Unless you live in Ohio, most people who travel here think there isn’t anything to do but that is the furthest thing from the truth. Ohio has some great winter getaways that many people don’t even know about. From amusement parks to restaurants there are many activities that will satisfy the average traveler. Ohio offers winter travelers dining, shopping, and entertainment of all sorts. Whether you are looking to slip and slide at the water park or pick up some handmade gifts, Ohio is the place!
Unless you have been living under a rock most of your life, Ohio has one of the best amusement parks in the world called Cedar Point. Cedar Point has been named the World’s Greatest Amusement Park a numerous times. Even though it’s too cold to wear a bathing suit in Ohio in the dead of winter you will find Cedar Points has come to the traveler’s rescue. Now open at Cedar Point is the newest attraction, Castaway Bay. What is Castaway Bay you may ask? It’s a 38,000 square foot indoor water park with 68 rides and a roller coaster that shoots you up a hill of water.
Cedar Point is located in Sandusky, Ohio on the south shore of Lake Erie. Cedar Point Amusement Park is exit 118 off of Interstate 80 and exit 110 off of US 250, just follow the signs. General admission to Cedar Point costs $39.95 plus taxes. Several AAA travel agents offer discounted tickets to Cedar Point Amusement Park. Food and drinks are not allowed to be brought into the amusement park but you can buy everything you need inside. It doesn’t stop there though. A 6,000 square foot arcade is also inside to keep the kids busy while you use many of the other services. A two day stay is absolutely necessary if you want to ride all the rides and lodging is available onsite and in Sandusky. Cedar Point has a luxury hotel for you to spend the night in and has 237 comfortable rooms. Reservations can be made at http://www.cedarpoint.com.
Sandusky Ohio also has another indoor water park called The Great Wolf Lodge, previously the Great Bear Lodge, which is a great indoor water park that you may also want to try. The Great Bear Lodge is located at 4600 Milan Road (US 250) in Sandusky Ohio. The Great Wolf lodge also has onsite lodging to help make your stay more enjoyable. Reservations can be made by calling 1-(888)-779-2327 or you can go on line to http://www.ohiocoupons.com/greatbearlodge.
If there is a music lover in your family less than an hour down the road from the water parks is the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame located in Cleveland Ohio. It’s one place that you can go back and relive your childhood and all the music associated with it. The Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame holds an original collection of rock and roll artifacts. If you are interested in the history of rock and roll and want to check out some of the inductees like Buddy Holly, than the Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should not be missed on your trip to Ohio.
If you have a sports fan in your family Ohio has the perfect place for them. A stop at the Pro Football Hall Of Fame will be an experience that they won’t forget for a long time. The greatest teams and players are forever remembered in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Kids and adults alike love seeing how the game has evolved to what we see every Sunday. You don’t have to worry about not seeing the history of your favorite team because every team is represented in the hall somewhere.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio at 2121 George Halas Drive NW. The Hall is open daily through Labor Day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the remainder of the year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $13 for adults, $6 for children under 14, and $8 for senior citizens. If you are taking the family to the Pro Football Hall of Fame you can pay family admission at $32 if you have no children over 21. Parking at the Pro Football Hall of Fame is free.
Who doesn’t like shopping? Everybody loves to shop and Ohio has many outlet malls that run from the top of the state to the bottom. But, some of the best places to shop are in the Amish community where you will find one of kind items that can’t be found anywhere else on the planet. From handcrafted quilts to homemade bread and jam the Amish village has many great things to offer. They take pride in everything they sell and you will see that in the craftsmanship. Nothing tastes better than their homemade bread. Once you try it you will be hooked!
Ohio is home to one of the largest Amish populations in the country. The majority of the Amish population resides in the Northeast corner of the State of Ohio. If you see more than three buggies on the road you are in Amish country. Among the rolling hills you will find peaceful people that live a simpler kind of lifestyle than most Americans.
As you can see just because it’s cold doesn’t mean that Ohio can’t be a great winter getaway. You might just make this an annual trip once you have enjoyed the first time. Ohio is more than just snow and cold. Once you spend time here I’m sure you will agree it’s a great winter getaway for anyone, from lovers to family.
