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Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens: a distinct experience for the whole family
Few places in the world, let alone the state of Ohio, compare to Akron's Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. Built in 1912, this massive mansion-turned-museum requires the panning of one's view to take in all of its impressive majesty. A collaboration of an enormous estate home, conservatory, several large outbuildings and more than 70 acres of breathtaking gardens make up this luxurious destination.

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Akron Zoo means wildlife in action

Akron Zoo means wildlife in action
With 50 acres of awesome adventure, the Akron Zoo is home to more than 700 animals from each of earth's seven continents.

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Goodyear World of Rubber Museum: never "tire" of fun and learning!

Goodyear World of Rubber Museum: never "tire" of fun and learning!
The Goodyear World of Rubber Museum in Akron, Ohio may not seem like a place that would be tantalizing to visit. After all, who really cares about the history of rubber, right? One peek inside the walls of this curious establishment will leave you wondering why the heck you'd never come here before. Who would have thought that learning about rubber could be so much fun?

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Grand Pacific Junction: a great place for everyone

Grand Pacific Junction: a great place for everyone
At the Grand Pacific Junction Historic Shopping District in nearby Olmsted Falls, you'll feel as if you've stepped back more than 100 years to a time that was a bit more simple and a trip into town meant getting all gussied up. From the antique locomotive to the century-old horse-drawn carriage displays, the Grand Pacific Junction brings the turn-of-the-century lifestyle back to life.

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Cleveland Botanical Gardens offers a spring vacation year round

Cleveland Botanical Gardens offers a spring vacation year round
In the middle of winter, we all crave things like sunshine, chirping birds and budding flowers. Sadly, we can’t rush the arrival of spring. But we can visit the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, which gives us springtime anytime -- and it’s open year round.

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A Christmas Story House: See where memories were made

A Christmas Story House: See where memories were made
The Red Rider BB gun. The leg lamp. The pink bunny pajamas. Those are special Yuletide images for countless fans of the holiday favorite, "A Christmas Story." So what could bring back those much-loved memories more than a tour through the original house where the movie was filmed?

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Cleveland's Goodtime III: not just a good time, a great time!

Cleveland's Goodtime III: not just a good time, a great time!
The GoodTime III luxury cruise ship has been an icon on the shores of Cleveland since 1958. The five-deck vessel offers a fully enclosed first deck with air conditioning, a dining area and dance floor. Other decks are semi-opened, and the top level is great for getting a summer tan or enjoying the twinkling stars in the night sky.

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Inland Seas Maritime Museum shines light on lake's rich history

Inland Seas Maritime Museum shines light on lake's rich history
The Inland Seas Maritime Museum in Vermilion is one of Northeast Ohio’s premier maritime attractions, with ship models, antique documents, artifacts and artwork depicting the rich history of our Great Lake.

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Severance Hall: grand home for a grand orchestra

Severance Hall: grand home for a grand orchestra
Constructed of limestone, Severance Hall presents a breathtaking neo-classic theme similar to ancient Greek architecture. Home to the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, the music hall underwent a complete renovation in 1998, adding a fine restaurant and trinket shop and improving the facility’s acoustics.

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The BoneYard: Three Locations to Tickle Your Funny Bone

The BoneYard: Three Locations to Tickle Your Funny Bone
What do you get when you combine great food, cold beer, big screen TVs and more fun than you can imagine? You get the BoneYard-- a Cleveland pasttime that is as dear to this great city as the Great Lakes Brewery, The Terminal Tower and our Great Lake Erie.

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