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Where to go for Fabric Crafting in Amish Country
Sewing and fabric being intrinsic to traditional ways of life, Amish Country is a wonderful place for fabric crafters to learn, shop and create. Read more
Matthew Lovette
Eat and Play in Holmes County
Experience some of these combo excursions in the heart of Amish Country. Read more
Traveling in a House on Wheels
Cruising the highways in an RV and taking in the natural wonders of the country creates experiences of a lifetime. Read more
Live, from Amish Country
Live theater is special, and in Amish Country it’s especially valued by visitors looking for something to do after shopping and dining are done. Read more
Zoar celebrates 200 years
With Zoar celebrating its bicentennial this year, there are plenty of activities to intrigue the history buff, the family-on-the-go and anyone who just wants to stop and smell the roses. Read more
Courtesy of The West Virginia Division of Tourism
Neighboring State Capitals
History, culture and adventure await you in these five nearby cities. Read more
Kirk Lee Aeder, courtesy Hawaii Tourism Authority
Vacation Hotspots
Planning a dream getaway for two Read more
Photo by Michelle Weissman
Local ambassador champions Hudson's charm
Hudson: A Destination Like No Other Read more
Glimpse Cuyahoga Falls Past
Pavement destroyed by a falling car. A freight-train explosion. Outrageous speeding fines amounting to an unheard-of $5. All this and more is waiting to be discovered in the pages of “Cuyahoga Falls” by Jeri Holland. Read more
Dinner with an Amish Family
Having dinner with an Amish family is one of the most authentic experiences you can have when visiting as a tourist. You are being invited to eat a meal that came from the family’s farm, that they cooked, at their table with them. Read more
photo by Amani Williams
B&Bs: Perfecting the staycation
The 330 boasts plenty of cozy bed-and-breakfast inns that are ideal for a romantic weekend or a restful staycation. Read more
photo by Shane Wynn
Residents New and Old Transform North Hill for the 21st Century
No one comes to Ohio for the weather. Some come for jobs, others for the low cost of living, but most stay here for the people—Akron’s greatest resource. Nowhere in town is that more evident than in the North Hill neighborhood. Read more
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