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Group Travel Guide
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2015
Group
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Table of Contents
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Welcome
About Us
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Regions & Partners
10 Festivals & Events
11Allied Partners and
Receptive Operators
12 Northwest
22 Northeast
42 Central
50 Southwest
59 Southeast
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Arnold Agency
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Photos top left strip, left to right:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,
Cedar Point ©Office of
Tourism Ohio
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American Ball Park, Amish
Buggy ©cristalsimon
Darke County
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Regions & Partners
Northwest
Bowling Green CVB
Destination Seneca County
Destination Toledo CVB
Ghostly Manor Thrill Center
Huron County Visitors Bureau
Lake Erie Shores & Islands
Lima/Allen County CVB
Put-in-Bay Tour Train
Rossford CVB
Sandusky County CVB
Sauder Village
Tour West Ohio
Toledo Zoo
Northeast
Akron/Summit CVB
Amish Country Musicals at
Carlisle Inn
The Amish Country Theater
ArtsinStark/Canton Arts
District
Ashland Area CVB
Aurora Farms Premium
Outlets
Beachwood CVB
Berlin Farmstead Restaurant
Best Western Inn and Suites
Cleveland
Best Western New Phila.
Canton Stark County CVB
Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek
Carlisle Inn Walnut Creek
Carroll County CVB
Castle Noel
Cleveland POPS Orchestra
Comfort Inn and Suites,
Fremont
The Corner Alley
Country Coach Adventures
Dennison Railroad Depot
Museum
Der Dutchman Restaurant &
Carlisle Gifts
Destination Cleveland
Doubletree by Hilton Tudor
Arms Hotel
Dutch Valley Gifts & The
Coop
Dutch Valley Market
Dutch Valley Restaurant
Dutchman Hospitality Group
Emerald Hospitality
Associates, Inc.
Fairfield Inn and Suites
Austintown
Flannery’s Pub
Fort Laurens
Fostoria Area Chamber &
Visitors Bureau
Geauga County Tourism
Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky
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Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Hampton Inn Akron
Hampton Inn and Suites
Canton
Hampton Inn and Suites
Middleburg Heights
Hampton Inn Kent
Hampton Inn New Phila.
Hampton Inn
Newcomerstown
Hampton Inn Wooster
Hartville Collectibles
Hartville Hardware
Hartville Kitchen
Hartville MarketPlace & Flea
Market
Hilton Garden Inn Wooster
HIMSS Innovation Center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
New Philadelphia
Holiday Inn Express and
Suites, Akron
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Mansfield
Holiday Inn Mentor
Holmes County Tourism
Bureau
Horse Shoe Casino Cleveland
Hower House
J.E. Reeves Victorian Home
Lake County Visitors Bureau
Lehman’s Hardware
Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake
Lodi Station Outlets
Mansfield/Richland County
CVB
MAPS Air Museum
McKinley Presidential Library
& Museum
Medina County CVB
Microtel Inn and SuitesCanton
Nautica Queen
PlayhouseSquare
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Quail Hollow Resort
Ramada Limited
Residence Inn Akron
Residence Inn by Marriott
Avon & Emerald Event
Center
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
and Museum
Schoenbrunn Village
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Steubenville Visitor Center Historic Fort Steuben
Thistledown Racino
Trumbull County Tourism
Bureau
Tuscarawas County CVB
Uhrichsville Clay Museum
Village of Sugarcreek
Visit Lorain County
Northwest
Northeast
Central
Southwest
Wallhouse Hotel
Warther Museum, Inc.
Wayne County CVB
Youngstown Live-Mahoning
County CVB
Zocalo
Central
Alliance Hospitality Inc.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Delaware County CVB
Der Dutchman Restaurant &
Carlisle Gifts
Destination Hilliard
Dublin CVB
Experience Columbus
Fairfield County VCB
Gahanna CVB
Greater Licking County CVB
Grove City Area CVB
Holiday Inn Express and SuitesPolaris
Holiday Inn Worthington
Homewood Suites Polaris
Knox County CVB
La Quinta Inn and Suites Hilliard
Marion Area CVB
Ohio History Connection
Scioto Downs Racino
Union County CVB
Walnut Creek Amish Flea Market
Southwest
Butler County Visitors Bureau
Cincinnati Museum Center and
National Underground Railroad
Freedom Center
Cincinnati Premium Outlets
Southeast
Cincinnati Symphony and Pops
Orchestra
Cincinnati USA
Clermont County CVB
Clinton County CVB
Comfort Inn Piqua
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Dayton CVB
EnterTRAINment Junction
Fayette County Travel & Tourism
Bureau
Great Wolf Lodge-Cincinnati/
Mason
Horseshoe Casino-Cincinnati
Miami County VCB
Ohio Travel Treasures LLC
Spring Hill Suites Dayton
Warren County CVB
The Web Extreme Entertainment
Southeast
Athens County CVB
Cambridge/Guernsey County VCB
Eastern Ohio Tours, LLC
Hocking Hills Tourism Association
Holiday Inn Express Chillicothe
East
Marietta-Washington County CVB
Portsmouth Scioto County CVB
Ross Chillicothe CVB
Zanesville-Muskingum County
CVB
Experience the cultural phenomenon
that rocked the world
THE PRO FOOTBALL
HALL OF FAME
The greatest
of all time live
in Canton.
Collection Auto Group Plaza
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44114
216-515-1228
rockhall.com
Group packages
available for admission
to both Halls!
2121 George Halas Drive
Canton, Ohio 44708
330-456-8207
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2015
Festivals, Events,
FEBRUARY
JUNE
13-15 • Winterfest in historic downtown
Bowling Green, www.facebook.com/
WinterfestBG
June 2-Aug. 13 • Wanda E.
Brunstetter’s Half-Stitched: The Musical,
amishcountrymusicals.com
14 • Valentine’s Barbershop Spectacular
Amish Country Theater
www.amishcountrytheater.com
5-6 • Founders Day Weekend, Stan Hywet
Hall & Gardens, www.stanhywet.org
MARCH
All month • March Madness
EnterTRAINment Junction, Cincinnati Ohio
www.entertrainmentjunction.com
14 • St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Historic Dublin, www.IrishisanAttitude.com
14-15, 21-22 • Geauga Maple Sugaring
Weekends, www.TourGeauga.com
17-19 • NCAA First Four Men’s Basketball
Tournament, University of Dayton Arena
www.ncaa.com/final-four/tickets-hospitality
APRIL
Allied Partners and
Receptive Operators
5-7 • Troy Strawberry Festival, Troy, Ohio
www.gostrawberries.com
5-7 • Columbus Arts Festival, Columbus
www.columbusartsfestival.org
12-13 • Banana Split Festival
J.W. Denver Williams Jr. Park, Wilmington
www.bananasplitfestival.com
13 • Fostoria’s 1st Smokin Pig Rib-Off
Downtown Fostoria, FostoiraOhio.org
14 • Gospel Concert, Sauder Village,
Archbold, OH, www.saudervillage.org
19-21 • Gahanna’s 17th Annual Creekside
Blues & Jazz Festival, Gahanna
www.CreeksideBluesandJazz.com
25 • Art Walk in historic downtown Bowling
Green! www.downtownbgohio.org
19-21 • Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival
Veterans Memorial Park, Avon
www.visitloraincounty.com
April 29-May 3 • Quilt Show, Sauder
Village, Archbold, OH, www.saudervillage.org
21 • Tractors Tractor Tractors, Sauder
Village, Archbold, OH, www.saudervillage.org
April 29-May 17 • Wicked at the Schuster
Performing Arts Center, Dayton, www.
schustercenter.org/
26-27 • Powell Festival, Historic Downtown
Powell, visitpowell.org
MAY
6 • Flower Power, Amish Country Theater
amishcountrymusicals.com
8-17 • The Biggest Week in American
Birding, Black Swamp Bird Observatory, Oak
Harbor, www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.
com
9 • Spring on the Farm, Sauder Village,
Archbold, OH, www.saudervillage.org
26-28 • Lorain International Festival, Black
River Landing, Lorain, www.visitloraincounty.
com
27 • Ohio Scottish Games,
Lorain County Fairgrounds, Wellington,
www.visitloraincounty.com
27 • German Village Haus und Garten Tour
German Village, www.germanvillagetour.com
JULY
14 • Amish Country Theater Opening Night
www.AmishCountryTheater.com
All month • Christmas in July
EnterTRAINment Junction, Cincinnati Ohio
www.entertrainmentjunction.com
15-16 • Artique Ohio: art and antique show
330-452-4096, www.artsinstark.com/artique
All month • Christmas in July
Castle Noel, www.CastleNoel.com
15-17 • Hamvention Gathering of HAM
Amateur Radio Operators, Dayton
www.hamvention.org
All month • Franklin County Fair
Franklin County Fairgrounds, www.fcfair.org
16 • Antique Cars, Sauder Village, Archbold,
www.saudervillage.org
16 • Cleveland International Tattoo,
PlayhouseSquare, Cleveland,
www.tattoocleveland.org
16-17 • Delaware Arts Festival, Historic
Downtown Delaware, delawareartsfestival.org
30 • Oxford Wine Festival, Oxford Uptown
Parks, Oxford, www.oxfordchamber.org
2-5 • Ashland Ohio Bicentennial, Ashland
Area CVB, www.visitashlandohio.com
2-5 • 25th Anniversary of Ashland Balloon
Fest, Freer Field, www.ashland200.com
4 • Central Ohio Symphony Outdoor
Patriotic Concert & Fireworks,
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware,
visitdelohio.com
10-11 • Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival,
Smith Park, Middletown
www.ohiochallenge.com
10-12 • Marietta Riverfront Roar
Ohio River Levee, Marietta
www.mariettariverfrontroar.org/
10-14 • Major League Baseball All Star
Game, Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati
www.reds.com
11 • Fiddle Contest/Summer on the Farm
Sauder Village, Archbold, OH
www.saudervillage.org
11 • Classics on Main Car Show, downtown
Bowling Green, www.downtownbgohio.org
18 • Explore the Crafts, Sauder Village,
Archbold, OH, www.saudervillage.org
25-26 • Gathering at Garst Living History
Encampment, Garst Museum, Greenville,
Ohio, www.gatheringatgarst.com
July 25-Aug. 8 • Wood County Fair, Wood
County Fairgrounds, woodcounty-fair.com
July 31-Aug. 2 • Dublin Irish Festival
Historic Dublin, www.IrishisanAttitude.com
AUGUST
All month • Everything Thomas
EnterTRAINment Junction, Cincinnati Ohio
www.entertrainmentjunction.com
1-2 • The Battle of Fort Stephenson
Fremont, Ohio, www.sanduskycounty.org
1-2 • Geauga Arts Festival Weekend
www.TourGeauga.com
2 • Doll & Teddy Bear Show, Sauder Village,
Archbold, OH, www.saudervillage.org
7-8 • Vintage Ohio Wine Festival, Lake
Metroparks Farmpark, www.ohiowines.org
8-9, 5-16, 22-23 • 33rd Annual Shaker
Woods Festival, Shaker Woods Grounds,
Columbiana, OH, www.shakerwoods.com
10-11 • Geauga Apple Butter Festival
www.TourGeauga.com
12-15 • Rug Hooking Exhibition, Sauder
Village, Archbold, OH, www.saudervillage.org
14-16 • National Tractor Pull, Wood County
Fairgrounds, woodcounty-fair.com
15 • 37th Annual “Golfing in the Tropics”
Fostoria Country Club, FostoiraOhio.org
18-23 • Book of Mormon at the Schuster
Performing Arts Center, Dayton
www.schustercenter.org
22 • Barbershop Concert, Sauder Village,
Archbold, OH, www.saudervillage.org
Aug. 22-Dec. 19 • Martha Bolton’s Josiah
for President: The New Musical
amishcountrymusicals.com
24-30 • Lorain County Fair, Lorain
County Fairgrounds, Wellington, www.
visitloraincounty.com
SEPTEMBER
3-5 • Marion Popcorn Festival, Marion CVB
www.visitmarionohio.com
3-7 • The Great Geauga County Fair
www.TourGeauga.com
4-6 • Black Swamp Arts Festival, Downtown
Bowling Green, www.blackswampfest.com
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11-13 • Ohio River Sternwheel Festival
Ohio River Levee, Marietta
www.ohioriversternwheelfestival.org
12 • All-Horse Parade, Historic Downtown
Delaware, delawarecountyfair.com
12-13 • Jazzin’ Tiffin, Frost Parkway,
Downtown Tiffin, www.jazzintiffin.com
18-20 • Delphos Old Fashioned Canal Days
Downtown Delphos, www.delphoschamber.
com/canaldays
18-19 • Meet Jack Hanna Exclusive
Group Event, Experience Columbus, www.
experiencecolumbus.com/meetjack
18-20 • Country Living Fair, Experience
Columbus, www.experiencecolumbus.com
19 • Fall Harvest Festival, Wood
County Historical Center & Museum
woodcountyhistory.org
19-20 • Tiffin Seneca Heritage Festival,
Living History Village at Hedges Boyer Park,
Downtown Tiffin Street Festival
www.tiffinfestival.com
19-26 • Delaware County Fair with 70th
Little Brown Jug Grand Circuit Harness
Racing and Jugette Filly Pace Race,
Delaware, delawarecountyfair.com or
littlebrownjug.com
25-27 • Ohio Swiss Festival, Sugarcreek,
www.villageofsugarcreek.com/ohioswissfest/
26 • 14th Annual Fostoria Rail Festival
Fostoria, 419-435-1781
26-27 • Pyramid Hill Art Fair, Pyramid Hill
Sculpture Park, Hamilton, www.pyramidhill.
org
OCTOBER
All month • Jack O’Lantern Junction
EnterTRAINment Junction, Cincinnati,
www.entertrainmentjunction.com
1-4 • Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet Hall &
Gardens, www.stanhywet.org
8-9, 15-16, 22-23 • Murder in the Mansion
at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, www.
stanhywet.org
17 • Halloween Folklore & Funfest
Wood County Historical Center & Museum
woodcountyhistory.org
NOVEMBER
13-15 • Fabulous Food Show, I-X Center,
Cleveland, Ohio, www.fabulousfoodshow.com
14-15 • 3rd Annual Northwest Ohio
Association’s Artistry in American Glass
Show & Sale, Calvert Elementary School
Activity Center, Tiffin, www.nwoga.org
14-22 • Warthers Christmas Tree Festival
Warther Museum, Inc., warthers.com
Nov. 20-Jan. 3 • Wildlights, Columbus Zoo
and Aquarium, www.columbuszoo.com
Nov. 20-Jan. 5 • 15th Annual Fantasy of
Lights Drive-Thru Light Show & Santa’s
House, Alum Creek State Park, Delaware
visitdelohio.com
Nov. 27-Dec. 30 • Deck the Hall at Stan
Hywet Hall & Gardens, www.stanhywet.org
28 • Hometown Holidazzle Illuminated
Parade & Festival, Downtown Wilmington
www.clintoncountyohio.com
Nov. 28-Jan. 3 • Nativity Creche Exhibit,
Historic Kirtland, www.lds.org/locations/
historic-kirtland-visitors-center.
Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 12 • Christmas In the
Country, www.AmishCountryTheater.com
DECEMBER
All month • Christmas at the Junction
EnterTRAINment Junction, Cincinnati Ohio
www.entertrainmentjunction.com
1-13 • Tree-mendous: Artist-inspired
Holiday Trees, www.artsinstark.com/trees
2-7 • Christmas Tree Festival, Allen County
Museum, www.allencountymuseum.org
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ALLIED PARTNERS
Alliance Hospitality, Inc.
600 Enterprise Drive, Lewis Center, OH
43035 • (614) 846-6600
Contact: Betsy Kinnear
[email protected]
www.ahihotels.com
A locally owned and managed company
since 1984 with more than 20 professionally
managed hotels conveniently located
throughout the state of Ohio. We have the
right fit for your next tour.
MRN Ltd.
402 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 298-4070
Contact: Mary Lessick
[email protected]
www.thecorneralley.com
Dutchman Hospitality Group
PO Box 158 Walnut Creek, OH 44687
(330) 893-2926
Contact: Vicki VanNatta
[email protected]
www.dhgroup.com
Emerald Hospitality Associates, Inc.
2001 Crocker Road, Ste. 300
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 239-9848
Contact: Lori Berhent
(440) 378-0573
[email protected]
www.emeraldhospitality.com
Emerald Hospitality Associates is a fullservice hotel management and consulting
company providing a wide range of
specialized hospitality industry services. Our
corporate team provides more than 200 years
of hospitality experience to each project!
HRM Enterprises
Hartville Collectibles (330) 877-2172
www.hartvillecollectibles.com
Hartville Hardware (330) 877-3631
www.hartvillehardware.com
Hartville Kitchen (330) 877-9353
www.hartvillekitchen.com
Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market
(330) 877-9860
www.hartvillemarketplace.com
Contact: Trista Todd
[email protected]
Rock Gaming
Caesars Entertainment, Horseshoe Casino
Cleveland, 100 Public Square, Cleveland, OH
44113 • (216) 297-4863
Contact: Larry Marrs
[email protected]
www.horseshoecleveland.com
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RECEPTIVE OPERATORS
Country Coach Adventures
13519 Stoneford St. Beach City, OH 44608
(877) 359-5282
Contact: Carol Glessner
[email protected]
www.amishadventures.com
Country Coach Adventures is a receptive
service specializing in unique and fun group
tour packages featuring meals in Amish
homes, entertainment, step-on guide service
and seasonal-and holiday-themed tours. We
are here to make you look good by providing
the best possible experience!
Eastern Ohio Tours, LLC
P. O. Box 494 • 1695 Newark Road,
Zanesville, OH 43702 • (740) 297-8495
Contact: Dixie L. Wyler
[email protected]
www.easternohiotours.com
We are the premier, full-service group tour
company specializing in exciting, interactive
historical tours throughout the eastern Ohio
region. From step-on guide service to fullyguided tour packages, groups can count on
an entertaining and inspiring adventure.
Ohio Travel Treasures, LLC
5270 Day Road, Cincinnati, OH 45252
(513) 923-9112
Contact: Diane Sphar
[email protected]
www.ohiotraveltreasures.com
Let Ohio Travel Treasures customize a tour
just for your groups. Our goal is to create
memories one tour at a time! We add new
and unique tours and events on a monthly
basis. If you don’t see something, give us a
call!
Nov. 26-Dec. 31 • Light Up Middletown
Smith Park, www.lightupmiddletown.org
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Northwest
History and haunts
Heritage and spooky tales
go hand in hand in Northwest Ohio
The past and ghosts are alive and
well in Northwest Ohio.
For example, strange blue lights
have been seen around Perrysburg’s Fort Meigs, known as
Ohio’s War of 1812 Battlefield.
The blockhouse is said to be a
very haunted part of the reconstructed fort, open from April to
October. Garrison ghost walks
take place in the fall, while staff
members routinely tell ghost stories on the walking tours.
Fort Meigs, Perrysburg
Back in 1813, Fort Meigs successfully withstood two sieges by
a combined British, Canadian and
Native American force.
The visitor center and museum
is open year-round and explains
Ohio’s pivotal role in the War of
1812.
Ghostly Manor Thrill Center in
Sandusky welcomes groups to
its haunted houses and X-D 4-D
Theatre. Prepare for eerie, bone-
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Ghostly Manor Thrill Center in
Sandusky
chilling frights. Groups not into
super scary can try the attraction’s wizard-themed 3-D black
light mini golf.
Bowling Green Convention and
Visitors Bureau offers a dark tour
that includes allegedly haunted locations such as Holcomb Woods,
Wood County Historical Museum
and sites at Bowling Green State
University.
Northwest Ohio also offers plenty
of history without ghosts.
Fun in the past is the tagline at
Sauder Village, Ohio’s largest
living history village. Costumed
interpreters and artisans at the
site near Archbold depict rural
life in the 19th and early 20th
centuries. Group tours can be customized with a special workshop,
lecture or guided tour.
Perry’s Victory and International
Peace Memorial on South Bass
Island is the only international
peace memorial in the U.S. National Park System.
After serving as the 19th U.S.
president from 1877 to 1881,
Rutherford B. Hayes returned to
Sauder Village, Archbold
Hayes Presidential Center home,
Fremont
his home in Fremont, the seat of
Sandusky County. Groups visiting
the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center can tour the Hayes
Home, restored to its 19th-century appearance in 2012, the Hayes
Museum and the president’s
burial site.
Firelands Museum in the Huron
County city of Norwalk was established in 1857, making it Ohio’s
oldest museum. Displays present
antique guns, pioneer farm and
household implements, textiles,
paintings, china, glassware and
Civil War and prehistoric Native
American artifacts.
Rossford, now known for Hollywood Casino Toledo, got its start
due to glass. In 1898, Edward
Ford of the Libbey-Owens-Ford
Glass Company purchased property along the Maumee River to
build the plate glass company.
Ford named the resulting town
that formed around the factory
Rossford by combining the last
name of his second wife, Caroline
Ross, with his. A memorial honors
Ford.
Itinerary
Sparkle on
Northwest
Encounter gems of agriculture, glass and
nature in Northwest Ohio
Day One
Tilton Farm: Travel back in time at this
agricultural destination, located in Allen
County and open to groups by appointment. Visit the Tilton Circus (a room-size
3/4-inch scale circus); 19th-century barn
and cabins filled with antiques and collectibles; and the carriage house showcasing
antique vehicles.
MacDonell House Victorian Mansion:
Take a guided tour of this mansion with 17
rooms furnished in grandiose style, reminiscent of the wealthy oil-boom era in Allen
County. Built in 1893, the MacDonell
House is one of few remaining examples of
Victorian architectural elegance that once
marked an area known as the “Golden
Block” in Lima.
Steiner Stock Farm: The farm in Lima
includes 200 acres and runs about 50
brood mares. A guided tour offers a glimpse
into the daily procedures of a working stock
farm. Take a peek at the horse farm lifestyle
as the group goes behind the scenes to
explore and visit with the premier Standardbred horse farm in Ohio. Appropriate
clothing for the season and comfortable
closed-toe shoes are required.
Day Two
Tiffin Glass Museum: On display at the
museum is glassware produced at the Tiffin
factory from its beginning in 1889 as the
A. J. Beatty & Sons Company until the end
of production in 1980 as the Tiffin Glass
Company. Many pieces are on loan from
members of the Tiffin Glass Collectors
Club. Old tools, photographs and memorabilia can also be seen at the Seneca County
attractions. Tours are welcome and should
be arranged in advance. The adjacent glass
shop has thousands of items of Tiffin glass
for sale. Crystal Traditions of Tiffin offers
tours of glassmaking and a retail showroom
in one location.
Fostoria: Glass collectors, train enthusiasts
and history buffs all find something to love
in Fostoria. The glass museum, operated by
the Fostoria Glass Society of America, displays items produced by the Fostoria Glass
Company (1887–1986). Groups can also
visit the Fostoria Area Historical Society Museum, which has in its collection a vintage
automobile produced by the now-defunct,
Fostoria-based Allen Motor Car Co.
Seneca Caverns: The guided walking tour
at the cavern in Bellevue goes through
seven rooms or levels. At the lowest level,
110 feet below the surface, visitors view
“Ole Mist’ry River,” the clear stream that is
part of the area’s groundwater system. Reservations are accepted for groups of 15 or
more with two weeks’ advance reservation.
Seneca Caverns is closed from November
through April.
Day Three
Toledo Zoo: Adventure reigns year-round
at the zoo, which offers habitats ranging from the Arctic tundra to the wilds of
Africa. New at the zoo is Penguin Beach,
offering viewing of penguins from above,
underwater and right through the exhibit.
The Toledo Zoo Aquarium will have a grand
re-opening on March 27, 2015. Although
the aquarium’s historic WPA architecture is
being preserved, the interior will be completely remodeled. Special rates are available
for groups of 20 or more.
Glass Museum, Tiffin
Toledo Museum of Art Cloister
Toledo Zoo
Toledo Museum of Art & Glass Pavilion:
The museum is known for its art collection,
sustainability practices, visual language and
art education initiatives. Toledo is the birthplace of the studio glass movement and the
museum keeps that heritage alive with daily
glassblowing demonstrations and hands-on
glassblowing experiences.
Glass Pavilion,
Toledo Museum of Art
For contact information, see Northwest listings starting on page 14.
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Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce & VB
DESTINATION MARKETING
ORGANIZATIONS
Bowling Green CVB
119 E. Court St., Bowling Green 43402
(800) 866-0046
www.visitbgohio.com
Contact: Wendy Chambers
[email protected]
Join us for a fun tour
filled with memories. Your
group will enjoy hands-on
experiences with art, food,
gardens, sports, history,
architecture, genealogy
and more! Choose from 10
excellent themed tours or
a custom tour just for your
group!
121 N. Main St.
Fostoria 44830
(419) 435-0486
www.fostoriaohio.org
Contact: Pamela Smith
[email protected]
Come visit historic Fostoria, where you will find history
around every corner, whether it’s glass making or automobile
manufacturing or the interest in over 100 trains that roar
through Fostoria every day. You can enjoy a summer concert
in the park amphitheater or fishing in one of five reservoirs.
You are going to love it here!
Huron County Visitors Bureau
10 West Main St.
Norwalk, OH 44857
(877) 668-4155
www.VisitHuronCounty.com
Contact: Melissa James
[email protected]
Set your own pace in Huron County, home to historic
Monroeville, the maple trees of Norwalk, former locomotive
hub Plymouth Village and Willard City, known as the City of
Blossoms. Numerous educational, recreational and dining
opportunities await in this friendly destination.
Bowling Green
and Rossford
Custom
Island Getaway
Packages
Adult Groups of 25 or more
• All Day Packages, including
attractions and lunch, with a
narrated historical tour on the
Put-in-Bay Tour Train; or tours
with time to explore on your
own, or with a golf cart.
• Choose from the Butterfly
House at Put-in-Bay and
Antique Car Museum,
Heineman Winery and Crystal
Cave, or many more.
• One, Two and Three Hour Tours
School Tours
• The rich history of Put-in-Bay,
as well as the natural
geological treasures of our
caves, provides a unique
learning experience for
students. We have special
rates for schools which include
transportation on the
Put-in-Bay Tour Train and
admission to island attractions.
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Northwest
It’s a
Sun-soaked adventures in
Northwest Ohio
Refreshing breezes. Warm sand. The soothing sound
of water meeting the shore. The beaches and islands
of Northwest Ohio provide these experiences plus
legendary rollercoaster rides at Cedar Point and indoor waterpark fun at Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky.
Grand Lake St. Marys was constructed in 1845 as
a feeder lake for the Miami-Erie Canal. Now Ohio’s
largest inland lake, it covers 13,500 acres in Mercer
and Auglaize counties and is a prime spot for boating, fishing and birding. The lake even has three
lighthouses.
Lake Erie Shores & Islands boasts three jewel-like
islands: Kelleys, Middle Bass and South Bass.
For biking, hiking and paddling excursions, head to
Kelleys Island, the state’s largest and known as Lake
Erie’s Emerald Isle. The glacial grooves on the north
side of Kelleys Island are the largest easily accessible
grooves of their kind in the world, a reminder of the
ice age.
Put-in-Bay Tour Trains offers a variety of packages for
groups visiting South Bass Island and its Victorian-era
village of Put-in-Bay. All packages include round-trip
ferry transportation and a one-hour narrated historical
tour train with photo opportunities at South Bass Island Lighthouse and Perry’s Victory and International
Peace Memorial, which honors those who fought in
the Battle for Lake Erie in the War of 1812.
Lake Erie Shores & Islands CVB
4424 Milan Rd., Ste. A, Sandusky, OH 44870
(800) 441-1271
www.shoresandisland.com/group
Contact: Brian Shifflet
[email protected]
This year-round destination located on the shores of Lake
Erie just off the Ohio Turnpike delivers adrenaline-pumping
adventures, soothing relaxation and everything in between.
Opportunities include Cedar Point, cruises to the islands,
water park resorts, historical and educational tours, wineries
and dinner theater!
Lima/Allen County CVB
144 S. Main St., Ste. 101, Lima 45801
(419) 222-6075
www.lima-allencvb.com
Contact: Cara Stombaugh
[email protected]
Lima/Allen County is conveniently situated along
eight
highways, including one of the nation’s busiest, I-75 in
Northwest Ohio. Our location makes traveling easy … easy
to find on your map, easy to get to and easy to enjoy as you
discover the many things to see and do. Let us show your
group Allen
County’s hidden treasures!
Rossford Convention and Visitors Bureau
133 Osborn St., Rossford, Ohio 43460
(800) 866-0046
www.visitrossfordohio.com
Contact: Beth Genson
[email protected]
Rossford is an ideal destination for discovery. Explore a quaint
downtown and its historic surroundings. Spend time at the
marina, at one of the events at the Bass Pro Shop, take a tour
back in time at the Edward Ford Memorial. Try a bit of luck at
the Hollywood Casino or enjoy a day of retail therapy.
Sandusky County CVB
712 North St., Ste. 102, Fremont 43420
(419) 332-4470
Contact Brenda Havens
[email protected]
www.sanduskycounty.org
Nestled in the cradle of America’s freedom, Sandusky County
invites you to unlock our hidden treasures. From history to
haunting, find the perfect activity to delight, entertain and
inspire your groups. Offering complete planning services for
your group.
Destination Seneca County
19 W. Market St., Tiffin 44883
(888) 298-7236
www.destinationsenecacounty.org
Contact: Carol Ann Yager
[email protected]
Take a peek at Seneca County and discover where history
sparkles. Experience the rich glass heritage and the origins of
a multitude of railways. Enjoy year-round activities, abundant
historical museums and landmarks, exciting events, festivals
and unique shopping opportunities.
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Northwest
www.lovemyparks.com
The Hayes Presidential Center is proud to present
Dressed for Life: 1st Ladies & Red Dress Collection.
Available April through December 2015 ONLY!
HAYES PRESIDENTIAL CENTER, FREMONT, OHIO
CREEK BEND FARM, LINDSEY, OHIO
Beats, Bites & Boogie
Your mystery evening of entertainment that will take
your group on an experience they’ll not soon forget.
Put on your dancing shoes and celebrate the evening
away! Themes include: Roaring 20’s, The Great
Gatsby, Big Band & 50’s Sock Hop. The Complete
meal experience will give your group something to
write home about!
WHITE STAR PARK, GIBSONBURG, OHIO
website: www.sanduskycounty.org
HISTORIC STRAND THEATER, FREMONT OHIO
email: [email protected]
Advertisment Sponsored by the SCCVB
Northwest
Destination Toledo CVB
Sauder Village
401 Jefferson Ave.
Toledo 43604
(800) 243-4667
www.dotoledo.org
Contact: Cathy Miller
[email protected]
Toledo … your destination on the edge
of Lake Erie! Discover the new National
Museum of the Great Lakes, Hollywood
Casino, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo
Zoo, Mud Hens and famous Tony Packo’s!
Waterfront dining, cruises, birding,
history, gardens, art scene, Broadway
theater and more!
22611 SR-2
Archbold 43502
(800) 590-9755
www.saudervillage.org
Contact: Jeanette Smith
[email protected]
At Sauder Village, guests can
experience the lives of our ancestors
while visiting with costumed guides
and working craftsmen in historic
homes, community shops, farms and
gardens. Have fun in the past with
Tour West Ohio
900 Edgewater Drive
St. Marys 45885
(800) 860-4726
www.seemore.org
Contact: Donna Grube
[email protected]
With Tour West Ohio, visit Neil
Armstrong’s hometown and museum;
ride down memory lane at the Bicycle
Museum of America; and experience
the beauty and peace of the Maria Stein
Shrine of the Holy Relics. We strive to
make your group’s visit special.
ATTRACTIONS
Ghostly Manor Thrill Center
3319 Milan Road
(419) 626-4467
www.ghostlymanor.com
Contact: Billy and Laura Criscione
[email protected]
NE, NW, I represent the entire state
Ghostly Manor Thrill Center is your ticket
to fun! Bring in your group and enjoy the
4-D Motion Theater, 3-D Wizard’s Journey
Mini Golf, skating rink and Ghostly Manor
haunted house. For the younger crowd,
enjoy hours of fun on jumbo bounce
houses, slides and a three-level jungle
gym! Fun for every age group!
Ghostly Manor
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Thrill Center
Sauder Village
Heritage Inn
unique events, shopping, home-style
food and welcoming accommodations
at Ohio’s largest living-history
destination.
4424 Milan Rd. Ste. A
Sandusky, OH 43614
(419) 285-4855
www.putinbaytrans.com
Contact: Carolyn Miller
[email protected]
Escape to an island! For groups
of 25 or more, packages typically
include two attractions, narrated
tour, group lunch and time for
shopping. Explore caves, wineries, a
317-foot monument high above Lake
Erie and a butterfly house. Great for
school groups, too!
Put-in-Bay Tour
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Convention &
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Great Wolf Lo
Toledo Zoo
dge
2 Hippo Way
Toledo 43609
(419) 385-5721
www.toledozoo.org
Contact: Michelle Doyle
[email protected]
Named the No. 1 zoo by USA Today
readers choice! Toledo Zoo has so
much to offer. Come check out three
new experiences: Flamingo Key, Keet
Retreat and Penguin Beach!
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Northwest
Toledo Zoo
LODGINGS
Comfort Inn and Suites
840 Sean Drive
Fremont 43420
(419) 355-9300
www.comfortinn.com/hotel/oh224
Contact: Jason Hawkins
[email protected]
We are a 64-room hotel that has
been renovated in 2014. We offer
an indoor pool and hot tub that is
open 24 hours and a complimentary
hot breakfast daily. Bus groups are
welcome.
Great Wolf Lodge,
Sandusky
4600 Milan Road
Sandusky 44870
(419) 609-6000, ext. 517
www.greatwolf.com
Contact: Jan Kinkopf
[email protected]
Great Wolf Lodge is your destination
for weatherproof fun! Our tour
coordinators love the flexibility and
ease of planning a group excursion
with our seasoned staff. We will
work with you to execute every detail
flawlessly, making you the star in the
eyes of your guests.
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The
AQUARIUM
Explore the mysteries beneath
at the Zoo’s newly renovated Aquarium.
Don’t miss the 90,000-gallon Pacific Reef exhibit,
with small sharks, colorful fish and interactive
Zoo divers, or the new touch tanks with sea
stars, harmless sharks and more.
It’s oceans of fun.
OPENS MARCH 27, 2015
800-243-4667 / www.DestinationToledo.org
March 27, 2015
Aquarium Grand Re-Opening
June 27-28, 2015
50th Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts
@ Toledo Zoo
The newly renovated Zoo Aquarium has been extensively
upgraded inside and out while maintaining its historic WPA
exterior.
@Toledo Botanical Garden
Celebrating 50 years in 2015! Browse and purchase
stunning, original works from over 230 artists. Live
entertainment, delicious edibles & more.
Feb. 6–May 3, 2015
Drawn, Cut & Layered: The Art of Werner Pfeiffer
July 11-12
Toledo Lighthouse Waterfront Festival
@Toledo Museum of Art
A prodigious artist, Pfeiffer’s works on paper have been
shown and collected internationally.
@ Maumee Bay State Park
Lighthouse enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy arts and crafts
and boat rides to the lighthouse for tours.
May 8-17, 2015
The Biggest Week in American Birding
August 28-30, 2015
German-American Festival
@ Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center
Activities include guided tours through Magee Marsh and
the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge.
@ Oak Shade Grove
Non-stop German music & fun. Known for their potato
pancakes, authentic food & great selection of German beer.
The Toledo Zoo
Three new exhibits: Penguin Beach,
Flamingo Key & parakeets @Keet Retreat.
Toledo Museum of Art & Glass Pavilion
A collection of more than 30,000 works of art
ranks among the finest in the world.
The Biggest Week in American Birding
Magee Marsh was voted USA Today’s 2014
award for Best Birdwatching destination.
National Museum of the Great Lakes
Toledo’s newest attraction reveals the
fascinating history of our treasured Great Lakes.
Hollywood Casino Toledo
Featuring over 2,000 slots, 60 table games,
live entertainment & fine dining.
Northeast
Simple elegance
Geauga County
Big city vibe
rural charm
in Northeast Ohio
Cleveland Skyline
©Cody York
As Cleveland’s magnificent skyline
twinkles in the distance, other
urban destinations in Northeast
Ohio shine. Meanwhile, Amish
communities maintain a luster all
their own.
The Cleveland suburb of Beachwood is an ideal Northeast Ohio
tour hub. While in town, take a
guided tour of Beachwood Cemetery, where veterans of the Revolutionary War through World War II
have been laid to rest.
Midway between Cleveland and
Sandusky is Lorain County, known
for its Underground Railroad and
stained glass church tours.
In greater Akron, groups find the
legacy of pioneering industrialists reflected in historic estates
and museums like the Hower
House and the Stan Hywet Hall &
Gardens along with great shopping
and dining.
Farther northeast, in neighboring
Trumbull and Geauga counties, is
the second largest Amish population in the state. Other tour options
in Trumbull include a stroll along
Millionaires Row in the Mahoning Avenue Historic District. In
Geauga, fall colors are particularly
breathtaking on a driving tour. Step
into the shoes of suffragette
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Harriet Taylor Upton whose home
was used at the turn-of-the-century
as headquarters for the National
American Women’s Suffrage Association.
To the north along Lake Erie, Lake
County boasts 3,500 acres of display gardens within its arboretum
as well as a distinct New England
vibe and fantastic microbreweries
and distilleries.
In Tuscarawas County, the elegant
J.E. Reeves Victorian Home and
Museum and the Historic Schoenbrunn Village offer glimpses of two
very different historic lifestyles.
Farther east, kick back on a
60-minute Atwood Lake excursion
onboard the Atwood Queen Cruise
Boat in Carroll County.
Medina County is nearer Akron
and Cleveland. It is home to splendid Victorian architecture, an internationally famous candle making
facility and Castle Noel, America’s
largest indoor, year-round Christmas entertainment attraction
in Medina. In addition, holiday
shoppers and bargain hunters of
all seasons must visit Lodi Station
Outlets in Lodi, a 311,478-squarefoot mall offering fantastic deals
on name brand apparel as well as
classic train rides from late May to
November.
South of Medina, visitors find the
crossroads of culture and countryside in Wayne County. To find
just about any life-simplifying
gadget one can think of, look no
further than Lehman’s in Kidron,
a 35,000-square-foot home retail
store family owned since 1955.
For a blast from the past, check
out the Soda Pop Shop, which
pours over 70 varieties of root beer.
Nearby Holmes County, home of
the world’s largest Amish community, treats groups to buggy rides
and home-cooked meals. Make
time for a meal at Berlin Farmstead Restaurant and feast on the
signature broasted chicken and real
mashed potatoes.
Immediately to the west, explore
the Ashland area. Its big event
draw is the Antique Tractor &
Engine show, held annually the
second weekend in July. From July
2–5, the Ashland BalloonFest will
color the sky for its 25th year.
In the Youngstown and Mahoning
County area, the Butler Institute of
American Art is the first museum
in the nation dedicated to housing
works created solely by American
artists. Art classes for groups are
available.
Itinerary
Crafted with TLC
Northeast
Enjoy quality food and wares in Amish Country,
Tuscarawas and Canton/Stark counties
Day One
Dennison Railroad Depot Museum:
Welcome to Dreamsville USA, the nickname
bestowed to Dennison during World War II.
This museum celebrates the village’s extensive railroad heritage. The town boasted 21
passenger trains and 3,000 railroad employees in its 20th-century heyday. The depot
now houses a museum, restaurant, gift shop
and numerous steam locomotives, freight
and passenger cars on display.
at this 55,000-square-foot haven for shoppers. Find locally made Amish foodstuffs and
furniture, live entertainment, crafters plus a
wide variety of vendors.
Der Dutchman Restaurant: Chicken, country-cured ham, roast beef, turkey and chicken
pot pie are among the hearty, straightforward
classics served at this Walnut Creek favorite.
Leave room for date nut pudding, ice cream
and a slice of one of the eatery’s 20 different
types of pie for dessert.
Uhrichsville Clay Museum: The Uhrichsville area in Tuscarawas County once was
considered the clay capital of the world. At
one time there were over 30 clay manufacturing plants. Museum highlights include vintage pipe, antique tools, historic images and
creative folk art that came from the plants.
See marbles, elaborate ashtrays, handcrafted
animals and lamps.
Day Three
Fort Laurens Historic Site: Part of the Ohio
History Connection, Fort Laurens in Bolivar
was built in 1778. It served as an American
military attack base and a deterrent to wouldbe British loyalists. It is the only fort Americans built in Ohio during the Revolutionary
War.
Warther Museum: Located in Dover,
Warther Museum is dedicated to master
carver Ernest “Mooney” Warther. One-hour
guided tours explore the museum as well as
Warther’s life story. A new, three-hour garden
dinner tour option, available June through
September, offers groups a BBQ-themed
meal. Dinner tours are available.
MAPS Air Museum: See vintage aircraft
restored by Military Aircraft Preservation
Society members at this not-to-miss North
Canton attraction. Sit in the gondola of a
Goodyear Blimp and the cockpit of a Russian
MiG and check out the world’s first monowing aircraft, designed and built in Canton.
Tours, many led by military veterans, last
about two hours.
Day Two
Sugarcreek/Dutch Valley: Shop for authentic Amish meats and cheeses at Dutch Valley
Market. Items come directly from the smokehouses, dairy farms, chicken coops, orchards
and gardens of the Ohio countryside. Next,
browse Dutch Valley Gifts & The Coop for
darling gifts, beautiful jewelry, primitive rugs
and candles as well as well-crafted Amish furniture. Enjoy lunch at Dutch Valley Restaurant, specializing in wholesome and wholly
satisfying meals.The Village of Sugarcreek is
also home to the “World’s Largest Cuckoo
Clock.”
Hartville: Explore four Hartville attractions
on one campus. Hartville Collectibles
sells gifts, jewelry, clothing, accessories and
home decor as well as engraving services for
personalized gifts. Hartville Hardware &
Lumber is the largest independent hardware
store in the United States, covering a massive
305,000 square feet. Check out the Idea
House, a complete house built inside the
store. Or, visit the Hartville MarketPlace &
Flea Market, with over 100 shops inside and
800 flea market vendors at peak season outside. Feast on home-style cooking at Hartville Kitchen and pick up fudge or another
sweet treat at the candy shop.
Walnut Creek Amish Flea Market: The
welcome mat is always out for motorcoaches
Warther Museum
Walnut Creek Amish
Flea Market
MAPS Air Museum
For contact information, see Northeast listings starting on page 25.
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Fun with a side of learning
Itinerary
Bowl, cruise, shop and feast in the Cleveland area
Day One
Greater Cleveland Aquarium: Boasting
nearly a half million gallons of water and
the SeaTube underwater walk-through
experience, Greater Cleveland Aquarium
makes a splash with any group. Go on a
behind-the-scenes tour of this top Cleveland attraction with a professional guide
and explore working areas normally closed
to the public. Special rates are available for
groups of 15 or more.
Zocalo Mexican Grill & Tequileria: Enjoy authentic Mexican dining with southof-the-border ambiance and hospitality.
Zocalo serves up cuisine from different
regions of Mexico and pours a large selection of tequilas and Mexican beers. Try
fresh salsa and slow roasted carnitas in
Cleveland’s bustling East 4th neighborhood.
Nautica Queen: Accommodating groups
of 25 to 400, the Nautica Queen cruise
ship is the perfect way to see a Lake Erie
sunset and take in Cleveland’s dynamic
skyline. Lake and river cruises include
an unlimited buffet meal and musical entertainment featuring a DJ or live
band. Cruises run until New Year’s Eve,
with a limited schedule October through
December.
Day Two
HIMSS Innovation Center: This
30,000-square-foot demonstration, exhibition and education center shows how
information technology improves the quality and efficiency of patient care. Groups
can tour the facility, located on the fourth
floor of the Global Center for Health Innovation, and learn about various products
and services advancing health care. Tours
are self-guided and highly interactive.
Thistledown Racino: Featuring over
1,150 video lottery terminals (VLTs), seasonal live racing and year-round simulcast
racing, Thistledown is a premier entertainment destination. It is also a solid dining
option, with six distinct eateries on site.
Groups of 30 people or more staying four
hours receive a special incentive.
Flannery’s Pub: For a taste of Ireland in
Cleveland, look no further than Flannery’s
Pub. Located in the heart of the Gateway
Neighborhood, Flannery’s features over
15 imported draft beers poured into a
20-ounce Imperial pint glass — bigger
than the traditional 16-ounce U.S. pint.
The menu offers traditional Irish dishes as
well as familiar American comfort foods.
The fish and chips is a must.
Nautica Queen
Day Three
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets: With
regular savings of 25 to 65 percent on top
name brands, Aurora Farms is guaranteed
to make for happy shoppers. Groups of 15
or more receive free VIP Coupon Books
upon arrival. The Simon Center’s 70
outlet stores include Ann Taylor, Banana
Republic, Bose, Calvin Klein, Polo Ralph
Lauren and more.
Horseshoe Cleveland casino: Groups
can choose from 1,600 slots, including
200 video poker machines, as well as
89 table games and poker with varying
limits. There is a variety of dining options,
including The Spread Buffet, a deli and an
Italian eatery.
Flannery’s Pub
The Corner Alley: Located in Cleveland’s
East Fourth Neighborhood, The Corner
Alley offers 16 lanes of bowling, two sleek
bars and Cleveland-inspired cuisine. The
venue is able to accommodate gatherings
of up to 600 people. Its mezzanine with
flat-screen TVs seats up to 45 people.
Groups can rent the full 16 lanes.
For contact information, see Northeast listings starting on page 25.
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The Corner Alley
NORTHEAST
DESTINATION MARKETING
ORGANIZATIONS
Akron/Summit CVB
77 E. Mill St., Akron 44308
(800) 245-4254
www.akron.travel
Contact: Allyson Boyd
[email protected]
Greater Akron/Summit County offers an array of exciting
itineraries to make planning your next trip to our area fast
and fun. Custom packages can be created to accommodate
groups of all sizes. Easily accessible, greater Akron
affords visitors equally affordable and memorable travel
experiences!
Ashland Area CVB
211 Claremont Ave., Ashland 44805
(877) 581-2345
www.visitashlandohio.com
Contact: Amy Daubenspeck
[email protected]
If you’re looking for exciting events, a relaxing family outing
or a day of shopping and dining, Ashland County offers a
little something for everyone. Our fun, inviting events and
attractions are sure to satisfy any member of the family.
Carroll County CVB
61 N. Lisbon St., Carrollton, OH 44615
(877) 727-0103
www.carrollcountyohio.com
Contact: Amy Rutledge
[email protected]
The Carroll County CVB will work with your group to
customize an itinerary for your group. We offer a relaxing,
rural atmosphere with small towns, museums, unique
agriculture, festivals and a pontoon boat ride. Check our
website to learn more.
Destination Cleveland
334 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44114
(216) 875.6607
www.thisiscleveland.com
Contact: Jane Tougouma
[email protected]
Bring your group to Cleveland and experience rock and roll
history at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum,
enjoy the world-class Cleveland Orchestra or tour the
100-year-old West Side Market.
Beachwood CVB
3201 Enterprise Pkwy., Ste. 145, Beachwood, 44122
(216) 378-9333
www.visitbeachwoodohio.com
Contact: Patty Lampert
[email protected]
Visit the city with world-class museums, luxurious shopping
and fabulous food. Experience Food, Fun & Fashion Week,
Beachwood Place and the Maltz Museum. Beachwood is
just 11 miles from Cleveland and is convenient to I-271,
I-480, and I-90.
Canton/Stark County CVB
222 Market Ave. North, Canton, OH 44702
(330) 458-2086
www.VisitCantonStark.com
Contact: Allyson Bussey
[email protected]
Home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, McKinley Memorial
& Museum & the National First Ladies Library. Stark County
offers world-class attractions, Amish country and endless
shopping. Discover rich culinary and dining experiences
including wineries and chocolate factories.
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14907 N. State Ave., Middlefield 44062
(800) 775-8687
www.tourgeauga.com
Contact: Lynda Nemeth
[email protected]
Geauga County Tourism can help rejuvenate your groups!
Explore the solar system at Observatory Park, indulge
your inner foodie and shop for fresh produce, cheese and
chocolates! Visit our quiet Amish backroads for an authentic
experience, meal and shopping!
One Victoria Place, Ste. 265A, Painesville 44077
(800) 368-5253
www.lakevisit.com
Contact: Bob Ulas
[email protected]
Lake County is Cleveland’s eastern neighbor off I-90 along
Lake Erie. Fresh hotels, from boutique to resort, offer group
tour rates and free motorcoach parking in the same location.
Lake County is midway between New York and Chicago.
Mansfield-Richland County CVB
124 N. Main St.,
Mansfield, OH 44902
(800) 642-8282
www.mansfieldtourism.com
Contact: Jodie Snavely
[email protected]
Walk the halls of Ohio State Reformatory, tour 14 real
filming sites from The Shawshank Redemption, stand
where Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall got married,
tour BibleWalk’s wax museums and savor local foods in
the Carrousel District. Themed itineraries to begin your
adventure!
Historic Fort Steuben/Steubenville Visitor
Center
120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville 43952
(740) 283-1787
www.visitsteubenville.com
Contact: Judy Bratten
[email protected]
From larger-than-life murals to the fully reconstructed,18thcentury Fort Steuben, to memorabilia of entertainment icon
Dean Martin, Steubenville offers a number of diverse tour
opportunities for all ages that include art, music, history and
food.
Holmes County Tourism Bureau
6 W. Jackson St., Ste. A, Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-3975
www.visitamishcountry.com
Contact: Bonnie Coblentz
[email protected]
Explore the unique culture of the Amish with a group
itinerary in central Ohio, home of the world’s largest Amish
community. Enjoy beautiful scenery, visit an Amish farm,
savor homemade foods and listen for the clip-clop of a
buggy. Shop for handmade quilts, artwork and furniture in
Millersburg, Berlin or Walnut Creek.
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The Carroll County Visitors Bureau invites you to
bring your group to the county. Visit one of our
museums, shop at one of unique stores in downtown
Carrollton, visit a local farm, take a relaxing ride on
the Atwood Queen, eat at one of our great restaurants and stay at the Atwood Lake Resort. That is
just some of the things that await in scenic Carroll
County. To learn more call 877-727-0103
www.carrollcountyohio.com
Medina County CVB
32 Public Square, Medina 44256
(330) 722-5502
www.visitmedinacounty.com
Contact: Dan Hostetler
[email protected]
Medina County (northeast Ohio) has something for everyone!
Groups can enjoy a Victorian tour, home tour, tea room, toy
and train museum, farms and gardens, candles, bull riding,
unique shops, outlets and the new Castle Noel, a Christmas
movie museum and entertainment center.
Trumbull County Tourism Bureau
321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483
(866) 360.1552
www.exploretrumbullcounty.com
Contact: Stephanie L Sferra
[email protected]
What do birds of prey, the Amish, Faberge-style eggs,
the Packard automobile and an African safari ride have
in common? Trumbull County! Located in northeastern
Ohio between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, we offer unique
itineraries, step-on guide service and one-on-one FAMs.
Tuscarawas County CVB
124 E. High Ave., New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(800) 527-3387
www.traveltusc.com
Contact: Tiffany Gerber
[email protected]
Gateway to Ohio Amish country! Home of many historic
villages, Wather Museum and Carvings, train museums,
performing arts and more! Less than two hours from
Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh!
Village of Sugarcreek
106 W. Main Street, Sugarcreek 44681
(888) 609-7592
www.visitsugarcreek.com
Contact: Clayton Weller
[email protected]
Isn’t it time your group visited Sugarcreek? With attractions
like the world’s largest cuckoo clock, brick wall sculpture,
downtown trolley and live theater, you’re sure to make some
memories in the Little Switzerland of Ohio!
Visit Lorain County
8025 Leavitt Road, Amherst 44001
(800) 334-1673
www.visitloraincounty.com
Contact: Michelle VanWormer
[email protected]
Lake Erie south to the rural countryside. Enjoy lakeside
dining, lighthouse tours and riverboat cruises. Get up close to
elk, alpaca or horses. Learn about the Underground Railroad
and how we are connected to the raid on Harper’s Ferry!
Star-studded
lineup
Celebrate leaders, rockers and
winners in Northeast Ohio
Welcome to the A-list.
The Canton/Stark County, Cleveland and Mansfield/Richland County areas are prepared to roll
out the red carpet for groups.
Legacies of music legends, gridiron greats, the
United States’ 25th president and a timeless tale
of vindication make Northeast Ohio a glamorous
group destination.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland shines the spotlight on rock’s
all-time greats. The experience includes four
theaters, multiple interactive stations and seven
floors of exhibits. Learn about the who’s who
with temporary and permanent exhibits exploring
transformative movements, recent inductees and
icons, including The Beatles.
In Canton, the Pro Football Hall of Fame pays
tribute to the greatest to ever grace a field. Its
awe-inspiring Hall of Fame Gallery features the
bronze bust of every enshrinee. Visitors also can
experience the big game like never before within
the interactive Lamar Hunt Super Bowl Gallery,
which recaps every Super Bowl played to date.
While in Canton, visit the William McKinley
Presidential Library & Museum for an in-depth
look at presidency of the nation’s 25th commander-in-chief. In addition to guided tours and
planetarium shows, groups can go on a behindthe-scenes tour of the McKinley Monument, a
tribute to the Niles-born, assassinated president
who led the U.S. to victory in the Spanish-American War.
Make the leap from real-life to fictitious
drama with a visit to Mansfield & Richland
County. Explore The Shawshank Trail, featuring 14 filming sites of the famous 1994 prison
drama The Shawshank Redemption, starring
Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
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Wayne County CVB
428 W. Liberty St., Wooster 44691
(800) 362-6474
www.wccvb.com
Contact: Martha Starkey
[email protected]
Wayne County is part of the world’s
largest Amish community. We are
home to Lehman’s, the J.M. Smucker
Company and P. Graham Dunn. Shop
downtown Wooster, with the Everything
Rubbermaid store, unique shops and
delectable restaurants.
Youngstown Live-Mahoning
County CVB
21 W. Boardman St., Youngstown
44503
(800) 447-8201
www.youngstownlive.com
Contact: Tara Mady
[email protected]
Located in northeastern Ohio, midway
between Cleveland and Pittsburgh and
New York and Chicago, Youngstown is
an ideal destination for your next group
tour. Whether a multi-day or a simple
day trip, there is plenty to do, see and
enjoy!
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ATTRACTIONS
Amish Country Musicals
1357 Old Route 39
Sugarcreek 44681
(855) 344-7547
www.amishcountrymusicals.com
Contact: Vicki VanNatta
[email protected]
Hit musicals are playing at Carlisle Inn
Sugarcreek. With hundreds of standing
ovations and thousands of happy
patrons in the basket, come see what
all the fuss is about!
The Amish Country Theater
3149 SR-39, Walnut Creek 44687
(888) 988-7469
www.amishcountrytheater.com
Contact: Jeff Conn
[email protected]
Get ready for some explosive laughter!
This rib-ticklin’ variety show features
live bluegrass music, hilarious
comedians, Amish characters and
internationally acclaimed ventriloquist
Ken Groves! Performed in a 325-seat,
group-friendly, professional auditorium,
the witty characters put on a show that
appeals to grandparents, parents and
kids!
Aurora Farms Premium
Outlets
Wayne County
548 S. Chillicothe Rd.
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-2000
www.premiumoutlets.com/aurora
Contact: Kyle Hersch
[email protected]
Group tours find impressive savings
at name brand outet stores that make
shopping part of the journey. Tour
packaging ideas and travel trade
benefits too.
Berlin Farmstead Restaurant
4757 TR 366
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 893-4600
www.dhgroup.com
Contact: Nancy Ward
[email protected]
Our group-friendly Family-Style and
Buffet service for banquets support
the tradition of fellowship at the table.
Groups of all sizes are served hot,
freshly prepared foods quickly and
efficiently, so they can make the most
of their time together at the table.
Canton Arts District/
ArtsinStark
900 Cleveland Ave. NW
Canton 44702
(330) 453-1075
www.cantonartsdistrict.com
Contact: Judi Christy
[email protected]
The Canton Arts District is a walkable,
eclectic, edible and entertaining
experience. Jammed with galleries,
boutiques, local eateries, stunning
architecture, a historic theater and
Canton Museum of Art, spend the
morning, day or evening Wednesday
through Saturday. Do it yourself or let
us help with the planning.
Greater Clevel
and Aquarium
Castle Noel
260 S. Court St., Medina 44256
(330) 721-6635
www.castlenoel.com
Contact: Dana Klaus
[email protected]
Castle Noel is America’s largest indoor,
year-round entertainment attraction.
We offer a personalized tour for all
ages. Seniors feel like kids again.
Mark Klaus gift shop; optional add-on,
personal experience with Mark Klaus
includes hot chocolate and cookies.
Plus a resort-level mini golf course. A
great destination.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland 44113
(216) 862.8803
www.greaterclevelandaquarium.com
Contact: Joe Prada
[email protected]
Featuring more than 50 exhibits in a
historic powerhouse. With brick walls,
steel girders and coal tunnels (we’re
the only aquarium boasting jellyfish
above you in a smokestack!), the
architecture is almost as much fun as
the sharks and stingrays.
Lehman’s, Kidron
888.438.5346
www.Lehmans.com
P. Graham Dunn,
Dalton
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Downtown Wooster
330.262.6222
www.mainstreetwooster.org
Ohio Light Opera
Resident Professional
Company of The
College of Wooster
330.263.2345
www.ohiolightopera.org
The J.M. Smucker
Company Store and
Cafe, Orrville
330.684.1500
www.smuckers.com
Secrest Arboretum
& Gardens, Wooster
330.464.2148
www.secrest.osu.edu
Hampton Inn, Wooster
330.345.4424
www.wooster.hamptoninn.com
Hilton Garden Inn, Wooster
330.202.7701
www.wooster.stayhgi.com
WWW.WCCVB.COM
1-800-362-6474
Shisler’s Cheese
House, Orrville
330.682.2105
www.cheesehouse.com
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Cleveland POPS Orchestra
The Coop
24000 Mercantile Rd., Unit 8
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 765-7677
www.clevelandpops.com
Contact: Shirley Morgenstern
[email protected]
Cleveland POPS Orchestra offers worldclass entertainment, generous group
discounts and a full range of benefits
including priority seating. Experience a
POPS Orchestra rehearsal on the day
of the concert. Maestro Topilow leads
a discussion of the music to be played,
introduces musicians and guest artists,
and answers questions.
1373 Old Route 39
Sugarcreek 44681
(330) 852-4026
www.dutchvalleygifts.com
Contact: Vicki VanNatta
[email protected]
The Coop offers more of the softer
side of home furnishings with textiles,
furniture, home accessories, kitchen
gadgets and lighting. Located on
the Dutch Valley campus. Handicap
accessible. Open Monday–Saturday
from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check website for
seasonal hours.
The Corner Alley
Cleveland
402 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 296-4070
www.thecorneralley.com
Contact: Mary Lessick
[email protected]
The Corner Alley features 16 lanes of
upscale bowling action. State-of-theart, custom designed scoring systems,
satellite music through a MyTouchTunes
jukebox and an All-American menu with
lane-side service or separate dining
areas. Food and beverage packages
available for groups.
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On the shores of Lake Erie, The Lodge at Geneva
offers an endless selection of activities.
Covered bridge tours, hiking trails and a shuttle
to nearby wineries are just a few of the ways The
Lodge creates memorable Ohio experiences.
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Live music, visual art,
fine and casual dining
and the most walkable downtown
in northeast Ohio. Home to the year
round canton First Friday celebrations.
For more information visit
cantonartsdistrict.com
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Dennison Railroad Depot
Museum
400 Center Street, Dennison, OH
(740) 922-6776
www.dennisondepot.org
Contact: Jacob Masters
[email protected]
A beautifully restored 1873
Pennsylvania Railroad depot depicts
the role of the train during WWII, the
American home front and canteen life
through interactive exhibits, restored
train cars and experiential stories.
Polar Express train rides and special
exhibits and programs also offered.
Der Dutchman Restaurant
4967 Walnut St., Walnut Creek, OH
44687
(330) 893-2961
www.dhgroup.com
Contact: Linda Miller
[email protected]
The slower pace, simpler life, and
pastoral setting of Walnut Creek
are an almost irresistible draw for
groups seeking a peaceful place to
relax, reconnect, or be productive.
Experience genuine hospitality,
high quality, and value-added
service extended by Der Dutchman
Restaurant and the Carlisle Inn.
Dutch Valley Gifts
1367 Old Route 39 E.
Sugarcreek 44681
(330) 852-4926
www.dutchvalleygifts.com
Contact: Vicki VanNatta
[email protected]
Dutch Valley Gifts earns its keep by
offering an elegant selection of fine
gifts, fashionable boutique items
and jewelry, gracious accessories for
home and garden, designer-original
florals and more. Located on the
Dutch Valley campus. Handicap
accessible. Open Monday–Saturday
from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check website
for seasonal hours.
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The
Dutch Valley Market
1411 Old Route 39,
Sugarcreek 44681
(330) 852-2631
www.dutchvalleymarket.com
Contact: Vicki VanNatta
[email protected]
Fresh meats, turkeys, hams, cheeses, our own smoked
sausage, Der Dutchman jams and jellies, spices and
pantry items, gift boxes and more. Take home a taste
of the country! Located on the Dutch Valley campus.
Handicap accessible. Open Monday–Saturday from 9
a.m. to 8 p.m. Check website for seasonal hours.
Dutch Valley Restaurant
1343 Old Route 39,
Sugarcreek 44681
(330) 852-4627
www.derdutchman.com
Contact: Vicki VanNatta
[email protected]
Featuring Amish kitchen cooking. Select from menu,
buffet, or family-style. Hot breakfast buffet is a local
favorite. Banquet facilities for up to 300. Bakery and
cafe. Located on the Dutch Valley campus. Restaurant
hours: Monday–Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bakery
hours: Monday–Saturday from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Flannery’s Pub
323 E. Prospect Ave.
Cleveland 44115
www.flannerys.com
(216) 781-7782
Contact: Sean O’Donnell
[email protected]
Downtown Cleveland on Historic East 4th Street — Voted
one of America’s top Irish pubs! Cleveland’s friendliest
staff serving up fine Irish cuisine and American favorites!
Cleveland’s downtown neighborhood Irish pub landmark
since 1997.
Fort Laurens
11067 Fort Laurens Road,
Bolivar 44612
(330) 874-2059; (800) 283-8914
http://fortlaurens.org
Contact: Karah Haines
[email protected]
Fort Laurens offers a museum housing artifacts from
the Revolutionary War and a video describing the Fort
Laurens campaign. The site offers a large park with picnic
areas, access to the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail
and is in close proximity to Zoar Village. The site is fully
handicap accessible.
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of
Visual and performance arts
beautify Northeast Ohio
No matter the artistic discipline, the Canton/
Stark County, Cleveland, Amish Country and
Tuscarawas County areas demonstrate an eclecticism and creativity unrivaled in the Midwest.
Discover the history of Ohio’s first settlement,
Schoenbrunn, through a performance of Pulitzer
Prize recipient Paul Green’s, “Trumpet in the
Land” at the Schoenbrunn Amphitheatre in New
Philadelphia. And discover the magic of theater
by taking an actor-escorted backstage tour.
Look no further than the Canton Arts District,
in Canton, for an example of dedication to aesthetics and community. The district manages a
330,000-square-foot arts facility and coordinates
tours of its thriving art galleries and museums.
In Cleveland, enjoy world-class orchestra and
theater performances. PlayhouseSquare presents
Broadway shows, plays, musicals, opera, ballet
and contemporary performing arts in the largest
center of its kind outside of New York.
For an enchanting blend of classical, swing,
jazz, Broadway, Dixieland and Klezmer music,
enjoy an evening with the 65-member Cleveland
POPS Orchestra. It is led by conductor Carl Topilow, who also serves as director of the orchestral program at the Cleveland Institute of Music.
Entertainment takes a more rustic turn in
Amish Country. Amish Country Musicals at Carlisle Inn in Sugarcreek. Playing at the inn through
Aug. 15, 2015, is Half-Stitched, The Musical, a
Broadway-style musical comedy/drama that tells
the story of colorful characters at a quilting class.
Walnut Creek is home to Amish Country Theater. The 12,000-square-foot venue and 325seat auditorium is pattered after an authentic
Amish barn. However, this “barn” is configured
with state-of-the-art sound, lighting and effects.
The 2015 season runs May 14 to December 12.
Two Tuesday performances have been added to
the traditional Thursday–Saturday schedule.
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Hartville Collectibles
HIMSS Innovation Center
1015 Edison St., Hartville 44632
(330) 877-2172
www.hartvillecollectibles.com
Contact: Trista Todd
ttodd@hrm_enterprises.com
Don’t let the name fool you. In addition
to a wide variety of collectibles and
one-of-a-kind keepsakes, we also
feature a beautiful array of women’s
fashion accessories, like the latest
designer jewelry and handbags, as well
as clothing and other unique items to
brighten your wardrobe.
1 St. Clair Ave. NE, Cleveland 44113
(216) 416-6228
www.himssinnovationcenter.org
Contact: John Paganini
[email protected]
The 36,000-square-foot HIMSS
Innovation Center, on the fourth floor of
the Global Center for Health Innovation,
is a demonstration and testing site to
show how interoperable information
technologies improve the quality and
efficiency of care for patients and
communities.
Hartville Hardware
Hower House
1315 Edison St. NW, Hartville 44632
(330) 877-3631
www.hartvillehardware.com
Contact: Trista Todd
ttodd@hrm_enterprises.com
Unique features include a
1,850-square-foot Idea House, which
was almost entirely constructed of
products made in the United States
and products that are in stock daily at
the store. Along the back of the kitchen
and bath area is a four-house facade
that houses a showroom inspiring to
builder and re-modeler alike.
University of Akron
60 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44325
(330) 972-6909
www.howerhouse.org
Contact: Linda Bussey
[email protected]
Hower House, completed in 1871, is
Akron’s Victorian masterpiece that was
occupied by the Hower family for 100
years. It features treasures from around
the world collected by the family. Open
11 months a year for tours and rentals.
Closed January.
Hartville Kitchen
1015 Edison St., Hartville 44632
(330) 877-9353
www.hartvillekitchen.com
Contact: Trista Todd
ttodd@hrm_enterprises.com
Our cozy, comfortable dining room
was designed to enhance your dining
experience. Although we can seat
440 guests, we provide ample space
between tables. Whether your group is
large or small, there’s a place for you at
our table.
Hartville MarketPlace & Flea
Market
1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville 44632
(330) 877-9860
www.hartvillemarketplace.com
Contact: Trista Todd
[email protected]
The Hartville MarketPlace has grown
into a three-acre, indoor, year-round
shopping experience that you have to
see to believe. Over 100 independently
owned indoor shops. It is air
conditioned and heated for year-round
comfort. It also is handicap accessible,
with a convenient elevator to the 2nd
floor.
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JE Reeves Victorian Home
Dover Historical Society
325 E. Iron Ave., Dover, OH 44622
(330) 343-7040
www.doverhistory.org
Contact: Tammy Mackey-Shrum
[email protected]
Return to the elegance of the late
19th century by visiting the 17-room
J. E. Reeves Victorian Home and its
adjoining Carriage House Museum,
located in Dover. This opulent mansion,
the former residence of prominent
Dover industrialist, Jeremiah E. Reeves,
is owned by the Dover Historical
Society.
Lehman’s Hardware
4779 Kidron Road, Dalton 44618
(800) 438-5346
www.lehmans.com
Contact: Glenda Ervin
[email protected]
It’s like visiting a museum and going
shopping at the same time! Your
group will love wandering through
our rambling store, purchasing items
they probably thought weren’t made
anymore.
Hower House
Lodi Station Outlets
9911 Avon Lake Road, Ste. 80
Lodi 44214
(330) 948.9929
www.lodistation.com
Contact: Trinity D’Andrea Elmiger
[email protected]
Lodi Station Outlets is a destination
outlet shopping center featuring vintage
trains and a lineup of national retail
brands, including Polo Ralph Lauren
Factory Store, Pendleton, Gap Outlet,
Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armor Clearance
House, American Eagle Outfitters,
Gymboree Outlet, Bath & Body Works
Outlet and more!
MAPS Air Museum
Nautica Queen
2260 International Pkwy.
North Canton
(330) 896-6332
www.mapsairmuseum.org
Contact: Kim David Kovesci
[email protected]
MAPS’ mission is to educate the
public on the history of aviation and
its impact on man. We accomplish this
by acquiring, restoring, displaying and
talking about the planes and artifacts
that played an important part in the
evolution of flight. We have over 41
aircraft in our inventory and over 50
world-class displays in our Gallery of
Heroes.
1153 Main Ave., Cleveland 44113
(216) 696-8888
www.nauticaqueen.com
Contact: Colleen M. Grey
[email protected]
The Nautica Queen offers lunch,
Sunday brunch, and dinner cruises
from April through New Year’s Eve.
Our lavish buffets satisfy any palate
and all cruises feature onboard musical
entertainment and commentary about
Cleveland. Your group will enjoy
spectacular views of Cleveland and
Lake Erie. Sunsets await aboard the
Nautica Queen.
MAPS
Nautica Queen
McKinley Presidential
Library & Museum
800 McKinley Monument Dr, NW
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 455-7043
www.mckinleymuseum.org
Contact: Joyce Yut
[email protected]
The William McKinley Presidential
Library & Museum Looks forward to
working with your group to plan an
educational and enjoyable visit. We
offer guided tours and planetarium
shows, step-on guides and behindthe-scenes tours of the McKinley
Monument.
Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 640-8600
www.playhousesquare.org
Contact: Renee Boermer
[email protected]
The country’s largest performing
arts center outside of New York,
PlayhouseSquare hosts over one
million guests each year to its 1,000plus events. Backstage tours are
available for groups.
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Northeast
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2121 George Halas Dr.
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-8207
www.profootballhof.com
Contact: Susan Campbell
[email protected]
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is
America’s premier sports museum
and showplace. Our exhibits are ever
changing as we use our collection
of artifacts to help tell the story of
the game’s great history. We are
conveniently located off I-77.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
and Museum
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd.
Cleveland 44114
(216) 515-1228
www.rockhall.com
Contact: Sharrona Burns
[email protected]
The greatest stories and biggest names
in rock and roll shine on at the Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
The experience includes four theaters,
multiple interactive stations and seven
floors of exhibits that tell the story of
the world’s most powerful art form.
Schoenbrunn Village/
Uhrichsville Clay Museum
Ohio Amish Country,
330 N. Main St.
Uhrichsville, OH 44683
(740) 922-5455
www.claymuseum.com
Contact: Jacob Masters
See the history of the Clay Industry
and how clay workers were the artists
of their time at the Clay Museum
in Uhrichsville or visit Ohio’s first
settlement at Schoenbrunn Village in
New Philadelphia to experience life on
the Ohio frontier.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N. Portage Path, Akron 44303
(330) 315-3284
www.stanhywet.org
Contact: Pamela Courrier
[email protected]
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is the
former estate of F.A. Seiberling, cofounder of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Company. The estate features a historic
65-room Tudor Revival manor and 70
acres of artistically landscaped grounds
and formal gardens.
Hit Musicals
Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek is pleased to present wholesome familyfriendly entertainment in their theater-in-the-round for 2015.
Back by popular demand, Wanda E. Brunstetter’s
H AL F- ST ITCH E D
Playing June 2 through August 13, 2015
Debuting in Sugarcreek, Martha Bolton’s
J O SI AH F OR P R E S ID E NT
Playing August 22 through December 19, 2015
For Tickets – Box Office 855-344-2275 or amishcountrymusicals.com
Playing at Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek 1357 Old Rt 39 in Sugarcreek, Ohio
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still full of quiet charm.
Foodie Groups
rejoice! Bring your
coolers as you
nibble your way
through the county.
Have an ‘Out of this
World’ experience
at Observatory Park;
one of only 8 such
parks in the world.
Whether you are
looking for itineraries
with a step on guide
or help in customizing
your own tour we are
happy to assist.
Geauga County Tourism
Lynda Nemeth, [email protected]
www.TourGeauga.com
440-632-1538 • 800-775-8687
Point your groups
in a new direction
Trumbull County in northeastern Ohio
Begin by downloading our Group Tour Planning Packet
ExploreTrumbullCounty.com
866.360.1552
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Walnut Creek Amish Flea
Market
LODGINGS
1900 State Rte. 39
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
(330) 852-0181
www.wcfleamarket.com
Contact: January Tango
Come to the Flea Market for a shopping
experience to remember. Open Aprilmid December 9 a.m.-5 p.m. More
than 55,000 square feet of indoor
shopping. Handicap-accessible, pet
friendly, air conditioned and one-level
shopping. Indoor and outdoor eateries,
weekly live entertainment, monthly
giveaways and special events. Able to
accommodate all bus sizes.
Best Western Airport Inn &
Suites
Warther Museum, Inc.
331 Karl Ave., Dover 44622
(330) 343-7513
www.warthers.com
Contact: Carol Moreland
[email protected]
Warther Museum, family-owned and
operated, is home of the world famous
woodcarvings of steam engines by
Ernest Mooney Warther, carved of ivory,
ebony and walnut. See Mrs. Warther’s
button collection and Swiss-style
gardens. Also see the original home
and workshop.
Zocalo
2071 E. 4th St., Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 781-0420
www.zocalocleveland.com
Contact: Joe Fontana
Mexican restaurant and tequileria that
can accommodate parties up to 200
people. We offer fresh Mexican fare
prepared daily as well as Ohio’s most
extensive tequila cabinet.
Zocalo
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16501 Snow Rd,, Brook Park 44142
(216) 267-9364
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Ray Vallee
[email protected]
Inside our newly renovated hotel,
guests will find spacious, wellappointed accommodations, each
featuring free cable television and
free Wi-Fi. Guests of our Clevelandarea hotel will also enjoy a deluxe
complimentary continental breakfast
each morning, swimming in the heated
indoor swimming pool and working out
in the exercise facility.
Best Western Dutch Valley
Inn
161 Bluebell Drive SW
New Philadelphia 44663
(330) 339-6500
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Melissa Sedlock
[email protected]
The Best Western Dutch Valley Inn
prides itself on friendly customer
service, great amenities and
comfortable accommodations. We
offer newly appointed guest rooms,
each with refrigerator/microwave and
complimentary continental breakfast.
We also feature an indoor, heated
swimming pool, fitness center and
complimentary bus parking.
Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek
1357 Old Route 39
Sugar Creek, OH 44681
(855) 411-2275
www.carlisleinns.com
Contact: Kriss Ott
[email protected]
Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek features a
more rural atmosphere with views of
the Ragersville Valley and its signature
dairy farms. Families will love both
the luxury as well as a heated pool,
hot tub and fitness room. Jacuzzi tubs
are available in many rooms, including
spacious two-bedroom suites.
Carlisle Inn Walnut Creek
4949 Walnut St.
Walnut Creek, OH 44687
(855) 400-2275
www.CarlisleInns.com
Contact: Matt Haun
[email protected]
Carlisle Inn Walnut Creek affords
guests an exceptional view of Amish
farmsteads in the Genza Bottom Valley.
We’ve recently added quilts in every
room, including hand-stitched Amish
quilts in deluxe rooms. The newest
addition is a fitness room with a view
of the valley.
DoubleTree Hilton Tudor
Arms Hotel
10660 Carnegie Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
(216) 455-1260
www.doubletree3.hilton.com
The Tudor Arms reopened in 2011
as a restored historic venue. We can
accommodate groups to 450. Our
executive chef will create the perfect
menu while the beauty of the beauty of
the building will wow your guests!
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Youngstown Austintown
801 N. Canfield Niles Road
Austintown 44515
(330) 505-2173
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Rachel Miskell
[email protected]
We are located in the heart of
Mahoning Valley just off I-80 and are
the closest hotel to the brand new
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley
Race Course — opening fall 2014.
Hampton Inn Akron
880 Arlington Ridge Road
Akron 44312
(330) 644-6579
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Lynsey Elmo
[email protected]
Newly renovated - summer 2014!
Located just off I-77, our hotel is only
13 miles from the Pro Football Hall of
Fame, five miles from the Soap Box
Derby and two miles from Firestone
Country Club. We are seven miles from
Akron University and 10 miles from
Kent State University and the Blossom
Music Center.
Refined
and
resilient
www.discoverohio.com
Hampton Inn & Suites Canton
5251 Broadmoor Circle NW
Canton, Ohio 44709
(330) 491-4335
www.cantonohsuites.hamptoninn.com
Contact: Julie Karma
[email protected]
Relax at our award-winning hotel and enjoy some of the
complimentary amenities our hotel has to offer including
hot breakfast, indoor pool and spa, fitness facility, business
center and Internet. At Hampton, “We love having you
here!”
Hampton Inn Kent
4406 SR-43,
Kent 44240
(330) 673.8555
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Jasmine Neloms
[email protected]
Hampton Inn Kent, located 3 miles from Kent State
University. Take advantage of the city’s parks, hiking trails
and antique malls. Our hotel is 12 miles from Akron, 25
miles from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and 40 miles from
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Venture to
Amish Country and take a tour on horseback.
Hampton Inn Newcomerstown
200 Morris Crossing,
Newcomerstown 43832
(740) 498-9800
www.newcomerstown.hamptoninn.com
Contact: Sally Clark
[email protected]
Enjoy award-winning accommodations and service at an
affordable rate. The beautiful short drive from Amish country
will be well worth your time! Free hot breakfast buffet,
indoor pool, hot tub, Wi-Fi and more! VIP motorcoach group
package and accommodations. Member of American Bus
Association.
Hampton Inn New Philadelphia
1299 W. High St.,
New Philadelphia 44663
(330) 339-7000
www.newphiladelphia.hamptoninn.com
Contact: Sally Clark
[email protected]
Ideally located off I-77 near exit 81, just minutes from
Amish country! Enjoy our free hot breakfast buffet, indoor
pool, hot tub, free Wi-Fi and spacious guestrooms as well
as Hampton’s 100 percent satisfaction guarantee! VIP
motorcoach group package and accommodations.
Heritage and history attractions
withstand test of time
Northeast Ohio has a rich and varied history,
one shaped by Native Americans, early settlers
and prominent industrialists.
Akron, Dover, New Philadelphia and Steubenville all contain important chapters of this
fascinating region’s tale.
In Akron, see two grand estates different in
style, but similar in spectacle.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is a massive country estate anchored by a 65-room Tudor Revival
manor house. The property, formerly owned by
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. co-founder F.A.
Seiberling, also includes about 70 acres of landscaped grounds and formal gardens.
Hower House, preserved by The University of
Akron, is a Second Empire Italianate structure
built in 1871 by John Henry Hower and wife
Susan Youngker Hower. The 28-room Victorian
mansion is filled with unique artifacts collected
by the family during their world travels. Holiday
tours begin in early November.
Lavish Victorian splendor is also found in Dover
with a visit to the J.E. Reeves Victorian Home,
owned by the Dover Historical Society. Original
furniture and antiques in the 17-room home
have been arranged as Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah
E. Reeves would have had them 100 years ago.
The adjoining Carriage House Museum contains
vintage vehicles including the family’s hansom,
sleigh, electric car and a restored doctor’s buggy.
Groups see Ohio through the eyes of settlers
and Native Americans at Schoenbrunn Village
in New Philadelphia. Highlights of the recreated
village include cabins, a school, a church and the
original cemetery.
Along the Ohio River, Steubenville welcomes
groups to explore Historic Fort Steuben, a fully
reconstructed 18th-century fort, and the First
Federal Land Office. The original fort was built in
1786 by the First American Regiment to protect
surveyors.
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Holiday Inn and Suites
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Hampton Inn Wooster
4253 Burbank Road, Wooster 44691
(330) 345-4424
www.wooster.hamptoninn.com
Contact: Amanda Enkemann
[email protected]
Just a short drive from Amish country,
we offer beautiful guestrooms, free hot
breakfast buffet, free hot beverages
24/7, indoor pool, fitness room and
Hampton’s 100 percent satisfaction
guarantee! VIP motorcoach group
package and accommodations.
Member of American Bus Association.
Hampton Inn & Suites
Middleburg Heights
7074 Engle Road, Middleburg Heights
44130
(440) 234.0206
www.ahihotels.com
[email protected]
We go above and beyond at Hampton
Inn & Suites. Within three miles of the
frequent shows and conventions at
the I-X Center. Less than 25 minutes
from our hotel to downtown Cleveland,
you’ll see Horseshoe Casino Cleveland,
PlayhouseSquare Center in the heart
of theater district, Lake Erie and the
world-famous Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame and Museum.
Hilton Garden Inn Wooster
959 Dover Road, Wooster 44691
(330) 202-7701
www.wooster.hgi.com
Contact: Vickie Wickens
[email protected]
Beautiful short drive from south
side of Wooster to heart of Amish
country! Enjoy our well-appointed,
full-service accommodations and
hotel featuring restaurant, lounge,
indoor pool, whirl pool and fitness
center. VIP motorcoach group package
and accommodations. Member of
American Bus Association.
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116 Park Ave.
Mansfield 44902
(419) 525-6000
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Christina Mansfield
[email protected]
Just outside of Amish Country, retro
enthusiasts consider Mansfield a hub
of Ohio culture. With the Ohio State
Reformatory only two miles away,
guests relive the great escape of The
Shawshank Redemption when visiting
Mansfield. The hotel’s guests can
also travel into the 1940s with a tour
of Richland Carrousel Park and the
carousel district.
Holiday Inn Cleveland East
Mentor
7716 Reynolds Rd., Mentor 44060
(440) 951-7333
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Thomas Duren
[email protected]
Newly renovated hotel in Mentor
near Great Lakes Mall, Lake Erie and
Headlands Beach State Park, The
Historic Kirtland, Lake Farm Parks,
Lost Nation Sports Complex and
Eastlake Ballpark, home of the Lake
County Captains, are all within 10
minutes of the hotel.
Holiday Inn Express &
Suites Akron South
898 Arlington Ridge Road
Akron 44312
(330) 644-5600
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Lynsey Elmo
[email protected]
Located off I-77 near exit 120,
our location makes it easy to visit
attractions like Pro Football Hall of
Fame, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
and Museum and National Inventors
Hall of Fame. Akron Zoo and Akron
Art Museum are nine and seven miles
away, respectively. Chocolate treats
can be found at the Harry London
chocolate factory seven miles away.
Holiday Inn Express &
Suites New Philadelphia
145 Bluebell Drive SW
New Philadelphia 44663
(330) 339-7731
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Melissa Sedlock
[email protected]
Big-city-hotel feel in a small town
is our promise. Guests capitalize
on procuring artisan Amish crafts
and scouring the numerous antique
stores nearby. Other area activities
include ambling in Amish Country,
visiting Warther Museum in Dover and
relaxing with the family at Tuscora
Park, which features an amphitheater
and theme park rides.
The Lodge & Conference
Center at Geneva-on-theLake
4888 N. Broadway
Geneva-on-the-Lake 44041
(440) 466-7100
www.thelodgeatgeneva.com
Contact: Ken Hlavek
[email protected]
Located in Ohio’s scenic wine country
just east of Cleveland, discover
our Lake Erie resort for your next
excursion. Experience lakefront dining
at its finest in our glass-enclosed
Horizons Restaurant or meet with
success in our conference center. Plan
a wine tour or covered bridge tour for
the full flavor of Ohio!
Microtel Inn & Suites North
Canton
North Canton 44720
(330) 966-7551
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Renee Smith
[email protected]
Brand new – 100 percent extensive
renovation completed in the summer
of 2013. Each room includes
microwave and refrigerator. Hotel
is conveniently located close to Pro
Football Hall of Fame, Kent State
University and Belden Village Mall.
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Quail Hollow Resort
11080 Concord Hambden Road
Painesville 44077
(440) 497-1100
www.quailhollowresort.com
Contact: Kari Brozic
[email protected]
We are perfect for every tour. In the
heart of Northeast Ohio you are just
30 minutes to downtown Cleveland,
15 minutes to Geauga County and
45 minutes to the Akron/Canton area.
With interior corridors, and indoor
and outdoor pool, and inclusive
pricing available, we are an excellent
destination for you and your group.
Ramada Limited Strasburg
509 S. Wooster Ave.
Strasburg, OH 44680
www.strasburgramadalimited.com
Contact: Denise McConnell
[email protected]
Located at I-77 exit 87 Strasburg on
SR-250, the Ramada Limited is just
minutes from Amish country, historical
attractions, shopping, wineries and
much more. We offer a deluxe hot
continental breakfast, indoor pool, hot
tub and free WiFi.
Residence Inn Akron South
897 Arlington Ridge Road
Akron 44312
(330) 644-2111
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Colleen Davis
[email protected]
Brand new — opened June 2014.
Spacious studio, one- and twobedroom suites with separate living
and sleeping areas. A fully equipped
kitchen ready for your favorite cuisine.
Evening social hours MondayWednesday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
to end the day well. And a fitness
center for strengthening your body and
soul.
Residence Inn by Marriott
Avon
33040 Just Imagine Drive
Avon 44145
(440) 937-0909
www.emeraldhospitality.com
Contact: Lori Berhent
[email protected]
Opening spring 2015. Conveniently
located 15 minutes from downtown
Cleveland near I-90. Great hub-and-spoke
location for groups experiencing the sights
and sounds of downtown Cleveland one
day and the thrills and chills of Cedar
Point and the Lake Erie islands the next!
Member of American Bus Association.
The Wallhouse Hotel
2870 Cove Ln
Walnut Creek, Ohio 44687
(800) 824-2013
www.wallhousehotel.com
Contact: Linda Riffle
[email protected]
When your group is coming to town to
experience all that our area has to offer—
from dining experiences to antiquing to
plenty of Amish country experiences and
shopping—make The Wallhouse Hotel
your home. We have new rooms with
state-of-the-art amenities and our whisper
design means you can sleep without
waking to the noises outside. Horseshoe Casino Cleveland
100 Public Square
Cleveland 44113
(216) 297-4863
www.horseshoecleveland.com
Contact: Lindsey Kelly
[email protected]
Located in downtown Cleveland,
Horseshoe Casino boasts 89 table
games, a poker room, electronic table
games and hundreds of slot machines.
Dining options include three locally
owned restaurants and The Spread
Buffet. Free bus parking is available to
booked groups.
Thistledown Racino
21501 Emery Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 438-6918
www.thistledown.com
Contact: Kiana Gay
[email protected]
[email protected]
Bringing together the fun of gaming
and the excitement of live thoroughbred
racing, ThistleDown Racino features
nearly 1,300 Video Lottery Terminals
(VLTs), seasonal live racing as well as
year-round simulcast racing, 6 great
dining options for every taste, top notch
entertainment, and through it all, the
power of the Total Rewards network.
On the Trail to
Freedom is part of:
For group tour information and itineraries contact:
Visit Lorain County
800.334.1673 | www.visitloraincounty.com
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Central
Imagination unleashed
Dublin
Inspiration
and
Irish flavor
Hyatt on Capitol Square, Columbus
For an uptick in experiential travel,
put on the brakes in Central Ohio.
Pick a niche to explore, then follow its theme in the capital and
beyond into the collar counties.
Experience Columbus works with
groups to customize itineraries
that go behind the scenes or answer questions like, “How did they
do that?” as in getting a ball into a
whistle or a yummy filling into the
center of a truffle.
Making memories is the plan for
groups visiting Hilliard. For its itineraries, Destination Hilliard zeroes
in on its heritage and opportunities for adventure. If the timing is
right, the group will be in town for
an area festival.
The idea of memory making plays
well in Grove City where the CVB
combines visits with artists with
an art lesson and puts international destinations on cooking class
menus.
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in Central Ohio
Step on guides narrate covered
bridge tours at any time of the
year in Fairfield County. The Bureau also arranges guides for tours
of the 19th-century mansions in
Lancaster’s historic district.
In Dublin, guides lead groups
through this Irish-centric city with
opportunities for 30 Irish experiences and, if the dates are right,
the Dublin Irish Festival. With any
luck, all will leave with a bit of a
brogue or at least toasting with a
hearty, Slainte!
Toasting is part of the tasting in
the vineyards in Union County
where the CVB creates customized
tours with an agri-tourism touch.
Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau invites groups to embrace the agricultural heritage of
the area in its museums, along its
rail-to-trail system and in gardens
where horticultural opportunities
abound. Check the calendar for
dates of the Knox County Barn
Tour.
Antiquing usually heads the list
for shopping groups in Delaware
County and the CVB is pleased to
oblige with a customized itinerary
that includes stops within the historic district and a visit by a First
Lady costumed interpreter.
In Marion County, fun is always
poppin’. Choose an itinerary
that includes dinner theater and
themed tours, such as tea and
tractors and a museum about
popcorn.
The Greater Licking County CVB
won’t be outdone for fun as it has
itineraries that request groups to
act like a kid again plus adult-like
stops to museums, a winery and,
of course, for ice cream.
Of popcorn, presidents and prowlers
Central
Marion County
Itinerary
Eclectic mix thrives in Central Ohio
Day One
Marion County: A group’s interest is
all the Marion County CVB needs to
hear to arrange a hands-on itinerary
from decorating cookies to performances at the Palace Theatre. Stop at
the Wyandot Popcorn Museum, even
tour President Warren G. Harding’s
home before visiting where the buffalo
roam in Central Ohio.
Delaware County: Find the Nash
House Museum, Ross Art Museum
and Sunbury Square in Delaware
County. The CVB arranges treasure
hunts and customizes tours that
include visiting with a costumed
interpreter of First Lady Lucy Webb
Hayes. Shopping excursions include
antiquing.
90,000-gallon aquarium is a sight to
behold. Motorcoach parking available.
Ohio History Center: In Central
Ohio, groups can pick from 12 of the
58 historic sites managed by Ohio
History Connection. These include
Ohio Village and Ohio History
Center in Columbus. Interact with reenactors in the recreated Civil War-era
village or enjoy actors at the Echoes
Time Theater. Motorcoach parking
available.
Scioto Downs: Spend the evening at
Scioto Downs Racino. Scioto features
more than 2,100 video lottery terminal games, harness racing, simulcast
wagering, dining and live entertainment. Free motorcoach parking.
In Hilliard, Destination Hilliard CVB
offers a number of itineraries including heritage, adventure, girls getaway
and sweet confections. A highlight is a
stop at Anthony Thomas Chocolate
in Columbus, where groups watch as
nine lines of workers produce 30,000
chocolates per shift.
Day Two
Grove City: The Grove City CVB
presents ideas to tap into a group’s
artistic side. Paint with muralist Dave
Maple, carve Chinese vegetables during a cooking class at China Bell or
stroll the Arts in the Alley Festival. To
customize a tour, contact the CVB.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium:
Located in Powell, the zoological duo
stretches over 580 acres, representing
577 species and environments from
Africa to Australia. Favorites include
the Heart of Africa area and the
untamed adventure where groups get
to meet exotic animals up close. The
Columbus Zoo
Day Three
Union County: Covered bridges
lure groups to Union County, but
they stay for behind-the-scenes tours
at Leo Berbee Bulb Co., Discount
Fashion Warehouse, the Phoenix
Bat Company and Eldchrist Winery. The CVB also arranges step-on
guides.
Dublin: Enjoy a day of Irish entertainment. The Dublin CVB provides
Irish-themed itineraries that include
a stop at an Irish dance school, 4-leaf
clover scavenger hunt or an opportunity to be guided through a recreated
Irish wake.
Delaware County
Fairfield County: Lancaster is home
to the Ohio Glass Museum, a
National Register Historic District,
and the birthplace of General William Tecumseh Sherman. The county
boasts more covered bridges than any
other in the state. Bureau itineraries
can feature festivals.
Ohio Historical Center
Destination Hilliard
For contact information, see Central listings starting on page 44.
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CENTRAL
DESTINATION
MARKETING
ORGANIZATIONS
All-Horse Para
de, Delaware
Delaware County CVB
Destination Hilliard
Dublin CVB
34 S. Sandusky St.
Delaware 43015
(888) 335-6446
www.visitdelohio.com
Contact: Deb Shatzer
[email protected]
Fun for everyone with big-time
attractions to small-town charm,
nature’s endless outdoors to
metropolitan excitement. A destination
or stop along your way, we know you’ll
want to stay another day! Delaware
County is the center of Ohio, just
minutes north of Columbus.
5274 Norwich St.
Hilliard 43026
(614) 664-3290
www.destinationhilliard.com
Contact: Christy J. Clark
[email protected]
Hilliard offers small-town charm and
hospitality just minutes from Columbus
and other major attractions. Visit
our historic treasures, dine at a local
restaurant and experience fun events
year-round.
9 S. High St.
Dublin 43017
(614) 792-7666
www.irishisanattitude.com
Contact: Amanda Mikkelson
[email protected]
Treat your group to world-class
adventure without crossing an ocean.
Dublin is located 15 minutes NW
of Columbus and offers a wee bit o’
Ireland with hands-on Irish experiences
and one of the nation’s largest Irish
Festivals (a four-time ABA top 100
event).
You’ve reached your pot of gold…destinationally speaking. With
30 Irish Experiences, the largest three day Irish Festival in the
world and complimentary step-on driving tours, groups leave
Dublin with a whole lot o’ Irish Attitude.
Discover your Irish Attitude at www.IrishisanAttitude.com | 614.792.7666
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BOOK YOUR NEXT GROUP EVENT AT
THE COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM AND ZOOMBEZI BAY!
• Outdoor and Indoor Settings
• Perfect for groups of 25+
• Over 14 picnic shelters to choose from
• Package prices to accommodate all budgets
• Ideal for your next group outing
CALL US AT 614-724-3787 FOR MORE INFORMATION,
OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.COLUMBUSZOO.ORG
Also, remember to ask about employee discounts for Zoo admission and memberships.
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Central
Experience Columbus
277 W. Nationwide Blvd., Ste. 125
Columbus 43215
(614) 222-6146
www.experiencecolumbus.com/tours
Contact: Marceline Dyer
[email protected]
Go behind the scenes and enjoy
VIP treatment with our 70-plus
experiences. Discover what it takes
to bring a ballet production to life,
become a winemaker, enjoy an
adventure on an open-air safari, taste
Columbus’ award-winning culinary
scene and more!
Fairfield County VCB
124 W. Main St., Ste. 200
Lancaster 43130
(740) 654-5929
www.visitfairfieldcounty.org
Contact: Greg Eyerman
[email protected]
Fairfield County has carefully preserved
its past while embracing the features
today’s visitors expect. Sixteen
museums, 18 covered bridges and
eight major hotels. We can help you
plan a memorable visit for your group!
Creekside Blu
es + Jazz Fest
, Gahanna
NOW OPEN!
Gahanna CVB
167 Mill St.
Gahanna 43230
(866) 424-2662
www.visitgahanna.com
Contact: Mary Szymkowiak
[email protected]
Experience Gahanna, Ohio’s Herb
Capital. Meet the “Willy Wonka” of
farmers. Enjoy a farm-to-table meal.
Tour a winery and sample herb-infused
wine cakes. Create your own bath
products or gifts from the kitchen.
Experience the Creekside District and
Herbal Trail culinary pleasures.
Greater Licking County CVB
455 Hebron Rd., Heath, Ohio 43056
(740) 345-8224
www.escapetolickingcounty.com
[email protected]
Contact: Carol Thress
Just east of Columbus, Licking County
is the perfect getaway to discover
the adventure of indoor water parks
or arboretums, at historical sites,
award-winning golf courses and factory
tours. Discover dining, country inns,
Bed and Breakfasts, and unparalleled
hospitality at our hotels.
Get a remarkably realistic look
at life in the 1950s. Peek in the
closets and snoop in the drawers
of a real, fully-furnished Lustron
prefab steel house made right
here in Ohio. From the contents
of the cupboards to the news on
TV and the toys in the yard, this
hands-on exhibit is a fascinating
journey back in time!
To book your visit, contact our
Scheduling Office:
614.297.2266 • 800.686.1541
[email protected]
800 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH
43211-2747
ohiohistory.org
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Culinary
central
Knox County
Grove City Area CVB
3378 Park St.
Grove City, OH 42123
(614) 539-8747
www.visitgrovecityoh.com
contact: Ron Bowers
[email protected]
Meet at one of our cafes or unique dining options. Stay in
one of our 13 hotels. Play at several of the awe-inspiring
attractions in and around Grove City. Take an improve class,
bottle wine or sculpt a pirate ship out of fruit!
Knox County CVB
107 S. Main St.
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(800) 837-5282
www.VisitKnoxOhio.org
Contact: Sandy Crow
[email protected]
Where else can you go to find brick streets, historic homes,
recreational trails, camping, elegant bed-and-breakfast inns,
and stunning college campuses? You will be delighted when
you come to our area to visit, whether it is for business or
pleasure.
Marion Area CVB
1713 Marion Mt. Gilead Road
Marion 43302
(800) 371-6688
www.visitmarionohio.com
Contact: Diane Watson
[email protected]
Make Marion your destination or a unique side trip while
traveling through Ohio. We offer presidential history, theater
entertainment, popcorn fun, hands-on activities, unique
attractions and hometown restaurants to make a wellrounded itinerary for your group’s enjoyment.
Union County CVB
227 E. 5th St.
Marysville 43040
(800) 642-0087
www.unioncounty.org
Contact: Tina Knotts
[email protected]
Welcome to Union County, where small-town charm and
history come together with contemporary interests: covered
bridges, wineries, festivals, hands-on agricultural tours and
more along with the breathtaking Big Darby Plains Scenic
Byway.
Farm to table experiences
await in Central Ohio
Central Ohio takes food stops up a notch.
Whether visiting the source of their meal, seated
at a family-style dinner or discovering markets in
the capital, this region revels in opportunities for
groups to step into the wonderful world of food.
One of the tastiest ways to tour Gahanna is
along the city’s Herbal Trail, which includes opportunities from sampling fresh herbs to cooking
classes. The Gahanna Convention & Visitors
Bureau lists 45 culinary and shopping venues
within the city limits including acres of themed
herbal collections, such as the Culinary Garden
and the Biblical Garden. All contribute to its wellearned moniker, the Herb Capital of Ohio.
Garden fresh ingredients are the only kind used
in the kitchen at Der Dutchman Restaurant in
Plain City. A gathering spot for locals as well as
groups, family-style meals are most popular with
the Barn-Raising Buffet a close second. Both
spotlight classics like meatloaf, fried chicken and
mashed fresh potatoes.
Der Dutchman makes all of its baked goods
including many with Ohio’s Amish Country roots
like Dutch apple pie. Carlisle Gifts is adjacent to
the restaurant.
Experiential food opportunities are found
throughout the capital, Columbus. One of the
suggested itineraries from Experience Columbus
is a guided tour around North Market. Groups
literally taste their way through the history of
the public markets in the city. And get first-hand
reports from local growers and farmers that are
met along the way.
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Central
Zanesville-Muskingum
County CVB
205 N. Fifth St.
Zanesville, OH 43701
(800) 743-2303
www.visitzanesville.com
Contact: Lori Kappes
[email protected]
Experience a safari tour, riverboat
cruise, winery, brewery, murder
mystery and a behind-the-scenes
manufacturing tour. History, adventure.
arts and culture, unique shopping,
delicious dining, comfortable
accommodations and more await you.
Conveniently located off I-70.
ATTRACTIONS
Columbus Zoo and
Aquarium
4850 W. Powell Rd
Powell, Ohio 43065
(614) 645-3400
www.columbuszoo.org
Contact: Mike Mikola
[email protected]
Home to more than 10,000 animals
representing nearly 577 species. A
recreational and education destination
including the 22-acre Zoombezi Bay
water park and Safari Golf Club.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarian was
named the No. 1 zoo in American by
USA Travel Guide.
Der Dutchman Restaurant
Bellville
720 State Route 97 W.
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-7070
www.dhgroup.com
Contact: Jeremy Hawkins
[email protected]
Located just off I-71, Der Dutchman
Bellville is a convenient stop on a
trip to Columbus, Cleveland and
Cincinnati. Every meal features
genuine hospitality and flavors from
Ohio’s Amish Country. Country
Breakfast Buffet served 7 to 11 am.
Barn-Raising Buffet is available from
11:30 am to 4 pm. Der Dutchman
desserts are made in-house.
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Columbus Zoo
and Aquarium
Ohio History Connection
Holiday Inn Worthington
800 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus 43211-2474
(614) 297-2319
www.ohiohistory.org
Contact: Brian Cheek
[email protected]
Experience history up close with
interpretive tours, dinner theater shows
and new exhibits. Free admission for
driver and escort and meet/greet service
also available.
7007 N. High St.
Worthington 43085
(614) 436-0700
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Merilynne Stumbo
[email protected]
Visitors to our hotel can enjoy
many area attractions. Downtown
Columbus is just 10 miles away and
offers activities that include tours of
the Ohio Statehouse. Also within 10
miles of our hotel is Columbus Zoo
and Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay water
park, Six Flags, German Village,
the brewery district, COSI and Ohio
Stadium.
LODGINGS
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Polaris Parkway
8670 Orion Place
Columbus 43240
(614) 781-6100
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Thomas Graffeo
[email protected]
This hotel offers 104 beautifully
appointed guest rooms and suites.
Our
guests will make a splash in our splash
pad, indoor water recreation area with
29-foot spiral water slide, lap pool and
designated area for our youngest guests
with mushroom spray fountain and frogslide, whirlpool and fitness center.
Homewood Suites Polaris
Parkway
2045 Polaris Pkwy.
Columbus 43240
614-396-5100
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Thomas Graffeo
[email protected]
Brand new - opening late summer
2014. This modern hotel offers a
convenient suburban location off I-71
near Polaris Fashion Place. Enjoy close
proximity to numerous restaurants and
shops as well as popular attractions
including Ohio State University,
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and
Nationwide Arena.
lumbus
Short North, CoJohn Angelo
Scioto Downs
La Quinta Columbus West
5510 Trabue Road
Columbus 43228
(614) 266-9821
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Alex Settlemire
[email protected]
Just off I-70 and surrounded by
shopping and restaurants, our nonsmoking hotel offers contemporary
rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-panel
TVs. Our indoor pool is a hit year-round
and, if you’re ready to hit the jackpot,
Hollywood Casino Columbus is only
three miles from our hotel.
Racino
GAMING
Scioto Downs Racino
6000 S. High St.
Columbus 43207
(614) 295-4012
www.sciotodowns.com
Contact: Sallie Cerrie
[email protected]
Twenty-one hundred machines to test
your luck! We greet buses seven days
a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (7-77!) Group incentives always available.
Groups of 20 or more with a four-hour
stay will receive an incentive! Live
harness racing May–September!
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Southwest
Cultural crossroads
Cincinnati History Museum at
the Cincinnati Museum Center
©Robert Webber
Strong places
and
personalities
have shaped Southwest Ohio
Cincinnati Skyline
©The Enquirer/Jeff Swinger
Southwest Ohio communities
were forged in the frontier and
crafted with heartland values.
This is a place of stories.
The French explorers who arrived
in the 16th century inspired the
name of Clermont County, birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant. Miami
County, home to the former largest manufacturer of civil aircraft
in the United States, honored the
Native Americans who called this
area home.
Many counties were named
for Revolutionary War heroes.
Clinton County’s namesake was
George Clinton, fourth U.S. vice
president. With a new geocaching trail, Clinton County offers the
chance to learn about its history,
both cultural and natural.
Another place where history is
waiting to be discovered, Fayette
County, was settled by Civil War
veterans from Virginia. Warren
County, best known as the home
of King’s Island theme park and
Cincinnati Premium Outlets,
takes its name in honor of Dr.
Joseph Warren, the hero who
sent Paul Revere on that midnight ride.
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Cincinnati’s leaders chose their
name as a nod to George Washington, the man considered as
great a speaker as the Roman
statesman Cincinnatus. Dayton’s
namesake was Jonathan Dayton,
the youngest man to sign the
Declaration of Independence.
collection of museums exploring the stories of history and
science. A visit gives a deeper
understanding of the region’s role
in the path to freedom — and
the role the Ohio River played
in slaves crossing from south to
north.
Just as the people of Southwest
Ohio are proud of their connection to the founding fathers,
they’re as proud of their connection to the fathers of flight. The
Wright Brothers tinkered in their
Dayton bicycle shop and ended
up conquering the skies. One
museum shows how scientists
and engineers took the steps to
go from the Wright Flyer to the
moon.
For more of the story, make a
visit to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
and take a tour of the historic
sites along the Clermont County
Freedom Trail.
For generations, Southwest Ohio
has been a destination at the
crossroads; steamboats along
the Ohio River, cars along the
highway, planes in the sky and
rockets in space all have a connection to the region. Cincinnati’s Union Terminal once hosted
railroad passengers on the way
east or west. Today, the art deco
building is home to the Cincinnati Museum Center, a dynamic
There is plenty to please shoppers,
foodies, music fans and gamers.
In Butler County, shop at Ohio’s
only Ikea and follow the foodies
to Jungle Jim’s International Market. Darke County is home to the
KitchenAid Experience retail center, another foodie favorite.
After dark, a performance of the
Cincinnati Symphony and POPS
Orchestra or gaming at Horseshoe Casino complements the
day’s adventures.
Lofty legends
Southwest
Itinerary
Art and aviation make Southwest Ohio distinctive
Day One
Garst Museum, Greenville: Before Annie Oakley thrilled audiences with her
sharp-shooting skills in Buffalo Bill’s
Wild West Show, she was a young lady
from western Ohio. Darke County
Historical Society honors its favorite
daughter with the National Annie
Oakley Center at the Garst Museum
in Greenville. Other exhibits throughout
the 35,000 square foot campus honor
broadcaster Lowell Thomas, Native
Americans and Darke County history.
WACO Air Museum, Troy: In the 1920s
and ’30s, the employees of the WACO
Aircraft Company made their Miami
County company America’s largest
manufacturer of civil aircraft. Dedicated
volunteers of the WACO Historical
Society preserve this history on 77 acres
in Troy. Tours of Historic WACO Field
bring groups to a former airstrip that features a runway, radio-controlled aircraft
flying field and a pair of hangars filled
with aircraft and exhibits.
National Museum of the U.S. Air
Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force
Base: After seeing an original Wright
Brothers Flyer at Carillion Historical
Park, dive deep in the history of flight
at the U.S. Air Force’s official museum.
Guided tours showcase the exhibits and
take groups behind the scenes.
Day Two
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Hamilton: One of Butler County’s treasures,
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park packs some
amazing things into its 264 acres. Stroll
through the grounds to see the wildlife
and more than 50 pieces of sculpture
plus the arboretum, amphitheater and
the Museum of Sculpture featuring
ancient works of art.
ings at Cincinnati Premium Outlets. Its
stores include Michael Kors, Samsonite,
Under Armour and Banana Republic. Be
sure to register the tour in advance so
everyone in the group can receive a VIP
coupon book.
Horseshoe Casino, Cincinnati: Spend
some time with Lady Luck on the
100,000-square-foot casino floor with
table games or the 2,000-plus slot
machines. Enjoy a cold drink at Margaritaville, an upscale dinner at Jack Binion’s
Steak or a hearty meal at the Spread
Buffet. Catch a big-name concert or relax
in one of the lounges at this downtown
casino.
WACO Air Museum
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park
Day Three
Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati: More than 1.4 million people experience the Cincinnati Museum Center
each year. Step into Union Terminal to
explore the museum complex, home to
the Cincinnati History Library, Cincinnati History Museum, Duke Museum of
Natural History & Science and the Robert D. Linder Family OMNIMAX Theater.
U.S. Grant Birthplace, Point Pleasant:
See the birthplace of Ulysses S. Grant, a
small house near the Ohio River where
everything began for the future Union
General and U.S. president. Follow with
an Underground Railroad tour throughout Clermont County.
Cincinnati Symphony and POPS
Orchestra, Cincinnati: When Louis
Langrée raises his conductor’s wand,
Music Hall fills with song. The Cincinnati Symphony rolls out the red carpet
for groups with free motorcoach parking,
backstage tours, pre-concert lectures,
meet and greets and significant discounts. Two free tickets are provided for
groups of 25 or more.
Cincinnati Premium Outlets
Horseshoe Casino
Cincinnati Symphony
Cincinnati Premium Outlets: Monroe:
Find name-brand style at significant sav-
For contact information, see Southwest listings starting on page 52.
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Southwest
SOUTHWEST
Clermont County CVB
DESTINATION
MARKETING
ORGANIZATIONS
Cincinnati USA CVB
Butler County VB
8756 Union Centre Blvd.
West Chester 45069
(513) 860-4194;
(888) 462-2282
www.gettothebc.com
Contact: Sandy Walther
[email protected]
Wow your group in Butler County!
Full of one-of-a-kind attractions like
Jungle Jim’s International Market and
EnterTRAINment Junction, world-class
shopping, historical sites and hidden
gems. Custom experiences come to
life and will leave your group ready for
another adventure!
525 Vine St., Ste. 1500
Cincinnati 45202
(513) 686-7783
www.cincinnatiusatours.com
Contact: Randie Adam
[email protected]
Come to where north and South
connect for memorable group
experiences. Cincinnati offers one-of-akind events and attractions, including
the American Sign Museum, National
Underground Railroad Freedom
Center and fascinating brewery and
prohibition heritage tours.
American Sign
410 E. Main St.
Batavia 45103
(513) 732-3600
www.visitclermontohio.com
Contact: James Barger
[email protected]
Clermont County is filled with historical
sites, home to some of the best
festivals in the country and lots of
family fun. Come discover a friendly
place to visit. You are sure to enjoy
Clermont County!
Clinton County CVB
13 N. South St.
Wilmington 45177
(877) 428-4748
www.clintoncountyohio.com
Contact: Debbie Stamper
[email protected]
Down-on-the-farm, theater and historic
experiences are our specialty. Come
to a place where you’ll be a big fish
in a little pond, a destination where
hospitality is second to none.
Museum
Your group
will be a
“big fish in
our little
pond.”
You've heard the saying, “a big fish in a little pond,” haven't
you? Well, in the grand scheme of things Clinton County may
be the little pond but you're our VIP, our big fish if you will.
You are important to us. We love groups that visit our county,
and we'll show you just how important you are by providing
that extra special treatment, namely hospitality with a capital
“H.” That's where our Open Invitation comes in. Your invitation to visit Clinton County is
open-ended. Come anytime. Located in the middle of Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton in
southwest Ohio.
Call us today for details on tour promotions and discounts.
www.clintoncountyohio.com/group-planners.php
877-428-4748
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Inside Historic Union Terminal
Cincinnati History Museum
Museum of Natural History & Science
Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater
Duke Energy Children’s Museum
Cincinnati History Library & Archives
®
Conveniently located off I-75
1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 287-7021
(800) 733-2077
cincymuseum.org/groups
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Southwest
Darke County VB
421 S. Broadway St.
Greenville 45331
(800) 504-2995
www.visitdarkecounty.org
Contact: Deanna York
[email protected]
Bring along your sense of discovery and
experience small-town charm, distinct
shopping districts and our land’s rich
frontier heritage and urban-country
spirit … uniquely Darke County.
Dayton CVB
1 Chamber Plaza, Ste. A
Dayton 45402
(800) 221-8235
www.daytoncvb.com
Contact: Dawn Mader
[email protected]
Known as the Birthplace of Aviation,
Dayton is located at one of the busiest
crossroads of America, where I-75
north/south meets I-70 east/west and
is home to the National Museum of the
United States Air Force.
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Fayette County Travel &
Tourism Bureau
101 E. East St.
Washington Court House 43160
(740) 335-8008
http://www.fayettecountyohio.com
Contact: Roger D. Blackburn
[email protected]
“The Crossroads of SW Ohio” are in
Fayette County, so please contact us
for area information. We are known
for shopping. From the Tanger Outlets
fashion stores to Jeffersonville Crossing
outdoor outfitters and our local antique
and specialty boutiques, there is
something for everyone.
Miami County VCB
405 SW Public Square, Ste. 272
Troy 45373
(800) 348-8993
www.homegrowngreat.com
Contact: Leiann Stewart
[email protected]
Whether you are an adventurer,
historian, foodie or animal lover,
discover everything we have to offer in
Miami County. Your experiences here
will be one-of-a-kind because they are
grown right here. And the hospitality
you will receive is only found in a place
where people consider you family. Right
off I-75, 10 minutes north of Dayton.
Warren County CVB
National Museu
m of the
United States
Air Force
5412 Courseview Drive, Ste. 220
Mason 45040
(513) 204-7040
ohioslargestplayground.com
Contact: Linda Smith
[email protected]
From world-class amusement parks,
water parks and outdoor adventures to
charming towns, museums, theaters
and unique shopping, Warren County
has a terrific variety of group-friendly
attractions to fit your needs.
Escaping
ATTRACTIONS
the
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union
Terminal
1301 Western Ave.
Cincinnati 45203
(800) 733-2077
www.cincymuseum.org/groups
Contact: Violet Rae Webster
[email protected]
Three permanent museums, a state of the art OMNIMAX®
Theater and 15,000 square feet of exhibition space for
blockbuster traveling exhibits all under the historic roof of
Union Terminal, once a bustling train station and now a
nationally recognized educational and research resource and
one of the top cultural attractions in the Midwest.
Cincinnati Premium Outlets
400 Premium Outlets Drive
Monroe 45050
(513) 539-0710
www.premiumoutlets.com/cincinnati
Contact: Alaina Norbeck
[email protected]
Conveniently located off I-75 between Cincinnati and
Dayton, Cincinnati Premium Outlets features 100 stores
including Banana Republic Factory Store, Coach, Gap
Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue
Off 5th and more at savings of 25-65 percent every day.
Cincinnati Symphony and POPS Orchestra
1241 Elm Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(513) 744-3590, groups
www.cincinnatisymphony.org
Contact: Jered Webster
[email protected]
The Cincinnati Symphony and POPS Orchestra rolls out the
red carpet for groups with free motorcoach parking, free
backstage tours, pre-concert lectures and meet and greets
plus discounts. Free dinner buffet before each Thursday
concert and Bravo Shop discounts.
classroom
Educational thrills await
students in Southwest Ohio
Roller coasters, living history interpreters,
model trains, laser tag conquests, animal encounters and large-screen movies all bring learning beyond the classroom.
All of these await students in Southwest Ohio
in and around Cincinnati and Dayton.
At Kings Island in Warren County, 14 coasters
provide a lesson in physics. Kings Island offers
more than 80 rides and attractions to teach and
thrill, including Planet Snoopy and Boomerang
Bay Water Park.
EnterTRAINment Junction customizes packages for student groups — coupling curriculum
and fun in a safe atmosphere. There’s more
than two miles of track.The newest attraction
at the junction, A-Maze-N Funhouse, sends
students on a colorful adventure.
Active adventures also are a specialty at
another Butler County attraction. The Web
Extreme teaches team-building skills with its
laser tag arena, indoor go-kart track, miniature
bowling alley and backlit mini-golf course. To
top it off, the ice cream parlor serves Aglamesis
Brothers ice cream, a Cincinnati favorite.
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
stretches over 70 acres. Since opening in 1875,
the zoo has been a leader in conservation. Students connect with this message through tours,
face-to-beak encounters, overnights and on-site
classes.
nter at Union
eum Ce
Cincinnati Mus
Terminal
For student-friendly accommodations, Great
Wolf Lodge – Cincinnati/Mason is more than
just a place to snooze. The Warren County hotel
offers student-friendly perks, among them
a 79,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, games,
a kids spa and dining.
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EnterTRAINment Junction
7379 Squire Court
West Chester 45069
(513) 898-8000, ext. 203
www.entertrainmentjunction.com
Contact: Louie Churbock
lchurbock@entertrainmentjunction.
com
Cross the threshold of
EnterTRAINment Junction into a
1930s streetscape reminiscent of
bygone times. Marvel at the world’s
largest indoor train display with
25,000 square feet featuring three
historical periods of time. Enjoy our
Coney Island miniature replica —
Cincinnati, circa 1965 — and much
more!
ent Junction
EnterTRAINm
National Under
ground Railroa
National Underground
Railroad Freedom Center
50 E. Freedom Way
Cincinnati 45202
(513) 333-7737
www.freedomcenter.org
Contact: Violet Rae Webster
[email protected]
Freedom’s heroes have a story to
tell. Find yours! The Freedom Center
positively impacts visitors by revealing
stories about freedom’s heroes, from
the era of the Underground Railroad
to contemporary times, and inspires
people to take courageous steps for
freedom today.
d Freedom Ce
nter
The Web Extreme
Entertainment
7172 Cincinnati Dayton Road
West Chester 45069
(513) 860-2882
www.funattheweb.com
Contact; Jerry Weber
[email protected]
The tri-state area’s newest and
most exciting entertainment center!
Attractions. Games. Food. Prizes. Fun!
We have laser tag, go-karts, mini golf,
mini bowling and arcade plus a great
restaurant.
BUTLER COUNTY
A GREAT TOUR
STARTS HERE!
Ohio
Bring your next group to Butler County, Ohio and experience
one-of-a-kind attractions and activities! From world-famous
Jungle Jim’s International Market to BeauVerre Riordan
Stained Glass Studios to EnterTRAINment Junction and some
of Ohio’s best shopping, your group will be thrilled with the
stop. Great restaurants and new hotels are waiting for you.
Butler County is where you want to be!
Start Planning Today at GetToTheBC.com/Groups or 888.462.2282
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1. KITCHENAID STAND MIXER FACTORY
TOUR & KITCHENAID EXPERIENCE CENTER
Enjoy an escorted walking tour through the factory
that crafts the #1 Stand Mixer in the world. Once
you’ve watched as this beloved kitchen icon is
“made in the U.S.A.” travel to the KitchenAid
Experience Center to roll up your sleeves and get
baking!
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2. NATIONAL ANNIE OAKLEY CENTER
Learn about one little lady who changed history with
a hunting riffle and an eye for success... our very
own, Annie Oakley!
3. HISTORIC BEAR’S MILL
Built in 1849, Bear’s Mill is one of the few remaining
operating water-powered buhrstone grinding flour
mills open in Ohio today.
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4. DESTINATION: DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE
Downtown is the heart of any community and Greenville has managed to keep that spirit
alive. A historic district with architecture, charm and a vibrant shopping atmosphere
with over 50 quaint shops, stores and dining opportunities for all to enjoy.
421 S. Broadway
Greenville, Ohio 45331
1.800.504.2995
www.VisitDarkeCounty.org
5. FARM TO TABLE
Eat your way through Darke County with hand-painted chocolates, locally-made wines
and brew, locally-grown apples and peaches as well as “slow food” gourmet dinners.
Stay connected. Follow
us at Darke County 57
Ohio.
Southwest
LODGINGS
GAMING
Comfort Inn Piqua
Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati
987 E. Ash St.
Piqua 45356
(937) 778-8100
www.comfortinn.com/hotel-piquaohio-OH078
Contact: Phyllis Miller
[email protected]
Conveniently located of I-75 just
north of Dayton. Attached to the
Miami Valley Central Mall with many
dining and shopping options. Near
Johnston Farm, Eldora Speedway, Neil
Armstrong and Air Force museums.
VIP Motorcoach group package
and accommodations. Member of
American Bus Association.
1000 Broadway St.
Cincinnati 45202
(513) 250-3167
www.horseshoecincinnati.com
Contact: Andrew Gramke
[email protected]
Located in downtown Cincinnati,
Horseshoe Casino boasts over 100 table
games, a poker room and nearly 2,000
Great Wolf Lodge Mason
2501 Great Wolf Dr.
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 229-5817
www.greatwolf.com/mason
Contact: Betsy Kang
[email protected]
Great Wolf Lodge is your destination
for weatherproof fun. Our tour
planners love the flexibility and ease
of planning a group excursion with
our friendly and fun staff. We will
work with you to plan every detail
flawlessly, making you the star for
your guests.
Horseshoe Ca
sino Cincinnati
slot machines. Dining options include
Jack Binion’s Steak, The Spread Buffet
and four more food outlets. Free bus
parking is available to booked groups.
Zip. Sip. Play.
Stay. Ride. Roar.
Soar. Explore.
Springhill Suites Dayton
South
417 Sprinkboro Pike
Dayton 45449
(937) 432-9277
www.ahihotels.com
Contact: Kevin Thompson
[email protected]
We are conveniently located near
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,
Wright State University and University
of Dayton. Our spacious studio
suites are equipped with microwave,
refrigerator and separate area for
eating, sleeping, working and relaxing.
Keep your fitness program on track by
visiting our indoor pool and 24-hour
exercise center
Recess your way – EVERY day!
Plan your group’s getaway today. Visit
OhiosLargestPlayground.com or contact Linda
Smith at [email protected] or 1-800-433-1072.
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Southeast
Appalachian sensation
Hocking Hills
Rich and
rugged history
shapes
Southeast
Ohio
Guernsey County
Southeast Ohio was the first part
of the Buckeye State to be settled
and is still filled with reminders of
its storied past.
The region is made up of rugged
and hilly country, with the foothills
of the Appalachian Mountains
beginning there.
Whether enjoying the many outdoor recreation options, discovering historic places or admiring
artworks from local crafters,
groups will feel welcome in Southeast Ohio.
Cambridge/Guernsey County,
also known as the “Crossroads of
America” is nestled at the intersection of Interstates 70 and 77.
The county is home to Ohio’s largest state park, Salt Fork and the
state’s third largest lake, Seneca
Lake. In addition to the various
recreational activities available
for visitors year-round, national
attention is gained annually as
visitors flock there to enjoy the
Dickens Victorian Village and the
Official Paul Bunyan Show. Other
special events, such as Ohio’s only
outdoor passion play, the Living
Word Outdoor Drama, also draw
visitors.
Nearby, Zanesville/Muskingum
County offers history of its own.
Muskingum County was home to
the nation’s first highway, the National Road, and celebrates that
history at the National Road-Zane
Grey Museum. The county is also
known for its crafters, as Zanesville was once referred to as the
“Pottery Capital of the World” and
still has nine pottery companies
in the area. Every year in July,
pottery lovers collect in Muskingum County for Pottery Lover’s
Week when various auctions,
festivals and signings take place.
Muskingum County is also known
for its baskets and is home to the
largest manufacturer of handmade
baskets in the United States, The
Longaberger Company, as well as
the world’s largest basket.
spending time at the world’s only
Pencil Sharpener Museum, with
more than 3,400 sharpeners on
display or touring the Columbus
Washboard Company, the last operating washboard manufacturer,
located in Logan.
In Hocking Hills, groups find
breathtaking views and eco-adventure opportunities. The region’s
beauty can be found in trails,
waterfalls, prehistoric caves and
cliff-top vistas and depicted in art
galleries. A thriving artist community of sculptors, potters, painters,
glass blowers, wood carvers and
furniture makers allow visitors to
take pieces of the Hocking Hills
back home. Groups will also enjoy
Farther south on the banks of the
Ohio River in Scioto County, an
outdoor gallery of three-dimensional murals are painted along a
20-foot by 2,090 feet section on
Front Street of the floodwall that
protects the city from powerful
Ohio River. Called the Portsmouth
Murals, tours can watch the artist in action from May through
September.
In Ross County and Chillicothe,
groups find many destinations
to celebrate the area’s heritage.
Chillicothe was the state’s first
capital and was home to four Ohio
governors. Groups can witness
the “Tecumseh!” Outdoor Drama
and learn the epic story of the
legendary Shawnee leader and
even take a backstage tour. Also in
the outdoors, groups can explore
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and tour the 120-acre
tract of restored earthworks, led
by a park ranger.
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Southeast
Wildly sophisticated
Beauty and beasts collide in Southeast Ohio
Day One
The Wilds, located in Zanesville-Muskingum County, is one of the largest and
most innovative conservation centers
in the world. Groups can take a guided
safari tour to encounter rhinos, cheetahs,
giraffes and other rare and endangered
species. The animals are situated in a
10,000-acre, open-range habitat. Step-on
and youth safaris are available. The Wilds’
Gift Market includes unique items from
around the world. Motorcoach parking is
available on-site.
Open by appointment only, Dickens Universal takes groups behind the scenes and
shows them how Cambridge’s Dickens
Victorian Village mannequins are created
and stored. Groups explore four areas of
the facility including the costume room,
the artist studio, the “Dressing Room”
and the warehouse space where 186
characters are stored and restored each
year. The experience is available January
through October.
At the National Museum of Cambridge
Glass follow a guide through a collection
of over 6,000 pieces of glassware produced by The Cambridge Glass Company
from 1902 to 1958. Groups can view a
vintage film and dress as glass workers
did years ago while holding tools used to
manufacture glass. Visit the gift shop to
find unique gifts to take home.
Day Two
Campus Martis Museum of the Northwest Territory invites tours into the era of
the Ohio frontier and its first settlement,
Marietta. Both permanent and changing exhibits depict life of the late 18th
century. Three floors of information is
provided about Ohio’s First Peoples, the
arrival of Revolutionary War veterans and
the role of the original Ohio Company in
settling the area. A companion stop at the
Ohio River Museum is recommended.
Step inside The Castle, a focal point of
Marietta’s historic district and former
home of some of Marietta-Washington
County’s influential citizens. The Castle,
featuring Gothic Revival-style architecture,
welcomes groups with its octagonal tower,
trefoil attic window and stone-capped
spires. The house is furnished with items
of historical significance to the area, as
well as those typical of the Victorian era.
The Carriage House Visitors Center
includes introductory exhibit and a video
on the history of the site and its families.
Explore Marietta’s historic district aboard
the Marietta Trolley Tour. Guided by a
local expert, groups are introduced to the
architectural treasures and notable places
that line the city’s legendary brick streets.
The 90-minute tour of Ohio’s oldest city
begins and ends at the Levee House
Cafe. Step-on guides are available as well.
The Kennedy Museum of Art is located
in historic Lin Hall at The Ridges on
the Ohio University campus in Athens
County. The museum features collections including important southwest
Native American textiles and jewelry and
a renowned contemporary print collection. Throughout the year, the museum
presents a wide variety of permanent and
changing exhibitions. Educational programs and guided tours are available with
advance notice.
The 30 Mile Meal, a 30-mile radius from
Athens is called the “Garden of Eatin’.”
Within the super-local circle, groups can
savor a meal (or two) made with ingredients grown or made in-house by the
140-plus members of the 30 Mile Meal
partnership. There are non-profits, farms,
eateries and even microbreweries to be
discovered and wares to be savored. Special events are held throughout the year,
like 30 Mile Meal restaurant week in July.
Throughout the year, 30 Mile Meal night
is held on Tuesdays.
For contact information, see Southeast listings starting on page 61.
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The Wilds
Dickens Universal
National Museum of
Cambridge Glass
Marietta Trolley Tour
Kennedy Museum of Art
SOUTHEAST
DESTINATION MARKETING
ORGANIZATIONS
Athens County CVB
667 E. State St.
Athens, OH 45701
(800) 878-9767
www.athensohio.com
Contact: Jake Sharp
[email protected]
Nestled deep in the Appalachian foothills to Southeast
Ohio. Lively arts and music scene entertains locals and
visitors alike. Eclectic shopping and dining is a result of rich
Appalachian heritage. Experience the best of local foods with
our 30 Mile Meal.
Dairy Barn Ar
ts Center
Ross-Chillicoth
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Hocking Hills
Athens County
v i s i t g u e r n s e y c o u n t y . c o m 800.933.5480
Where
History & Adventure
Discover
Explore
Await
Southeast
Cambridge/Guernsey County VCB
627 Wheeling Ave., Ste 200
Cambridge 43725
(800) 933-5480
www.visitguernseycounty.com
Contact: Dixie Wyler
[email protected]
Our destination offers exciting and affordable experiences
for your groups. Take a safari adventure to the Wilds or a
hands-on tour through a glass factory or museum. Marvel
at the pageantry of the Living Word Outdoor Drama, get
your cowboy on at the Hopalong Cassidy Museum or stroll
through Dickens Victorian Village.
Campus Martiu
s Museum
Hocking Hills Tourism Association
13178 SR-664 S.
Logan 43138
(740) 385-2750
www.explorehockinghills.com
Contact: Karen Raymore
[email protected]
Ohio’s Hocking Hills is the only destination in North America
to be named to BuzzFeed’s “22 Stunning Under-The-Radar
Destinations To Add To Your Bucket List In 2014.” Hocking
Hills is an adventure lover’s paradise and perfect for active
groups.
Marietta-Washi
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Marietta-Washington County CVB
119 Greene St.,
Marietta 45750
(800) 288-2577
www.mariettaohio.org
Contact: Jeri Knowlton
[email protected]
Marietta is a charming and vibrant community nestled at
the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers. Tucked
between acres of forest and farmland, Marietta is enriched
with beauty and history. Discover Ohio’s bold beginnings
and create new adventures!
Portsmouth Scioto County CVB
Kim Bauer
342 Second St.
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
(740) 353-1116 Fax (740) 353-5824
www.ohiorivertourism.org
[email protected]
Ross-Chillicothe CVB
45 E. Main St.
Chillicothe 45601
(800) 413-4118
www.visitchillicotheohio.com
Contact: Melody Young
[email protected]
Discover the history of the first capital of Ohio! Experience
the epic Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama. Explore the prehistoric
earthworks of the Hopewell culture. Tour the home of
Thomas Worthington and so much more!
LODGINGS
Holiday Inn Express Chillicothe
1003 E. Main St.
Chillicothe 45601
(740) 851-6140
www.ahihotels.com
Contact; Deejay Howard
[email protected]
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Chillicothe, located
in historic Chillicothe in the foothills of the majestic
Appalachian Mountains. You can tour Adena Mansion &
Gardens, home of Thomas Worthington; catch a show at the
152-year-old Majestic Theatre; and see the epic Tecumseh!
Outdoor Drama.
Awesome
adventures
Nature trails, watersports
and high-flying thrills in
Southeast Ohio
Adventure-seekers will find abundant
opportunities in Southeast Ohio. From soft
adventure to extreme thrills, the region offers many options for memorable outdoor
experiences.
Fly among the treetops in Hocking Hills,
known as the canopy tour capital of the
Midwest. The title is rightfully earned, with
more than 60 ziplines available for bird’seye views of the beautiful Southeast Ohio
landscape. Eco-adventurers will also find
miles of trails, waterfalls and prehistoric
caves to explore in the region. Mother
Nature graced the Hocking Hills with more
than 10,000 acres of unbroken forests,
which provide an ideal location for hiking. In addition, rock climbing. rappelling,
horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking and
bird-watching are available in the area.
Zipline adventures are also found at
The Wilds near Zanesville in Muskingum
County. Groups can take a 2½-hour zipline
safari tour consisting of 10 ziplines and
a rappel built on a series of observation
platforms overlooking various exotic animals
like giraffes, zebras and rhinos.
Muskingum County also offers outdoor
enthusiasts two navigable rivers and three
state parks to explore.
Chillicothe and Ross County have many
wonderful opportunities for canoeing and
kayaking along Paint Creek. The area boasts
eight state parks that offer miles of hiking
and biking trails.
Ross Chillicothe
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NORTHWEST............................. Ad.. Listing
Bowling Green CVB.......................... ...... 14
Comfort Inn and Suites, Fremont........ ...... 20
Destination Seneca County............18 ...... 16
Destination Toledo CVB................21 ...... 18
Fostoria Area Chamber of
Commerce & Visitors Bureau............. ...... 14
Ghostly Manor Thrill Center............... ...... 18
Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky............... ...... 20
Huron County Visitors Bureau............ ...... 14
Lake Erie Shores & Islands CVB.... 15....... 16
Lima/Allen County CVB.................19 ...... 16
Put-in-Bay Transportation..............14 ...... 16
Rossford CVB..............................19 ...... 16
Sandusky County CVB..................17 ...... 16
Sauder Village.............................19 ...... 18
Tour West Ohio................................ ...... 18
Toledo Zoo..................................20 ...... 20
NORTHEAST............................. Ad.. Listing
Akron/Summit CVB......................35 ...... 25
Amish Country Musicals Carlisle Inn .. ...... 28
The Amish Country Theater............... ...... 28
ArtsinStark/Canton Arts District......30 ...... 29
Ashland Area CVB............................ ...... 25
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets.......... ...... 28
Beachwood CVB..........................28 ...... 25
Berlin Farmstead Restaurant ............ ...... 29
Best Western Inn/Suites Cleveland...... ...... 38
Best Western New Phila................... ...... 38
Canton Stark County CVB.............31 ...... 25
Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek .................... ...... 38
Carlisle Inn Walnut Creek ................. ...... 38
Carroll County CVB......................26 ...... 25
Castle Noel..................................... ...... 29
Cleveland POPS Orchestra................ ...... 30
The Coop ....................................... ...... 30
The Corner Alley.............................. ...... 30
Country Coach Adventures................ ...... 11
Dennison Railroad Depot Museum...... ...... 32
Der Dutchman Rest./Carlisle Gifts ...... ...... 32
Destination Cleveland.................... 5....... 25
Doubletree by Hilton Tudor Arms....... ...... 38
Dutch Valley Gifts............................ ...... 32
Dutch Valley Market ........................ ...... 33
Dutch Valley Restaurant ................... ...... 33
Dutchman Hospitality Group.........36 ..........
Emerald Hospitality Assoc., Inc......... ...... 11
Fairfield Inn/Suites Austintown........... ...... 38
Flannery’s Pub/MRN........................ ...... 33
Fort Laurens ................................... ...... 33
Geauga County Tourism.................... ...... 26
Greater Cleveland Aquarium.............. ...... 29
Hampton Inn Akron.......................... ...... 38
Hampton Inn and Suites Canton ....... ...... 39
Hampton Inn/Suites Middleburg Hts.... ...... 40
Hampton Inn Kent............................ ...... 39
Hampton Inn New Philadelphia......... ...... 39
Hampton Inn Newcomerstown........... ...... 39
Hampton Inn Wooster....................... ...... 40
Hartville Collectibles ........................ ...... 34
Hartville Hardware........................... ...... 34
Hartville Kitchen.............................. ...... 34
Hartville MarketPlace/Flea Market...... ...... 34
Hilton Garden Inn Wooster................ ...... 40
HIMSS Innovation Center.................. ...... 34
Holiday Inn Express/Suites
New Philadelphia............................. ...... 40
Holiday Inn Express/Suites Akron....... ...... 40
Holiday Inn Hotel/Suites Mansfield...... ...... 40
Holiday Inn Mentor.......................... ...... 40
Holmes County Tourism Bureau......... ...... 26
Horse Shoe Casino Cleveland............ ...... 41
Hower House.................................. ...... 34
J.E. Reeves Victorian Home............... ...... 34
Lake County Visitors Bureau.............. ...... 26
Lehman’s Hardware......................... ...... 34
Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake........30 ...... 40
Lodi Station Outlets.......................... ...... 34
Mansfield/Richland County CVB......... ...... 26
MAPS Air Museum........................... ...... 35
McKinley Pres. Library/Museum......... ...... 35
Medina County CVB.....................25 ...... 27
Microtel Inn and Suites-Canton.......... ...... 40
Nautica Queen.............................34 ...... 35
PlayhouseSquare............................. ...... 35
Pro Football Hall of Fame.................. ...... 36
Quail Hollow Resort......................... ...... 41
Ramada Limited.............................. ...... 41
Residence Inn Akron......................... ...... 41
Residence Inn by Marriott Avon &
Emerald Event Center ...................... ...... 41
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.............9 ...... 36
Schoenbrunn Village......................... ...... 36
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens............... ...... 36
Steubenville Visitor Center/
Historic Fort Steuben....................61 ...... 26
Thistledown Racino.......................... ...... 41
Trumbull County Tourism Bureau...37 ...... 27
Tuscarawas County CVB...............32 ...... 27
Uhrichsville Clay Museum................. ...... 36
Village of Sugarcreek........................ ...... 27
Visit Lorain County.......................41 ...... 27
Wallhouse Hotel............................... ...... 41
Walnut Creek Amish Flea Market....... ...... 38
Warther Museum, Inc....................... ...... 38
Wayne County CVB......................29 ...... 28
Youngstown Live-Mahoning Co. CVB.6 ...... 28
Zocalo/MRN.................................... ...... 38
CENTRAL................................... Ad..Listing
Alliance Hospitality Inc..................... ...... 11
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium........45 ...... 48
Delaware County CVB...................... ...... 44
Der Dutchman Rest./Carlisle Gifts ...... ...... 48
Destination Hilliard.......................... ...... 44
Dublin CVB.................................44 ...... 44
Experience Columbus.....................2 ...... 46
Fairfield County VCB........................ ...... 46
Gahanna CVB..............................46 ...... 46
Greater Licking County CVB..........68 ...... 46
Grove City Area CVB......................... ...... 47
Holiday Inn Exp./Suites Polaris.......... ...... 48
Holiday Inn Worthington................... ...... 48
Homewood Suites Polaris.................. ...... 49
Knox County CVB............................. ...... 47
La Quinta Inn and Suites Hilliard....... ...... 49
Marion Area CVB.........................48 ...... 47
Ohio History Connection...............46 ...... 48
Scioto Downs Racino........................ ...... 49
Union County CVB.......................49 ...... 47
Zanesville-Muskingum County CVB. 64....... 48
SOUTHWEST............................. Ad.. Listing
Butler County Visitors Bureau........56 ...... 52
Cincinnati Museum Center............53....... 55
National Underground Railroad
Freedom Center...........................53 ...... 56
Cincinnati Premium Outlets............... ...... 55
Cincinnati Symphony/Pops Orchestra... ...... 55
Cincinnati USA ............................... ...... 52
Clermont County CVB....................... ...... 52
Clinton County CVB......................52 ...... 52
Comfort Inn Piqua............................ ...... 58
Darke County Visitors Bureau........57 ...... 54
Dayton CVB.................................... ...... 54
EnterTRAINment Junction................. ...... 56
Fayette Co. Travel/Tourism Bureau....... ....... 54
Great Wolf Lodge Cincinnati/Mason..... ....... 58
Horseshoe Casino-Cincinnati............. ...... 58
Miami County VCB...................... 54....... 54
Ohio Travel Treasures LLC................. ...... 11
Spring Hill Suites Dayton.................. ...... 58
Warren County CVB .....................58 ...... 54
The Web Extreme Entertainment........ ...... 56
SOUTHEAST.............................. Ad.. Listing
Athens County CVB......................62 ...... 61
Cambridge/Guernsey County VCB...63 ...... 64
Eastern Ohio Tours, LLC.................... ...... 11
Hocking Hills Tourism Assoc............3 ...... 64
Holiday Inn Exp. Chillicothe East....... ...... 65
Marietta-Washington County CVB...... ...... 65
Portsmouth Scioto County CVB.......... ...... 65
Ross Chillicothe CVB........................ ...... 65
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455 Hebron Road, Heath, Ohio 43056
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