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Streetsboro offers something for everyone year round! We are the ideal location to launch a memorable vacation, reunion, get away or business trip. Streetsboro provides exceptional accommodations suitable for any preference or budget.

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Thinking of awinter vacation? Think Penmylvania!

by Mary Bonus For fun winter getaways you'll never forget Pennsylvania offers a wide variety of winter activities.

Winter conditions create an inviting atmosphere for outdoor recreation, including cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, tubing, ice fishing and hunting, and winter hiking and camping. From December to March, Pennsylvania's many mountain ranges are home winter resorts that

cater to families and leisure travelers.

For something more tame and romantic, picture a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the quiet winter woods. A number of farms and commercial enterprises offer sleigh rides, snow permitting.

Because the winter has taken over, it does not mean all the fun is over. Many families have been anticipating the snowy weather to take advantage of the winter sports.

Sledding is an activity all the family rustic adventure, get back to nature; can enJoy. go camping during the winter Winter backpacking and hiking is a months. Winter camping can be a dimension of winter recreation that is life-changing experience. not often explored. Expenence the Pennsylvania offers a variety of beauty of the great outdoors on any .of winter fishing spots scattered across the hundreds of miles of trails the state Anglers know that fish bite ·1 bl S f hid d · aval a e. ome 0 t e east crow e during all times of the year in and most beautiful sites can be ., . d d . th . t th Pennsylvania.

It s only . a matter vlewe unng e Win er mon s. .. . of Camping is not just limited to the finding a spot and casting your line spring and summer months. For a and there IS no telling what kind of

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Our river connects you to one delight after another. What's around the next bend? You'll find out eventually.

Right now, you're lingering at an ~~iiiiU antique shop loaded with unique finds. And as soon as you can pull yourself away, you'll discover something just as wonderful around the corner.

Perhaps it's live history taking place in one of our many museums.

Or maybe you'll cross one of our historical covered bridges. Then, there's our famous amusement park, our heritage festivals, and another incredible view over the ridge.

Spend your morning hiking, biking, canoeing, wildlife watching or fishing, and then take an afternoon stroll

through our scenic downtowns, universities or farmers markets. End the evening by listening to live music at a variety of unique venues or relaxing at a cozy hotel, B&B or historic inn.

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Tour Roar Explore ... Central PA! Get out your winter coat and mittens and take a road trip to Central PA this winter! The Nature Inn at Bald Eagle, located lake side, is perfect for ~~~~~~~!~~~II a weekend retreat but with the ~ comfort of a bed and breakfast. The breathtaking view will all.ow you. to enJoy the outdoors while staYing warm inside.

The newly renovated Carnegie Inn & Spa IS located on the 9th hole of Toftrees Golf Resort and is also a destination spa designed to give you

the best in organic, Hungarian Spa Treatments.

Bundle up and enjoy activities such as First Night State College to usher In a New Year, be greeted by Mr. Dickens ,and candlelight carolers at .Bellefonte s Vlctonan Ch.nstmas or enJoy an afternoon of skIIng at the Tussey Mountain Ski Area.

If enjoying Big Ten sports is your love, grab tickets for national championship contenders Penn State Wrestling or Women's Volleyball. Sit courtside at the Bryce Jordan Center

for Penn State Basketball or reserve your tickets now for Penn State Hockey at Pegula Arena.

To make the most of your trip, request a Central PA Fun Pass ... it is packed full of discounts at attractions places to stay eat and h C 't t th C' t I PA sop. . on ac.. e en ra (onventl~n ~ VISlt~S Burekau for the atest ea s an pac ages at 800-358-5466 or online at VlsltPennState.org. €

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One hour east of Pittsburgh, is Indiana County, Pennsylvania, the Christmas Tree Capital of the World, growing more than one million trees annually on over 80 farms. Start a new tradition by selecting your holiday tree from one of our various tree farms, some offering choose and cut from their fields. Visit the exhibits at the Jimmy Stewart Museum, showcasing the star of the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life". Tour the Festival of Lights with more than 80 light displays, including animation, as you drive through the park around a two-mile lake at Blue Spruce Park.

Continue your holiday experience, throughout Indiana County, by traveling to specialty shops in quaint towns where a hometown feeling abounds. When you visit Indiana County, you will see that the holiday

spirit is home-grown and the hospitality will make you feel as though you stepped into Bedford Falls.

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· Out an dAb out .In P en ncyIvania Along the highways and roadways of Pennsylvania, discover places full of diversity, rich in culture and filled with surprises. Applaud outstanding performances of world-renowned symphonies and theater. Relax at a quaint bed and breakfast tucked into a secluded corner of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

Pass through wooded forests, picturesque covered bridges and towns full of antique stores and specialty shops. Enjoy sandy beaches along Lake Erie or the historic battlefields of Gettysburg. Visit the

) outdoor adventure. The undeveloped region of northcentral Pennsylvania, the "Pennsylvania Wilds," covers more than 2 million acres of public land and features Cherry Springs State Park, recognized as only the second international dark sky park for its exceptional commitment to dark sky protection . Hikers and mountain bikers will enJoy the vanous trails throughout Pennsylvania, including the new mUlti-purpose Allegrippis Trail and the. Great Allegheny Passage, a 335-mlle link between the

nation's capital and the Pittsburgh area.. . . Pennsylvania's Past: The first capital of the United States, first sparks .of independence, and tumlng POints In the struggle for freedom and equality are found throughout Pennsylvania. Other Pennsylvania firsts include: the nation's first library, zoo, newspaper, all motion-picture theater, institute of art televIsion and radio broadcast Bingo game, volunteer fire company, botanical garden, anti-slavery resolution,

pretzel factory, beauty salon, Slinky, bubble gum, and banana split.

Pennsylvania's Art & Entertainment: Visit the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, the largest museum dedicated to the work of one artist or neighboring Fallingwater, an architectural masterpiece by master architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Spend an evening at a world-class performing arts center like the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia or see the dancers from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, ranked as one of the top eight ballet companies in the country.

Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy the View: National Geographic named

Route 6 one of the top 10 scenic drives in the country. USA Weekend Magazine rated the "Nighttime view from Mount Washington in Pittsburgh" second on its list of the 10 most beautiful places in America.

National Geographic rated Sunset Point located in Erie's Presque Isle State Park, as having the second most beautiful sunset in the world.

This article courtesy www.visitPA.com. the official tourism website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Visit online or call 800-847-4872 to plan your next trip.

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meandering rivers through Pittsburgh. Come and visit the State of Independence.

Pennsylvania's Outdoors: Pennsylvania boasts 17 million acres of forest with breathtaking views, at places such as Pine Creek Gorge, and unique wildlife including hundreds of roaming elk in Elk County. Pennsylvania is home to more than 83,000 miles of rivers and streams brimming with trout and prime for white water rafting and

Arm~trong County, aplace for all ~ea~om!

Armstrong County is located in the heart of Western Pennsylvania and is a region that has a lot to offer, including hunting, fishing, shopping, dining, camping, golfing, water adventures, parks, history, geo-caching, festivals, and fairs.

As the Armstrong County Tourist Bureau finishes our 50th year of Tourism from 1963-2013, we would like to invite you to come visit and

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CIVIL WAR 150 MUSEUM DISPLAYNovember 8th- Apollo Memorial Library-Apollo, PA CHRISTMAS EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE-December 7th -Kiski-Junction Railroad in Schenley, PA

cultural and theatrical treasures such as the Erie Playhouse, Erie Philharmonic, Erie Art Museum and expERIEnce Children's Museum.

Enjoy 84 degrees year-long at Spla~h Lagoon, northwest Pennsylvania s only indoor waterpark. Try your luck at Presque Isle Downs &. Casino featuring table games, live and off-track horseracing and a newly added poker room!

Explore Erie County's scenic countryside across the Great Lakes Seaway Trail or historic Pennsylvania Route 6 Information on Lake Erie W e Co~ntry historical walking and .In , .. dnvlng tours, gallery exhibits, fall & winter events and attractions can be found at VisitErie.com. Erie ... Feel the Lake Effect! Facebook.comNisitErie, Twitter.comNisitErie1 €

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Wineries, skiing, restaurants, theatre,

tax-free shopping on clothing and shoes galleries and brew pub!

The Endless Mountains of spinning. Spend time at a county fair, Northeastern PA is the perfect place or take in a live, top-notch theatre to go to discover and have fun. production.

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Hello Erie Penmylvania!

Fall and winter outdoor recreation adventures are waiting for you in Pennsylvania's only Great Lakes Port City. Explore Presque Isle State Park for cross-country. skiing~ birding, snowshoeing, Ice fishing, Ice salling and ice kiting. Experience the thrills of downhill skiing, tubing and snowboarding at Peek n' Peak Ski Resortand Mt. Pleasant of Edinboro.

Cheer on the Erie Otters OHL hockey and Ene Bayhawks NBA D-League Basketball teams. Enjoy

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The ~umhine ~tate Offers ~omething for Everyone Known as the "Sunshine State" snorkeling and swimming. For a because of its balmy, sunny weather, sportsperson, Florida is a vacation Florida has more theme parks, paradise. Its warm summers and mild entertainment centers and sport winters make it possible to enjoy activities than any other part in the boating, camping, golfing and water country. Its fantasy theme parks and sports. attractions, exciting nightlife and Florida is great for camping. leisurely days on the best beaches in Outdoor enthusiasts can choose a the world make it an ideal place for variety of setting, from beachfront vacations. Thousands of beautiful campground, to RV parks, to primitive lakes and magnificent rivers and its camping. The mild climate allows 1,350 miles of coastline make it ideal year round camping and outdoor for boating, sailing, fishing, diving, activities. While camping, one can ,--------------------------,

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For your Indoor cultural pleasure, Indian River County has many offerings.

The state-of-the-art Riverside Theatre, nationally accredited Vera Beach Museum of Art galleries galore and a Citrus

shopping, and an abundance of natural and cultural resources, and you have discovered a bit of paradise.

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Our 10 charming Bungalows are nestled within a tropical garden and offer large one-bedroom suites with ~~~~~~~~ full kitchens. Located less than a mile from the #1 Beach po in America, as well as great shops & restaurants.

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Bungalow Beach Resort Directly on the beach, nestled among the white-sand dunes, sea oats and coconut palms of Anna Maria Island, Bungalow Beach Resort offers 15 beautifully restored 1930s island-style 1, 2 & 3 bedroom bungalows - perfect for any size family. Enjoy a , - - - - - - - - - - - . heated pool, private beach and much more!

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Florida is the "golf capital of the world." The year round sun attracts hundreds of thousands of golfers each year. There are over 1,000 public, private and semiprivate courses in which numerous cheap golf courses are also available. No matter what your golfing ability or budget courses are accessible to suit all needs.

To avoid large crowds and packed attraction, as well as expensive lodging, make plans to visit Florida during the off-season, which is during the months of May through October.

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Indian River County's diverse Wildlife Refuge Centennial Trail and hideaways offer outdoor leisure and 26 miles of scenic beachfront. indoor luxury - to suit every budget Nature lovers and bird-watchers and taste. It's a chance to make yo~r can enjoy McKee Botanical Garden, well-deserved vacation memorable. h· h f t I h tt· ·th f· h· If· t · w IC ea ures a us se lng, WI · EnJoy IS lng, go lng, enniS, .I h· . . h · th I d· R· L specla emp aSls on Integrating t e kaya kIng e n Ian Iver agoon, G d ' d d I n ar ena s pon h·k· ling th e PeI·Ican IsIan d Nat·l o . s an waterways.

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With the many miles of coastline and the hundreds of natural lakes, Florida offers much for boaters. It is ideal for power-boating, sailing, kayaking, water-skiing, wake boarding, wind surfing and canoeing.

Like fishing? You will find bass fishing, inshore saltwater and flats fishing and offshore saltwater fishing if you want to catch the "big ones." You may bring your own boat or charter one.

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The beaches are some of the finest in the world and have been rated among the top ten each year in Dr. Beach's America's Best Beach list each year. They are rated among the best for beauty, facilities and ease of access. Families, couples or singles enjoy year round sunshine and soft white sand and clear water. The waters along its beaches are generally warm in comparison to the rest of the country. Beaches are a

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Winter offers ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing. Fulton County has its own downhill ski facility featuring snowmaking and speedy chair lifts.

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You'll trea~ure the memorie~ With so much to explore, a South Carolina getaway offers something for everyone. Raft the Chattooga River, ride horse back or hike the trails of Devils Fork, Oconee, or Table Rock State Parks. Explore historic districts in Beaufort and Charleston or visit the Boone Hall, Walnut Grove or Millford Plantations.

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Carolina's beaches. From Myrtle Beach's exciting Grand Strand, to Pawleys Islands relaxed atmosphere, Charleston's historic seaport to Hilton Head and Edisto Islands pristine beaches, you'll find a beach to suit your style. You'll treasure the memories of your South Carolina vacation for years to come.

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experience some of Maryland's natural wonders. Step into a sea kayak and paddle through the marsh grasses of the lower Chesapeake Bay. Hop on a mountain bike and pedal through pristine forest trails in Westem Maryland. Cast a line for

blue marlin, brook trout small mouth bass or striped bass (known as "rockfish" to the locals) in bodies of water all around the state. Pitch a tent climb a rock, hunt for fossils or prowl for owls on a night hike. We

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No matter what the interest you're sure to find a wealth of information by logging on to WWw.vlsltmaryland.org.

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