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FALL/WINTER 2007

Ohio is full of great events and activities during the fall and winter months. As one of the nation’s best places to spot brilliant fall foliage and a top agricultural state, Ohio is brimming with festivals that celebrate the beautiful landscape and bountiful fields. In the winter, Ohio has events galore for snow lovers.

From Lake Erie to the mighty Ohio River, Ohio offers visitors an amazing variety of world-class travel experiences. Read more…

OHIO Cleveland
Cleveland Botanical Garden

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Cleveland, Ohio

Step into a world full of beauty and wonder. Explore our Glasshouse, alive with exotic butterflies and other fascinating creatures. Also enjoy our 10 acres of beautiful gardens, including a rose garden, a Japanese garden, an herb garden and our award-winning children’s garden.

www.cbgarden.org
Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center

Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center

Cleveland, Ohio

The Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center is the perfect urban setting for a great get-away weekend! Located in the vibrant heart of downtown and within walking distance to the Rock Hall, sporting venues and exciting nightlife the hotel offers breathtaking views of Lake Erie and the skyline.

www.clevelandmarriottdowntown.com
Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Cleveland, Ohio

From awesome dinosaurs and exotic cultures to rare diamonds and distant planets, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is the place to discover the nature of your universe. The wildlife center has plants and animals and the planetarium is state-of-the-art.

www.cmnh.org
Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland

Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio

This summer see the wild world of Jane Goodall at the Discovering Chimpanzees exhibition opening June 3 at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Jane Goodall’s Wild Chimpanzees OMNIMAX film at Great Lakes Science Center and visit the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to see the real thing.

www.travelcleveland.com
Glidden House

Glidden House

Cleveland, Ohio

Located on the campus of Case Western Reserve University, Glidden House is within walking distance to Cleveland’s finest museums and cultural institutions and is easily accessible to downtown Cleveland.

www.gliddenhouse.com
Holiday Inn Select City Centre Lakeshore

Holiday Inn Select City Centre Lakeshore

Cleveland, Ohio

Family fun in downtown Cleveland! We are the closest hotel to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Science Center. Relax in our huge indoor pool and Jacuzzi. Complimentary shuttle to downtown dining and shopping. Kids eat free!

www.hiselect.com/cle-lakeshore
Hyatt Regency Cleveland

Hyatt Regency Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio

Everyone has always heard that “Cleveland Rocks” but now you can experience the history of Rock & Roll for yourself. Take advantage of the Rock & Roll package at Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade

www.cleveland.hyatt.com
Millennium Hotel

Millennium Hotel

Cincinnati, Ohio

The Millennium Hotel Cincinnati offers superior service and accommodations, a prime downtown location, and is the only hotel in Cincinnati connected directly to the Duke Energy Center. It’s steps away from sports stadiums, museums, shopping, enter-tainment venues, nightlife and restaurants.

www.millenniumhotels.com/cincinnati
Radisson Hotel Cleveland-Gateway

Radisson Hotel Cleveland-Gateway

Cleveland, Ohio

Experience Radisson’s “Yes I Can” Service, located directly across from Q-Arena and Jacobs Field. Guest rooms feature Radisson’s Exclusive Sleep Number beds with featherbed duvets, complimentary wireless highspeed internet, mini-refrigerators and more. View our website for packages.

www.radisson.com/clevelandoh_gateway
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum

Cleveland, Ohio

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum stands as a monument to the living heritage of rock and roll music. Located on the shores of Lake Erie in Cleveland, this museum educates its visitors about the lasting impact rock and roll has had on our culture. Read More…

www.rockhall.com
Ritz Carlton

Ritz Carlton

Cleveland, Ohio

The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, the city’s only Mobil Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond rated hotel, combines Midwestern hospitality with a cosmopolitan elegance. The 208-room property beckons guests with its scenic views of downtown and Lake Erie, while providing adjacent access to the city’s sights.

www.ritzcarlton.com
Stone Gables B&B

Stone Gables B&B

Cleveland, Ohio

Luxurious accomodations and personalized friendly service at Stone Gables Bed and Breakfast creates the perfect city oasis for anyone. We are located close to Ohio City’s finest restaurants, the West Side Market, and we are located under 2 miles from most of Cleveland's downtown attractions

www.stonegables.net
OHIO Clinton County
Clinton County

Clinton County

Clinton County, Ohio

Experience the ambiance of rural America in south-west Ohio where unique shopping opportunities prevail, local artisans’ display their wares, fresh produce can still be found at roadside stands, local diners are a staple, nature’s a strong force with two area state parks, and family festivals prevail.

www.clintoncountyohio.com
OHIO Columbus
The Columbus A Renaissance Hotel

The Columbus A Renaissance Hotel

Columbus, Ohio

Located in the vibrant heart of downtown and offering Renaissance signature Savvy Service, Marriott Rewards Points and our luxurious new bedding. The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel is distinctively Columbus and uniquely Renaissance. Visit this summer and enjoy our Titanic Exhbition Package!

www.renaissancecolumbus.com
Franklin Park Conservatory

Franklin Park Conservatory

Columbus, Ohio

Visitors can expect the unexpected at Franklin Park Conservatory—unique botanical collections, an authentic Victorian glass house, 90 acres of formal gardens and green space, and a signature collection of nature-inspired glass art from internationally acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly.

www.fpconservatory.org
The Lofts Hotel

The Lofts Hotel

Columbus, Ohio

The Lofts is a hotel like no other in the world. Each of its 44 rooms is distinctive, offering special features that truly set it apart. Its designer interior offers clean, contemporary lines, dramatically juxtaposed against the strength of a proud historic building.

www.55Lofts.com
Ohio Historical Center

Ohio Historical Center

Columbus, Ohio

The Ohio Historical Center in Columbus, headquarters of the Ohio Historical Society houses the Society’s largest museum with exhibits on natural history, contemporary social and political history and rotating feature exhibits. Adjacent Ohio Village hosts special events throughout the year.

www.ohiohistory.org
Schmidt's German Restaurant

Schmidt's German Restaurant & Sausage Haus

Columbus, Ohio

Established in 1886, you’ll find this charming restaurant serves the best authentic German dishes in Ohio. Located in a Historic brick livery stable in historic Gernman Village, Schmidt’s continues to be the heartbeat of German Village.

www.schmidthaus.com
Wexner Center for the Arts

Wexner Center for the Arts

Columbus, Ohio

The Wexner Center for the Arts is a multidisciplinary contemporary arts center at The Ohio State University. It features exhibitions, performances, films, artist residencies, and educational programs. The landmark building houses galleries, performance spaces, a film/video theater, store, and café.

www.wexarts.org
OHIO Greene County

Greene County CVB

Greene County, Ohio

Lace up your hiking boots and explore the regions trails in John Bryan State Park, Clifton Gorge, Indian Mound Reserve, Narrows Reserve and other natural areas. Also, you can hop on a bike or paddle through the beautiful landscape. Some of nature's best awaits you in Greene!

www.greenecountyohio.org
OHIO Sandusky / Lake Erie Islands
Castaway Bay Resort

Castaway Bay Resort

Sandusky, Ohio

Escape to a tropical paradise inside Cedar Point's Castaway Bay Resort. There are 11 water slides including a water coaster that blasts riders uphill, a 1000,000-gallon wave pool, a toddlers' tide pool, a massive arcade and a full lineup of soothing spa treatments. Plus, the weather's tropically terrific!

www.castawaybay.com
Cedar Point Amusement Park/ Resort

Cedar Point Amusement Park/ Resort

Sandusky, Ohio

Ready for a new spin on excitement? New maXair will give thrillseekers repeated feelings of weightlessness with every swing. This giant, spinning pendulum arcs 14 stories into the sky at speeds of 70 mph. Read More…

www.cedarpoint.com
Clarion Inn Sandusky

Clarion Inn Sandusky

Sandusky, Ohio

Clarion Inn Sandusky offers an indoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, lounge and continental breakfast. Located at Sandusky Mall, just minutes away from Cedar Point Amusement Park, The Lake Erie Islands, Merry Go Round Museum and many other attractions.

www.clarionsandusky.com
Firelands Winery

Firelands Winery

Sandusky, Ohio

Firelands Winery is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie. Wine has been made on site since 1880. Come by for a visit, tour, and a tasting of our award-winning estate bottled wines, and browse through our gift shop. Open year round.

www.firelandswinery.com
Goodtime I

Goodtime I

Sandusky, Ohio

Take the Goodtime I on a daytime island hopping trip to the beautiful Islands of Lake Erie. Visit two islands in one day for just one price! Enjoy the comfort of our enclosed deck or enjoy the sights and sounds of Lake Erie on our open upper deck. Available for private charter and we also offer evening cruises!

www.goodtimeboat.com
Hampton Inn Sandusky

Hampton Inn Sandusky

Sandusky, Ohio

The Hampton Inn Sandusky-Central is located very close to Cedar Point Amusement Park and Lake Erie Island in Sandusky, Ohio. Our hotel features an indoor heated pool, a fitness room and high-speed internet access for all our guests.

www.northcoastinns.com
Hotel Breakers

Hotel Breakers

Sandusky, Ohio

This jewel of a beach hotel, located on a scenic Lake Erie peninsula, is a piece of Cedar Point history with its storied past that traces back to 1905 and includes guests such as Presidents Taft, Coolidge, Wilson, Harding, Roosevelt and Eisenhower; Abbott and Costello, and John Philip Sousa. Read More…

www.cedarpoint.com
The Jet Express

The Jet Express

Sandusky & Port Clinton, Ohio

The Jet Express is a safe, ocean approved catamaran offering passengers a choice of all-weather protected, indoor seating or a refreshing open air ride. Traveling at speeds of more than 40 mph, it offers the smoothest, fastest ride across the lake to Put-in-Bay.

www.jet-express.com
Kalahari Waterpark Resort

Kalahari Waterpark Resort

Sandusky, Ohio

The Kalahari® Waterpark Resort in Sandusky, Ohio is an authentic African themed resort and is home to Ohio’s Largest Indoor Waterpark. Featuring the FlowRider®, Kalahari - Sandusky is one of only two places in the USA where you can surf indoors. Read More…

www.kalahariresort.com
Lakeside

Lakeside

Lakeside, Ohio

The historic village continues to thrive even during the cooler months. Enjoy concerts, program-ming, recreational escapes, lodging, shopping and dining, cultural events and much more! Lodging is available year round. There is so much to do. Just one day is not enough!

www.lakesideohio.com
Lighthouse Point

Lighthouse Point

Sandusky, Ohio

If you like the quaintness of a New England lakeside community, you'll love Lighthouse Point, originally built in 2001, with its cozy cottages, cabins and luxury RV campsites. In 2004 there will be an addition of 14 cottages, 30 cabins and 38 luxury RV campsites, bringing the total number of cottages to 64; cabins to 40 and luxury RV campsites to 97. Read More…

The Lighthouse Resort

The Lighthouse Resort

Marblehead, Ohio

The Lighthouse Resort Hotel and Ritski’s Bar & Grill - all new in 2005. Whether it’s having the breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner or just something to drink, on the lake front patio or dining room you will enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Erie

www.thelighthouseresort.com
Milan Historical Museum

Milan Historical Museum

Milan, Ohio

Visit the birthplace of America’s greatest inventor Thomas A. Edison and a National Trust for Historic Preservation Distinctive Destination. The Milan Historical Museum, located in Milan’s historic district, features both permanent and temporary exhibits, sculpture gardens and gift a shop

www.milanhistory.org
Quality Inn & Suites

Quality Inn & Suites

Sandusky, Ohio

Come for the Food at the Thirsty Pony, Come for the Excitement of watching and wagering on live simulcast horse racing in Cedar Downs, Come for the Fun at Cedar Lanes the attached bowling center and stay for the night at the Quality Inn & Suites in Sandusky, Ohio. Read More…

www.cedarpointareahotels.com
Sandcastle Suites Hotel

Sandcastle Suites Hotel

Sandusky, Ohio

The view from this secluded resort retreat is almost worth an overnight stay in itself. Located on the tip of the Cedar Point Peninsula, Sandcastle Suites Hotel offers a sweeping landscape of the majestic Lake Erie waters and is perhaps the best place to catch a sunrise or sunset at the park. Read More…

Sawmill Creek Resort

Sawmill Creek Resort

Huron, Ohio

The perfect destination for a lakeside vacation or business meeting! 35,000 sq. ft. of Flexible Meeting Space, restaurants, pools, exercise rooms and 18-hole Tom Fazio Golf Course.

www.sawmillcreek.com
South Shore Inn

South Shore Inn

Sandusky, Ohio

The Sciarappa family has owned and operated the South Shore Inn for three generations and wants to invite you to join their family. Located seconds from Cedar Point causeway,the South shore Inn is a full service hotel, with beautifully landscaped grounds, and amenities your whole family will enjoy.

www.southshoreinn.com
www.SanduskyHotels.com

www.SanduskyHotels.com

Sandusky, Ohio

Plan your next vacation in Sandusky at www.SanduskyHotels.com right next door to the CEDAR POINT RESORT and you’ll create a picture perfect memory. The location is ideal – a friendly neighborhood setting, drenched in sunshine and overflowing with adventure and entertainment

www.sanduskyhotels.com
OHIO Toledo
B&B Railroad Depot

B&B Railroad Depot

Toledo, Ohio

A unique, quaint B&B for a weekend getaway or a weekday business stay. Perfect for a romantic getaway, reception, railroad enthusiasts, weekend getaways.Near Toledo. Fishing charters nearby.

www.bbrailroad.com
The Canal Experience

The Canal Experience

Grand Rapids, Ohio

The Canal Experience is the only place in the country where you can board an authentic, mule-drawn canal boat, “lock through” an original Miami & Erie Canal lock and visit a restored, waterpowered mill. Costumed characters, General Store, special events.

www.metroparkstoledo.com
COSI Toledo

COSI Toledo

Toledo, Ohio

COSI is a dynamic hands-on science center where visitors enjoy extraordinary learning opportunities. We offer awe-inspiring exhibits and ever-changing activities that will fill each visit with a new and fun adventure. Explore Science and Discover Fun every day at COSI!

www.cositoledo.org
Fort Meigs

Fort Meigs

Perrysburg, Ohio

10-acre War of 1812 fort.
New Museum & Education Center
Museum Store

www.ohiohistory.org
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center

Freemont, Ohio

The nation’s first presidential center honors 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes. Visitors can tour the President’s 31-room mansion, burial site, museum/library, and estate. The original White House gates flank the main entrance. Open year-round.

www.rbhayes.org
TARTA

TARTA

Toledo, Ohio

Park & Ride TARTA to all Toledo Mud Hens home baseball games at Fifth Third Field entrances--$1 per person or $2 for groups up to 5 people. Call 419-243-RIDE (7433) or go to www.tarta.com for locations.

www.tarta.com
Toledo Area Courtyard by Marriott Hotels

Toledo Area Courtyard by Marriott Hotels

Holland, Maumee, & Rossford, Ohio

Great Weekend Rates Available! Groups Discount for 10 or more Indoor Swimming Pool, Whirlpool and fitness rooms, Restaurants And Lounge, All Conveniently located off the major highways - Just a short drive to area attractions, restaurants and shopping!

www.courtyard.com
Toledo Botanical Gardens

Toledo Botanical Gardens

Toledo, Ohio

Experience more than 40 acres of developed landscapes and beautiful garden designs from a nationally accredited hosta collection to beautiful perennial gardens. Explore art galleries, outdoor sculptures or enjoy Jazz in the Garden summer performances each Thursday in July & August.

www.toledogarden.org
Toledo CVB

Toledo CVB

Toledo, Ohio

There's so much to see and do every day in Toledo, it's no wonder many families stay over for another day of fun. Whether you want to kick back and relax or seek out new adventures, you'll find it all right here. So make plans for a weekend getaway that's sure to bring memories for a lifetime.

www.dotoledo.org
Toledo Mud Hens

Toledo Mud Hens

Toledo, Ohio

Come visit the World Famous Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club in our new ballpark, Fifth Third Field, Newsweek’s “Best Ballpark in the Minors.” Experience the Joy of Mudville by calling (419) 725-HENS (4367) or online.

www.mudhens.com
Toledo Museum of Art

Toledo Museum of Art

Toledo, Ohio

Enjoy FREE admission to a renowned art collection spanning from ancient to contemporary times. The Glass Pavilion is now open, featuring more than 5,000 works of glass art and a glassblowing studio with public demonstrations. See our website for a schedule.

www.toledomuseum.org
Toledo Zoo

Toledo Zoo

Toledo, Ohio

The Toledo Zoo is one of the country’s top ten zoos and the region’s #1 attraction - it’s a perfect family destination! With an amazing array of animals, historic architecture, and beautiful grounds, The Toledo Zoo is a great way to spend the day.

www.toledozoo.org