. y o j e r o sh Visit this landmark lighthouse with your family to take in the magnificent views of Lake Erie and soak up the little moments in life. Grab a picnic basket and let your kids delight in making memories they won t soon forget. Download or order the FREE 2017 Spring/Summer Calendar of Events and Ohio Travel Guide at ohio.org to find more. Marblehead Lighthouse in Marblehead TO17003_2017 Midwest Living Inserts-MayJune-09-Cover.indd 1 3/7/17 6:29 PM
FA M ILY OU TINGS GE TAWAYS ASHTABULA COUNTY TRUMBULL COUNTY where our lake awaits. If you ve not watched the sun set over Lake Erie after a day of swimming, boating or jet skiing, then it s time to visit our 27 miles of shoreline. Visit the longest covered bridge in the United States and while you re here, visit the shortest one, too! Lake Erie s microclimate provides the perfect grape-growing conditions for the 22 wineries in the region. Think you re not a wine lover? Let us change your mind! your next family adventure is calling... And a number of options await you here in Trumbull County in Northeast Ohio! Harpersfield Covered Bridge Fish for steelhead trout in America s #1 stream for the prized fish, unless walleye is your preference charter a boat to the best waters for your catch. So many reasons to visit Ohio s Northeast corner! Take an African safari. Trace some of America s history. Pedal our bike trails. Or paddle our waterways. There s fun around every bend. Order your FREE Adventure Packet for more ideas! The Mahoning River in Warren ExploreTrumbullCounty.com 866-360-1552 VisitAshtabulaCounty.com 800-337-6746 Breakwater Beach at Geneva State Park DAYTON take off for Dayton! Kosicek Vineyards in Harpersfield LAKE ERIE SHORES & ISLANDS Perry s Victory and International Peace Memorial in Put-in-Bay Cedar Point in Sandusky 2 have the time of your life! This coastal retreat is the perfect getaway. Cruise to Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island, relax on a beach, tube down a water slide, fish for walleye and perch, enjoy live entertainment and ride world-class roller coasters at Cedar Point! Find your Lake Erie Love at Ohio s Lake Erie Shores & Islands. SHORESandISLANDS.com 888-909-3743 TO17003_2017 Midwest Living Inserts-MayJune-09-Cover.indd 2-3 National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton The birthplace of aviation and home to the Wright brothers is an amazing place to create lifetime memories! Explore the world-famous FREE National Museum of the U.S. Air Force with 19 acres of displays and over 360 aerospace vehicles. Board a NASA space shuttle and presidential aircraft or pilot a flight simulator. Experience the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, SunWatch Indian Village, white water kayaking, extensive bike trails, the Packard Car Museum, Carillon Historical Park and the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park. Stamp your passport at seven of Dayton s 16 aviation sites and earn a Wilbear Wright aviator teddy bear! DaytonCVB.com 800-221-8235 Dayton Skyline Along the Great Miami River 3 3/7/17 6:29 PM
NAT UR E & A DV E NT U R E. e v o l r e high YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY you belong here! Seven wineries, wonderful museums, challenging golf courses and much more await you in Youngstown and Mahoning County! Beautiful Fellows Riverside Gardens and the historic Lanterman s Mill and Covered Bridge are just part of the 4,400 acres of natural beauty you can explore throughout Mill Creek MetroParks. Enjoy plenty of fun festivals and events. Call for your free Travel Guide. YoungstownLive.com 800-447-8201 Mill Creek MetroParks in Youngstown HOCKING HILLS an adventurer s dream. From the moment you enter these lush, rolling hills, you sense that you ve arrived someplace remarkable. The scenery is simply dazzling. Deep gorges carry hikers down hundreds of feet along scenic trails accented with waterfalls cascading over soaring ledges. High Rock Adventures in Hocking Hills in Logan Embark on eco-adventures from hiking and horseback riding to rock climbing and rappelling to canoeing and canopy tours. Hocking Hills is an adventurer s dream regardless of how high you want to pump your adrenaline. Take camping to a new level and stay among the tree tops. Gain a fresh perspective of Ohio with the one you love most! Download or order the FREE 2017 Spring/Summer Calendar of Events and Ohio Travel Guide at ohio.org to find more. The Mohicans Cabins & Treehouses in Glenmont TO17003_2017 Midwest Living Inserts-MayJune-09-Cover.indd 4-5 When you re ready to unwind there s plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment. Or, just relax in your cozy cabin in the woods! ExploreHockingHills.com 800-462-5464 Red Rock House in Hocking Hills Hocking Hills State Park Waterfall 5
F OOD IE S & DRI NKI ES DESTINATION TOLEDO jam-packed with unique adventures! Enjoy local eats like Tony Packo s, serving up traditional Hungarian favorites since 1932. Into the craft brew scene? Check out Maumee Bay Brew Pub, Black Cloister, plus newcomers like Black Frog Brewery and Earnest Brew Works. Hand feed Masai giraffe at the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, then experience a new high on the ropes challenge course and zipline. Find one-of-a-kind masterpieces at the Toledo Museum of Art along with astounding new exhibitions like The Berlin Painter and His World, July 7 October 1, 2017. Head to Hensville, Toledo s newest entertainment district, to catch a Mud Hens game. Harpersfield Vineyard in Geneva VisitToledo.org 800-243-4667 OHIO GRAPE INDUSTRIES reconnect and unwined. Authenticator Laurello Vineyards in Geneva From the rolling hills of Appalachia to the shores of Lake Erie, from dry Cabernets to sweet nationallyacclaimed ice wines, and from urban centers to quaint country sides Wine. Find It Here. With more than 260 wineries across the state, reconnect and relax while enjoying the fruits of our labor. Order your Ohio Wine Guide online for more information. FindOhioWines.com 614-728-6438 Wyandotte Winery in Columbus 6 TO17003_2017 Midwest Living Inserts-MayJune-09-Cover.indd 6-7 Tony Packo s in Toledo 7
F OOD IE S & DRI NKI ES CAMBRIDGE AND GUERNSEY COUNTY tickle your taste buds. Guernsey County s sin-sational bakeries and specialty shops will charm you with their handcrafted treats. The aroma of freshly baked donuts, cookies and cakes at Kennedy s Bakery will envelope you the moment you walk through the door. And you ll feel as if you ve stepped into Willy Wonka s Factory at Nothing But Chocolate (need we say more?). Order your free travel guide today! VisitGuernseyCounty.com 800-933-5480 Kennedy s Bakery in Cambridge BOWLING GREEN fall in love with BG! Bowling Green Beer Works 8 Brew Tour BG is a self-guided opportunity to fall in love with the nightlife in downtown Bowling Green. Bowling Green Beer Works is Northwest Ohio s Best Kept Secret, stated by BrewReview.com and one of 50 amazing nano breweries in 50 states highlighted by Food&Wine.com. VisitBGOhio.com 800-866-0046 Download or order the FREE 2017 Spring/Summer Calendar of Events and Ohio Travel Guide at ohio.org to find more. TO17003_2017 Midwest Living Inserts-MayJune-09-Cover.indd 8-9 anticipation. Whether exploring eclectic new hot spots or longtime hangouts, you ll discover endless opportunities to step out of your comfort zone and make memories you won t soon forget. East 4th Street in Cleveland
CU LTU RE BUFFS GREATER AKRON top visitor destination! SANDUSKY COUNTY Metropolitan amenities surrounded by a trail and park system stretching 85 miles. Greater Akron s vibrant, art-rich culture can be seen through its art museum, one-of-a-kind local businesses and historic venues. a better way to tell history. Sandusky County, in Northwest Ohio, invites you to unlock an abundance of hidden treasures. From history to hauntings, find the perfect activity to delight, surprise, entertain and inspire groups of all ages. Hop on board to experience all Sandusky County has to offer. We are located close to Ohio s hot spots including Port Clinton and Marblehead, the Put-in-Bay, and Kelleys Island Ferries and Cedar Point s roller coasters! Stay in Fremont just outside of the tourist towns and save big on your hotel lodging. Plan your adventure today! Just beyond, visitors can find breathtaking views and serenity in Ohio s only national park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park. VisitAkron-Summit.org 800-245-4254 Lock 3 in Downtown Akron SanduskyCounty.org 800-255-8070 Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums in Fremont THE SHAWSHANK TRAIL travel the path of Hollywood. Immerse yourself in the 14 actual filming sites from the movie The Shawshank Redemption. Follow in the footsteps of Andy, Red and Warden Norton at the Ohio State Reformatory. Packages available. ShawshankTrail.com 800-642-8282 Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME find your musical motivation. The guitar riff that gets your heart pumping. A voice that touches your soul. The drum solo to end all drum solos. Music moves people in ways no other art form can. Come and experience the sounds, sights and stories from legends that have rocked the world, only inside the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. RockHall.com 216-781-7625 10 TO17003_2017 Midwest Living Inserts-MayJune-09-Cover.indd 10-11 MEDINA COUNTY explore the possibilities. Year round Christmas entertainment at Castle Noel, unique shops and outlets, farms, markets, orchards and wineries. We have rodeos, festivals, events, parks, history, museums, Victorian architecture and so much more! Only 30 miles from Cleveland and Akron on I-71. VisitMedinaCounty.com 800-860-2943 Medina Farmers Market on the Historic Medina Square 11
togetherness. Whet your appetite for adventure by joining 1,800 kayakers for one of the biggest river paddle festivals in the country! Download or order the FREE 2017 Spring/Summer Calendar of Events and Ohio Travel Guide at ohio.org to find more. Ohio River Paddlefest in Cincinnati TO17003_2017 Midwest Living Inserts-MayJune-09-Cover.indd 12