| America
Remembers Memorial |
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| 35150 Lakeshore Blvd.
Eastlake 44095
(440)
951-1416 An opportunity for
everyone to view and touch remnants from the September 11, 2001 tragedy -
steel from New York’s Trade Center, grass from Shanksville, PA and granite
from the Pentagon. |
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Artful Hands Studio |
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| 170 Main Street Painesville 44077
(440) 392-2787 Shop
the gift gallery of hand-crafted works by over 90 local artists and stroll
the Shades of Yesterday area with vendors featuring antiques and
collectibles. Classes available for children and adults. For events and
information, visit our website. |
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Boulevard of 500 Flags |
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35150 Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake 44095
(440)
951-1416 Largest
permanent display of American flags in the United States at Eastlake
City Hall.
| Carol H. Sweet
- Mentor Marsh Nature Center |
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5185 Corduroy Rd.,
Mentor 44060 (440) 257-0777
Mentor Marsh Nature Center is an interpretive nature preserve and
part of the largest coastal Lake Erie marsh in northeastern Ohio!
The area is a unique combination of marsh, forest and beach habitat
and home to a variety of plants, animals, and birds. In fact, during
spring and fall migration season over 250 species of birds can be
found. Trails are open daily, year-round, dawn to dusk. The Nature
Center is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays noon to 5 p.m.
from April through October. There is no charge, and all are welcome.
During the week, programs for groups are available by appointment at
a nominal charge. For more information contact the Nature Center. |
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| Coulby Mansion |
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28730
Ridge Road, Wickliffe 44092
(440)
943-7100 Named to the
National Register of Historic Places, this 16-room mansion was built in
1913 by shipping magnate Harry Coulby. Now transformed into Wickliffe
City Hall, the mansion features seven fireplaces, a priceless Tiffany
skylight and handcarved railings among other stunning details. Call
ahead for tour information. |
| Fairport
Harbor Lighthouse & Marine Museum |
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| 129 Second Street Fairport Harbor
44077 (440) 354-4825
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1 This National Historic site consists of
a marine museum and lighthouse tower that is open to the public and
provides spectacular views of Lake Erie. The marine museum houses its'
original 3rd order Fresnel lens, the Frontenac pilothouse, nautical
artifacts, and more. Open 1 to 6 p.m. on Wed., Sat., Sun. and holidays
from Memorial Day through 2nd weekend in Sept. Group tours by appt. |
| The best kept secret in
Northeast Ohio! Fairport Harbor, located 30 miles east of
Cleveland on the shores of Lake Erie, is a unique village rich in
history and attractions. The village, approximately one square mile,
was settled by Finnish, Hungarian and Slovenian immigrants. Fairport
has two lighthouses, two museums, the Finnish Monument, and LaSalle
and Mormon historical markers. The Fairport Port Authority offers boat
launching facilities for a nominal fee. If you like to fish, cast your
line along the river or from the harbor pier. Plus, you can reserve a
fishing charter to fish for walleye, steelhead or perch for a half day
or a full day. Tourism: 220 Third Street Fairport Harbor,
OH 44077 440-352-3620 Ext. 9 Carl Stimac, LCVB |
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Fairport Lights |
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| Lighthouses are part of
the fabric of America, shedding light on our past while pointing the
way to the future. Fairport Harbor's two lighthouses, bravely standing
tall against the raging waters of Lake Erie, are deeply woven elements
of our national heritage. These radiant monuments testify to the
courage and determination of the keepers of the United States
Lighthouse Service and United States Coast Guard. |
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The Finnish Heritage Museum of Fairport
Harbor |
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| 301 High St. Fairport
Harbor 44077
(440) 352-8301 Dedicated to preserve
and perpetuate Finnish heritage and cultural traditions through
displays of special books, documents, records and artifacts. Featuring
specific “shows” the museum is open from 1 to 6 on weekends from
Memorial Day through the 2nd week in September. Group tours are
available by appointment. |
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Gallery One |
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| 7003 Center St., Mentor
44060 (440) 255-1200. America’s
largest art gallery at 18,000 sq. ft. showcasing more than 30,000
original paintings, limited editions, posters, sculptures, books and
figurines. It features the works of internationally known artists
and schedules a full year of personal appearances, lectures and
exhibits for browsers & buyers alike. Satellite LC Visitor info
center. |
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Gibson Bagpipes |
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| 37484 N. Industrial
Parkway Willoughby 44094 (440)
946-7864 North America’s Premier Bagpipe
Maker. Gibson Bagpipes was recently featured on the Travel Channel TV
show “Made in America”. Tours by request and a Celtic gift shop on
premises. |
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Herb Society of America |
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| 9019 Kirtland-Chardon Road
Kirtland 44094 (440)
256-0514
The national headquarters of the Herb Society of America resides in a
stone farmhouse built in 1841. It is considered the oldest stone house in
the county, built of Ohio sandstone quarried nearby. There is no admission
fee to the house or the gardens that surround the house, allowing visitors
to see beautiful examples of how to landscape with herbs. The building
houses the administrative offices and the 3,000 volume library, with
Librarians available for research. Library holdings also include a
collection of rare books dating back to the 17th century.
Open: Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm. |
| Historic Kirtland
Visitor's Center |
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7800
Kirtland-Chardon Rd, Kirtland 44094 (440)
256-9805
A meticulously restored 19th century village
showcases the vitality and spirit of the early American frontier. A part
of the religious fervor of the 1830’s is the story of the early members of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Attractions include Newel
K. Whitney Store and Home, an Ashery, a working sawmill, the John Johnson
Inn, a schoolhouse, and the Saints of Kirtland. Also included are the
Isaac Morely Farm, John Johnson Farm, Stone Quarry, and Fairport Harbor.
Summer hours: 9am-7pm. Winter 9am-5pm, Sunday 11:30am-7pm. |
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| 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland
44094 (440) 946-4400
With 3,500 acres of display gardens, horticultural collections and nature
trails, the Holden Arboretum is one of the largest arboretums in the
United States. Home to flora from all over the world, it features trails
for rugged hikes and gentle walks, as well as cross-country skiing and
dog-walking. The facility offers a year-round slate of activities,
horticultural classes and children’s programs. |
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Indian Museum of Lake County |
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25 Public Square,
Technical Center - Building B Willoughby 44094
Corner of River St. and Center St. Visitors can see prehistoric items,
10,000 B.C. to 1650 A.D., from this area and Ohio. Indian crafts from
North America, 1800-2006 are displayed. The Indian Museum library of over
1,000 books and periodicals is used by students of all ages, from
elementary to adults. |
| James
A. Garfield National Historical Site
(Lawnfield) |
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 8095
Mentor Ave., Mentor 44060
(440)
255-8722 . Visit the home, known
as Lawnfield, of our twentieth president. The carefully restored home
contains the family’s furnishings, art and books and is graced by the
magnificent memorial library added five years after President Garfield’s
assassination. The Visitor Center, housed in an 1893 carriage house,
features exhibits that illustrate James Garfield’s life and his place in
American history. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and
Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. May 1 to October 31. Open Saturdays and Sundays,
noon to 5 p.m. only November 1 to April 30.
Admission: $5.00 Age 16 and older. Age 15 and younger free. |
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Kirtland Temple & Visitors Center |
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(New
Visitors Center) |
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9020 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland
44094 (440)
256-3318
Constructed in the 1830s, this National Historic Landmark was the first
temple built by Joseph Smith and his followers as they sought to “restore”
primitive Christianity. Distinctive design features include tiers of
elaborately carved pulpits on both ends of the large meeting rooms. The
temple served as the center of community life for two thousand Latter Day
Saints by 1838. Within a year, all but one hundred were gone. A new 12,000
square foot Visitor Center uses interactive museum exhibits and video to
introduce their story and solve the mystery of their sudden departure. The
Kirtland Temple is owned and maintained by the Community of Christ. Guided
40-to 50-minute tours begin in the visitor center. Allow 1-hour minimum.
Kirtland Temple and Visitor Center Hours; March-October: Mon.-Sat. 9-5,
Sun. 1-5; November and December: Mon.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4. January and
February (open weekends only): Sat. 10-4, Sun. 1-4. Closed New Years Day,
Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Last tour begins 30
minutes before closing. Admission $2.00 preservation fee.
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Lake
County Captains |
(Stadium) |
CLASS `A`
AFFILIATE OF THE CLEVELAND INDIANS
hits the field at state-of-the-art Classic Park stadium at Vine St. and
Route 91 in Eastlake. For ticket information call
(440) 954-WINS
or go online at
www.captainsbaseball.com For special event and rental
information call Eastlake city Hall at (440)951-1416. |
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Lake County Fairgrounds |
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1301 Mentor Avenue
Painesville 44077
440-354-3339
Site of Lake County Fair plus other events. |
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Lake County History Center |
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415 Riverside
Drive Painesville 44077 (440) 639-2945
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This beautiful Victorian building once served the county’s neediest
citizens. Now it is serving as the attic and scrapbook of Lake County Ohio
residents as the new Heritage Museum. Over 18,000 sq. ft. of museum,
exhibits and classroom space will be available. Opening Summer 2008. |
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Lake Metroparks Lake Farmpark |
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8800
Chardon Road, Kirtland 44094
440-256-2122 800-366-FARM
(3276)
2006 Tours
Named one of 10 great locations to dig up old dirt on farming by USA
Today. Farmpark is a family oriented science and cultural center devoted
to agriculture, farming, and country life. Come and experience this
award-winning park where you can milk a cow, take a wagon ride, and
discover over 50 breeds of farm animals up close. Marvel at the Border
collie at work. Explore solar and wind power, The Great Tomato Works, and
themed gardens. Seasonal and special events year-round. Park also features
a reservable pavilion, gift shop and cafe. Admission applies. Host site
to Vintage Ohio and Village Peddler Festival. Call for schedule of events
or visit our website. |
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Madison Historical Society |
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6769 Middle Ridge Road, Madison 44057
(440) 417-1959
Ten
fascinating display rooms are devoted to depicting various aspects of
Madison history. In addition, the building accommodates the Society
offices, library, research and genealogical departments. Offering
guided tours of museum and programs of historical interest. Call for
hours. |
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Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina |
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| 8365 Harbor Drive., Mentor
44060 (440) 205-3625
450-acre award winning recreation area with extensive trail system and 1.5
miles of wild beach.
Water trails, portage to Lake Erie plus hiking trails. Electric carts and bicycles available for free by
reservation. Public marina with direct lake access.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Ohio's largest daily newspaper recognized the
Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve as the only Lake County destination listed
as a "World Class Place." |
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Mooreland Conference Center |
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| 7800 Clocktower Drive
Kirtland 44094 (440)
953-7306 93-year old
former summer home of Cleveland railroad tycoon Edward W. Moore. Restored
to a state-of-the art conference facility. Perfect setting for weddings
with beautiful gardens and unique elegance. |
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Ohio Invaders Football ! |
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| The Ohio Invaders are a
family-oriented, Semi-Pro minor league football team, playing home
games at Perry High School's Alumni Stadium for the 2008 season (One
Success Blvd., off Center St., Perry)! The Ohio Invaders play in the
Steel Valley Division of the North American Football League which is
comprised of over 100 teams nationwide. The NAFL has playoff
brackets, an All-Star game and a National Championship game.
Amission $8 for adults (13 and up), $5 for seniors, $3 for students
(13-18 with student ID) and 12 and under are FREE! Season tickets
may be purchased for $30. |
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Painesville Speedway |
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| 500 Fairport-Nursery
Road, Painesville, Oh 44077 (440) 354-3505. The speedway has
through the years always offered an action packed program through
today where we offer the Sportsman Division, Trophy Stock Division,
Factory Four Division, IMCA Sportmods, and our wild Figure Eight
Division. The racing schedule runs from April to September on
Saturdays a total of 23 nights. |
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The Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum |
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7471 Unit L Tyler Blvd.
(1/4 east of Rt 306, North side of the street) Mentor, Ohio
440-251-0350 ask for Rick.
Visit the second largest toy train museum in the United States and
see interactive operating model train layout in 7 different scales
from G, O, On3, S, HO, N and Lego. Also see our interurban displays
with operating trolley layout.
Museum Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm Monday, Wednesday and Saturday |
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The Willoughby Area Welcome Center |
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3827 Erie Street,
Willoughby 44094 440-942-1905
Welcome visitors to our historic train car and museum. Provide
information on museum displays, conduct walking tours, and provide
information on local attractions and Willoughby souvenirs |
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Jack Arra’s Salon and Spa |
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| 7537 Fredle Drive,
Concord, Ohio 44077 (Route 90 & 44), (440)
375-0055. A sophisticated day spa and salon located
on the 18th hole of the Renaissance Quail Hollow Resort. |
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