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There's lots of fun things to do within a short drive of Cleveland. Learn about weekend getaways and exciting daytrips.
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
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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.
Chautauqua Insitutute - Chautauqua New York
The Chautauqua Institute, founded in 1874 by an Akron Ohio inventor and a Methodist minister, is a summer retreat dedicated to the arts and continuing education. Based on the premise that everyone "has a right to be all that he can be -- to know all that he can know", the Institute, located about a three-hour drive from Cleveland, combines a relaxed country setting with excellent speakers, performers, and classes.
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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