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Just Outside of Town

There's lots of fun things to do within a short drive of Cleveland. Learn about weekend getaways and exciting daytrips.

Ohio Fall Festivals

Cleveland and Northeast Ohio is the only area to host fun and interesting fall festivals. All over the Buckeye State there are harvest festivals, food festivals, and other fun, fall events. Below is just a sampling.

Mansfield Ohio Hotels

Mansfield, located halfway between Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio is home to ski areas, state parks, and the exciting Mid-Ohio Race Track. If you're heading to Mansfield, here are our choices for the best places to stay:

Hotels Near Kings Island Amusement Park

Looking for a plan to stay near Kings Island amusement park? The area north of Cincinnati offers a wide range of hotels in all price ranges. Here are a few suggestions:

Kings Island, opened in 1972, is located in Mason, Ohio. The 364-acre family amusement park is open from May through October each year and boasts 41 rides, including 13 coasters and three water rides. The centerpiece of Kin…

Summer Getaways from Cleveland

Summer is the time for family vacations and leisurely getaways. There is plenty to do and see within a short drive of Cleveland. Here are just a few ideas.

Ohio's Indian Mounds

Ohio has more than 70 Indian mounds, burial sites of the Adena and Hopewell tribes--the "mound builders"--who inhabited central and southern Ohio from roughly 3000 BC until the 16th century. Many of these sites are open to the public, including the dramatic and fascinating Serpent Mound. Some even have museums and visitors centers accompanying them. Visiting Ohio's Indian mounds makes an interest…

East Liverpool Ohio - "The Pottery Capital of the World"

East Liverpool, located along the Ohio River in Eastern Ohio about 40 minutes west of Pittsburgh, is frequently dubbed the "Pottery Capital of the World" and "America's Crockery Capital." The city was once home to over 300 pottery companies, including American Limoges, Hall China Company, Fawcett Pottery, and Standard Pottery.

Where to Stay in Ohio's Amish Country

Ohio Amish Country Hotels

Winter Getaways from Cleveland

Winter Getaways from Cleveland

Fall Getaways for Clevelanders

Fall Getaways from Cleveland

New Philadelphia Ohio

New Philadelphia area is a small, quiet, well-kept city, with access to Akron-Canton just to the north; picturesque southern Ohio just to the south; and the incredibly beautiful Tappan Lake area just to the east. It's well worth the trip.

Salt Fork State Park

Salt Fork State Park, located south of Cleveland near the intersection of I-77 and I-70, has 20,000 acres, two marinas, historic Kennedy Stone House, the Salt Fork Lodge, and the largest State Park lake in Ohio.

Waterparks in Ohio

Waterparks are the latest family fun activity. Learn about all of the waterparks in Ohio from the About Guide to Theme Parks.

Get Away to Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is just a two-hour drive from Cleveland. Learn about all of the fun things that city has to offer from the about.com guide to Pittsburgh.

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