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The Ohio Wine Producers Association has mapped out several trails people can take to discover the various wineries in our state. The Lake Erie Vines and Wines Trail covers Northeast Ohio and offers stops in Perry, Conneaut, Madison, Jefferson, Geneva, Austinburg, Parkman, Thompson, Ashtabula and Wickliffe.
You don't get much more touristy than Lolly the Trolley. Take a two-hour narrated City Sightseeing Tour for $17 for adults, $12 for children, and experience an outsider's view of your hometown.
Punderson State Park in Newbury offers hiking trails, a golf course and more and you can stay overnight at the Punderson Manor or one of 26 two-bedroom cottages at Punderson Lake.
It's still only operating on weekends at this time of year, but the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is a great way to get away not far from home. You can relax on the train and get off and explore the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
You know the jingle and chances are many people will be going to the I-X Indoor Amusement Park for an affordable getaway. The annual event runs through May 1.
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