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Provided by Ohio Division of Travel & Tourism
FALL/WINTER 2009

Blazing reds, oranges and yellows; Ohio's fall season rivals any state's in the Midwest with an abundance of activities that are ripe for the pickin'.

Ohio's fall foliage season inspires both visitors and locals alike to get out and enjoy the Great Outdoors amid a picture-perfect setting of vibrant colors and crisp, clean smells. Outdoor enthusiasts can often be seen hiking in one of Ohio's 74 state parks, fishing for that day's biggest catch or ziplining through the treetops at Warren County's Ozone Zipline Adventures. Festivals throughout the state celebrate the harvest season and feature culinary delights such as pumpkin pie, apple cider and freshly-picked, home-grown squash. The Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival celebrates autumn's brilliant color display with driving tours to enjoy 17 covered bridges, including the country's longest, the Smolen-Gulf Covered Bridge. Hundreds of farm markets dot Ohio's diverse landscape and offer an array of fresh products. The markets make for popular family destinations as families peruse locally grown produce to use in that night's home-cooked meal, treat their children to delicious caramel apples or find the perfect Blue Spruce to complete their holiday home décor.

Winter is an especially remarkable time in Ohio when only wild animals go into hibernation. As the snow falls in Ohio, the landscape changes into a fluffy winter wonderland where outdoor activities and winter festivals abound.

History buffs celebrate the winter solstice and Ohio's rich Native American history at Serpent Mound in Peebles. As the largest serpent effigy in the country, the snake-like mound aligns with the summer and winter solstices. During the holiday season, Ohio's historic downtowns are alive with spirit as town squares and storefronts open up with luminous light displays and holiday parades. At the end of the year, families gather on the shores of Lake Erie in Port Clinton to count down the seconds to the New Year at Walleye Madness at Midnight when a 20-foot, 600-pound fiberglass walleye is lowered at the stroke of midnight in celebration of the new year.

For more information on Ohio's spectacular fall and winter travel opportunities and a travel planner, contact 1-800-BUCKEYE or visit DiscoverOhio.com.

OHIO	Clinton County
	Clinton County CVB Clinton County, Ohio Small town charm within 1 hour of Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus, Ohio. Attend one-of-a-kind events – the Banana Split Festival, CrabFest, Dinner With A Ghost, Hometown Holidazzle. See one of the top 5 roadside attractions in the U.S. Enjoy nature at 2 state parks, roam historic downtowns. www.clintoncountyohio.com
OHIO	Columbus
	Franklin Park Conservatory Columbus, Ohio Located within an 88-acre park just east of downtown, Franklin Park Conservatory is surrounded by botanical gardens and features unique indoor plant collections. Exhibitions and related programming create memorable experiences for visitors of all ages. www.fpconservatory.org
	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
OHIO	Fayette County
	Fayette County Travel & Tourism Bureau Washington C.H., Ohio Shop at Prime Outlets Jeffersonville, antique, and specialty stores. Visit historical sites, Harry Ahysen's murals, or attend local festivals. Then, relax at nearby Deer Creek Resort. A casual, friendly experience awaits you here at the crossroads of southwest Ohio. www.fayettecountyohio.com
OHIO	Hocking Hills
	Hocking Hills CVB Logan, Ohio Hocking Hills region is world renowned for incredible hiking with trails leading past waterfalls, caves, ravines and cliffs, perfect for the ultimate eco-adventure vacation. Don't miss the Midwest's only Canopy Zipline Adventure with 11 ziplines, suspended bridges and a new tree climbing adventure. www.1800hocking.com
OHIO	Lake Erie Shores & Islands
	Lake Erie Shores & Islands Sandusky, Ohio Reach new heights on one of the tallest roller coasters in the world at Cedar Point. Explore by kayak around the coves of Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island. Nurture mind, body & sipirt at Lakeside, a Chautauqua community. Discover your favorite "watering hole" for fishing & swimming. www.shoresandislands.com
	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