OHIO: THE BUCKEYE STATE
BY CLAY
LARROY
Traveling can
be an important part of your life, whether for business or for pleasure. Take
time each day to alleviate stress while traveling or
vacationing and you will thank yourself for it when you get back home. With all
the chaos, jet-lag, partying and other excitement of travel comes a whole lot of
stress on your mind and body. By the time most vacations are over, another one
is needed to recover so taking a few minutes each day to rejuvenate will make
it easier for you to resume your normal life when it's all over. When you want to
plan a vacation contact me!
CLEVELAND,
“Rock n' Roll Capital Of The World”
About Cleveland
These two
urban areas may be joined at the hip, but they are far from identical. With its
striking contemporary buildings, Minneapolis is the more modern and
cosmopolitan sister. St Paul, with its 19th- and early 20th-century abodes, is
more refined, in the manner you'd expect from a place that doubles as the
Minnesota state capital.
Both
cities are multicultural melting pots, with significant Hmong and Somali
populations, and the two are rich in arts and culture - in the whole of North
America, only New York entertains more theatre-goers each year. One top venue
is the Guthrie Theater, home to Shakespearean productions and experimental
plays, while the Hennepin Theatre District features music and comedy.
Elsewhere, the modern works displayed in the Walker Art Center are worth
anyone's time.
In
Minneapolis, you'll find the Mill City Museum which commemorates the Twin
Cities' role as the center of American flour production in the 19th century,
while across the river, the marble dome of the State Capitol building soars
proudly over St. Paul.
In
addition to the Mississippi, this is a place with no fewer than 949 lakes lying
within its metropolitan area, so it's no surprise that outdoor recreation is
serious business here too. One popular water excursion is a ride along the
river aboard the Minneapolis Queen paddle-wheeler. Back on dry land, the Mall
of America draws in 40 million bargain hunters every year, and is said to be
the busiest shopping mall in the world.
Tours
& Excursions
Tourist Information Centers
Positively Cleveland
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(216) 875 6680 or 1 800 321 1004.
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Mon-Fri 0900-1700, Sat 1000-1500.
Excursions
Kelleys Island
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Located in Lake Erie about 19km (12 miles) north of Sandusky,
Kelleys Island is the largest freshwater American island in Lake Erie and
offers a tranquil day out of the city.
Attractions include
Inscription Rock State Memorial, a limestone rock with pictographs of men and
animals carved 300-400 years ago; three hiking trails, sandy beaches and a
picturesque and historic Downtown. Kelley's Island is also very popular with
bird-watchers due to the large number of migrating birds that visit it.
The island is accessible
by ferry from Marblehead via Highway 163 (total journey time - 2 hours). It is
possible to bring a car onto Kelley's Island, although travelling by foot,
bicycle or golf cart is strongly encouraged.
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(419) 746 2360.
Cedar Point Amusement Park
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Cedar Point began life in the middle of the 19th century as a
bathhouse resort on a peninsula jutting into Lake Erie. Soon after, rides were
introduced and in the intervening years it has grown into one of the largest
ride parks in the USA. Today the amusement park is home to 68 rides and 17
coasters, more than anywhere else in the world. It is a popular destination for
coaster aficionados the world over. The newest roller coaster is the Maverick.
Built in the style of a steam-era caster train, the track takes you through
hairpin twists and turns and was voted the Best New Ride of 2007 by Amusement
Today. Other facilities include a water park, an IMAX cinema, a marine mammal
complex and a mile-long beach.
Cedar Point is located
98km (61 miles) west of Cleveland and is accessible by car via Highway 6 or
Highway 2. A Greyhound bus service is operated to the town of Sandusky, which
is itself worth a visit for its attractive rural setting and Downtown square.
Cedar Point is open from May to September.
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(419) 627 2350.
Kent State University Museum
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Located on the picturesque campus of Ohio's Kent State University,
about 30 minutes' drive east of Cleveland, the Kent State University Museum is
an unusual institution, which houses an astounding collection of costumes and
decorative arts from the 18th century to the present day. Opened to the public
in 1985, its collection now includes almost 20,000 items of costume and 200,000
pieces of glassware, as well as fine furniture, textiles and paintings. The
museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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(330) 672 3450.
Tours
Scenic railroad tours
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Those wishing to explore the scenic country surroundings of
Cleveland can ride the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, which departs from the
city of Independence, south of Cleveland. The trip takes you through the
Cuyahoga Valley National Park before heading to Hale Farm and Village and
Downtown Akron.
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(330) 657 2000 or 1 800 468 4070.
Haunted tours
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North Coast Ghost Tour operates a three-hour narrated bus tour to
10 haunted sites and places of intrigue.
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(440) 775 1217.
Walking tours
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Walking Tours of Cleveland provides guided tours, which last two
hours. Reservations are required. If walking sounds a bit too strenuous, it
also runs segway tours. Downtown is compact enough that you'll have no problems
exploring it on foot without the aid of a tour guide. It's easily accessible
from Public Square at Ontario Street and Superior Avenue.
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(216) 394 0095.
Bus tours
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Trolley Tours of Cleveland operates tours of the city on trolley
buses covering over 100 points of interest, such as Warehouse District, the
Flats Entertainment District and the Northcoast harbor.
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(216) 771 4484.
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I love Cleveland, and I love
going back home. That's where my family is.
That's where my roots are.
Kym Whitley
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