From the monthly archives:

July 2009

We are going to the Hall of Fame Festival, any ideas where we can stay?

July 31, 2009

Most hotels in the Canton area are booked, so it might be necessary to stay in Akron or Cleveland. Call the Courtyard by Marriott at 330-494-6494, they may have an idea on availability in the area. Also call Zoar Community Assn. at 330-874-2646 to see if any B & B's have rooms available.

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Lorenzo asks – how many roller coasters does Cedar Point have?

July 28, 2009

Cedar Point has 17 roller coasters more than any park in the world. This week, July 27-31, six of the coasters celebrate anniversaries. Riders will receive a commemorative pin, free birthday ice cream and play trivia from the year the rides were built. The schedule is Monday, July 27, Gemini and Woodstock [...]

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Can we still get tickets to the Hall of Fame Festival?

July 27, 2009

Some of the events like the Timken Grand Parade are free so no tickets are required. But tickets are still available for many of the events. Call 800-533-4302 or visit www.profootballHOF.com.

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Chuck asks when is the football Hall of Fame?

July 27, 2009

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival begins July 31, with the Balloon Classic Invitational, and concludes on Sunday, August 9, with the football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Tennessee Titans.

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Mary asks-is Fort Ancient open?

July 24, 2009

Yes it is, under a new operating agreement with the Dayton Society of Natural History, they will take over operations on August 1, 2009. Fort Ancient will be open six days a week through November from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. They will be closed on [...]

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Toni is looking for a place to stay on the Lake Erie Islands.

July 22, 2009

There are hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts to choose from, we suggest that you call the Lake Erie Islands Regional Welcome Center at 800-441-1271 because they keep track of what is available every week.

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Jim asks-what teams are playing in the Hall of Fame game?

July 20, 2009

The Buffalo Bills and the Tennessee Titans will play in the Pro Football Hall of Fame game on Sunday, Aug. 9.

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June inquires-is there still a tour boat on the Portage Lakes?

July 17, 2009

Yes, the Portage Princess Tour Boat offers daily tours of the lakes. Reservations are required, call 330-499-6891 or visit www.portageprincessoh.com.

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Laura asks about Ohio's wine trails.

July 16, 2009

With over 100 wineries in the state, Ohio has wine trails throughout the state. The Wing, Watch & Wine Trail traverses the Lake Erie shoreline, while the Canal Country Trail follows the Ohio & Erie Canal. For more information visit www.ohiowines.org, and be sure to attend Vintage Ohio which takes place at Lakefarm [...]

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