Category: Tours and rides
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Ohio’s tale of two Packard museums
Ohio has its share of automobile museums, two of which are devoted to the Packard Motor Car Company, which manufactured automobiles between 1899 and 1958.
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Museums in New Concord, Norwich tell stories of John Glenn, National Road
John Glenn was an American hero – an original Mercury 7 astronaut who went into space not once but twice, was a U.S. Senator, presidential candidate and U.S. Marine aviator who was a fighter pilot in three wars.
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Mosser Glass provides a glimpse back into time
Taking a tour at Mosser Glass in Cambridge is like looking back into Ohio’s rich history of glassmaking. Ohio’s tradition in glassmaking dates back to its early days of statehood, with many glassmakers bringing their craft from New England and Europe.
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Have a merry ride on a carousel in Ohio
Today, there are some 120 carousels remaining in the country, with about 20 of those in Ohio. Find out where!
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The Wilds offers unique views of animals in southeastern Ohio
Nestled in the hills and valleys of Muskingum County east of Zanesville is a special place called The Wilds, 10,000 acres of reclaimed surface mining land that is home to rhinos, giraffes, cheetahs and other rare or endangered animals.
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The Ferry
Lawson trained his eyes on a white spot about 600 to 700 yards out. In the binoculars, the spot became a partially sunken sailboat with two boaters hanging on in desperation.
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Sternwheelers in Zanesville, Marietta launching new season
The sternwheel cruise boat Lorena is ready for its 49th season of rides on the Muskingum River in Zanesville.
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The Ferry
Bill Murphy woke up at his usual 5:30 a.m. on a Tuesday in August and got up from his couch in the living room in his bungalow in Marblehead, Ohio. A half-empty Maker’s Mark bottle sat on the coffee table next to him. He capped the bottle, retrieved yesterday’s Sandusky Register newspaper from the floor…
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Sandusky area is first-class vacationland
For years, the Sandusky area has been not only the state’s vacationland, but a major tourism hub for the entire Midwest.
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American Sign Museum is bright spot in Cincinnati
If you like bright lights, the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati is a spectacular place to visit. Even if you’re not drawn to bright lights, the place is pretty darn amazing.
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