Call 1-800-AT-A-Park for information about any state park or to make reservations. There are many beautiful state parks and resorts in Ohio, such as Mohican where you can enjoy a day of canoeing; Salt Fork where you can enjoy watersports on the lake and rent a cabin in the woods, camp outdoors or stay at the lodge which has many indoor attractions. Other parks include Hueston Woods, Burr Oak, Maumee Bay, Punderson Manor, and Shawnee. For reservations, specials and general information about the various parks in Ohio, visit their web site www.atapark.com
Continental C.O.O.L. Specials.
For those rare weekends when you have nothing planned and are able travel at a moment’s notice, sign-up to receive Continental Airlines’ C.O.O.L travel specials. You can call the airline directly at (216) 771-8419 or visit their web site at http://www.continental.com. Once you are on the mailing list, you will receive an email every Wednesday which tells you which flights are on sale. Most often they have flights from Cleveland – the cost varies depending on the city you visit. There’s just one catch – when you get the email, your travel has to begin that Friday or Saturday and your return has to be on the Monday or Tuesday following. They also have specials on hotel and car rental. This is a way for Continental to sell out empty seats and for us to enjoy lower airfares.
Cook’s Forest.
In Pennsylvania. This is about a 3-hour drive. There are different events and things to do, depending on the season in which you visit. Family lodging is mainly campgrounds and cabins. There is a deer ranch nearby where you can pet deer and other animals. Other area attractions include hiking, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, snowmobiling and miniature golf. If you visit in February, you can visit Punxatawny to join in the Groundhog’s Day festivities. Remember the movie? They really do have lots of events and celebration planned around this holiday. There are also two very nice bed and breakfasts along the scenic Clarion River if you can get away WITHOUT the kids! Visit www.cooksforest.com for more information.
Easton Town Center.
This is a relatively new entertainment complex near Columbus. It’s about 1 ½ hours away. Can be done in a day or if you want to spend the night, there are hotels nearby. It’s a great place to go when the weather is nice because there is a lot of outside walking. Attractions include Color Your World where you can paint your own pottery, Gameworks arcade, a screen movie-theatre. many shops including Pottery Barn Kids, Barnes and Noble and Build-a-Bear Workshop where you can create your own personalized teddy bear. Visit www.eastontowncenter for more information about this entertainment complex.
Great Bear Lodge.
4600 Milan Road, Sandusky, Ohio. For your next family getaway, come experience a northwoods adventure at Great Bear Lodge! Situated in the heart of Ohio's vacationland, Great Bear Lodge features 271 luxurious suites that are sure to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. From the four-story atrium lobby and resturants to the sprawling outdoor pool, arcades and gift shop, Great Bear Lodge offers all the amenities of a first-class contemporary resort. Best of all, Great Bear Lodge features one of the world's largest indoor waterparks for year-round water play excitement - rain or shine. For rates, reservations and specials, call 419-609-6000 or 888-779-2327 or visit their web site at www.greatbearlodge.com
Holiday Inn Richfield (Holidome).
4742 Brecksville Road, Richfield, 44286. The Holiday Inn Richfield/Cleveland is located 20 minutes from both Cleveland and Akron, just off interstate 80 (the Ohio Turnpike) and interstate 77. The 42,000 square foot Holidome Indoor Recreation Center is an open invitation to stay and play. There's fun, enjoyment and relaxation for the whole family. A large heated pool, whirlpool and miniature golf course are just a few of the features to entertain you. There is also a Little TikesÒ
play area. For more fun (and convenience) request a room just outside the Holidome recreation area. Call (330) 659-6151 for reservations, rates and special events. Additional features are Kids Eat Free, Pets Allowed and Government Rates available.
