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Memorial Day Activities and Events in Cleveland Created: Monday, May 12, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012
Memorial Day is best known as the kick-off to the summer season, a day away from work and school, one filled with cook-offs, concerts, and festivals. However, Memorial Day was created for a solemn ...
Dayton Attractions -- What to See and Do in Dayton Ohio Created: Saturday, July 26, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
Dayton, located half-way between Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio, offers a wealth of interesting--and affordable--things to do and see. Called the
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Profile of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Created: Thursday, January 19, 2006 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
Cleveland has one of the finest zoos in the country. The 183-acre park south of downtown features animals from around the globe, including many in an open-air setting. Adjacent to the park is a two...
Dining Options at Horseshoe Casino Cleveland Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
One need never go hungry at the new Horseshoe Casino Cleveland in downtown Cleveland. The casino offers a number of excellent eateries, including a Michael Symon restaurant and a lavish buffet.
Kings Island Discount Tickets -- How to Save Money on Kings Island Tickets Created: Thursday, July 28, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Find discounts to Kings Island, located between Columbus and Cincinnati and consistently rated as a family favorite amusement park. The 364-acre park is home to 14 roller coasters, a 15-acre water ...
Toni Morrison Books Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Toni Morrison was born and raised in Lorain Ohio. She went on to seven moving novels, about growing up and living black in America. Her themes, however, are universal -- ones to which all America...
Cain Park Summer Concert Schedule -- Cain Park Concerts Created: Sunday, April 02, 2006 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Cain Park, located east of downtown Cleveland in the suburb of Cleveland Heights, is a summer performing arts park surrounded by 22 acres of woodland. It's a lovely place to enjoy an evening conce...
Free Things to Do in Cincinnati Ohio -- Enjoying Cincinnati Ohio for Free` Created: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Enjoying Cincinnati Ohio doesn't have to be expensive. The Queen City offers a wealth of parks, museums, historic neighborhoods, and other attractions that are free to the public.
Top Things to Do in Cincinnati - Cincinnati Attractions Created: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Cincinnati,
Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica (formerly the Plain Dealer Pavilion) Summer Concert Schedule Created: Friday, March 31, 2006 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, formerly the Plain Dealer Pavilion, is a delightful venue for a summer concert. Located on the west bank of the Flats, this outdoor amphitheater offers bleacher and fes...
Blossom Music Center Concert Dates -- Who's Playing at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls Created: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Blossom Music Center, located in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, halfway between Cleveland and Akron, is the summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra as well as a scenic venue for all sorts of summer music conc...
Oberlin College - Profile of Oberlin College in Oberlin Ohio Created: Sunday, March 19, 2006 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Oberlin College is a private liberal arts college, located about an hour west of downtown Cleveland. The college was the first US college to admit African-American students and is the oldest conti...
Oberlin Ohio Hotels - Oberlin Ohio Bed and Breakfasts - Where to Stay near Oberlin College Created: Friday, May 18, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Are you looking for a place to stay in or around the Oberlin College campus? We have several suggestions, from the elegant Oberlin Inn to historic bed and breakfast inns.
Hessler Street Fair -- Profile of the Hessler Street Fair in Cleveland Ohio Created: Friday, March 16, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Located on an unassuming street in Cleveland's University Circle neighborhood, the Hessler Street Fair is a celebration of music, food and art. The festival, held in mid-May each year, attracts mor...
Cleveland Ohio Beaches - Northeast Ohio Beaches Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
One of the most delightful parts of summer in Northeast Ohio is the number of sand beaches that dot the Lake Erie shore, from Sandusky to Ashtabula. Find out more about these varied locations.
Where to Park near Horseshoe Casino Cleveland Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Are you concerned about where to park when you visit the new Horseshoe Casino Cleveland? You don't have to be. The casino and the surrounding area offers a huge number of parking spots as well as p...
Hotels near Cedar Point -- Where to Stay near Cedar Point Amusement Park Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Cedar Point, on the shores of Lake Erie just outside of Sandusky Ohio, is a roller coaster lover's paradise. In addition, the park has a marina, a white sand beach, live entertainment, fair food, ...
Top Movies Filmed in Cleveland -- Northeast Ohio Movies Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Cleveland has been the set of numerous major movies. In addition, the city is home to several very talented independent filmmakers and the annual Cleveland International Film Festival.
Downtown Cleveland Restaurants Created: Monday, September 10, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Downtown Cleveland Restaurants
Top Northern Ohio State Parks Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Ohio has 74 state parks and some of the best of them are locate right here in the Northern part of the state. Enjoy the wonders of Lake Erie, a number of inland lakes and rivers, and the rolling h...
Cleveland Summer Festivals Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
From mid-May until mid-September, Cleveland and the surrounding area comes alive with festivals, many of which celebrate Northeast Ohio's rich ethnic heritage. Make sure that your summer plans inc...
Cleveland Shopping Malls -- Northeast Ohio Shopping Malls Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Cleveland, and the surrounding area, has a variety of interesting shopping venues, from the architecturally interesting Avenue at Tower City to the new multi-use shopping
Cleveland's Casino -- All about the new Horseshoe Casino in Cleveland Ohio Created: Thursday, January 27, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Casino gaming is coming to Ohio--and to Cleveland. After the state gaming referendum passed in 2009, plans were set in motion all over the state to build casinos. In Cleveland, the initiative is he...
Portsmouth Ohio Hotels -- Where to Stay in Portsmouth Ohio Created: Monday, May 07, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
Portsmouth, located along the Ohio River due south of Columbus, is a good base for exploring the nearby Shawnee State Forest and the caves and hiking trails located there. Portsmouth also has an hi...
Sandusky Ohio Hotels Created: Thursday, July 10, 2008 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Sandusky, Ohio is the gateway to the Lake Erie Vacationland. Here you'll find wineries, family attractions, and transportation to the Lake Erie Islands. Staying in Sandusky is also an affordable al...
Cleveland June Events Calendar -- What to do in Cleveland Ohio in June Created: Sunday, March 05, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Find out all of the diverse, entertaining, and fun things happening in greater Cleveland during the month of June.
May Events -- What to Do in Cleveland Ohio in May Created: Friday, February 24, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 03, 2012
Learn all about the fun and exciting things going on in Cleveland during the month of May.
Cedar Point Discount Tickets -- How to Save Money on Cedar Point Tickets Created: Thursday, January 06, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Find discounts to Cedar Point, located about 1 1/2 hours' drive from downtown Cleveland and consistently rated as one of America's favorite amusement parks. The 364-acre park is home to 17 roller c...
Things to Do with Kids in Cleveland Ohio -- Cleveland Kids Activities Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012
From the Cleveland zoo to the Cleveland Children's Museum to attending a Cleveland Indians game, Northeast Ohio has a wealth of fun things to do for kids -- and their parents. Learn more about wha...
Hocking Hills Camping -- Where to Camp in Hocking Hills Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
The Hocking Hills area of Ohio, in the southeastern part of the state approximately 190 miles from Cleveland, offers a sharp contrast to the flat farmland of central and northwest Ohio. These footh..
Driving Directions to Horseshoe Casino Cleveland -- How to Get to Horseshoe Casino Cleveland Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Horseshoe Casino Cleveland is the first Ohio casino to open its doors. Located in the center of downtown Cleveland at Public Square, the casino features 2,100 slot machines, 65 table games and a se..
Berlin Ohio Hotels -- Where to Stay in Berlin Ohio Created: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Berlin (pronounced Burr-Lynn) is located in the heart of Ohio's Amish country, one of the largest Amish communities in the United States. About 56,000 Amish men, women and children live in Holmes C...

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