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Goodyear World of Rubber Museum: never "tire" of fun and learnin

The Goodyear World of Rubber Museum in Akron, Ohio may not seem like a place that would be tantalizing to visit. After all, who really cares about the history of rubber, right? One peek inside the walls of this curious establ ...

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Akron Zoo means wildlife in action

With 50 acres of awesome adventure, the Akron Zoo is home to more than 700 animals from each of earth's seven continents.

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Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens: a distinct experience for the whole

Few places in the world, let alone the state of Ohio, compare to Akron's Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. Built in 1912, this massive mansion-turned-museum requires the panning of one's view to take in all of its impressive majes ...

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Amazone Family Entertainment Center: great for energetic kids (

Ever wish for a place where the whole family could have fun? Hold the genie. Amazone Family Entertainment Center in Medina already has good, clean fun for visitors of all ages.

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Hale Farm and Village: America during the Civil War comes to li

Looking for a destination that is educational yet fun for your entire family? Look no further than the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Hale Farm and Village in nearby Bath, Ohio.

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Sleepy Hollow golf course always a challenge

Designed by Stanley Thompson in 1925, Sleepy Hollow golf course in Brecksville is one of the most challenging courses in the Cleveland area. This 18-hole course has a breathtaking view of the Cuyahoga River Valley which boast ...

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Wildwater Kingdom: a splish-splashing good time for the whole fa

Nothing beats the mist of cool water to chill down on a hot summer day. At Wildwater Kingdom in Aurora, 17 acres of pools, water slides and rides means hours and hours of splish-splashing fun for everyone in the family.

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Northfield Park: live and simulcast horse racing

Northfield Park is Cleveland’s home for harness racing and big-screen simulcast action. With races every 19 minutes during the prime season (summer), there is no shortage of chances to win big money in very little time.

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The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: old-time fun

Enjoying the breathtaking scenery in the Cuyahoga National Park is easy when you’re riding in the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad’s vintage passenger cars.

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Grand Pacific Junction: a great place for everyone

At the Grand Pacific Junction Historic Shopping District in nearby Olmsted Falls, you'll feel as if you've stepped back more than 100 years to a time that was a bit more simple and a trip into town meant getting all gussied u ...

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Malley's Chocolates: a fantasy for chocolate lovers

A Cleveland icon since 1935, Malley’s provides its hungry customers with thousands of varieties of chocolate confections each year. From bunnies at Easter to tool sets for Fathers Day, the company can make nearly anything out ...

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The Cleveland MetroParks Zoo: Around the world in 165 acres

The Cleveland MetroParks Zoo has been an icon for family fun and entertainment since it first opened way back in 1882. With more than 165 acres of family friendly exhibits, the zoo is not only a great place to have fun, but a ...

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Memphis Kiddie Park: affordable fun for the kids and family

For nearly 60 years, Memphis Kiddie Park in BrooklynMemphis Kiddie Park has been providing local families with fun and memories that will surely last a lifetime.

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IX Indoor Amusement Park: Loads of fun for 21 years!

The I.X. Center's Indoor Amusement Park has been a Cleveland-area tradition for 21 years, and it doesn't look like that will be changing any time soon. From rides to games to entertaining shows, the I.X. Indoor Amusement Park ...

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Galaxy Restaurant in Wadsworth is worlds away from typical

At first glance, Galaxy Restaurant in Wadsworth appears to be a typical eatery. But walking through the door of this impressive establishment will have you wondering if it's suffering from a serious case of schizophrenia. Is ...

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Bricco brings "phunky" to Akron and Cleveland

If you're in the mood for fine Italian cuisine at reasonable prices, you won't have to travel far if you're in Cleveland or Akron. With locations in both downtown Cleveland and downtown Akron, Bricco Restaurant serves up seri ...

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Luigi's Restaurant an Akron Icon-- and for good reason.

When the owners of Luigi's Restaurant opened this Akron eatery in 1949, they didn't know exactly how popular their made-from-scratch pizzas, pastas and other Italian goodies would become. 50 years later, the restaurant still ...

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The Tangier is versatile, elegant and refreshing

The atmosphere at The Tangier in Akron is elegant, inviting and classic-- an ambiance all its own. This popular eatery and banquet hall is a premiere Akron destination for romantic couples dinners, swanky suppers with the gir ...

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Swenson's: 75 years of burger expertise

Swenson's Drive Ins, located throughout the Akron and Canton area, is a local icon. Opened in 1934, this retro-style drive-in and fast food chain has been producing award-winning burgers for hungry patrons for 75 years.

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The Oaks Lakeside Restaurant: Nearby, yet far away

The Oaks Lakeside Restaurant on beautiful Chippewa Lake is just a half-hour drive from Cleveland, but it feel like a retreat to a serene resort thousands of miles away. The surroundings are peaceful and captivating, and the f ...

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Mustard Seed Market: located at the intersection of organic and

At Mustard Seed, which has locations in Montrose and Solon, the focus is on whole foods, natural home, health and beauty products and healthy living overall. When scouring the ingredient lists on any of Mustard Seed's feature ...

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Thyme: The Restaurant in nearby Medina is small in size; big in

Thyme: The Restaurant in Medina might be small, but it packs big flavor and extreme personal service that you just can't find at chain restaurants. The establishment only seats 65, but the modest nature of the dining room bri ...

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Mapleside Farms and Restaurant: Country Dining in Brunswick

Brunswick's Mapleside Farms and Restaurant is more than just a place to eat-- to many, it's a family tradition. Whether you come for the hot homemade meals, seasonal hay rides or gift shop goodies, Mapleside is the perfect pl ...

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Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern: Rusticity meets fine dining

Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern in Twinsburg brings together a rustic feel with a fine-dining atmosphere to create a slice of Aspen, Colo., in Ohio.

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Rav's Creekside Tap & Grill: Twinsburg's local hotspot

At Rav's Creekside Tap & Grill in Twinsburg, the atmosphere is everything an American pub should be – fun and relaxed with an emphasis on local happenings. Whether the restaurant is holding live music, sporting events or triv ...

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Italian Village: Old World flavor in the west side

At Santo’s Italian Village in Strongsville, meals are fussed over in the same way that grandma used to. It’s not often that you come across a restaurant that puts such distinct pride into each and every meal served, but at It ...

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The Leopard Restaurant: Elegant Dining in Aurora

Aurora's The Leopard Restaurant brings chic, intimate dining and fine food to the southeast side of Cleveland. Located at the esteemed Bertram Inn, The Leopard is fine dining at its finest.

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Don's Pomeroy House: fine dining, elegant décor

Built in the mid-1800s, Don’s Pomeroy House Restaurant is a Strongsville landmark overlooking a historic town square. Known to offer one of the west side’s most distinctively fine dining experiences, Don’s delivers consistent ...

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Jaipur Junction is small in size, huge in Indian flavor

Jaipur Junction, located in Parma, is a great place for a refreshing change of pace from the usual Chinese, pizza or burgers take-out joints. With Indian food that is as tasty and authentic as you'd find in any fine-dining es ...

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Eddie's Pizzeria Cerino is casual yet classy

With a delicate balance of class and casualness, Eddie's Pizzeria Cerino in nearby Seven Hills pulls off an ambiance that is as versatile as it is enjoyable. A great spot for a quick lunch with pals or a romantic candlelit di ...

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The Brew Kettle: good eats, cold brews

The Brew Kettle in Strongsville not only serve frosty mugs of cold ale alongside their delicious meals - they let you make your own.

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Santo's Italian Restaurant in Middleburg Heights a huge hit amon

From the colorful murals that depict visions of the Italian countryside, to the smell of the freshly-baked Italian bread that's served warm with soft butter at each table, you'll be able to tell that Santo's certainly isn't a ...

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Antonio's Restaurant in Parma one of Drew Carey's favorites

Antonio's Italian Restaurant in nearby Parma is a collection of all things Cleveland: good food, great friends, and even a little Drew Carey. Carey's been known to stop into this west-side establishment whenever he's in his h ...

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Mavis Winkle's Irish Pub and Restaurant: far from Your Ordinary

It doesn’t take a professional restaurant critic to see that Mavis Winkle’s Irish Pub is a wee bit different from the traditional Irish pub. Rich mahogany and cherry furniture, polished hardwood floors and delicately plated ...

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Quaker Steak and Lube serves up fun with its wings

We can’t tell which is more fun: the automotive-themed décor at Quaker Steak and Lube, or the delicious chicken wings, fried to perfection in one of the restaurant’s dozens of famous "Lube" sauces.

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Clementine's in Grand Pacific Junction is simple yet elegant

You're sure to fall in love with the whimsical décor and Victorian charm of Clementine's Restaurant in Olmsted Falls. Located in the heart of Grand Pacific Junction, Clementine's Victorian Restaurant is unlike any other eater ...

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Das Schnitzel Haus: a taste of the old country

With rustic architecture that mimics the German old country, Das Schnitzel Haus Restaurant is a hotspot for hearty Hungarian, Polish and German cuisine in the west-side suburb of Parma.

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Quince Restaurant: comfortable chic

Quince Restaurant in nearby Olmsted Falls is a different way to dine casually on the west side. Located in the Grand Pacific Junction historic shopping complex, Quince is the perfect balance of elegance, grace and laid-back a ...

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Moosehead Hoof and Ladder Restaurant: five alarms of fun

The Moosehead Hoof and Ladder Restaurant in Olmsted Falls is location in the famous Grand Pacific Junction shopping district-- complete with quaint turn-of-the-century styling with old-time charm and small-town feel.

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Razzle's: where food, fun and sports meet

Razzle's, a sports-themed bar and grill, is located on Cleveland's far west side in Olmsted Township. This sports bar goes beyond the usual décor of pennants, trophies and team jerseys-- at Razzle's, the sports are interactiv ...

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Rockne's is a Cleveland and Akron landmark

Rockne's is a local Irish pub chain featuring locations all over Cleveland and Akron. This fun, laid-back bar and grill is perfect for drinks with friends or supper with family. Famous for their spicy buffalo wings and grille ...

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Atami Japanese: great for a date or casual lunch

Just opened in March of 2009, Atami Express Japanese Restaurant in Elyria is a hibachi lover’s dream, with delicious grilled meats, vegetables and rice at great prices.

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Marbella Restaurant: Spanish dining at its finest

Tuxedo-wearing waiters, white tablecloths and quiet Spanish music makes Marbella Restaurant in Pepper Pike an ideal place to enjoy a meal with family and friends.

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Paladar Latin Kitchen: diverse and creative

Paladar Latin Kitchen brings the exotic tastes and smells of Central and South America, Cuba and the Caribbean to the Cleveland area.

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Corky and Lenny's: a true Cleveland experience

When Corky and Lenny's Restaurant and Deli opened up shop in 1958, no one could have imagined the success that this Cleveland phenomenon would become. While Philadelphia is known for its juicy cheese-steak sandwiches, Clevela ...

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Peppermint Thai Cuisine

The talented folks at Peppermint Thai Cuisine in Pepper Pike have a knack for combining fine cuisine with exotic flavors. Not only is this east side eatery known for their truly authentic menu items, but also for the healthy ...

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Yours Truly: Cleveland area's signature restaurant

When the first Yours Truly Restaurant opened in 1981, the Shibley family had a goal of providing good food at good prices in a cheerful atmosphere. Customers flocked to the eatery, which now boasts eight locations in the Cle ...

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Beachwood's Moxie: chic, styish and delicious

Beachwood’s Moxie Restaurant, located centrally on Richmond Road, adds a dab of Cajun influence and mixes it into haute American cuisine to create a taste that is spicy, bold, distinct and delicious. This chic restaurant has ...

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Red: The Steakhouse: a cut above

Red serves up fine cuisine in an elegant yet contemporary atmosphere that mimics what you might find in on posh Fifth Avenue. The music is quiet, the white linen tablecloths crisp, and the port, steel, and oak color scheme ta ...

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Brown Bag Burgers: Make your own masterpiece

You might be tempted to order one of everything on the Brown Bag Burgers menu — but the burgers at Brown Bag are so huge that you’d never get through more than one. And the ingredients are so fresh, it would be an insult to t ...

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