2024 Ohio Has It! Group Travel Guide

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2024-25 OHIO HAS IT BOARD OF TRUSTEES DIXIE WYLER, PRESIDENT CAMBRIDGE/GUERNSEY COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU KAREN EYLON UNION COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU SHAWN STIDHAM BUTLER COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU LEIANN STEWART MIAMI COUNTY VISITORS & CONVENTION BUREAU BRIAN CHEEK DESTINATION GRANDVIEW EMILY SCHOFIELD OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION A.J. KINNEY GREAT DAY! TOURS & CHARTER BUS SERVICE CHRISTINE BEST VISIT PERRYSBURG KELLY ASHBY, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT ZANESVILLE-MUSKINGUM COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

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ON THE COVER: Clockwise from top left: An exhibit in Dinosaur Hall at the Cincinnati Museum Center; a giraffe at the Columbus Zoo; a Bloody Mary at The Twisted Olive in Canton; gathering at the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus; an aerial view of Put-in-Bay Photo credits, clockwise from top left: Visit Cincy; by Graham S. Jones courtesy Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Akron Summit CVB; Franklin Park Conservatory; Shores & Islands

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FREMONT BLUFFTON 75 LIMA WAPAKONETA

TO CINCINNATI Dayton

55 miles

Louisville

100 miles

Columbus

107 miles

PIQUA TROY

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DAYTON 71

MIDDLETOWN

TO CLEVELAND .

TOL EDO

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Akron

40 miles

Pittsburgh

135 miles

Columbus

143 miles

HAMILTON FAIRFIELD

CLEVELAND 90

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SANDUSKY

YOUNGSTOWN 76 POLAND COLUMBIANA CANTON

MEDINA

AKRON

KIDRON MILLERSBURG 77 BERLIN MARION DOVER UNION COUNTY COSHOCTON DUBLIN CAMBRIDGE 70 GAHANNA ZANESVILLE 270 COLUMBUS CUMBERLAND

OHIO

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MARIETTA

CINCINNATI 275

TO COLUMBUS Cincinnati Cleveland

107 miles 143 miles

Toledo

143 miles

TO DAYTON Cincinnati Columbus

55 miles 71 miles

Indianapolis

117 miles

REGIONS NORTHWEST

SOUTHWEST

NORTHEAST

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By Alan Cottrill Sculpture Studio, courtesy Zanesville-Muskingham CCV

Clockwise from top left: The Wilds protects endangered animals; pieces of highly collectible Cambridge glass; the letterpress at JustAJar Design Press; the Historic Courthouse in downtown Coshocton; bronzes at Alan Cottrill Sculpture Studio

By Dobbins Aerial Photography, Courtesy Visit Coshocton

By Bruce Wunderlich, courtesy JustaJar Design Press

By Rick Lee, courtesy National Museum of Cambridge

By Graham S. Jones, courtesy Zanesville-Muskingham CVB

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day 1 • Arrive in Marietta • Cruise on the Valley Gem Sternwheeler • Demonstration at JustAJar Design Press • Lunch at The Levee House • Tour of the Campus Martius Museum • Evening entertainment at Peoples Bank Theatre • Overnight at Lafayette Hotel

Travelers can flex their creative muscles at workshops, studios and arts attractions around Marietta, Cumberland, Cambridge, Zanesville

• Depart for Cumberland • Wildlife safari at The Wilds • Make-and-take bath salts experience at An Enchanted Garden • Depart for Cambridge • Lunch at Theo’s Restaurant • Tour of the National Museum of Cambridge Glass • Dinner at Salt Fork Lodge • Overnight in Cambridge

and the surrounding area.

COSHOCTON CAMBRIDGE ZANESVILLE CUMBERLAND MARIETTA

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day 3 • Depart for Coshocton • Explore Downtown Coshocton • Depart for Zanesville • Lunch at Bryan Place • Demonstration at Alan Cottrill Sculpture Studio • Hands-on project with local artist Susan Nash • Dinner at The Old Market House Inn • Evening entertainment at Renner Theatre

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CAMBRIDGE

Top: JustAJar Design Press’ windows are filled with its work.

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By Bruce Wunderlich, courtesy JustaJar Design Press

SALT FORK STATE PARK IS THE LARGEST STATE PARK IN OHIO. SENECA LAKE IS THE THIRD LARGEST INLAND LAKE IN OHIO. LIVING WORD OUTDOOR DRAMA IS THE ONLY OUTDOOR PASSION PLAY IN OHIO.

JUSTAJAR DESIGN PRESS

In the historic town of Marietta, Ohio, groups will find JustAJar Design Press, a letterpress and design studio. Its owners, Sara and Bobby Rosenstock, produce custom woodcut and letterpress posters, logos and illustrations. These works of art are created using an old-fashioned technique: carving and inking blocks of wood and printing the designs onto paper using a Vandercook press. The studio’s work can be found all around Marietta, as local restaurants, publications and events use the custom designs for promotional posters and handbills. During a visit to JustAJar Design Press, groups can see hundreds of the company’s works on display and learn about the intricate letterpress process. The Rosenstocks are enthusiastic about sharing their work with visitors, so those who wander in might even catch a demonstration of this meticulous and time-consuming craft. Postcards, T-shirts and posters all feature images from the press and are available for sale in the shop.

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Bottom: A demonstration of the letterpress technique

THE WILDS

Looking for a safari in southeast Ohio? There’s no better place than The Wilds, a conservation park affiliated with the Columbus Zoo that’s dedicated to providing sanctuary for endangered animals while also providing entertainment and an education for those who visit. The 10,000-acre park began providing sanctuary to its first animals in the early 1990s and has been home to many endangered species since. Today that list includes visitor favorites such as cheetahs, giraffes, rhinos and zebras, all of which live in large, natural habitats so they have room to roam. Groups can encounter some of these exotic animals when they board a park bus for an open-air safari tour narrated by a park guide. The park also offers sunset safaris and zipline tours. Groups can dine at the Overlook Café, which offers a variety of sandwiches, wraps and salads, and then commemorate their trip with a souvenir from the gift shop.

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By Grahm S. Jones, courtesy Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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Giraffes at The Wilds

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Marietta, Ohio

Tour Ohio’s FIRST City

We were the first settlement in a new frontier over 235 years ago and our early pioneer spirit can still be felt in Marietta! Enjoy our riverboat cruises, brick streets, and trolley tours. Explore our shops, taste our cuisine and experience our one-of-a-kind museums like The Children’s Toy and Doll Museum, The Mortuary Museum, The Castle, The Museums of the Start Westward and more!

The First Congregational Church Tour

Learn all about Marietta in David McCullough’s last book, The Pioneers.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CAMBRIDGE GLASS The Cambridge Glass Company produced colorful, elegant glassware that was known for its shine and its etched details. The company began making glass in 1902, and even though it closed in 1958, its name has endured because of the handiwork required to make its glass. Its pieces are also highly collectible, with each piece of the vintage glass considered a work of art and an example of the company’s fine craftsmanship. The National Museum of Cambridge Glass displays the glassware and celebrates the legacy of this Ohio company. During museum tours, groups can see 10,000 pieces of Cambridge glass, including rare and collectible pieces. The museum also gives visitors an interactive look at the glassmaking from start to finish, allowing them to examine tools used by artisans and feel the materials used to create the glass.

Courtesy National Museum of Cambridge Glass

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There are 10,000 pieces in the Cambridge Glass collection.

DOWNTOWN COSHOCTON

COSHOCTON

Downtown Coshocton is known for its historic district, quaint feel and plentiful shopping. The Coshocton County Courthouse, circa 1875, was designed in the Second Empire style, with a five-story tower containing a clock and the bell from the city’s 1824 courthouse. Groups can tour the courthouse, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, to see the courtroom and jury room. The city’s Court Square has beautiful floral displays during the warmer months. While in the historic district, groups can also visit and sing a hymn at a historic church. Several nearby shops offer a variety of goods, from the two-story Coshocton Antique Mall with over 30 vendors peddling antiques, pottery, artwork, jewelry and décor, to Mercantile on Main, a quilt shop filled with a dazzling array of fabrics. Groups can get their hands dirty with a DIY workshop at Rust Décor, with activities ranging from painting ceramics to constructing seasonal crafts, followed by a catered lunch.

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A Cambridge Glass azurite dragon bowl

Courtesy National Museum of Cambridge Glass

By Alan Cottrill Sculpture Studio, courtesy Zanesville-Muskingham CCV

Courtesy Visit Coshocton

Historic Downtown Coshocton

Alan Cottrill has created more bronze works than any living sculptor.

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FA C T CONN’S POTATO CHIP COMPANY, ZANESVILLE’S PREMIER POTATO CHIP AND SNACK FOOD MAKER, USES 50,000 POUNDS OF POTATOES PER DAY TO MAKE ITS DELICIOUS, MOUTH-WATERING CHIPS.

Outdoor Drama

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ALAN COTTRILL SCULPTURE STUDIO ZANESVILLE

Ohio native Alan Cottrill had founded a successful fast food business before he discovered his love for sculpting and dedicated his life to perfecting his craft. The renowned sculptor’s most famous works include sculptures of historical figures such as Thomas Edison, Jesse Owens and numerous American presidents. Cottrill has created the largest number of bronze works by any living sculptor, and his art can be found at many prominent locations around the country, including the U.S. Capitol. At his studio in Zanesville, groups can see 300 of Cottrill’s works, including bronze busts, bells and life-size figures. The studio also displays pictures and educational exhibits about some of the sculptor’s most impressive works, his life and the process he uses to sculpt. Cottrill remains a prolific artist and continues to work in his studio, so visitors may even get the chance to meet him and watch as he creates his next masterpiece.

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Clockwise from top left: Amish Country Theater stages holiday shows; a cozy fireplace at Arms Family Museum; a welcoming snowman at the Warther Tree Festival; the famous leg lamp at A Christmas Story House

Buckeye Holiday

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Celebrate the holiday season with

attractions,

entertainment

and activities in Dover, Medina,

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Youngstown, Cleveland and Ohio’s Amish Country.

CLEVELAND YOUNGSTOWN MEDINA

• Arrive in Dover • Christmas tree festival at the Ernest Warther Museum and Gardens • Tour the Reeves Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum • Depart for Millersburg • Shopping at Tis the Season Christmas Store in Millersburg • Depart for Amish Country • Traditional Amish dinner and a show at Amish Country Theater in Berlin • Overnight at the Berlin Encore Hotel

POLAND

KIDRON COLUMBIANA BERLIN DOVER MILLERSBURG

• Depart for Kidron • Explore Lehman’s Hardware in Kidron • Lunch at Dutch Kitchen in Dalton • Depart for Medina • Tour at Roots Candles in Medina • Experience Castle Noel • Depart for Cleveland • Dinner at Hofbrauhaus Cleveland • Show at Playhouse Square • Overnight Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown

day 3 • Tour A Christmas Story House • Treats at B.A. Sweetie Candy Company • Depart for Youngstown – Lunch along the way • Ornament-making workshop at the Arms Family Museum • Dinner and Christmas performance at Das Dutch Haus Restaurant in Columbiana • Overnight at Best Western Plus Boardman Inn & Suites in Poland

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FA C T GREATER CLEVELAND AQUARIUM IS LOCATED ON THE CUYAHOGA RIVER IN A HISTORIC POWERHOUSE THAT ONCE PROVIDED ELECTRICITY TO STREETCARS.

Courtesy Tuscarawas County CVB

CLEVELAND Christmas trees glow at the Warther Museum’s festival.

ERNEST WARTHER MUSEUM CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL D OV E R

The Ernest Warther Museum and Gardens explores and honors the legacy of master carver Ernest “Mooney” Warther, who began carving as a child and eventually became one of the most esteemed carvers in the country. Many of his carvings are miniature locomotives, made of ivory and wood. His home was transformed into a museum that details his life and features many of his impressive carvings. For nearly 30 years, the museum has hosted the two-week Warther Tree Festival each November, becoming a mecca of merriment with over 100 decorated Christmas trees and wreaths. Each tree has a theme and is for sale, with proceeds benefiting the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital Auxiliary. Groups can tour the museum, which includes Warther’s home and workshop; wander around the forest of Christmas trees; snap some photos; and take in the holiday scenery.

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BEST

DESTINATION IN AMISH COUNTRY

From the practical to the pretty, shop at Lehman’s for thousands of products that will help you take the next step on your journey to a simpler life.

WHAT WE OFFER: • A free three-minute step-on greeting (Please call ahead to schedule this)

• Free bus parking • A clean, non-smoking environment • Handicapped accessible with large bathrooms • Free shipping on your order of $150 or more • Free meal for the driver and escort

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FA C T IN 1924, THE AKRON CANDY COMPANY BEGAN PRODUCING “DUM-DUM LOLLIPOPS.”

Courtesy Amish Country Theater

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Good, clean fun at the Amish Country Theater

AKRON

AMISH COUNTRY THEATER

HOLMES COUNTY

See the most up-to-date information at: LEHMANS.COM/KIDRON_STORE_BUS_TOURS

The Amish Country Theater, nationally recognized for delivering clean comedy, gives groups a good time, guaranteed. The comedy variety shows performed in the 600-seat auditorium range from award-winning ventriloquist acts to re-creations of famous comedy routines, all set on a stage that resembles a barn.

This unique Ohio attraction is a treat for groups year-round, but it also offers plenty of special performances for those passing through during the holidays. From Thanksgiving to the New Year, the theater features a number of festive productions, such as “Christmas in the Country” and “New Year’s Eve Eve Spectacular.” These seasonal shows and concerts use the theater’s signature comedy sketches and performances of classic holiday music to delight audiences. Groups can enter the theater directly from the lobby of new Berlin Encore Hotel, which offers 81 guest rooms and complimentary breakfast.

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CASTLE NOEL Billed as America’s largest indoor year-round Christmas entertainment attraction, Castle Noel opened in 2013 in Medina, a Cleveland suburb. A haven for Christmas enthusiasts, the museum boasts one of the world’s largest collections of Hollywood Christmas movie props and costumes. Its exhibits of popular toys from decades past and intricately decorated department store windows evoke memories of holidays past, which aligns with the museum’s mission to make every guest feel like a kid again. Groups can take a private tour of the museum’s displays and artifacts, see indoor snow, take a ride on the indoor slide, experience story time with the museum’s owner, and enjoy a luncheon of holiday favorites like turkey, stuffing, cranberry salad and a Christmas cookie. A trip to the museum gift shop allows each visitor to take a piece of the magic home with them.

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Courtesy Castle Noel

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SPACE FOR

REDEMPTION Take a trip down cinematic memory lane to 15 iconic filming sites along The Shawshank Trail and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The Shawshank Redemption.

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Castle Noel is America’s largest indoor year-round Christmas attraction.

fun B.A. Sweetie Candy Company offers sweets and treats of all kinds.

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Courtesy B.A. Sweetie Candy Company

THE HARTVILLE MARKETPLACE AND FLEA MARKET IS THE LARGEST INDOOR-OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET IN THE UNITED STATES.

HARTVILLE

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A CHRISTMAS STORY HOUSE

The holidays are rife with traditions, and one of the most recognizable is the annual round-the-clock Christmas Day television broadcast of the 1983 classic film “A Christmas Story.” The movie’s iconic scenes delight and entertain millions of viewers every year, and with a trip to Cleveland, the movie’s many fans can visit the mustard-yellow clapboard house used in the holiday film.

The home looks just as it did in the movie, and its museum directly across the street displays some of its most memorable props, like the family’s 1937 Oldsmobile and Randy’s red snowsuit. Groups can enjoy the novelty and nostalgia of this attraction year-round during tours of the house, where they’ll learn movie trivia and see original movie costumes and memorabilia and behind-thescenes production photos. They can also purchase their very own leg lamps or leg lamp cookie cutters and other movie-themed souvenirs in Ralphie’s Gift Shop.

AC H R I S T M A S S T O RY H O U S E .C O M Randy’s snowsuit from “A Christmas Story”

By Kayla Lupean for ThisisCleveland.com

CLEVELAND

A Christmas Story House

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FA C T THE MCKINLEY NATIONAL MEMORIAL SITS AT THE TOP OF 108 STEPS.

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MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS PAST AT THE ARMS FAMILY MUSEUM YO U N G S T OW N

Thanks to the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, Greystone is a repository of local history. The impressive Youngstown residence, built in 1905 for Olive and Wilford Arms, still retains the home’s first-floor stained-glass windows while other arts and crafts architectural features complement period furniture. On other floors, exhibits highlight local history and American life in the century since the home was built. The house museum is renowned for its annual holiday spectacular, Memories of Christmas Past, when it is adorned throughout with lights, trees and décor from different eras and countries. Each room is beautifully and ornately decorated according to its own theme.

Many exhibits feature classic or rare holiday items, which groups can learn about on guided tours during the holiday season.

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Holiday decor dazzles at the Arms Family Museum.

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FA C T THE WARNER BROTHERS LIVED IN YOUNGSTOWN PRIOR TO MOVING TO HOLLYWOOD TO START THEIR MOTION PICTURE EMPIRE. Find us on Facebook

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A sleigh in the Arms Family Museum

WALK-THROUGH TOURS: (No Reservation Required) Adults - $15 • Children (Ages 6-12) - $8 Children under 6 - Free Photos courtesy Mahoning Valley Historical Society

Discounts for Veterans, Active Duty Personnel and Seniors.

Group discount available for 15 or more with prearranged reservation.

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Just 3 Miles off Interstate 77 Just 9 minutes from the Pro Football Hall of Fame MAPS Air Museum is located on the west side of the Akron Canton Airport in the CAK International Business Park

2260 International Parkway (at the very end) off Massillon Rd. City of Green

330.896.6332 • www.mapsairmuseum.org Gift Shop • Free Parking • Handicapped Accessible 23 Over 50 Aircraft on site • 2 Museum Galleries with over 130 displays

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Clockwise from top left: Painted silos are landmarks at Barn-N-Bunk Farm Market; shoppers load up at Jungle Jim’s International Market; Winans Chocolates is a longstanding tradition; Moeller Brew Barn is adding locations

Culinary Treasures SOUTHWEST REGIONAL ITINER ARY

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Food lovers find an abundance of flavors to explore, with biscuits, doughnuts, produce, chocolate and wine experiences in Dayton, Troy and nearby cities and towns.

day 1 • Arrive in Clermont County • Breakfast at All Hail the Biscuit in Milford • Depart for Butler County • Tour and lunch EnterTRAINment Junction in West Chester Township • Scavenger hunt and tour at Jungle Jim’s International Market • Depart for Hamilton • Private cooking demonstration and dinner at Tano Bistro • Overnight at Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton

day 2 • Doughnut-making demonstration from the Butler County Donut Trail • Hands-on arts projects at Barn-N-Bunk Farm Market, followed by lunch • Depart for Warren County • Wine- and beer-making tour at Valley Vineyards in Morrow • Dinner and a show at La Comedia Dinner Theater • Overnight at Drury Inn Middletown

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day 3 • Depart for Dayton • Explore Carillon Historical Park • Lunch at Carillon Brewing • Depart for Piqua • Factory tour at Winans Chocolates + Coffees • Depart for Troy • Dinner at Moeller Brew Barn

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BARN-N-BUNK FARM MARKET TRENTON

Open from March through December, the Barn-NBunk Farm Market in Trenton is a sprawling market known for its large offerings of fresh produce, food products and home decor. Its three barns are stocked with candles, pottery and jewelry made by local vendors, as well as farm-grown seasonal fruits and vegetables. In addition to shopping, planned crafts and activities allow groups to create a decorative centerpiece, grind their own cornmeal and tour the farm’s broom shop. Fall brings fun festivities, including hayrides, scarecrow-making, a petting zoo, mazes and autumn-themed crafts, as well as tasty refreshments like apple cider and pumpkin cookies. For a sweet and refreshing treat year-round, there’s an ice cream and candy shop and a deli for quick bites.

JUNGLE JIM’S INTERNATIONAL MARKET FA I R F I E L D

Just outside of Cincinnati, groups can find foods from every corner of the world at Jungle Jim’s International Market. What began as one ambitious vendor’s mission to combine excellent customer service with a wide selection of food products has grown to a well-loved attraction that draws customers across state lines. The store is supersized, its 300,000 square feet stocked with foods from over 70 countries including specialty ingredients and spices, obscure snacks, international wines, beer and other beverages, and tropical fruits. In addition to shopping, groups can take a tour of Jungle Jim’s to learn about and sample a variety of exotic foods as they hop from department to department. They can also have a scavenger hunt to discover some of the market’s most obscure products.

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La Comedia stages Broadway and off-Broadway hits.

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Barn-N-Bunk is the place for pumpkins.

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La Comedia Dinner Theater has been bringing delicious meals with a side of showbiz to audiences since 1975. Located between Cincinnati and Dayton just off Interstate 75, the theater gives groups a chance to experience Broadway productions in a theater known for its glamorous décor, friendly staff and well-staged productions. One of the oldest dinner theaters in the nation and the only yearround professional theater in Ohio, La Comedia’s rotating schedule of Broadway and off-Broadway hits provides a live entertainment and culinary experience for groups to enjoy. Buffet dinners begin with a signature salad and include favorites like chef-carved meats, Southern sides and La Comedia’s signature sweet potato soufflé. Guests can also enjoy a cocktail, smoothie or milkshake with their meal.

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Winans Chocolates is in its fifth generation of family management.

WINANS CHOCOLATES + COFFEES

Burgers and other bar food go well with Moeller’s brews.

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Winans Chocolates + Coffees has been bringing sweetness to Ohio for five generations using the same tried and true methods. Located in the quaint town of Piqua, Winans is the perfect place to sample a sweet treat or a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee. The focus is on quality chocolates, which has made Winans a favorite throughout the state. Groups that visit can watch chocolates being produced through a shop window or take a behind-the-scenes tour and discover how each delicious treat is made, from seeing peanut brittle stretched by hand to caramel mixed in original copper kettles. Visitors can also see where internationally sourced coffee beans are roasted daily. Tours can conclude with a tasting and a visit to the gift shop to buy boxes and baskets of chocolates and individual delicacies, as well as seasonal coffee drinks.

Courtesy Winans

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FA C T FORT ANCIENT IS ON THE SHORT LIST TO BECOME A WORLD HERITAGE SITE.

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An unforgettable experience awaits in Butler County, Ohio.

Find a vibrant arts community, foodie adventures, unique attractions, incredible shopping, and historic sites to explore. Butler County offers an unparalleled experience for groups.

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Moeller Brew Barn first opened in the small town of Maria Stein in 2015, and the brand has been bringing craft beer to western Ohio ever since. Since it first opened its doors, Moeller Brew Barn has unveiled locations in three other Ohio towns, proving its popularity among locals and tourists alike. The second location opened in a historic Lutheran church in downtown Troy in 2019. Elegant architectural details such as stained-glass windows, wood trim, chandeliers and high ceilings make it a beautiful backdrop for the brewpub, but it’s the selection on tap that’s made Moeller Brew Barn a breakout in the craft beer scene. Over 20 beers, ciders and seltzers are offered at each location, from seasonal favorites to the brand’s original classics. The kitchen menu includes brick-oven pizzas, sandwiches and bar food favorites, such as nachos, wings and dips. Groups can enjoy the Troy brewpub’s historic setting and down-to-earth atmosphere while they sample its delicious food and craft beverages.

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Clockwise from top left: Plants flourish at Ivy Court; dried flower wreaths at the Ohio Herb Center; the Harding Presidential Library; butterflies at Franklin Park Conservatory

History & Horticulture CENTR AL REGIONAL ITINER ARY

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Dine on a historic covered bridge, visit the innovative Harding Home, create your own horticultural souvenirs and get up close and personal with butterflies on this tour of Marion, Columbus and the surrounding area.

MARION UNION COUNTY GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS DUBLIN GAHANNA COLUMBUS

day 1 • Arrive in Marion • Revisit America’s past at Harding Presidential Sites • Experience a bit of Holland at the Leo Berbee Bulb Company • Dine on the Pottersburg Covered Bridge with Visit Union County Tourism • Depart for Dublin • Explore The Dublin Link pedestrian bridge • Sunny Irish Dinner experience with Sunny Street Café in Dublin • After-hours fun at 16-Bit Bar+Arcade • Overnight at Embassy Suites Columbus Dublin

day 2 • Depart for Grandview Heights • Create a plant-themed craft at Ivy Court • Pour-your-own-candle experience at Penn & Beech Candle Co. • German lunch at Hofbrauhaus Columbus • Depart for Columbus • Guided tour of German Village • Dinner at The Boat House at Confluence Park • Overnight at Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center

day 3 • Butterfly experience at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • Depart for Gahanna • Make-and-take herb class at Ohio Herb Center • Lunch at 101 Beer Kitchen • Explore herb gardens in Gahanna • Dinner at Barrel & Boar Gahanna • After-hours fun at Pins Mechanical Company Columbus

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HARDING PRESIDENTIAL SITES

The Harding Memorial

Customers are surrounded by plants at Ivy Court.

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Warren G. Harding was the 29th U.S. president, holding office from 1921 until his death in 1923. Harding was a native Ohioan and the publisher of his hometown newspaper, the Marion Daily Star. When he ran for president, he campaigned from his front porch. Today, the Harding Home, Harding Memorial and the Warren G. Harding Presidential Library & Museum in Marion make excellent stops for groups passing through central Ohio. At the presidential library, they’ll find exhibits and artifacts about Harding’s life and his presidency. The adjacent Harding Home, which has welcomed visitors since 1926, was constructed in the Queen Anne-style and is known for having the era’s modern amenities, including indoor plumbing. The home is now a museum detailing the role of the press in the 1920 presidential election. The Harding Memorial contains the president and his wife’s tombs. Constructed of white marble and emulating a Greek temple, the monument is a beautiful tribute to Harding and an important landmark for Marion.

A plant lover’s paradise awaits in Grandview Heights, just outside of Columbus. Ivy Court, a plant and home goods store, is owned by husband-and-wife team Ryan and Courtney Hart. The small business opened its first brick and mortar storefront in 2020 and was an instant hit with the community. Ivy Court’s Grandview Heights location opened in October of 2023. The store sells house plants, plant care items, garden accessories and home goods such as candles, tea towels and pillows. It also sells clothing and accessories. Workshops are given on topics such as pressed floral art, wreath-making and moss art. Groups can attend a workshop, peruse the store’s wares and leave with a house plant of their own.

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Marysville is known for its covered bridges, at one point having over 200 of them. Through the years, these bridges were removed, replaced and rebuilt to keep up with modern infrastructure, and today only seven remain in the scenic countryside. The Covered Bridge Trail shares their history and that of Reuben Partridge, who built over 200 covered bridges in his lifetime. A trip to Marysville and the Union County countryside would be incomplete without one of its signature offerings for groups: dining on a historic covered bridge. From April through October, groups can enjoy a delicious meal on the Pottersburg Bridge, built in 1873 and later moved to its current location to preserve it. Dishes made from fresh, local ingredients are served under the roof of the iconic red bridge while groups enjoy live folk music, storytelling and lively conversations in an open-air setting.

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Groups can enjoy a meal on the Pottersburg Bridge.

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An annual “Blooms and Butterflies” exhibit draws crowds.

Drying herbs at the Ohio Herb Center

FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS COLUMBUS

The Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, as it’s known today, opened in 1993, but the gardens and conservatory have been delighting horticultural enthusiasts in Columbus for over a century. The John F. Wolfe Palm House, a glass greenhouse opened to the public in 1895, is among the property’s oldest buildings. Today, the conservatory and gardens make up 13 acres of the 88-acre Franklin Park. Here, groups will find several exhibits replicating distinct biomes from around the world, including mountains, deserts, rainforests and a water garden. Each year, the Pacific Island Water Garden biome becomes home to hundreds of tropical butterflies as part of the conservatory’s Blooms and Butterflies exhibit. Groups can check out the plant life of each biome and view the park’s collection of bonsai trees and stunning Chihuly glass artwork. They can also take a scenic walk in the outdoor botanical gardens and grab a bite to eat at the Garden Café or the park’s food truck.

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Just outside of Columbus is the town of Gahanna, known as the Herb Capital of Ohio. The Ohio Herb Center, located in a historic home downtown, celebrates the area’s herbal history. It educates its visitors about the many benefits of herbs, from health and wellness to cooking and cleaning. Classes and workshops are regularly offered on varied subjects like teas and tonics, the language of herbs, natural hair care, and cooking and cleaning with herbs. Groups can attend a class and check out the center’s shop, which offers a large selection of herb-themed products and gifts, such as local honey, herbs, cosmetics, tea blends and books. Whether they’re interested in gardening, cooking or DIY, every visitor is sure to learn from and be delighted by the center’s charms.

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NORTHWEST REGIONAL ITINER ARY

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Clockwise from top left: lantern-led tours at Spiegel Grove; wine at Sycamore Lake Wine Company; fresh brews at Bait House Brewery near Lake Erie; Halloween thrills at Cedar Point

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Discover all things mystic, from the planets to the paranormal —

day 1 • Arrive in Wapakoneta • Tour Armstrong Air & Space Museum Museum and Gardens • Depart for Lima • Lunch at The Met • Tour Allen County Museum • Depart for Bluffton • Tour and tasting at Sycamore Lake Wine Company • Dinner at Kira Flipside Grill • Overnight in Bluffton

along with some local pours — on a three-day trip through northwest Ohio during the Halloween season.

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day 2 • Depart for Sandusky • History and Halloween tour of Sandusky with Firelands Adventure Tours • Lunch at Bait House Brewery • Free time downtown • Dinner at Gideon Owen Wine Company • “Spirit Stories at Spiegel Grove” at Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums in Fremont • Overnight in Fremont

day 3 • HalloWeekends event at Cedar Point in Sandusky

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A spacesuit exhibit at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum

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The entrance to the Armstrong Air and Space Museum

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FA C T SANDUSKY WAS AN IMPORTANT UNDERGROUND RAILROAD SITE, AND HARRIET BEECHER STOWE WOVE SANDUSKY INTO HER BOOK UNCLE TOM’S CABIN (1852).

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SYCAMORE LAKE WINE COMPANY C O L U M B U S G R OV E

ARMSTRONG AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

WA PA K O N E TA

Wapakoneta is the hometown of Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon. The Armstrong Air & Space Museum is dedicated to keeping the spirit of space exploration alive with exhibits teaching visitors about aviation and developments in aerospace.

Its interactive exhibits emphasize the contributions of Ohioans like Armstrong and include two simulators and several audiovisual elements. Artifacts include an Apollo 11 moon rock, two aircraft, Armstrong’s spacesuit and the Gemini VIII spacecraft. Groups can take a guided tour of the museum, watch a short documentary and explore the museum’s exhibit gallery. They can even request a speaker on a range of topics from the Space Race and the Cold War to the science of rocket propulsion to Ohio’s role in the space program. They can round out their trip with a stop at the museum gift shop for an astronautical souvenir.

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Resting by a serene lake and picturesque covered bridge, Sycamore Lake Wine Company is a familyowned winery founded in 2013. Its owners, Jeff and Janice Hanneman, make their wines on the premises. Groups can enjoy the scenic views of the threeacre vineyard and grounds from the patio or tasting room. They can also get a peek behind the scenes to see the equipment used to produce the wines, such as the crusher destemmers and wine tanks. Along with an impressive range of wines, appetizers and light fare are offered, including a charcuterie plate, bruschetta, spinach and artichoke dip, and flatbread pizzas. The winery frequently hosts live music and events, so whether groups are looking for a lively evening out or a peaceful afternoon on the patio, they’ll find it at Sycamore Lake Wine Company.

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Spooky performances abound during HalloWeekends at Cedar Point.

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Gathering around a fire at Spiegel Grove

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Hayes, an Ohio native, was the 19th president.

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RUTHERFORD B. HAYES PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUMS/ SPIRIT STORIES AT SPIEGEL GROVE FREMONT

While not a part of the official presidential library system, the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums is thought to be a model for all the presidential libraries that came after it. The 19th president was an Ohio native, and his estate, Spiegel Grove, became a museum and memorial after his death. In addition to housing Hayes’ collections and personal artifacts, it’s also a popular group tour stop, especially during the fall. In October, groups can head to the historic estate where they’ll be regaled with spooky tales and haunting legends around a campfire during Spirit Stories. They can check out museum exhibits that explore Ohio’s mythical creatures, get a souvenir picture with a ghost and take lantern tours of the estate. Hot chocolate, cider and popcorn provide sustenance as visitors experience the chilling sights and sounds of Spiegel Grove.

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HALLOWEEKENDS AT CEDAR POINT

Scare Zones crawl with ghosts and monsters during Cedar Point’s Halloweekends.

BAIT HOUSE BREWERY SANDUSKY

A short distance from Lake Erie, groups will discover Bait House Brewery, a bait and tackle shop that was turned into a brewery in 2017. As Sandusky’s first microbrewery, it is committed to not only providing its customers with an exceptional selection of craft beers but also keeping with the maritime theme of the lakeside Ohio community. The locally owned and operated business serves a selection of signature brews, including IPAs, porters and wheat beers. Patrons will also find hard ciders, seltzers and house-brewed root beer on the brewery’s drink list. The menu features fresh-caught walleye and perch from Lake Erie and stone-fired pizzas alongside traditional bar food like burgers and hot dogs. A meal at this Sandusky gem might also include live music and other entertainment by local artists. Visitors are sure to enjoy the down-to-earth and friendly feel of the microbrewery as much as its food and beverages.

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From mid-September through October, HalloWeekends at Cedar Point give Sandusky visitors a chance to experience autumnthemed wonders and delightful frights. This popular annual Ohio tradition, held Thursdays through Sundays, is a Halloweenthemed addition to the amusement park’s list of attractions, rides and roller coasters. During the day, groups experience fewer frights by making their way through hay mazes and eating Halloween treats. For thrill-seekers and horror lovers, darkness at the park brings Scare Zones with dozens of haunted houses, trails and mazes that crawl with ghouls and monsters designed to spook even the bravest guests. Groups can also catch ghostthemed shows, enjoy appearances from their favorite spooky characters and have their fortunes told. When it is time for refreshments, Cedar Point turns up the heat with spicy chicken tenders and jalapeño-loaded potato wedges and delights patrons with Halloween-themed sweets like pumpkin rolls, deep-fried fudge and cupcakes topped with sugar shards that look like glass.

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Signature brews and fresh-caught walleye draw crowds to Bait House Brewery.

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MUSEUM OF CERAMICS 800-600-7180 ohiohistory.org LADY CAROLINE DINING CRUISE SHIP 216-696-8888 ladycaroline.com SCHOENBRUNN VILLAGE 800-752-2711 ohiohistory.org

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SHAKER HISTORICAL MUSEUM 800-860-6078 ohiohistory.org YOUNGSTOWN HISTORICAL CENTER OF INDUSTRY AND LABOR 800-262-6137 OHIOHISTORY.ORG

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GAHANNA IS THE HERB CAPITAL OF OHIO.

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FA C T MARYSVILLE IS HOME TO THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY. VISITORS CAN SHOP AT THE ORIGINAL HARDWARE STORE, OPENED

BY O.M. SCOTT IN 1868.

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FA C T PUT-IN-BAY IS HOME TO THE WORLD’S LARGEST GEODE, KNOWN AS THE CRYSTAL CAVE AT HEIMEMAN’S WINERY.

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