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Information sources: A=AAA Travel Guidebook, AC=AAA Camping Book, H= Highways magazine (Good SamClub), L=loop tours book (Readers Digest, hardbound), X=Xerox copy, T=1992 Texas travel soft-cover book,RVJ=RV Journal spring 2008,

NOTE: Key to map-location numbering system:05, 06, 07, etc = date when data was current & typed into our system

NOTE: Info may NOT contain CURRENT phone numbers, prices, times of operation, etc. due to publication

dates for info sources. ALWAYS check with the attraction / location / venue for updated info rather than driveto the location and be very disappointed !

OHIO 2009 4/09AAA Gem Sites:

Akron:National Inventors Hall of FameStan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Archbold:Historic Sauder Village Bath: Hale Farm & Village

Canton:First Ladies National Historic Site

Pro Football Hall of FameCincinnati:

Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati History Museum Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Museum of Natural History and Science National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Taft Museum of ArtCleveland:

Cleveland Botanical Garden Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryGreat Lakes Science CenterThe RainforestRock and Roll Hall of Fame and MuseumWestern Reserve Historical Society

Columbus:COSI ColumbusFranklin Park Conservatory & Botanical GardenOhio Historical Center

Coshocton:Roscoe Village Cumberland: The Wilds Cuyahoga Valley National Park:Cuyahoga Valley National Park Dayton: Dayton Art Institute National Museum of the United State Air Force

Ohio Points-of-Interest

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Dennison: Dennison Railroad Depot MuseumDover: Warther CarvingsEast Liverpool: Museum of CeramicsFremont: Hayes Presidential CenterKent: Kent State University MuseumKings Mills: Kings IslandKirtland:

Historic Kirtland Lake Metroparks FarmparkLogan: Hocking Hills State ParkMansfield: Bible Walk Kingwood CenterMarietta: Campus Martius MuseumMarion: The President Harding Home and MuseumMason: The Beach WaterparkNew Philadelphia: Schoenbrunn Village State MemorialNewport (KY): Newport Aquarium

Norwich: National Road - Zane Grey MuseumPeebles: Serpent Mound State MemorialPerrys Victory and International Peace Memorial: Perrys Victory and International Peace MemorialPowell: Columbus Zoo & AquariumSandusky:

Cedar Point Maritime Museum of SanduskyToledo:

COSI Toledo Toledo Museum of Art Toledo ZooWapakoneta: Neil Armstrong Air & Space MuseumWest Liberty: Ohio CavernsYoungstown: Mill Creek MetroparksZanesville:: Zanesville Art CenterZoar: Zoar Village State Memorial

OH001 Akron (A193-194)1. Carousel Dinner Theatre, 08 1275 E. Waterloo Road, presents touring productions of Broadway shows,

and visitors have a choice of purchasing dinner-and-show or show-only tickets. Ph: 330-724-9855.2. Akron Art Museum, at One S. High Street (close to Police Museum?). Housed in late 19th-century Italianate

Renaissance Structure, 08 along with new addition, houses 3 floors of galleries from American andinternational collections. Tues-Sun 11-5 (also Thur 5-9); closed Mondays& major holidays. $7,; $5 ages 65+and students w/ ID; free ages 0-12. Ph: 330-376-9185.

3. Akron Police Dept Museum, 08 at 217 S. High Street (close to Art Museum?). Has confiscated weapons,gambling & narcotics paraphernalia, police uniforms, counterfeit money and more than 200 photographs.Allow 30 minutes. Mon-Fri 10-2; closed Sat & Sun and holidays. FREE. Ph: 330-375-2390.

4. Akron Zoo08 is off Euclid Ave at 500 Edgewood Ave. Has over 700 animals including rare Chinesealligators, red pandas, Humboldt penguins, lemurs, snow leopards, jaguars, and Andean condors. Allow 3hours. Daily 10-5, May-Oct; 11-4 rest of year.


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5. Goodyear World of Rubber, 08 1201 E. Market Street. Museum depicts the history of rubber with replica ofrubber plantation, tire display, memorabilia of Charles Goodyear and a reproduction of his workshop, plusvideotape of Goodyear blimps and a self-guiding tour. Allow 1 hour. Mon-Fri 8-4:30; closed Sat & Sun, andholidays. Phone ahead to make sure museum is open. FREE. Ph: 330-796-7117.

6. Hower House08 is on the edge of the Univ of Akron campus, .1 miles south on Fir Hill from E. MarketStreet. A 28-room Victorian mansion designed in the Second Empire Italianate style, built in 1871 by JohnHenry Hower, one of Akrons leading industrialists. House contains octagonal rooms with oak parquet floors

and black walnut woodwork, filled with family furnishings and items from around the world. Allow 1 hour.Wed-Sat noon-3:30, Sun 1-4, Feb-Dec; closed Mondays & Tuesdays& major holidays. Last tour begins 1/2hour before closing. $5; $4 ages 65+; $2 ages 6-18 and students ID. Ph: 330-972-6909.

7. National Inventors Hall of Fame, [Gem site], 08 221 S. Broadway, pays tribute to more than 200 inventorswho have improved the quality of life throughout the years; plaques detail each inventors accomplishments,including Wright brothers, J. G. Cochran for her dishwasher design, J. E. Matzeliger for his automatic shoelasting machine, and Forrest M. Bird for his respirator. The Inventors Workshop is designed to inspire &promote curiosity, features hands-on exhibits that allow visitors to take gadgets apart, experiment withscience and create their own inventions. Fiber optics, magnetics, microscopy and motion are featured topicsin the interactive displays. Allow 2 hours. Wed-Sat 10-4:30; closed Sun-Tuesand Jan 1, Easter, ThGiv andDec 25. Schedule may vary; phone ahead.AAA discount implied. $7.50; $6 ages 3-17 and 55+; $25 for

family. Ph: 330-762-4463 or 800-968-4332.8. Quaker Square, 08 135 S. Broadway. The square encompasses the renovated factory buildings of the

original Quaker Oats Co., which produced oatmeal and other products from the late 1800s until 1970.Complex includes restaurants, specialty shops, a general store, and a hotel with rooms built into the originalgrain silos. Railroad memorabilia is on display throughout the complex. A restaurant is housed in 1938Broadway Limited train cars. Allow 2 hours. Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun noon-6; closed Jan 1, Easter, ThGiv and Dec25. FREE. Ph: 330-253-5970.

9. Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens[Gem site], 08 at 714 N. Portage Path. Considered one of the finestexamples of Tudor Revival architecture in the country, the 65-room manor house contains art treasures fromaround the world. It was built 1911-15 by Frank A. Seiberling, co-founder of Goodyear and Seiberling Rubbercompanies. Features including impressive music room, 3-story great hall and a west porch fountainportraying the Well of St. Keyne. Audio tour describes acres of artfully landscaped grounds, including a fullyrestored English garden, lagoon and scenic vistas. The Corbin Conservatory is home to a free-flying butterflyexhibit Apr-Sept. Guided tours offered. Food available. Allow 1 hour. Tours daily 10-4:30, Apr-Dec; Tues-Sat10-4 & Sun 1-4, Feb-Mar. Closed major holidays. $10; $6 ages 6-12; free ages 0-5 w/ adult. Ph:330-836-5533 or 888-836-5533.

OH002 Archbold (A195)1. Historic Sauder Village[Gem site], 08 is on SR2, .5 miles east of SR66. This living history village tells the

story of the early settlers of Ohios Great Black Swamp. The village includes more than 35 historic homesand shops. Costumed guides bring history to life in the homes, schools, barbershop, doctors office andmore. Demonstrations include cooking, farming, potter, glassblower, silversmith, woodworker, spinner,weaver, cooper, broom maker and tinsmith, plus turn-of-century homestead and a museum with more than10,000 items. Many other exhibits and items to see. Food is available, plus the complex has a wi-fi equippedcampground (very good) with access to indoor swimming pool & large hot tub. Grounds also include a nicehotel complex and more than one restaurant including a country-style buffet. Special package deal isavailable including admission, buffet and campground; check at hotel. Allow 4-8 hours. (Weve been here.Excellent! Highly recommend the campground. Check on package deals include. Campground,admission and buffet meal!) Tues-Sat 10-5 (also Mem Day and Labor Day), Sun noon-4, Mem Day thruLabor Day; Tues-Fri 10-4, Sat 10-5, Sun noon-4, Apr 29 thru day before Mem Day and day after Labor Daythru Oct 26. Closed Mondays.AAA discount implied. $12.50, $6.25 ages 6-16); free ages 0-16 on Sun.Carriage or train ride $2.50. Ph: 419-446-2541 or 800-590-9755.


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2. Oberhaus Cars & Collectibles, 08 2016 S. Defiance Street. More than 50 Cadillacs, all in mint condition,and a plethora of early Americana are displayed. Items representing many eras and include jewelry, clothing,musical instruments, tools, farm implements, glassware, a stagecoach, and a miniature post office display.Guided tours available. Allow 1 hour. Mon-Fri 8:30-3, Sat-Sun by appointment. Closed major holidays. $5, $4senior citizens, free ages 0-12). Ph: 419-446-2773.

OH003 Bainbridge (A197) Seven Caves Canyon Nature Preserve,08 owned by Highlands NatureSanctuary, is 4 miles west on US50, then 1 mile south on Cave Road, following signs. Caves, cliffs, canyons,

waterfalls, the Appalachian Forest Museum and more than 300 species of plants and trees including rare botanicals are found throughout this preserve that is open only by a 75-minute, narrated, guided tour. The tour includes a hikethrough Scenic Rocky Fork Gorge and past the mouth of several caves. The half-mile trails are flat but do contain afew flights of stairs. Children must be with their parents. Pets are not permitted. Tours leave every half-hour Fri-Sun10:30-2:30, Apr 1- Labor Day; Sat-Sun (and Mem Day) 10:30-2:30, Apr 1-Mem Day and beginning the Sat afterLabor Day-Oct 31. Tour $10; $5 ages 5-12. Ph: 937-365-1935.OH004 Bath (A197) Hale Farm & Village, [Gem site], 08 5 miles southeast of I-77 Richfield exit 143, followingsigns to 2686 Oak Hill Road. This working farm and restored village simulates the sights, sounds & smells ofWheatfield Village, a fictional re-recreation representing bustling Western Reserve townships from 1861. Artisansdemo basket making, brick making, broom making, candle making, glass blowing, spinning, weaving and otheractivities of the mid-1800s. Visitors can see cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, and chickens. Maple sugaring is demod

during select weekends in winter. Special events held throughout the year. Food available. Allow3+ hours. Wed-Sat11-5, Sun nooon-5, Mem Day weekend thru Labor Day; wed-Fri 9:30-2, Sat 11-5, Sun noon-5, day after Labor Daythru Oct 31. Phone for hours in Dec.AAA discount implied. $14.50; 12.50 ages 60+; $7.50 ages 3-12. Ph:330-666-3711 or 800-589-9703.OH005 Bowling Green (A200) Snooks Dream Cars 08 is off I-75 exit 179, .5 miles east on SR6, then justnorth to 13920 County Home Road. The museum houses more than 20 antique and classic cars from the 1930sthrough 1960s. Replicas of a 1940s Texaco filling station and 1950s diner are included, as well as hundreds ofautomobile-related collectibles. Allow 1.5 hours. Daily 11-4; closed ThGiv and Dec 25. $5; $4 ages 66+; $3 ages0-12. Ph: 419-353-8338.OH006 Burton (A200) The Great Geauga County Fair, 08 Ohios oldest fair. The fair was founded in 1823 andis held Thursday thru Monday every Labor Day weekend. More than 1,700 exhibitors enter more than 12,250 exhibitsto intrigue and delight more than 200,000 visitors. Ph: 440-834-1846.OH007 Cambridge (A201) Living Word Outdoor Drama, 08 3 miles northwest on SR209. The show portraysthe life of Jesus. Performances are staged in a natural outdoor amphitheater. Visitors may take a set tour before theshow and stay for a musical concert after the show. Allow 2.5 hours. Shows Fri-Sat at 8PM, mid-June thru Aug 30;Fri-Sat at 7PM, in Sept. Set tours begin 1 hour before show time. Admission includes tour & concert: $15; $12 ages60+; $5 ages 4-12. Inquire about refund and weather policies. Reservations are recommended. Ph: 740-439-2761.OH008 Canton (A203-205)

1. Canton Classic Car Museum 08 is off I-77 exit 105/6thStreet SW, then 1 mile east to 555 Market Ave SW.More than 45 antique, classic & special interest cars are housed in the 1915 showroom of a Ford-Lincolndealership. The autos are displayed along with period memorabilia, including fashions, advertisements, ajukebox, and a photo collection of automobile pioneers. Allow 1 hour. Daily 10-5; closed major holidays.$7.50; $6 ages 60+; $5 ages 6-18. Ph: 330-455-3603.

2. First Ladies National Historic Site[Gem site], 08 at 331 Market Ave South at Fourth Street SW.Memorabilia and personal effects of First Ladies can be seen in the carefully restored Ida Saxton McKinleyHouse. (See AAA TourBook for greater detail of this attraction.) Allow 1.5 hours. Tours offered Tues-Sat at9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30, Sun at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30, June-Aug; Closed Mondays & majorholidays. $7; $6 ages 63+; $5 ages 0-17. Reservations are recommended. Ph: 330-452-0876.www.firstladies.org

3. Harry London Chocolate Factory(see city of North Canton)

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4. Pro Football Hall of Fame [Gem site], 08 at 2121 George Halas Drive NW, next to Fawcett Stadium, atjunction I-77 & US62. The hall presents films and memorabilia of professional football history; teams andindividual stars are highlighted. The Game Day Stadium Theatre rotates 180 degrees to offer its audiencetwo separate videotape presentations. Access to the halls research library is available by appointment.Induction ceremonies, parades, an exhibition football game and other events are held in August during the[Gem site]Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival. Allow 2 hours minimum. Daily 9-8, Mem Day weekend-LaborDay; 9-5 rest of year. Closed Dec 25. $18; $15 ages 63+; $12 ages 6-14. Ph: 330-456-8207.

5. William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum 08 at 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, off I-77exit 106. On this 26-acre site the nations 25thpresident, his wife Ida Saxton McKinley and their twodaughters are entombed. McKinley gallery features items related to the president, while Discovery Worldincludes science displays, hands-on exhibits, and the Hoover Price Planetarium. The Museum of StreetShops re-creates businesses of a late-19thto early-20thcentury Ohio town. The plaza provides a view ofdowntown Canton. Allow 2 hours. Museum and memorial open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5, early June-lateAug; closed holidays. Planetarium shows daily at 1, early June-late Aug; Sat at 1, Sun at 2, rest of year.Museum admission $7; $6 ages 60+; $5 ages 3-18. Memorial is free. Under age 5 are not permitted in theplanetarium. Ph: 330-455-7043.

OH009 Chillicothe (A205, 206)1. Adena Mansion & Gardens 08 is off Pleasant Valley Road, just northwest if the junction of US35 & SR104

on Adena Road. Adena once belonged to Thomas Worthington, sixth governor of Ohio. Furnished in theperiod, the Georgian stone mansion was completed in 1807. A 12,500-sq-ft museum offers interactiveexhibits about early 1800s life in Ohio; five outbuildings and formal gardens are on the grounds. An overlookprovides a view of the hills that are reproduced on the state seal. Wed-Sat 9:30-5, Sun and holidays noon-5,Apr-Oct. Mansion tours are given on the hour 10-4 (except noon). Closed Mon & Tues. $7; $6 senior citizens;$3 students w/ ID; free ages 0-5. Admission may vary during special events. Ph: 740-772-1500 or800-319-7248.

2. James M. Thomas Museum 08 is in the Horizon Phone Company at 68 E. Main Street. Equipment anddisplays chronicle the history and development of the telephone. Allow 1/2 hour. Mon-Fri 8:30-5; closed Sat,Sun, and holidays. FREE. PH: 740-772-8200 OR 800-500-3134.

3. Ross County Heritage Center 08 at 45 W. 5thStreet. The center includes the Ross County Museum,McKell Library; the restored early 19th-century Knoles Log House; and Franklin House, with textiles from the19th& 20thcenturies. Exhibits include items relating to early Ohio history and statehood, the Civil War andWWI. Decorative arts, clothing, fine arts, toys, dolls, vehicles and transportation history are included. Thelibrary houses more than 20,000 volumes, documents and photographs. Guided tours are available.Buildings open Tues-Sun noon-5, Apr-Dec; Fri-Sat 1-5, rest of year. Closed Mondays in summer, andholidays during the year. Library open Tues-Wed and Fri-Sat 1-5. $4; $2 ages 65+ and students 12-21 withID. Fee for library use = $2. Ph: 740-772-1936.

4. Tecumseh! Historical Outdoor Drama, 08 is 6.5 miles northeast on Delano Road off SR159 inSugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre. The production traces the life of Tecumseh and his struggle to preserve ahome for the Shawnee Nation on Americas frontier.

5. Allow 3 hours. 08 Performances in the 2008 season are Mon-Sat at 8PM, June 1 thru Aug 30. Box officeopen Mon-Sat 1-9PM, June 6 thru Aug 30; Mon-Fri 9-5, Mar 3 thru June 5. Tickets (Mon-Thurs) $17; $10ages 0-9. Tickets (Fri-Sat) $19; $12 ages 0-9. Reservations and advanced payment are required for allperformances. All tickets are held at the box office. Inquire about refund and weather policies. Ph:866-775-0700 or 740-775-4100.

OH010 Cincinnati (A213227, including Cincinnati vicinity)1. Cincinnati Art Museum[Gem site], 08 is off I-71 exit 2, following signs to Eden Park. The museums more

than 60,000 objects showcase visual arts from major civilizations over the past 6,000 years throughsculpture, paintings, prints, photographs, textiles and decorative arts. Masterpieces from such artists asMonet, Picasso, and VanGogh are on display as well as artifacts from Ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece.


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Asian, African and American Indian works of art also are included. The Cincinnati Wing features 11 galleriesof paintings, sculpture and decorative art by, for and about Cincinnatians from 1788 to the present. Foodavailable. Open Tues-Sun 11-5 (also Wed 5-9); closed Mondays and ThGiv and Dec 25. FREE. Fees may becharged during special exhibits. Ph: 513-639-2995.

2. Cincinnati Fire Museum 08 at 315 W. Court Street. Exhibits chronicle firefighting history. The museumcontains hands-on displays, restored antique firefighting equipment, photos, and memorabilia. Open Tues-Fri10-4, Sat-Sun noon-4; closed Mondays and holidays. $7; $6 ages 65+; $5 ages 6-18. Ph: 513-621-5553.

3. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, [Gem site], 08 off I-75 at Ezzard Charles Drive to 1301Western Avenue. The center is home to Cincinnati History Museum; Duke Energy Childrens Museum;Museum of Natural History and Science; Cincinnati Historical Society Library; and Robert D. Lindner FamilyOMNIMAX Theater. The restored Art Deco-style train station was a major departure point for troops duringWWII. The building features several large mosaics created in the 1930s. Weekend tours of the UnionTerminal depart from the rotunda. Food available. Allow 2 hours. Museums open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-6(closes at 3 on Dec 24); closed ThGiv and Dec 25. Hours for OMNIMAX vary; phone ahead. Terminal toursare given on the hour Sat noon-3, Sun 1-3. Admission for each museum $7.25; $6.25 (ages 61+); $5.25 ages3-12; $4.25 ages 1-2; free under 1. Combination tickets to the museums and OMNIMAX are available. Phoneto confirm prices. Ph: 513-287-7000 or 800-733-2077.

4. Cincinnati History Museum[Gem site], 08 is on the grounds of Cincinnati Museum Center at Union

Terminal at 1301 Western Ave. Exhibits related the history of Cincinnati and include a re-creation of the1850s Public Landing, with a 94-foot side-wheel steamboat that can be boarded; a WWII exhibit; vintageautomobiles; a 1920s streetcar; and a model of the city 1900-1940, complete with working trains and trolleys.A research library contains local historical items. Food available. Each museum at Cincinnati Museum Centerat Union Terminal open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-6 (closes at 3 on Dec 24); closed ThGiv and Dec 25. Hours forOMNIMAX vary, phone ahead. Terminal tours are given on the hour Sat noon-3, Sun 1-3. See CincinnatiMuseum Center at Union Terminal for other details.

5. Museum of Natural History and Science[Gem site], 08 is on the grounds of Cincinnati Museum Center atUnion Terminal at 1301 Western Ave. Permanent and changing exhibits include replica of a limestone cavernwith underground waterfalls and a live bat colony, a fossil display and a hands-on discovery center forchildren. Cincinnatis Ice Age exhibit re-creates a prehistoric glacial environment. See Cincinnati MuseumCenter at Union Terminal for other details.

6. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden[Gem site], 08 is reached via I-75 exit 6, follow signs to the AutoGate. In a garden setting, the zoo houses some of the worlds rarest animals, including Sumatranrhinoceroses, white Bengal tigers and lowland gorillas. Manatee Springs houses two manatees, alligatorsand crocodiles; orangutans reside in the Jungle Trail; Vanishing Giants is home to elephants and giraffes;and the highlights of Lords of the Arctic is an underwater view of 2 polar bears. Animal shows are offered inthe summer, as are train and tram rides. More than 3,000 varieties of plants grace the 75-acre grounds. Lastadmission 1 hour before closing. $12.95; $10.95 ages 62+; $7.95 ages 2-12. Parking = $6.50. Phone toconfirm prices. Ph: 513-281-4700 or 800-944-4776.

7. Coney Island 08 is off I-275 exit 72, 1.2 miles east to 6201 Kellogg Avenue. The park offers a range ofrecreational activities including 4 waterslides, a large swimming pool, 6 diving boards, and more than an acreof water, a roller coaster, pedal boats, bumper boats, Ferris wheel, miniature golf course, and childrens rides,along with a garden and areas for picnicking, volleyball, and tennis. Allow 2 hours. Pool open daily 10-8,rides 11-9, Mem DayLabor Day. Pool and rides $19.50; $9.95 ages 2-3. Pool only $10.95; $6.95 after 4PM;$3.95 ages 2-3. All-day ride bracelet $9.95; $6.95 (after 6PM); $6 ages 0-3. Parking $6. Ph: 513-232-8230.

8. Irvin M. Krohn Conservatory 08 is off I-71 Eden Park Drive exit, then 1 mile east to Eden Park. Six largegreenhouses include seasonal floral displays among citrus trees in the Floral House. Other buildings havebromeliads, ferns, papaya, vanilla, guava, orchids, palms, and a tropical rain forest with waterfall, along witha desert area, and bonsai collection. Allow 1 hour. Daily 10-5; extended hours in mid-Dec. Donations. Feesmay be charged for special exhibitions. Ph: 513-421-5707.


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9. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center [Gem site], 08 is at 50 E. Freedom Way. Located on thebanks of the Ohio River, which once, marked the border between slave and free states, this 158,000-sq.ft.facility houses a collection that tells the story about slavery in America, highlighting the role of theUnderground Railroad. Visitors see an actual 1830 two-story log slave pen, with wrought-iron shackles intact,which was moved from Kentucky. Professional displays and interactive, thought-provoking exhibits trace 300years of slavery in North America. A series of 5 powerful, short films are shown, each with special effects.One gallery is geared toward children. Free audio tours available. Allow 1 hour. Tues-Sun 11-5; closed

Mondays, ThGiv, Dec 25 and Bengals Sunday home games. $12; $10 ages 61+ and students with ID; $8ages 6-12. Ph: 513-333-7500 or 877-648-4838.

10. Taft Museum of Art[Gem site], 08 at 316 Pike Street. The 1820 Palladian-style mansion, once the home ofart patrons Charles and Anna Taft, features landscape murals by Robert S. Duncanson, a noted 19 th-centuryAfrican-American artist. Twelve rooms display impressive visual arts. For greater detail read the AAATourBook, page 216.Allow 2 hours. Tues-Sat 11-5; closed Mondays and Jan 1, ThGiv, and Dec 25. $8; $6ages 61+ and teachers and students with ID; free ages 0-18 and on Wed. Ph: 513-241-0343.

Cincinnati vicinity begins hereOH011 Loveland (A220) Loveland Castle (Chateau LaRoche)08 is .5 miles west on Loveland Ave, 1 milenorth on Rich Road, .5 miles east on Mulberry St (which becomes Shore Drive), then south to 12025 Shore Drive.

Harry D. Andrews, who utilized stones from nearby Little Miami River, built the 17-room medieval-style castle over a51-year span. The whimsical building features masonry techniques used in German, French and English castles.Included are a great hall, banquet hall, German game room, armory, bedroom, chapel, dungeon and gardens. ScaryKnight Tours in October re-create a medieval battle in a castle and include a garden tour. Picnicking permitted. Allow1 hour. Daily 11-5, Apr-Sept; Sat-Sun rest of year (weather permitting). Scare Knight Tour Fri-Sat 7-11PM, last 3weeks in October. Castle admission $3. Scary Knight Tour $8; $7 ages 0-12. Parking for Scary Knight Tour $1. Under6 are not recommended on Scary Knight Tour. Ph: 513-683-4686.OH012 Metamora, INDIANA (A224) Whitewater Canal State Historic Site 08 is just south on US52. The siteis a restored 14-mile section of the old waterway built 1836-47. A replica of an 1840s flat-bottom boat pulled by ateam of horses takes visitors on canal rides; historical narration is provided. Visitors can purchase cornmeal and corngrits at the restored, operating 1845 gristmill. Picnic facilities near gristmill. Allow 1 hour. Gristmill open 9-5, Sunnoonn-5, Apr 1 to mid-Dec. Closed Mem Day, July 4 and Labor Day. Canal boat operates Wed-Sun on the hour 10-4,May-Oct (weather permitting). Site and gristmill is FREE.AAA discount implied. Canal boat fare is $4; $3.50 ages55+; $2 ages 3-12; free ages 90+. Ph: 765-647-6512.OH013 Covington, KENTUCKY (A225)

1. Behringer-Crawford Museum 08 is off I-71/75 exit 191 (Pike Street/12thStreet), following signs to 1600Montague Rd in Devou Park. Displays and interactive exhibits chronicle the growth of the region as seen byadvances in transportation. Immigrant history and tourism also are profiled. A Northern Kentucky streetcar,believed to be the last of its kind in the country, is displayed. A 1950s exhibit includes a 1959 Buick Electra ina drive-in setting where visitors can watch a film profiling the decades local and national history. Devou Parkprovides scenic views of Covington and nearby Cincinnati. Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5; closed Mondays andmajor holidays. $7; $6 ages 60+; $4 ages 3-17. Rates may change for special events. Ph: 859-491-4003.

2. BB Riverboats see Newport, Kentucky directly belowOH014 Newport, KENTUCKY (A225, 226)

1. BB Riverboats, 08 departing from Riverboat Row behind Newport Aquarium, offers 1-huor narratedsightseeing cruises on the Ohio River. The company also offers lunch, diner and specialty cruises departingfrom the dock at Newport Landing. Sightseeing cruises depart daily at 11:30, 1 and 2:30, Mem Day weekendthru Labor Day. Fare = $13.95; $12.95 ages 61+; $7.95 ages 4-12. Reservations are recommended. Ph:859-261-8500 or 800-261-8586.

2. Newport Aquarium, [Gem site], 08 off I-471 exit 5 (SR8), then west following signs to Newport on theLevee, displays thousands of aquatic creatures from every continent and ocean. Extensive description in the


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AAA TourBook, on page A227. Allow 2 hours. Sun-Fri 9-7, Sat 9-9, Mem Day thru Labor Day; daily 10-6, restof year. Penguin encounter daily at 11, 2 and 4. Behind-the-scenes tour daily at noon and 2 (also Fri-Sun at4). Phone ahead to confirm schedules. $17.95; $10.95 ages 2-12. Penguin encounter and behind-the-scenestour each additional $15. Parking $3-$5. Ph: 859-261-7444 or 800-406-3474.

Cincinnati vicinity ENDS hereOH015 Cleveland (A234-239)

1. Cleveland Botanical Garden[Gem site], 08(A234) is at 11030 East Blvd in University Circle. Ten acres of

beautifully landscaped grounds include Japanese, herb, theme, natural woodland, and rose gardens, alongwith Hershey Childrens Garden. The Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse is an 18,000 sq.ft. crystallineconservatory that houses two re-created ecosystems: Madagascar desert, and butterfly-filled Costa Ricancloud forest. Food available. Allow 2 hours. Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5, Apr-Oct; Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5(closed Mondays) rest of year. Closed Jan 1, ThGiv, and Dec 25.AAA discount implied. $7.50; $3 ages3-12; $5.50 seniors ON TUESDAYS.Parking garage rate is $5 per 2.5 hours with max rate of $19 per day.216-721-1600 or 888-853-7091.

2. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo(A234) 08 at 3900 Wildlife Way, is 168 acres, home to thousands of mammals,birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish in naturalistic habitats. Themes include: African Savanna, WolfWilderness, Australian Adventure, and other areas. Picnicking allowed; food available. Zoo and Rainforestopen Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat-Sun and holidays 10-7, Mem Day weekend thru Labor Day; daily 10-5 rest of year.

Closed Jan 1 and Dec 25. Last ticket sold 1 hour before closing. Admission to zoo and The Rainforest Apr-Oct $10; $5 ages 2-11. Rest of year = $7; $5 ages 2-11. Ph: 216-661-6500.

3. The RainForest[Gem site], (A234) 08 is just outside the Cleveland Metropark Zoo entrance at 3900Wildlife Way. The RainForest features more than 600 animals and 6,00 varieties of plants, trees and shrubsfrom around the jungles of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Has an elaborate 2-acre, bi-level re-creation of atropical habitat includes a 25-foot waterfall and a simulated thunderstorm every 15 minutes. The depiction ofthe rain forests of Africa, Asia and South America reveals their importance as well as our responsibility toprotect them. Exhibits show a variety of wildlife including capybaras, giant anteaters, ocelots, fishing cats,two-toed sloths, and gharial crocodiles. An insectarium and an 8,00- sq.ft. aviary also are included.Picnicking permitted in the ZOO, and food is available. Allow 1 hour. Zoo and RainForest open Mon-Fri 10-5,Sat-Sun and holidays 10-7, Mem Day weekend thru Labor Day; daily 10-5 rest of year. Closed Jan 1 andDec 25. Last ticket sold 1 hour before closing. Admission to zoo and The Rainforest Apr-Oct $10; $5 ages2-11. Rest of year = $7; $5 ages 2-11. Ph: 216-661-6500.

4. Cleveland Museum of Art[Gem site], 08(A234) is at 11150 East Blvd, in University Circle. This renownedmuseums collection encompasses 6,000 years of history with more than 42,000 works of art. Thousands ofartists are represented in the collection including Caravaggio, Degas, Hassam, Holbein, Michelangelo,Monet, Raphael, Rembrandt, and Renoir. A large arms and armor collection also is a highlight. Only parts ofthe collection will be available prior to the current restoration expected to be completed in 2011. Contactmuseum for further updates. Ph: 888-262-0033.

5. Cleveland Museum of Natural History[Gem site], 08(A234, 235) is at 1 Wade Oval Drive in UniversityCircle. The Shafran Planetarium features more than 5,000 stars, nebulae, galaxies and planets. Planet eintegrates the sciences of geology and astronomy through high-tech, interactive displays. The Gallery ofGems and Jewels showcases more than 1,500 dazzling objects. Many other objects and displays arepresent including the skeletal remains of Lucy, one of the oldest known human ancestors; 2.2-acre RalphPerkins II Wildlife Center, and Woods Garden, along with archeology, dinosaurs and cultural artifacts from 7continents. Also includes an observatory, hands-on learning Discovery Center, and live animal shows.Museum open Mon-Sat 10-5 (also Wed 5-10), Sun noon-5, Planetarium shows begin daily at 2:30.AAAdiscount implied. $9; $7 ages 7-18m ages 60+, and college students w/ ID; $6 ages 3-6. Planetarium $4extra. Ph: 216-231-4600 or 800-317-9155.

6. Great Lakes Science Center[Gem site], 08(A235) at E. 9thStreet and SR2, 3 blocks north of PublicSquare at 601 Erieside Avenue, between the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum and the Cleveland Browns


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Stadium. More than 400 interactive exhibits, daily demonstrations, and educational programming, the centerstimulates interest and understanding of science, the environment, and technology. Also has OMNIMAXtheater. Visitors can watch indoor tornado, and control a blimp by learning how it flies and discover its uses.An exhibit profiles the importance of the Great Lakes region, and a 9-story atrium offers fantastic vies of LakeErie. The Polymer Funhouses nearly 100 exhibits and activities are designed for children age 7 & younger.Allow 2 hours. Daily 9:30-5:30; closed ThGiv and Dec 25. Admission to either the exhibits OR the film is$9.50; $8.50 ages 65+; $7.50 ages 3-17. Combo exhibit & film $14.95; $11.50 ages 65+; $9.95 ages 3-17.

Ph: 216-694-2000.7. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum [Gem site], 08 (A236) is at E. 9thStreet and Erieside Ave at 1

Key Plaza. The giant, 150,000 sq.ft. space is dedicated to the living legacy of music, from Delta blues, rock nroll, hip-hop to industrial, soul and alternative styles. Contains a large collection of images, artifacts andinstruments from current performers, Hall of Famers, and other legends. For greater details on this attraction,read the Ohio AAA TourBook. Allow 3 hours. Daily 10-5:30 (also Wed & Sat 5:30-9), Mem Day thru LaborDay; 10-5:30 (also Wed 5:30-9) rest of year. Closed ThGiv and Dec 25. $20; $14 ages 60+; $11 ages 9-12.Nearby are pay parking lots. Ph: 216-781-7625 or 888-764-7625.

8. Western Reserve Historical Society [Gem site], 08 (A236) at 10825 East Blvd in University Circle.Housed in 2 early 20th-century mansions built in Italian Renaissance style, the society offers changingexhibits, including an auto-aviation collection (see Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum below), a historical

museum and a library. Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5. Library Tues-Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5. Closed holidays. AAAdiscount implied. $8.50; $7.50 ages 60+; $5 children & students w/ ID; free ages 0-2. Parking $8. Ph:216-721-5722.

a. Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum [Gem site], 08 (A237) is at 10825 East Blvd at the WesternReserve Historical Societyin University Circle (see entry above).Museum houses nearly 200 antique,vintage and classic vehicles and displays trace evolution of the automobile 1895-1981; modelsranging from an 1895 Panhard et Levassor to a 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. A late 1890scobblestone street portrays the horseless carriage era with a blacksmith shop, stores, barbershop,pharmacy, saloon and tobacco shop. Allow 1.5hours. Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5; closed holidays.AAA discount implied. Admission is included in Western Reserve Historical Society admission of$8.50; $7.50 ages 60+; $5 children & students w/ ID; free ages 0-2. Parking $8. Ph: 216-721-5722.

b. The History Museum[Gem site], 08 (A237) is at 10825 East Blvd at the Western ReserveHistorical Societyin University Circle (see entry above). Exhibits explore the history of northeastOhio. The Chisholm Halle Costume Wing displays clothing from a 30,000-piece collection. Otherexhibits chronicle the settlement of the region and display decorative arts from the late 1700s to thepresent. The grounds include formal gardens. Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5; closed holidays. AAAdiscount implied. Admission is included in Western Reserve Historical Society admission of $8.50;$7.50 ages 60+; $5 children & students w/ ID; free ages 0-2. Parking $8. Ph: 216-721-5722.

9. Nautica Queen(A237) 08 is docked in the Nautica Entertainment Complex on the west bank of the Flats at1153 Main Avenue. The 2-hour narrated lunch and Sunday brunch cruises as well as 3-hour dinner cruiseson the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie feature a buffet, musical entertainment, and climate-controlled decks.Cruises available Easter thru Dec 31. Lunch cruises depart Mon-Fri at noon, Sat at 11. Dinner cruises departMon-Thurs at 7, Fri-Sat at 7:30. Sun brunch cruises depart at 1. Boarding begins 1 hour before departure.Fare $23.95 - $44.95. Reservations recommended. Ph: 216-696-8888 or 800-837-0604.

OH016 Columbus (A249-259)1. COSI Columbus[Gem site], 08 (A249) is off I-70W to exit 100B, or I-70E to exit 97, following signs to 333

W. Broad Street. More than 100,000 sq.ft. of space is dedicated to hands-on science exhibits. Six areasinclude displays & activities related to: space, oceans, gadgets, broadcasting, life, and technologicaladvances throughout history. There are also another two-dozen hallway exhibits. Allow 2 hours. Courtesystrollers & wheelchairs available. Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun noon-6; closed Jan 1, Easter, July 3-4, ThGiv, and Dec


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24-25.AAA discount implied. $12.50; $10.50 ages 60+; $7.50 ages 2-12. Ph: 614-228-2674,888-819-2674, or TTY 614-228-1445.

2. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden[Gem site], 08 is in Franklin Park at 1777 E. BroadStreet. This 12,500 sq.ft. glass structure was built in 1895 and designed in the style of Londons CrystalPalace. Self-guiding tours travel through simulated habitats of the world including a tropical rainforest, theHimalayan Mountains, an arid desert, and a Pacific Island water garden, plus bonsai gardens, orchidcollection and seasonal displays. The 28-acre botanical garden includes a Japanese garden, educational

garden, the Great Mall Way, and sculptures. Food and courtesy wheelchairs available. Allow 1 hour. Tues-Sun 10-5 (also Wed 5-8PM); closed Mondays and Jan 2, ThGiv and Dec 25.AAA discount implied. $6.50;$5 ages 62+ and students w/ ID; $3.50 ages 2-12. Ph: 614-645-8733 or 800-214-7275.

3. German Village (A250) 08 is 1 mile south, reached via I-70 exit 100B. Originally established in the 1800sby German-speaking settlers, the restored district now consists of 233 acres of houses, shops, andrestaurants. Allow 1.5 hours. Visitor center open Mon-Fri 9-4, Sat 10-2. Closed Sundays. Hours for thevarious village enterprises vary. Ph: 614-221-8888.

4. Graeters Ice Cream(A250) 08 is north on SR315 to Bethel Road, then 3 miles west to 2555 Bethel Road.A 20-minute self-guiding tour of the production facility includes an informative video. Visitors may witness icecream being made from behind Plexiglas windows. Guided tours are available and require a minimum of 10persons. Allow 1/2 hour. Tours Mon-Fri 10-3; closed Sat, Sun & major holidays. FREE. Ph; 614-442-7622, ext

272.5. Ohio Historical Center [Gem site], 08 (A250) is at 1982 Velma Avenue. The 250,000-sq.ft. building houses

the Ohio Historical Societys administrative offices, a museum, a historical research library, and the statearchives. Exhibits at the museum include items related to archeological, historical and natural history. Thestates plants, animals, geology, geography, and climate are highlighted, and an industrial display with some5,000 artifacts is included. Other topics educate visitors about the states prehistoric days and nativeresidents. Touring exhibits also are featured. Food available. Allow 1.5 hours. Museumopen Tues-Sat 9-5,Sun noon-5, closed Mondays. Library open Wed and Sat 9-5, Thurs 1-9. Both closed Jan 1, ThGiv, and Dec25. $7; $3 students w/ ID; free 0-5. Parking $4. Ph: 614-297-2300 for the museum, or 614-297-2510 for thestate archives.

6. The Topiary Garden(A251) 08 at 480 E. Town Street at Washington Avenue in Old Deaf School Park. Thegarden is a landscape rendition of Georges Seurats post-impressionist landscape painting. The explanationof the garden as it relates to the painting is very interesting; looks worth viewing. A visitor center is at theTown Street park entrance. Allow 1/2 hour. Daily dawn to dusk. FREE. Ph: 614-645-0197 for guided tourinformation.

Cincinnati vicinity STARTS hereOH017 Pickerington (A258) Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum 08 is off I-70 exit 112, then south on SR256,then east on SR204, following signs to 13515 Yarmouth Drive. Rotating exhibits in four galleries feature motorcycles from antiques to present-day machines and displays relating to the sport. The hall of fame contains motorcyclesonce ridden by inductees. Allow 2 hour. Daily 9-5; closed Jan 1, Easter, ThGiv, and Dec 25. $10; $8 ages 63+; $3ages 12-17; $25 (family, parents, and all single children under 18). Ph: 614-856-2222.OH018 Powell(A258)

1. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 08 is off I-270 Sawmill Road exit, follow signs to junction of Riverside Driveand Powell Road. This zoo has 5 regions totaling nearly 100 acres of gardens and natural habitats. Some ofthe features include the first gorilla born in captivity, koalas, a North American animal exhibit, a coral reefexhibit, a 250,00-gallon home for manatees and one of the largest collections of reptiles in the USA. Daily9-6 (also Wed 6-8PM, mid-June to late Aug) Mem Day weekend thru Labor Day; 9-5, rest of year. $10; $7(under 48 inches in height or ages 60+); free ages 0-2. Parking $5. Ph: 614-645-3550.

2. Zoombezi Bay 08 is a waterpark at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and features 20 water slides, wavepool, childrens splash area, 2 action rivers, and a 4.5-story tree house filled with water activities. Openeddaily Mem Day weekend thru Labor Day; Sat-Sun May 17 May 25. (Admission includes the Columbus Zoo


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and Aquarium) $29.99; $19.99 (under 48 inches in height or 60+); free ages 0-2. Parking $5. Ph:614-645-3600.

OH019 Utica(A259) Velvet Ice Cream / Ye Old Mill 08 is 1 mile south at 11324 Mount Vernon Road / SR13. Thefacility is situated on 20 rolling acres and includes a picturesque, restored 1817 mill that houses a visitor center. TheIce Cream Museum, The Museum of Milling, an ice cream parlor and a restaurant; nature trails; a farm animal pettingzoo; picnic area; and playground. Guided tours of the ice cream factory last about 20 minutes. Allow one hour. Opendaily 11-7 (tours at 11, noon, 1, 2, & 3) in June-Aug; daily 11-8 (tours at 11, noon, 1, 2, & 3) in May and Sept-Oct.

Closed Nov-Apr. Admission and tour FREE. Ph: 740-892-3921 or 800-589-5000.Cincinnati vicinity ENDS hereOH020 Cuyahoga Falls (A261) Cuyahoga Valley National Park [Gem site] 08. Located between Clevelandand Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is 33,00 acres of valley along a 22-mile section of the Cuyahoga River.Offers picnicking, hiking, bicycle trails, horse trails, winter sports, ranger-guided programs and an excursion railroad.The reconstructed Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail runs the length of the park and parallels remnants of the Ohio &Erie Canal and the twisting Cuyahoga River. Many historical structures, canal locks and wayside exhibits highlightingthe history of the Cuyahoga Valley can be seen along the trail. This national park has 6 visitor centers. For greaterdetail see A261 in the Ohio AAA TourBook.The following are part of Cuyahoga Valley National Park

1. Boston Store Visitor Center 08 is just east of Riverview Road on Boston Mills Road in Boston Township.

Includes 1836 Boston Store, interactive canal boatbuilding exhibits, a post office, and other store, a visitorcenter with maps of the canal, boat diagrams, and a cross-section of a vessel made by a Hale Farmwoodworker. Open daily 10-4, Jun-Aug; Wed-Sun 10-4, Sept-Oct; Sat-Sun 10-4, Mar-May and in Nov. FREE.Ph: 216-524-1497.

2. Canal Visitor Center 08 is at Lock 38, 1.5 miles south of Rockside Road on Canal Road at Hillside Road.Used as a tavern, a general store and a residence, this building now serves as the northernmost ofCuyahoga Valley National Parks six visitor centers. It houses artifacts and exhibits showcasing 12,000 yearsof local history, including dishes found during an archeological dig around the building. On summerweekends, rangers and volunteers in period costume demonstrate the movement of boats through the lock.Daily 10-4; closed Jan, ThGiv, and Dec 25. FREE. Ph: 216-524-1497.

OH021 Coshocton (A260) Roscoe Village [Gem site], 08 is on SRs 16 & 83 at junction US36. The restored1830s Ohio & Erie Canal town has houses, shops and restaurants. The Living History Tour includes craftsdemonstrations and displays of canal relics illustrating aspects of daily life on the canal. Also on the property are theTowpath, a mile-long foot and bicycle trail, and Lake Path, a recreational complex. Many annual festivals and specialevents are held here. Food available. Daily 10-5. Phone for tour schedule. Closed Jan 1, Easter, ThGiv and Dec 25.Living History Tour $9.95; $8.95 senior citizens; $4.95 students w/ ID. Ph: 740-622-9310.

Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum 08 is at 300 N. Whitewoman Street at Roscoe Village. Displays containAmerican Indian, European and Asian art, Newark Holy Stones and early American and Ohio displays;basketry, pottery, lacquerware, cloisonn, carvings, porcelain, pewter and glass items. Daily noon-5, May-Oct; Tues-Sun 1-4:30, rest of year. Closed Jan 1, ThGiv, and Dec 24-25. $3; $2 students w/ ID; $8 family. Ph:740-622-8710

Monticello III 08 is 1/2 mile north of Roscoe Village on SR83. Visitors are taken on 45-minute horse-drawncanal boat rides. Trips depart Fri-Sun on the hour 1-5, Tues-Thurs on the hour 1-3, Mem Day weekend thruLabor Day; Sat-Sun 1-5, day after Labor Day thru early Oct. Fare = $7; $4 ages 5-12. Ph: 740-622-7528.

OH022 Dayton(A261264)1. The Citizens Motorcar Company, Americas Packard Museum 08(A263) is at 420 S. Ludlow Street. The

museum is housed in an authentic, resorted Packard dealership building. More than 50 Packard automobilesdating 1903-58 are displayed in an Art Deco showroom that includes a working service department and avintage car pavilion. Allow 1 hour. Mon-Fri noon-5, Sat-Sun 1-5; closed Easter, ThGiv, and Dec 25. $6; $5ages 55+; $4 students w/ ID; free ages 0-9. Ph: 937-226-1917.


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2. Cox Arboretum and Gardens Metropark 08(A263) is at 6733 Springboro Pike, off I-75 exit 44, east onMiamisburg-Centerville Road (SR741). This 189-acre reserve provides 3.5 miles of nature trails, a shrubgarden, water garden, edible landscape garden, childrens boxwood maze, conifer collection, prairie,extensive plant collections and a butterfly house. Allow one hour. Parkopen daily 8AM-10PM, Apr-Oct; 8-4rest of year. Visitor centeropen Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat-Sun 10-4, Apr-Oct; Mon-Fri 8-4, Sat-Sun 10-4, rest of year.Butterfly houseopen seasonally; phone for schedule. Closed Jan 1 and Dec 25. DONATIONS. Ph:937-434-9005.

3. Dayton Art Institute 08(A263) is at 456 Belmonte Park N. Galleries are housed in a 1930 ItalianRenaissance building with an extensive collection of African, American, Asian and European art as well asphotography, sculpture, furniture, and decorative art. The Experiencecenter is a participatory family center,presenting thematic shows. A library contains books and periodicals about art and architecture. Foodavailable. Allow 2 hours. Tues-Sat 10-4 (also Thur 4-8). Closed Sundays & Mondays. Guided tours areavailable by reservation. FREE. Ph: 937-223-5277 or 800-296-4426.

4. Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park 08(A263-264) contains the following fourgeographically separate sites

a. Dayton History at Carillon Park (A263) 08 at 1000 Carillon Blvd, 2 miles south off S. PattersonBlvd. The 25 structures on 65 acres relate Americas development over the past 3 centuries withemphasis on the contributions made by Daytons heritage of creativity and invention in

transportation. The original 1905 Wright Flyer III, the first practical airplane, is on display. The DeedsCarillon is on the site. $8; $7 ages 60+; $5 ages 3-17. Ph: 937-293-2841.

b. Huffman Prairie Flying Field and Interpretive Center (A263) 08 is 5 miles north on SR4 toSR44, then east on Kauffman Road to 2380 Memorial Road on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.This was the site of some of the Wright Brothers testing of airplanes. The Interpretive Centercontains exhibits about the Air Force base and the brothers perfection of flight. Allow 1/2 hour. Daily8:30-6, Mem Day thru Labor Day; 8:30-5 rest of year; closed Jan 1, Sept 20 (Air Force Marathon),ThGiv, and Dec 25. FREE. Ph: 937-425-0008.

c. Paul Laurence Dunbar House (A263) 08 is at 219 N. Paul Laurence Dunbar Street. The restoredformer house of the poet, novelist and civil rights advocate contains many of his personal belongingsdating from the late 19thand early 20thcenturies. Allow one hour. Wed-Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5, MemDay thru Labor Day; Sat-Sun 9-5, Apr 1 day before Memorial Day and day after Labor Day Oct31. Closed major holidays. $6; $3 ages 6-12. Ph: 937-224-7061.

d. Wright Brothers Memorial (A263) 08 is 5 miles north on SR4 to SR444, then east on KauffmanRoad to 2380 Memorial Road on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, adjacent to the interpretivecenter. The memorial, part of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, was erected in1940 to honor Wilbur and Orville Wright, who made the first powered flight Dec 17, 1903 at KittyHawk, NC. See AAA TourBook (A264) for more details.

e. The Wright Cycle Company Complex (A264) 08 is at 16 S. Williams Street and is part of theDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. The complex consists of the Wright CycleCompany building and the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center. At the original bike shop, exhibitsprovide information about the Wright Brothers business, while the interpretive center details thehistory of bicycles and the Wright brothers invention of the airplane. A film is shown. Allow one hour.Daily 8:30-6, Mem Day thru Labor Day; 8:30-5 rest of year. Closed Jan 1, ThGiv and Dec 25. FREE.Ph: 937-225-7705.

0. National Museum of the United States Air Force [Gem site], 08 is off I-675 exit 15, then 4.7 milesnortheast on Springfield Pike. Said to be the oldest and largest military aviation museum in the world,featuring more than 400 aircraft and missiles in 17 acres of indoor exhibit space. For greater details seeA264 in Ohio AAA TourBook. Allow 4-8 hours. (Weve been here; its exceptional! It will take an entire dayto walk through and read everything.) Museum open daily 9-5. IMAX films offered daily. Closed Jan 1,


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ThGiv and Dec 25. Museum FREE. IMAX = $6; $5.50 ages 60+; $4.50 ages 8-17 and college students w/ID; $3 ages 3-7. Ph: 937-255-3286 or 937-253-4629 for IMAX Theater.

OH023 Dennison (A264) Dennison Railroad Depot Museum[Gem site], 08 is at 400 Center Street. This 1873railroad depot was a popular stop for servicemen during WWII, and was nicknamed Dreamsville because it was likea dream for them to be in a place like their hometowns they had to leave behind. Volunteers and Salvation Army gavefree food ad comfort to more than 1.5 million soldiers passing through. Five railroad cars are on the groundsincluding a WWII hospital car. Railroad memorabilia, uniforms, photographs and WWII relics are displayed. The

theater presents a film about the depots role 1941-45 and one about the early Pennsylvania train era. Space isdedicated to quarterly changing exhibits, and an archival research library. Guided tours available. Food available.Allow 1 hour. Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 11-4, Sun 11-3; closed Mondays and major holidays. $8; $6 senior citizens andstudents; $4 ages 7-17. Ph: 740-922-6776 or 877-278-8020.OH024 Dover(A265) Warther Carvings [Gem site], 08 is .5 miles east of I-77 exit 83 at 331 Karl Avenue. Thismuseum displays items fashioned by world master carver Ernest Mooney Warther. Using only a knife, file andingenuity, Warther became known for carving models of steam locomotives. One carving is a scaled-down replica ofthe steel mill where he worked for 24 years. A highlight is the Tree of Pliers more than 500 interlocking pairs ofworking pliers carved out of a solid piece of walnut. Also included are carvings depicting Abraham Lincolns life anddeath and an arrowhead collection. On the property are Warthers 1912 workshop and his wife Friedas collection of73,000 buttons, plus a caboose, railroad memorabilia and a Swiss-style garden. Visitors also can view Warther

knives being made. Allow 1.5 hours. Open daily 9-5, MarNov; Mon-Sat 10-4 rest of year. Closed Jan 1, Easter,ThGiv and Dec 25. Last tour begins one hour before closing. Guided 1-hour tour $10.50; $6 ages 7-17. Ph:330-343-7513.OH025 East Liverpool(A265) Museum of Ceramics[Gem site],08 is at 400 E. Fifth Street in a renovated 1909post office building with decorated domed ceilings and marble and terrazzo floors. Exhibits trace the rise and declineof the ceramics industry in East Liverpool 1840-1930, and its effects on the town and its people. During this periodthe potteries in the town produced more than half of the nations ceramic products. Displayed are life-size dioramasof a jigger shop, kiln and decorating shop; photographs, charts, and maps tracing local history; and a collection ofceramics ranging from primitive yellow ware to highly refined Lotus Ware. A videotape presentation is shown. Freeguided tours are available. Allow 1 hour. Wed-Sat 9:30-5, Sun noon-5; closed Mon & Tues, and Jan 1, ThGiv, andDec 25. $7; $6 ages 63+; $3 ages 6-17. Ph: 330-386-6001.OH026 Fremont (A267) Hayes Presidential Center 08 is at Hayes and Buckland avenues. Occupying a 25-acre site known as Spiegel Grove, the center encompasses the 31-room Victorian mansion and wooded estate ofPresident and Mrs. Rutherford B. Hayes. Also on the grounds is the first official presidential library, which containsfamily mementos, a museum and the public and private papers and books of the president and his family. The irongates at the six entrances to the site were at the White House during the Hayes administration. Museum & mansionopen Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun and holidays noon-5. Library open Mon-Sat 9-5. Closed Jan 1, Easter, ThGiv, and Dec 25.Museum or mansion $6; $5 ages 60+; $2 ages 6-12. Combination admission to museum AND mansion $10.50; $9.50ages 60+; $4 ages 6-12. Library free. Ph: 419-332-2081 or 800-998-7737.OH027 Hubbard (A269) World War II Vehicle Museum and Learning Center 08 is 1.5 miles west to 5959 W.Liberty Street. The museums collection of military vehicles and tanks, in good to excellent condition, is housed in a52,000-sq-ft building. Also displayed are weapons, uniforms, and other military artifacts from various countries.Guided 1.5- to 2-hour tours are available. Open Mon-Fri 9-noon and 1-5, Sat-Sun by appt,; closed holidays. 45; $3ages 0-10. Ph: 330-534-8125.OH028 Kent (A271) Kent State University Museum [Gem site], 08AAA discount implied. Is in Rockwell Hallat the corner of E. Main and S. Lincoln streets. This 1927 Beaux-Arts building was the colleges first library. Focusingon fashion and decorative arts, the museum houses one of the nations largest and finest collections of 18 ththrough21-century American and European gowns and traditional dresses. Also featured are ethnic attire, internationaltextiles, decorative arts, collectible glass and paintings. Nine galleries feature changing exhibitions from a permanentcollection of nearly 20,000 pieces. Guided tours are available by reservation. Allow 1 hour. Wed-Sat 10-4:45 (also


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Thurs 4:45-8:45pm), Sun noon-4:45; closed Mon & Tues, and holidays. $5; $4 ages 55+; $3 ages 7-18. Ph:330-672-3450.OH029 Kirtland (A271)

1. Historic Kirtland [Gem site], 08is at the junction of SR306 and SR615 (Chillicothe Rd). The villageinterprets the history of Kirtland and the Mormon Church in America. Guided tours are available of historicbuildings in this Mormon community. . (BT: Weve been here. Interesting. They freely talk of their faithbut not a hard sell. Would not be interesting to folks who do not want to hear about religion / God.)

Allow 2-3 hours. Open daily 9-7, Apr-Sept; 9-5 rest of year. Closed Jan 1, ThGiv and Dec 25. FREE.2. The Holden Arboretum [Gem site], 08 is 4 miles east of SR306 on Kirtland-Chardon Rd, then 1.5 miles

north on Sperry Rd. Has twenty miles of walking trails that weave through this 3,500-acre natural woodlandmuseum containing a horticultural display of gardens, woods, fields, and natural areas. Open daily 9-5;closed Jan 1, ThGiv and Dec 25. $6; $5 ages 6-15 and 61+. Ph: 440-946-4400. (BT: Weve been here. Verygood!)

3. Lake Metroparks Farmpark [Gem site], 08 (BT: Weve been here. Excellent!)is 4.5 miles south of I-90on SR306 to SR6, then 1 mile east at 8800 Chardon Rd. This 235-acre park is a science and educationalcenter dedicated to explaining how farmers raise food, fiber and other agricultural products that sustain andenhance human life. Visitors can milk a cow, take a wagon ride, watch border collies skillfully herding, andmeet more than 50 breeds of farm animals. On weekends they make ice cream. Theres also a vary good

hydroponics display and working tomato-growing area (very good!). Allow 2-3 hours. Open daily 9-5, Apr-Dec; Tues-Sun 9-5 rest of year. Closed Jan 1 and Dec 25. AAA discount implied. $6; $5 ages 61+; $4ages 2-11. Ph: 440-256-2122 or 800-366-3276.

4. Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Nature Center 08 is at 8688 Kirtland-Chardon Rd. The center is on422 acres and is part of the early 20th-century estate of Sam & Blanche Halle. A deep gorge divides the park,which features fields, forests, and wetlands, a butterfly garden, wildlife center, live animal displays and anature center with interactive exhibits and art shows. More than 8 miles of paved and gravel trails with scenicoverlooks and a bridle trail can be explored. Picnicking permitted. Allow 1 hour. Trails & gardens open dailydawndusk. Nature center open daily 9-5; closed ThGiv and Dec 25. DONATIONS. Ph: 440-256-1404.

OH030 Logan (A272-273)1. Columbus Washboard Company(A272) 08 is at 14 Gallagher Ave. Visitors may take guided tours of the

factory, which has been in continuous operation since 1895. Much of the original machinery is still used tocreate a variety of washboards, including those made of brass, glass, zinc, stainless steel, mirror and slate.The tour features a working blacksmith shop that makes hand-forged iron products. Allow 1/2 hour. Mon-Fri9-3, Sat-Sun by appointment. Closed major holidays. FREE. Ph: 740-380-3828 or 800-343-7967.

2. Hocking Hills State Park(A272) 08 is in Hocking Hills State Forest, 10 miles southwest of US33 onSR664. This 2,348-acre area boasts cliffs, a river, waterfalls, and hemlock-shaded gorges. More than 25miles of trails wind through the parks gorges and ridges. A swimming pool is open Mem Day thru Labor Day.Open daily dawn to dusk. Park is FREE. Charge for pool use. All the following areas use the same phonenumber 740-385-6841.

a. Ash Cave(A273) 08 is 15 miles south of Logan and 5 miles east of South Bloomingville on SR56,within Hocking Hills State Park. This 80-acre cave is a semicircular recess in a great rock, 700 feetlong and 90 feet high. A stream falls from the rock into a pool. FREE.

b. Cantwell Cliffs(A273) 08 are 12 miles west of Logan and 5 miles southwest of Rockbridge onSR374, within Hocking Hills State Park. The area consists of 386 acres of impressive cliffs anddeeply cut, rugged glen. FREE.

c. Cedar Falls(A273) 08 is 13 miles south of Logan and 2 miles north of Ash Cave on SR374, withinHocking Hills State Park. The area includes 50 acres. A path leads from Old Mans Cave up thegorge of Clear Creek. Cedar Falls is found at the head of the gorge; just below it is a saltpeter cave.A 3-mile trail connects with Old Mans Cave. FREE.


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d. Conkles Hollow(A273) 08 is 14 miles southwest of Logan and 4 miles north of SouthBloomingville on SR374, within Hocking Hills State Park. This rugged 87-acre area contains a deepgorge that ends in a small recessed cave and waterfalls. FREE.

e. Old Mans Cave(A273) 08 is 12 miles southwest of Logan on SR664, within Hocking Hills StatePark. The 417-acre area features 2 miles of heavily wooded, winding ravine, picturesque waterfalls,2 recessed caves and interesting rock formations. A visitor center offers displays. Rose Lake,accessible by a half-mile walk, is stocked with trout twice a year; a fishing license is required. FREE.

f. Rock House(A273) 08 is 12 miles west of Logan on SR 374, within Hocking Hills State Park. ANunusual rock dwelling is built into the face of a perpendicular cliff. FREE.

OH031 Mansfield (A274)1. Bible Walk [Gem site], (A274) 08 is .5 miles north of US30 via SR545 at 500 Tingley Avenue. Three

museums are included: The museum of Christian Martyrs and Life of Christ present life-size dioramas withan accompanying non-denominational audiovisual presentation about the life of Jesus. Miracles of the OldTestament presents 19 additional dioramas giving an in-depth glimpse into the Old Testament. TheReformers depicts the people who brought the Bible to the common people. Also displayed are collections ofrare Bibles, American folk art and wood carvings and animated scenes. A gallery and a theater also areincluded. Guided tours of each museum are offered. Allow 1 hour. Open Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 3-7. Admission toLife of Christ or Miracles of the Old Testament = $4.50; $4.25 ages 51+; $3.50 ages 6-18. Admission to

Christian Martyrs or the Reformers = $3.75; $3.50 ages 51+; $2.75 ages 6-18. Admission to all four = $15.50;$14.50 ages 51+; $11.50 ages 6-18. Ph: 419-524-0139 or 800-222-0139.

2. Carousel Magic! Factory Tours 08 leave from 44 W. Fourth Street. During the 30-45-minute guidedwalking tour, visitors learn the history of carousels; view craftpersons restoring, carving and painting carouselfigures; and see a collection of vintage carousel animals. Allow 1 hour. Guided tours Tues-Sat 10-noon and1-4, mid-Apr thru Dec 23; closed ThGiv. Fee $5; $1.50 ages 5-12. NOTE: We toured a factory makingcarousel animals, but it did not leave the building, so this may be a different tour. The factory tourwas very good.

3. Kingwood Center [Gem site], 08 is off I-71 exit US30, west to Trimble Road, then south to entrance at900 Park Avenue W. The public garden covers 47 acres and contains landscaped gardens, trails thatmeander through woodland settings and two ponds that harbor waterfowl. Greenhouses filled with flowersand other plants are highlights. The gardens have one of the largest displays of tulips and daffodils in thecountry. Also outstanding are other perennials irises, peonies, day lilies and roses and terrace andhistoric gardens. Allow 1 hour. Center open daily 8am to 30 minutes before dusk, Apr-Oct; 8-5 rest of year.Greenhouse open daily 8-4:30. FREE. Ph: 419-522-0211.

OH032 Marietta (A275)1. Campus Martius Museum [Gem site], 08 is at Second Street and Washington St./SR&, 1 block east of

the Ohio River Museum. Exhibits recreate the founding and early development of Marietta as the firstorganized American settlement in the Northwest Territory. Pioneer artifacts are included. Campus Martius isLatin for Field of Mars, the military camp where legions of ancient Rome trained. The museum encloses theRufus Putnam House, which is home to the settlements leader. It is the only surviving dwelling of the originalsettlement. Museum exhibits and artifacts also recall many of Ohios rural residents urban migration between1850 and 1910 as well as the 1910-1970 influx of Kentucky and West Virginia residents to Ohios cities.Open Wed-Sat 9:30-5, Sun and holidays non-5, Mar-Oct; closed Mondays & Tuesdays. Last tour of PutnamHouse begins 1 hour before closing. $7; $6 ages 60+; $3 ages 6-17 and students w/ ID. Ph: 740-373-3750 or800-860-0145.

2. Ohio River Museum and the W.P. Snyder Jr are at Washington, Front and St. Clair streets, 1 block west ofthe Campus Martius Museum, The museum displays steamboat-era items, including scale models of late19th-century riverboats, paintings, photographs and steam whistles. The theater presents the 30-minutedocumentary Fire on the Water. The W.P. Snyder Jr, moored alongside the museum, is the last steam-powered, stern-wheeled towboat of its type in America. Guided tours of the towboat are available. Onlyopen


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Sat9:30-5, Sunand holidaysnoon-5, Mem Day weekend thru last Sun in Oct. Phone to verify schedule.Last tour of the towboat begins 1 hour before closing. Towboat tours also are available by appointment, restof year. $7; $6 ages 60+; $3 ages 6-17 and students w/ ID. Ph: 740-373-3750 05 800-860-0145.

3. The Castle (A275) 08 is in the heart of the historic district at 418 Fourth Street between Wooster andScammel streets. Guided 1-hour tours explore this 1855 mansion, an outstanding example of Gothic Revivalarchitecture. Special events, exhibitions and concerts are scheduled throughout the year. Tours are givenevery half-hour Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 1-4, JuneAug; Mon & Thurs-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 1-4, AprMay and

SeptDec. Closed Jan 1, Easter, ThGiv and Dec 24-25 and 31. Last tour begins 30 minutes before closing.AAA discount implied. Fee = $6; $5.50 ages 60+; $3 ages 6-17; free ages 0-4. Ph: 740-373-4180.

4. Harmar Village(A275) 08 can be reached by automobile via the Putnam Bridge or on foot via the HarmarBridge. This village, which started as a fort in 1785, contains specialty shops, eateries and three museums.Marietta Soda Museum takes a look at these beverages since their inception. Toy & Doll Museum and the1847 Henry Fearing House, furnished in period, are included. Museum and shops schedules vary as to hour,days and seasons. Village is FREE; fees are charged for the museums. Ph: the Marietta/Washington CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau at 740-373-5178 or 800-288-2577.

5. Trolley Tours of Marietta (A275) 08 depart from the Levee House Caf, Second and Ohio streets at 127Ohio Street. Narrated tours detail points of interest in historic downtown Marietta. See page A275 for specifictour times.Fare = $7.50; $7 ages 55+; $5 ages 5-12. Ph: 740-374-2233.

6. The Valley Gem(A275-276) 08 is at 601 Front Street under the Washington Street Bridge. Narrated 90-minute sightseeing cruises along the Muskingum and Ohio rivers are offered on this 296-passengersternwheeler. 3-hour fall foliage and 2-hour dinner cruises also are available. 90-minute sightseeing cruisedeparts Tues-Thurs and Sat-Sun at 2:30, June 10-Aug 31; Sat @ 2:s0, the first Sat in MayJune 7th. One-hour cruise departs Mon @ 10:30 and Fri @ 4pm, July 1Aug 18. Fall foliage tour Fri-Sun in Oct; phone fortime. Dinner cruise departs Sat @ 5, late-JuneOct 31.AAA discount implied. Sightseeing fare $11; $10seniors; $5 ages 3-12. Dinner cruise fare $33; $20 ages 1-12. Phone ahead for fall foliage fare.Reservations are required fro the fall foliage and dinenr cruises. Ph: 740-373-7862.

OH033 Marion (A276)1. Wyandot Popcorn Museum(A276) 08 is at 169 E. Church Street in the Marion County Historical Society

Museum at Heritage Hall. Fifty popcorn popping machines, peanut roasters, concession trucks, and vendingwagons are on display. Guided tours available. Allow 1/2 hour. Wed-Sun 1-4, closed Mon & Tues, MayOct;Sat-Sun 1-4 Mar-Apr and Nov-Dec; by appt rest of year. Closed Easter, Mem Day, Labor Day and Dec 25.AAA discount implied. Admission (includes Marion County Historical Society Museum at Heritage Hall) $3;$2 senior citizens; $1 children. Ph: 740-387-4255.

2. The President Harding Home and Museum [Gem site], (A276) 08 is at 380 Mount Vernon Ave, 4 mileswest of SR23 on SR95. It was from this house that Warren G. Harding conducted his front porch campaignin the 1920 presidential election. From wallpaper to gaslight fixtures and original furnishings, the house isauthentically restored. In the back of the house, the former campaign press building, purchased for about$1,000 through the Sears Roebuck catalogue in 1920, contains a museum chronicling the Harding life andcampaign and the construction of the Harding Memorial. Guided 45-minute tours are offered. Allow 1 hour.Wed-Sat 9:30-5, Sun noon-5, closed Mon & Tues, Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day; Sat 9:30-5, Sunnoon-5, Apr 1 thru day before Mem Day and day after Labor Day thru Oct 31. Last tour departs 1 hour beforeclosing. $6; $3 children and students w/ ID; free ages 0-5. Ph: 740-387-9630.

OH034 New Bremen (A279) Bicycle Museum of America 08 is downtown at the corner of SR66 and SR274at 7 W. Monroe Street. Featuring a broad selection of memorabilia, the museum houses antique bicycles from the1800s, balloon tire models of the 1940s and banana-seat, high-rise handlebar bicycles of the 1960s. More than 350bicycles are displayed. Allow 1 hour. Open Mon-Fri 11-7, Sat 11-2, Mem Day thru Labor Day; Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat 11-2,rest of year. Closed Sundays & Mondays, and major holidays. $3; $2 ages 61+; $1 students ages 0-17; $7 family. Ph:419-629-9249.OH035 New Philadelphia (A279)


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1. Schoenbrunn Village State Memorial [Gem site], (A279) 08 is on SR259, 1 mile southeast of town and4 miles east of I-77 exit 81. Founded by David Zeisberger in 1772 as a Moravian mission to the DelawareIndians, Schoenbrunn was the first settlement in Ohio. The town grew to include more than 60 log buildings.Its 300 settlers drew up Ohios first civil code and built the first church and schoolhouse. British and AmericanIndian hostilities caused the abandonment of Schoenbrunn in 1777. The village has 17 reconstructedbuildings, an original mission cemetery and 2.5 acres of planted fields. Picnic facilities available. Open Wed-Sat 9:30-5, Sun noon-5, closed Mondays & Tuesdays, Mem Day weekend thru Labor Day. AAA discount

implied. $7; $6.50 ages 65+; $3 ages 6-12 and students w/ ID. Ph: 330-339-3636 or 800-752-2711.2. Trumpet in the Land is performed in the Schoenbrunn Amphitheater, off I-77 exit 81. This outdoor

historical dramarecounts the efforts of Moravian missionary David Zeisberger as he brought Christianity tothe Delaware Indians during the late 1700s. The White Savage, the story of border renegade Simon Gurty,and a Broadway musical also are performed. Performances are Mon-Sat at 8:30pm, from mid-June thru late-August. Reduced rates Mon-Tues. Prices vary; phone ahead. Reservations are recommended. Ask aboutrefund and weather policies. Ph: 330-339-1132.

OH036 North Canton (A280) Harry London Chocolate Factory (A280) 08 is just north of I-77 exit 113 to 5353Lauby Road. The factory produces more than 500 varieties of chocolate and gourmet candies. Tour guides takevisitors on a 45-minute tour, which provides insight into the candy making process and history of the company. Ashort video is shown, and samples are offered. Allow 1 hour. Tours are given on the hour Mon-Fri 10-3, rest of year.

Closed major holidays. Fee $3; $2 ages 3-18. Reservations are required. Ph: 330-494-0833 or 800-321-0444, ext119.OH037 Norwich (A280) National Road Zane Grey Museum [Gem site], (A280) 08 is off I-70 exit 164. Themuseum traces the development of the countrys first highway the National Road from Cumberland, MD toVandalia, IL. Exhibits, including a 136-foot miniature diorama, depict the history of both the road and vehicletechnology. The museum features an original Conestoga wagon and harnesses, as well as commercial pottery anddecorative tile produced by local potteries. Objects belonging to Western novelist Zane Grey and copies of hismanuscripts also are displayed. Allow 1 hour. Wed-Sat 9:30-5, Sun noon-5, closed Mondays & Tuesdays, Mem Daythru Labor Day. $7; $3 students w/ ID; free ages 0-4. Ph: 740-872-3143 or 800-752-2602.OH038 Sandusky

1. Maritime Museum of Sandusky [Gem site], (A285) 08. (Weve been here. Very good!) is at 125 MeigsStreet across from Battery Park. Local maritime history is revealed through exhibits about a variety of topics,including boat building, commercial fishing and shipping, ice harvesting, navigation, recreational boating andshipwrecks. A 15-minute film about the areas 19th- and 20th-century history is shown in a small theater.Interactive exhibits provide additional detailed information about maritime stories. Several restored boats areon the grounds. Also offered is an exhibit where children can build model boats. Changing exhibits arepresented as well. Allow one hour. Tues-Sat 10-4, Sun noon-4, closed Mondays, June thru Aug; Fri-Sat10-4, Sun noon-4, rest of year. Closed major holidays. $4; $3 ages 0-12 & 63+; $7 family rate. Ph:419-624-0274.

2. Merry-Go-Round Museumis at 300 Jackson St at W. Washington St. The museum features a workingmerry-go-round, exhibits, photographs and carving demonstrations, as well as animals and chariots fromcarousels. Allow one hour. Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5, Mem Day thru Labor Day; Wed-Sat 11-5, Mar 1 thruday before Mem Day and day after Labor DayDec 31; Sat 11-5, Sun noon-5, rest of year. Last tour departs1hour,15 minutes before closing.AAA discount implied. $5; $4 ages 61+; $3 ages 4-14. Ph: 419-626-6111.(We stopped here & went in to look at displays. OK but we didnt pay admission. Not as good asothers weve visited, though it may be good if youre a merry-go-round enthusiast.)

OH039 Toledo 1. COSI Toledo [Gem site], (A287) 08is at the junction of Summit and Adams streets on the riverfront at 1

Discovery Way; parking is at Adams & Superior streets. The hands-on science learning center allows visitorsto ride a high wire cycle above the atrium, design a roller coaster and apply aerodynamics to create theperfect baseball pitch. In addition to hundreds of hands-on exhibits, dramatic demonstrations are presented.


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Food available. Open Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5; closed Mondays and Jan 1, Easter, ThGiv, and Dec 24-25.AAA discount implied. $9; $8 ages 65+; $7 ages 3-12. Ph: 419-244-2674.

2. Toledo Botanical Garden (A288) 08 is at 5403 Elmer Drive. The garden encompasses 57 acres andincludes roses, herbs, wildflowers, azaleas, rhododendrons, a shade and hosta garden, a vegetable gardenand a fragrance section. Also on the grounds is a recreated pioneer homestead and artists guilds. FREE.Admission may be charged during special events. Ph: 419-936-2986.

3. Toledo Museum of Art [Gem site], (A288) 08 is at 2445 Monroe Street, 1 block east of I-75. This

Grecian-style marble structure contains works tracing the history of art from ancient Egypt to the present.Among the more than 700 paintings are works by such European artists as El Greco, Rembrandt, Peter PaulRubens and Vincent van Gogh, as well as works by American artists. Also featured are books, manuscripts,prints, sculpture, medieval ivories, glass items, decorative art objects and tapestries. A glass collectionchronicles the history of glass over the course of 3,500 years. Allow 2 hours. Tues-Thurs 10-4; Fri 10-10, Sat10-4, Sun 11-5; closed Mondays and major holidays. FREE. Ph: 419-255-8000.

4. Toledo Zoo [Gem site], (A288) 08is 3 miles southwest on SR25. Among the zoos 62 acres are more than700 species of mammas, birds, and reptiles. An African Savanna area features animals in their naturalhabitat. The Hippoquarium features an underwater view of a hippopotamus family. Kingdom of the Apes is a17,000-sq-ft gorilla meadow with an interpretive center offering hands-on exhibits. Also featured are exhibitsof Siberian tigers, Asian sloth bears, and African wild dogs. Large freshwater and saltwater aquariums, a

conservatory and botanical gardens and he Childrens Zoo also are included. Open daily 10-5, May 1 thruLabor Day; 10-4 rest of year. Closed Jan 1, ThGiv, and Dec 25. Admission includes admission to ChildrensZoo and the Museum of Natural Science also) $10; $7 ages 2-11 and 61+; parking $5. Ph: 419-385-5721.(Weve been here. Very good!)

OH040 Troy (A288) Brukner Nature Center is w 3 miles southwest on SR55, off I-75 exit 73, then 3 miles westto 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, following signs. This 165-acre nature preserve offers 6 miles of hiking trails, a pineforest and prairie. The interpretive center features a treetop-level bird-viewing room. The 1804 Iddings log house isopen for viewing. Rehabilitated but permanently impaired animals, including bobcat and a bald eagle, can be seen.Frequently scheduled events include live wildlife programs, night walks and stargazing. Pets not permitted. Allow 4hours Center open Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 12:30-5. Trails open daily dawn-dusk. Buildings closed major holidays.Admission (Sun.) $1; children 0-11 = 25. FREEon Mon-Sat. Ph: 937-698-493 for program information.OH041 Wapakoneta (A290) Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum [Gem site], (A290) 08 is off I-75business loop at exit 111. Exhibits follow the history of flight from balloon travel to space exploration. On view aremodel airplanes, the Gemini capsule in which Armstrong completed the first spacecraft docking in orbit, a Jupiterrocket engine and several motion picture presentations. A dome-shaped :Astrotheater features a movie aboutAmerica in space. The infinity cube, an 18-foot square l ined with mirrors, offers the illusion of being projected intospace. Allow 2 hours. Open Tues-Sat 9:30-5, Sun noon-5; closed Mondays and Jan 1, ThGiv and Dec 25. $7; $6ages 60+; $3 students w/ ID; free ages 0-4. Ph: 419-738-8811 or 800-860-0142.OH042 Warren (A290) National Packard Museumis 1.5 miles south of SR5 and SR82 at 1899 Mahoning Ave.Displays detail the history of the Packard family, as well as the Packard Motor Car Company and the Packard ElectricCompany, from their beginnings in Warren in 1890 to the present. The museum houses the largest collection ofPackard family and business memorabilia and also features a Packard automobile collection dating 1903-56. Allow 1hour. Open Tues-Sat noon-5, Sun 1-5; closed Mondays and Jan 1, Easter, July 4, ThGiv and Dec 25. $5; $3 ages7-12 & 65+. Ph: 330-394-1899.OH043 West Liberty (A292) Ohio Caverns [Gem site], (A292) 08 are 4 miles southeast on SR245.Discovered in 1897, the caves maintain a constant temperature of 54F. Vividly colored walls contrast with pure whitestalactites and stalagmites. Guided one-mile tours of the caverns along electrically lighted passageways last 45-50minutes. Historic tours take visitors to the original entrance where the cavern was discovered in addition to theregular tour. These trips cover 1.5 miles and last 90 minutes. The site includes a 35-acre park. NOTE: Photography ispermittedbut video camerasare notpermitted in the caverns.Picnicking is permitted on the grounds. Allow 1 hour.


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Regular tours are given as needed daily 9-5, AprOct; 9-4 rest of year. Historic tours depart Sat-Sun at 10, July-Aug, weather permitting. Closed ThGiv and Dec 25. $12.50; $7 ages 5-12. Ph: 937-465-4017.OH044 Youngstown (A293)

1. Mill Creek Metroparks[Gem site], (A294) 08is south of Mahoning Avenue off Glenwood Avenue. The3,600-acre park contains a 6-mile-long gorge, foot trails, drives, three lakes, and Lanterman Falls. Golf,tennis, fishing and picnic facilities are available. Daily dawndusk. FREE. Phone 330-702-3000.

a. Fellows Riverside Gardens(A294) 08 is off Mahoning Ave at 123 McKinley Ave at the north end

of the Mill Creek MetroParks. The 12-acre garden encompasses a formal rose garden, perennials,shrubs, trees and seasonal displays of 25,000 tulips in the spring and flowering annuals in thesummer. Two overlooks provide views of the park and city. The architecturally interesting D.D. andVelma Davis Education and Visitor Center provides maps and other visitor information. Allow onehour. Grounds open dally 10-dusk. Visitor center open Tues-Sun 10-5. FREE. Ph: 330-740-7116.

b. Ford Nature Center(A294) 08 is at 840 Old Furnace Rd, and is part of Mill Creek MetroParks. Thisformer residence built of stone now houses a naturalist staff and a variety of displays. Three roomsdisplay live reptiles and hand-on exhibits. Nature programs and weekly nature hikes are offered.Daily 9-5; closed Jan 1, ThGiv, and Dec 25. FREE. Ph: 330-740-7107.

c. Lantermans Mill (A294) 08is at 980 Canfield Road and is part of Mill Creek MetroParks. Therestored 1845 eater-powered gristmill has been completely renovated and still operates. Allow 30

minutes. Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat-Sun 11-6, MayOct. $1; ages 6-18 and 60+ = 50. Ph: 330-740-7115.2. Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor (A295) 08is at 151 W. Wood Street. Exhibits

chronicle the impact of the iron and steel industries upon Mahoning Valley communities. The museumspermanent exhibit explores labor, immigration and urban history using videotapes, photographs,reconstructed scenes and historic objects. Items displayed range from workers tools and clothing to lastheats, the final batches of steel produced at a mill before it closes. Allow 1 hour. Center open Wed-Sat9:30-5, Sun noon-5. Closed Mon & Tues. Archives and library open Wed-Fri 10-4 and first Sat of each month1-4. Closed Jan 1, ThGiv and Dec 25.AAA discount implied.Admission to center $7; $6 senior citizens; $3ages 6-12. Archives and library free. Ph: 330-743-5934 or 800-262-6137.

[Gem site],AAA discount implied. (Weve been here. Very good!)


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