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thedynasty1998

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Jun 3, 2010 9:55 AM
I don't have any plans for the summer and am looking for some places to go. If I can't find a few small trips that interest me, I will probably end up going on another cruise.

Anyone have suggestions on cool trips to make in/around Ohio? I like the weekend trips to places like Chicago and Niagara Falls, any other places within about 6 hours that are worth enjoying this summer?
Jun 3, 2010 9:55am
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Jun 3, 2010 10:09 AM
It's slightly out of that range but Philadelphia is always fun.
Jun 3, 2010 10:09am
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Jun 3, 2010 10:19 AM
If you like camping check out someplace like Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky or Dolly Sods National Forrest in the Monongahela National Wilderness in West Virginia. In fact, any national park withing driving distance would be a good time. Obviously anything on the north coast of Ohio is fun (Cedar Point, Indian's game, Put-in-Bay). As you've mentioned Chicago is a great city and there's plenty to do and see every time you go.

In Ohio you're also not too far from Windsor, ON, or Branson, MO.

Depending on what part of Ohio you're in, Memphis isn't that far of a drive and is a very fun city to visit if you've never been (Graceland, Beale St., Sun Studio, Civil Rights Museum, etc.)
Jun 3, 2010 10:19am
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Jun 3, 2010 10:21 AM
Hocking Hills


Go with a cruise....
Jun 3, 2010 10:21am
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Jun 3, 2010 10:34 AM
Kelly's Island

Presque Isle (Erie, PA)

Put In Bay (my least favorite of the 3).
Jun 3, 2010 10:34am
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Jun 3, 2010 2:02 PM
Gettysburg
Jun 3, 2010 2:02pm
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Jun 3, 2010 2:07 PM
It's probably a hike, but I visited a client in Traverse City, Michigan, and I thought it was absolutely gorgeous: quaint town on the lake with great restaurants, vineyards, pubs, etc.
Jun 3, 2010 2:07pm
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Jun 3, 2010 2:09 PM
mattinctown;378060 wrote:Gettysburg

+1
Jun 3, 2010 2:09pm
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Jun 3, 2010 2:09 PM
Niagara Falls is a lot of fun. Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, gambling. It's good for a weekend.
Jun 3, 2010 2:09pm
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Jun 3, 2010 5:36 PM
jmog;377824 wrote:Kelly's Island

Presque Isle (Erie, PA)

Put In Bay (my least favorite of the 3).
Have you ever eaten at Serafini's in Presque Isle? Fabulous Italian cuisine. Used to stay at the motel across the street from the Elephant Bar (if it's even still there), the El Patio. Love PI!
Jun 3, 2010 5:36pm
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Jun 3, 2010 5:38 PM
LJ;378066 wrote:Niagara Falls is a lot of fun. Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, gambling. It's good for a weekend.
Don't forget you need a passport if you go into Canada.
Jun 3, 2010 5:38pm
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Jun 3, 2010 5:43 PM
OUgrad;378343 wrote:Don't forget you need a passport if you go into Canada.

If you leave out the gambling you can do everything from the USA side, the Maid of the Mist is actually better from the U.S. side because the lines are shorter for the same damn tour

There is a little Italy in the American town of Niagara falls that is superb for food.
Jun 3, 2010 5:43pm
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Jun 3, 2010 6:15 PM
White water rafting at new river gorge in Fayetteville, WV
Jun 3, 2010 6:15pm
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Jun 3, 2010 6:17 PM
weekend at deer creek, maybe not the best idea, but fun time drinking and jet skiing, and it isn't too far from home.
Jun 3, 2010 6:17pm
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Jun 3, 2010 6:39 PM
The_Crosby_Show;378065 wrote:+1

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Jun 3, 2010 6:39pm
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Jun 3, 2010 6:40 PM
stroups;378362 wrote:White water rafting at new river gorge in Fayetteville, WV

i was there last september for the Gauley River. add in some camping and hiking around the area and its a really good time. hopefully trying to go back there again in the fall.
Jun 3, 2010 6:40pm
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Jun 3, 2010 8:59 PM
If you go to Niagara Falls, just go on up to Toronto. The city is beautiful.
Jun 3, 2010 8:59pm
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Jun 3, 2010 9:33 PM
Windsor, Canada, just north of Detroit, about a 3 or 3.5 hour drive from Columbus
Jun 3, 2010 9:33pm
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Jun 3, 2010 10:04 PM
http://www.ohiotraveler.com/
Jun 3, 2010 10:04pm
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Jun 4, 2010 8:31 AM
OUgrad;378340 wrote:Have you ever eaten at Serafini's in Presque Isle? Fabulous Italian cuisine. Used to stay at the motel across the street from the Elephant Bar (if it's even still there), the El Patio. Love PI!

Yes, have ate at Serafini's, great food!
Jun 4, 2010 8:31am
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Jun 4, 2010 9:10 AM
Ironically enough, one of those time share companies called me yesterday (affiliated with the Hilton) and I ended up booking a 4 day/3 night in Orlando or 3 day/2 night stay in Vegas for $200, with the requirement of me listening to their sales pitch for 2 hours. I've never done one of these, but know someone that did one in Orlando and they said it was legit.

I'm not crazy about Orlando, but I'm thinking about a 3-4 day cruise from Cape Canaveral following a few days in Orlando.

Guess I'll be getting away from Ohio in a plane instead of a few long weekend road trips.
Jun 4, 2010 9:10am
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Jun 4, 2010 9:49 AM
have fun,and don't forget the sunscreen :cool:
Jun 4, 2010 9:49am
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Jun 4, 2010 9:54 AM
I highly suggest the Traverse City Michigan/Lake Charlevoix Michigan area. There is a lake in between called Torch Lake that is AMAZING. The water is the most beautiful azure blue you have ever seen. You almost feel like you are in the Carribean it's sooooo blue and clean. (It's ranked the 3rd most beautiful lake in the WORLD by National Geographic for a reason and it's right at Ohio's back door)!!!!! Only takes about 4 hours or so from the Ohio/Michigan boarder. WELL WORTH IT!!!!!

http://www.michigan-vacation-destination.com/torch-lake.html
Jun 4, 2010 9:54am
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Jun 4, 2010 10:15 AM
a little on the outside of your range...but we have taken long weekends to upstate NY...Cooperstown, baseball HOF, then the Finger Lakes...vineyards, occassionally with a stop to Niagra Falls, then back along the lake.
Jun 4, 2010 10:15am
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Jun 4, 2010 10:53 AM
killdeer;378944 wrote:a little on the outside of your range...but we have taken long weekends to upstate NY...Cooperstown, baseball HOF, then the Finger Lakes...vineyards, occassionally with a stop to Niagra Falls, then back along the lake.

Cooperstown, NY is amazing, even just a great small town to see if you aren't into the Baseball HOF, but the HOF is awesome as well.
Jun 4, 2010 10:53am