What to do in Ohio - Positive Posts only Please (Cleveland: amusement park, houses)

[rrtechno]

How about we focus on what there is to do in Ohio. We might attract some people to visit our state (and spend some bucks here). We all know about the Cedar Point, Kings Island, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, etc. venues. Why don't we highlight the smaller, lesser known attractions around the state, especially the ones that are free or inexpensive. My only request is, let's please keep the posts positive. Thanks in advance.

I will start with Williams County, in the extreme Northwest corner. I am sure there are more than this. I just came up with this list off the top of my head this evening. I will also be the first to admit that I have not been to every one of these places. Enjoy, and please contribute for your area.

Williams County Historical Society – Museum Complex, Log Cabin, Hay Jay School, Hopewell Indian Mounds, etc. http://www.williamscountyhistory.org/

Spangler Candy Company, Bryan – Visit the home of the Dum-Dums http://www.spanglercandy.com/

Montpelier Public Library - http://montpelierpubliclibrary.oplin.org/

Williams County Public Library – Locations throughout the county - http://www.williamsco.lib.oh.us/

Williams County Community Theater - http://mywcct.com/

Christmas Manor & Christmas Manor B&B, Bryan - http://www.christmasmanor.com/

Stony Ridge Winery, Bryan - http://www.stoneyridgewinery.com/

County wide park system, as well as parks and picnic areas in each community.

Seven Public school districts in the county with all the athletic, music, theater, and academic events that go along with them.

[the_pines]

Kettering Skate Plaza- SKATE PLAZA

[South Range Family]

I'll start out with boating and fishing on Lake Erie. There are a few wineries at Geneva on the lake. geneva winery - Google Search

Berlin Center in Mahoning County has Berlin Lake and a new winery.
Mastropietro Winery

Salem Quaker City Dragstrip hosts the Steel Valley Nationals every June. They are formerly known as the Hot Rod Supernationals. Every year we get to see thousands of hot rods and muscle cars. The towns of Salem, and Boardman are packed for cruising.
Welcome to the Steel Valley Super Nationals!!!

The Canfield Fair is on Labor Day weekend. The Canfield Fair

Circleville has a big pumpkinfest in October. The Official Circleville Pumpkin Show Website - 100th Anniversary

[gam3rchic]

For the art lovers: The Butler Institute of American Art

For a large collection of American art, right in good ol' Youngstown, Ohio.....and it's free!

[South Range Family]

Youngstown also has Powers Auditorium, Stambaugh Auditorium, and the Packard Music Hall in Warren. I believe there is also the Packard car museum in Warren.

Geauga Lake is an amusement park owned by Cedar Point. It's in Aurora.

[the_pines]

Traders World between Dayton and Cincinnati. Its a giant year round flea market? probably find some good bargains and unique stuff. I went there as a kid once for baseball cards I think.
A Map To Traders World

Kings Island Theme Park located just north of Cincinnati,
Kings Island | Official Home Page

[Crew Chief]

In the Dayton area, there's the National Museum of the Air Force (of course, people will probably always call it "The Air Force Museum")

[rrtechno]

I forgot Lester's Diner in Bryan. The Coffee Cup sign matches the one from the "Alice" TV show from a few years back.

[WeeMadArthur]

In Cincinnati,

The Cincinnati Art Museum is free. Cincinnati Art Museum | Home

Its in Eden Park which is a pretty nice park and houses the Krohn Conservatory. City of Cincinnati -Krohn Conservatory

If you want to spend some money there is the Cincinnati Museum Center. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

If you like contemporary arts you can visit the Contemporary Arts Center. Contemporary Arts Center Cincinnati :: Contemporary Arts Center

[Durinthal]

The Cleveland Orchestra is one of the best in the nation. They hold summer concerts at the Blossom Music Center where lawn seats are cheap, but are still worth hearing at Severance Hall no matter the price. http://www.clevelandorch.com/