Halloween in a big way, including shooting pumpkins out of a cannon.  Its located on State Route 619, approximately 2 1/2 miles east of Hartville, Ohio.  For more information call 330-877-8344.

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John asks-where is the Civil War Museum in Ohio?

October 15, 2008

The museum you are looking for is the American Civil War Museum of Ohio, located at 123 E. Court St., in Bowling Green, Ohio.  For information call 419-352-0209 or visit www.acwmo.org.

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John requests information about a giant supermarket in Cincinnati.

October 13, 2008

The market you are looking for is Jungle Jim's Supermarket, located at 5440 Dixie Highway in Fairfield, Ohio, that's a suburb of Cincinnati.  For additional information call 513-674-6000.

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