Betty's Ohio

Jack is looking for a trip to Southern Ohio the week of November 16.

Betty — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:25:43 +0000

We suggest a visit to the beautiful Hocking Hills where the fall colors can still be seen by zipline on Canopy Tours; or a ride on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway. Visit Old Man's Cave, and also the Inn at Cedar Falls. For more information call 800 HOCKING or visit www.1800Hocking.com.

Ann wants to know if Great Wolf is open year round.

Betty — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:44:44 +0000

Yes, Great Wolf Resort located in Sandusky, Ohio, is open year round, in fact they are offering a 20% discount for returning guests until Nov. 20, and other specials for Thanksgiving weekend. For information and reservations call 866-971-9653.

Rita asks when is Akron's tree festival?

Betty — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:32:30 +0000

The 28th annual Akron Children's Hospital Tree Festival will be at the John S. Knight Convention Center from November 21 through 29, 2009.

Beth asks if there are any cemetery tours this Halloween.

Betty — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:20:17 +0000

Sorry, I don't know of any cemetery tours but there are plenty of ghost tours and haunted places to visit. Check out Halloween on Ohio.com.

Greg inquires about a place that shoots pumpkins out of a cannon.

Betty — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:15:48 +0000

You are looking for Maize Valley Farm & Winery, located on State Route 619 just 3 miles east of Hartville, Ohio. There's also a corn maze, wagon rides and many other activities. Call 330-877-8344 or visit www.maizevalley.com.

Sally asks if the Root Candle Co. offers factory tours.

Betty — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:31:21 +0000

The Root Candle Co. factory in Medina, Ohio, is not set up to offer tours of their factory. However, they have a lovely showroom set up at their facility at 623 West Liberty St., in Medina, and also have a factory outlet store there.

Laura wonders when Hartstone Pottery will have their Christmas sale.

Betty — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:26:12 +0000

Christmas comes early at Hartstone Pottery in Zanesville. Their sale takes place Oct. 17, through Nov. 21, 2009. For more information call 740-452-9000.

Pete wants to know the name of the book store in German Village.

Betty — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:15:08 +0000

You are looking for The Book Loft, located at 631 S. Third St., in Columbus' historic German Village.

Rob asks if the Mansfield Reformatory will have tours on Halloween.

Betty — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:21:16 +0000

Yes, the Haunted Prison Experience at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield will have tours Thurs through Sunday running through November 1, 2009. For more information call 800-642-8282.

Rex inquires about caverns in Ohio.

Betty — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:46:56 +0000

You are looking for the Ohio Caverns, located at 2210 E. State Route 245 in West Liberty, Ohio. One hour guided tours are available year round. For more information call 937-465-4017 or visit www.ohiocaverns.com.