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Travel Books about Cleveland

By Sandy Mitchell, About.com

Learn about the sights, the hotels, and the short getaways from the city in this collection of top travel books about Cleveland.

Bed and Breakfast Getaways from Cleveland

Bed and Breakfast Getaways(Courtesy of Gray and Co.)
A great book, loaded with 80 charming bed and breakfast inns in and within striking distance of Cleveland. Author Doris Larson gives the reader an outline of each, complete with a description, contact information, and things to do near each inn. 250 pages. Gray and Co.

Ohio Road Trips by Neil Zurcher

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This easy-to-read guide books lists over 500 fun and interesting attractions in Ohio, including offbeat museums, romantic bed and breakfasts, and lots of quintessentially Ohio sites in all corners of the state. Neil Zurcher, a longtime TV journalist known for his "One Tank Trips" is the perfect guide to the "Buckeye State." Gray and Company; Softcover; 256 pages; 2006.

60 Walks within 60 Miles of Cleveland

Explore the numerous parks, scenic neighborhoods, and cultural attractions of greater Cleveland in these 60 walks, carefully outlined by author, Diane Stresing. There's something to interest all skill levels. Menasha Ridge Press; 2003; 256 pages.

Insider's Fun Guide with the Family

This easy-to-read guide by Kristi S. Zimmeth, lists attractions and activities for the whole family to enjoy throughout Northeast Ohio. softcover; 207 pages; 2000; Globe Pequot Press.

52 Romantic Outings in Greater Cleveland

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From ice skating to a romantic candlelit dinner for two ... and everything in between: that's what Miriam Carey gives as suggestions for romantic outings in Cleveland. This 208 page book is a must-have for anyone in love ... or in love with Cleveland. Gray and Co. 2005. softcover. 208 pages.

Trail Guide to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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This guide features a description of all of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park's hiking, biking, equestrian, and Nordic ski trails, with information on difficulty, sights along the route, and the plants and wildlife you'll likely encounter along the way.

Co-editors, Rob and Peg Bobel, with the help of other Trails Council volunteers spent 18 months rehiking all of the trails and updating information. The result is a great resource for exploring one of Northeast Ohio's most beautiful parks.

Back Roads and Buggy Trails: a Visitor's Guide to Ohio Amish Country

Explore the "Buckeye" state's Amish communities, including Holmes County and Burton in Northeast Ohio. This well-written book by Lorraine A. Moore tells about the culture and history of the areas as well as restaurants, shops, and sights. Paperback; 278 pages; Bluebird Press; 1998

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