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Jun 23rd, 2008, 12:34 PM
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Will be in Ohio last week of September and will have 4-5 days to explore...where to? We have done Amish Country and Newark area...
Do we want to head north to Cleveland? Lake Erie?
Go to Columbus and explore?-if so German Village or Short North End for lodging?
Cincinnati?
Wish I could be more specific in my request for help but there seems to be so many options in Ohio.
Thanks!
Do we want to head north to Cleveland? Lake Erie?
Go to Columbus and explore?-if so German Village or Short North End for lodging?
Cincinnati?
Wish I could be more specific in my request for help but there seems to be so many options in Ohio.
Thanks!
Jun 24th, 2008, 03:33 AM
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Tough choice.
I don't know Cincinnati, so no help.
I traveled to Columbus monthly for work for many years and have visited northern Ohio for work on many occasions.
If I had to make a choice, it would be Cleveland to Vermillion to Sandusky to Toledo, with a side trip to Oberlin and many detours to the lake shore.
Both Cleveland and Toledo have truly outstanding museums, and the Toledo Museum has just added a new wing to house its world class collection of glass. It is getting raves in all the architecture magazines.
The lake shore and islands are pretty/interesting in turn, and of course there is a world-famous amusement park at Cedar Point, frequently featured on the Travel Channel.
I don't know Cincinnati, so no help.
I traveled to Columbus monthly for work for many years and have visited northern Ohio for work on many occasions.
If I had to make a choice, it would be Cleveland to Vermillion to Sandusky to Toledo, with a side trip to Oberlin and many detours to the lake shore.
Both Cleveland and Toledo have truly outstanding museums, and the Toledo Museum has just added a new wing to house its world class collection of glass. It is getting raves in all the architecture magazines.
The lake shore and islands are pretty/interesting in turn, and of course there is a world-famous amusement park at Cedar Point, frequently featured on the Travel Channel.
Jun 24th, 2008, 07:17 PM
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Dear Beth_fitz,
Thank you for your input. I am putting the Toledo Museum on the list and will google for some B&Bs and Inns in the Sandusky, Cleveland and Toledo area. Do you know of a particular Inns or B&Bs that you would recommend?
Thank you for your input. I am putting the Toledo Museum on the list and will google for some B&Bs and Inns in the Sandusky, Cleveland and Toledo area. Do you know of a particular Inns or B&Bs that you would recommend?
Jul 7th, 2008, 03:50 AM
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Hocking Hills in SE Ohio, a short drive from Columbus. www.hockinghills.com. If staying in Columbus I prefer German Village (as I used to reside there) but am not sure where I would suggest you stay, as lodging is limited @ best www.germanvillage.org. I'd probably stay downtown or in the Arena District.
Jul 7th, 2008, 03:53 AM
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If you choose to stay up north, take a look at Kelley's Island. Toledo (in my opinion) would be a place to avoid & Cleveland is a bit spread out. If you want to walk, Columbus or Cincinnati are more walkable. www.kelleysisland.com, www.kelleysislandchamber.com.
Jul 7th, 2008, 08:36 PM
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Great! Thank you for your suggestions. Can we do Columbus to Toledo (for Art Museum) and back to Columbus in a day?
Thinking of staying at a B&B right in German Village - German Village Guest House.
Wonderful link to Hocking Hills - Thank you
Thinking of staying at a B&B right in German Village - German Village Guest House.
Wonderful link to Hocking Hills - Thank you
Jul 8th, 2008, 12:51 PM
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I'd likely stay in Columbus or Hocking Hills & daytrip to the other. Depends on your priorities. The guesthouse you mention (nearer the Park) is in a great location, but I know nothing about it. I would also skip Toledo. For Hocking Hills check out www.innatcedarfalls.com. There are a couple of old trip reports on here re: Hocking Hills as well + I grew up there, so I can answer any ?, as well.
