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DICKENS
VICTORIAN
VILLAGE
When:
Early
November through early January
Location: (Map
It) Historic Downtown
Cambridge,
Ohio
Phone: 800-933-5480
(Cambridge/Guernsey
County
Visitors & Convention
Bureau)
 Take
a trip back in time and experience old world
England as historic downtown
Cambridge,
Ohio, is charmingly transformed
into a
Dickens
Victorian
Village. Visitors are
invited to stroll amidst 40 vignettes of 105 lifelike figures representing
classic scenes from Victorian society. This innovative public art exhibition can
be enjoyed by families, couples, and groups alike -- an experience that will
engage the senses as you explore the charming streetscape, striking historic
architecture, and eclectic shops and eateries of
Cambridge.
The Dickens scenes are stationed
along
Wheeling Avenue at each
antique lamppost and bench between 6th and 11th Streets. Wheeling Avenue is also
the historic National Road/Route 40 and features an outstanding streetscape of
original buildings from the 1800s.
The
Dickens
Victorian
Village vignettes are
comprised of life-sized and hand-made mannequins wearing real vintage clothing.
The faces for each character are individually sculpted and painted by local
artists. The displays include engaging depictions of classic Dickens-era scenes
and figures such as Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, the town crier, groups of
carolers (that actually “sing” classic carols!), a bucket brigade, lamplighters,
school children, street peddlers, and Father Christmas, all posed in active
scenes that appear frozen in time.
Printout:
Dickens Victorian Village
Admission:
$10 adults, $8 seniors and $6 children age
7-12. 6 and under are free. Group discounts are available. The price of
admission includes a guided tour of the house and yard and admittance into the
museum.
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When: Open
Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. -5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. year-round
(with expanded holiday hours, see website for details). Tours of A Christmas
Story House are conducted every half hour beginning at 10:30 AM. The last tour
of the day begins at 4:30 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years
Day, Easter, and other major holidays.
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Where: (Map
It) 3159 W. 11th Street, Cleveland, OH 44109. Admission tickets
to A Christmas Story House can be purchased at the giftshop (3166 W. 11th
Street) located directly across the street from the house.
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Phone:
216-298-4919
The house used
in the popular holiday classic "A Christmas Story" has been restored to its
original 1983 movie appearance. Purchased and renovated by Brian Jones, a true
fan of the movie who sells leg lamps for a living, the house takes visitors on a
nostalgic journey to the sights and scenes where Ralphie Parker dreams of
nothing but receiving a genuine Red Ryder 200-shot Carbine Action Air Rifle for
Christmas. In addition to A Christmas Story House, visitors can explore the
museum where items from the movie are on display, more than 100
behind-the-scenes photos are featured and movie-related memorabilia can be
purchased. A Christmas Story House is located just five minutes from downtown
Cleveland at 3159 W. 11th Street in the Tremont neighborhood. For more
information or for directions, visit
www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com.
Printout:
A Christmas Story House
MA & PA's HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH
RIDES
(Adults
$20.00, Seniors $18.00, Children ages 11-16 $10, ages 5-10 $5, age 4 and younger
are free)
Where:
(Map
It) Main Market Road, (State Route 422), Troy Township, Ohio
Phone:
440-548-5521
How does
"Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh" sound? The excursion
begins at Ma and Pa's 1820's log cabin where you will find various rustic items
such as chainsaw carved bears, log furniture, hunting, fishing, and everything
for the rustic home. Then out into the woods one of their draft horses will pull
one of two old fashioned sleighs, wandering out into an open field where, during
the evening rides, the horses often stop so that guests can gaze up into the
star filled sky. When the trip has ended, visitors are welcomed back to the
cabin for hot chocolate or maple coffee and cookies baked by Ma herself!
A BI-CYCLING DANDY
EXCUSE FOR GETTING HIBERNATED IN JANUARY! (A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.!)
(Admission is Free)
January
1 (Ride begins at Noon so come early for map)
Location:
(Map
It) Medina Square in Medina, Ohio
Phone: 419-433-8353
This is a free bike ride of 3, 24, or 12 miles on New
Year's Day – despite the weather. A map is provided, but NO other services are
provided. NO sag wagon, NO snack stops, NO closed course, NO first aid cars, NO
food. Get the idea? Then come prepared! The route does go through a couple of
cities where food may be purchased if you need it. Optional personalized
participation certificates are available at the end of the ride for 25 cents.
Donations up to 50 cents are cheerfully accepted for this ride.
VALENTINE RE-MAILING PROGRAM FROM
LOVELAND
(Special stamping is free; must apply proper postage to envelopes)
Send your Valentines stamped with a romantic cachet and postmark from Loveland,
Ohio. Prepare your Valentines, affixing proper postage, address, and return
address, and include them in a larger envelope addressed to: The
Valentine Lady, 123 West 2nd St., Loveland, OH 45140.
All of the Valentine Ladies, past and present, members of the sweetheart court,
and Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce staff members, will affix the special
cachet bearing our signature slogan, "There is nothing in this world so sweet as
love." After the special cachet is stamped upon the Valentine envelopes, they
are taken to the Loveland Post Office where they are hand canceled bearing the
passionate postmark from Loveland, OH. Please don't wait until February to send
your Valentines! For more information please visit
www.lovelandchamber.org.
THE GREAT SLED
DOG RACE CLASSIC OF NORTHEAST OHIO
(Admission is Free!)
Usually early to mid January,
weather permitting
Location:
(Map
It) Punderson State Park, in Newbury, Ohio
Phone: 1-800-775-TOUR (8687) or (440) 564-2279
Web:
www.SiberianCleveland.org
The Sled Dog Classic is the only sled dog event in Ohio
attracting mushers from across Ohio and other states. Teams will cover one to
six miles through woods and across open fields. Because the weather doesn’t
always cooperate, there will be an alternate race date announced. Call the
office 800-775-8687 for updates. This event is presented by Geauga County
Tourism Council and the Siberian Husky Club of Greater Cleveland.
Printout:
The Great Sled Dog Race
Classic of Northeast Ohio
MID-AMERICA BOAT SHOW
(Admission is $12 for adults. Children 12 and under free. Seniors 60
and better $11.)
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When:
January 13-22, 2012
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Where: (Map
It) International Exposition (I-X) Center,
Cleveland,
Ohio
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For more info: Visit
www.ClevelandBoatShow.com or call 440-899-5009
The
Mid-America Boat Show is one of the largest indoor boat shows in the
country. The event will feature the best prices in years on powerboats,
sailboats, fishing boats, personal watercraft, trailers, and accessories. It
will be the best place to shop from more than 50 exhibitors from across the
state and would be a perfect winter rendezvous point for all your boating
buddies!
Printout:
Cleveland Boat & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo
MOHICAN WINTERFEST
(Admission to Winter Fest is free)
Friday, January 13th
and Saturday, January 14th
in 2011
Location:
(Map
It) Downtown Loudonville
Phone: 419-994-4789
Come and enjoy ice carving
competitions featuring Olympic Ice Carvers. Ice carvings are displayed
throughout downtown but most of the events occur at Central Park. Visitors
will enjoy speed carving, demonstrations, ice-skating, winter hikes,
carriage rides and more.
Printout:
Mohican
Winter Fest
WINTER HIKE AT HOCKING HILLS
(Participation is Free)
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When:
January
21, 2012
with continuous starts from 9am - 11 am
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Location:
(Map
It) Hike begins with continuous starts
between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. from the Old Man’s Cave Visitor’s Center.
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Phone: 740-385-6841 or
740-385-6842
More than 5,000 outdoor enthusiasts will participate in the
Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike. Hikers should assemble at Hocking Hills State
Park Campground at any time from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The
Winter Hike and all pre-hike and post-hike activities are free. Donations are
encouraged for the refreshments, and for the return ride to Old Man's Cave.
Commemorative patches and hiking stick medallions are available for purchase.
Hikers should come dressed in layered clothing and sturdy shoes. Hocking Hills State Park is
located about 55 miles southeast of downtown Columbus on State Route 664 in
Hocking County.
Printout:
Hocking Hills Winter Hike
ICEFEST - in Hamilton
(Admission is Free)
Location:
(Map
It) downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Phone: 888-462-2282 or
513-844-8080 or 513-895-3934
The winter season is approaching quickly and that can only mean one
thing…the return of IceFest in Hamilton, Ohio! IceFest, whisks visitors away to a winter wonderland filled with ice
sculptures, ice carving competitions, yummy hot chocolate and family-fun
activities. The Hamilton-based organization, City of Sculpture, leads the
way in the planning of the event.
An estimated 200 blocks and 40 tons of ice are
needed for the event; then locally and nationally-based carvers will chisel and
create to bring the works of art to life.
The
event will kick off with its signature “Fire & Ice” gala, which will be held at
the Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton, the host hotel of IceFest.
Printout:
Hamilton Ice Fest
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