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Things To Do In Ashtabula
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Ohio Division of Natural Resources/Division of Wildlife
Visit our web site at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/default.htm
Follow the link to find maps, regulations and other information of the Dorset,
New Lyme and Orwell Wildlife areas open to hunting.
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Events / Attractions
Ashtabula Arts Center/ G.B. Theatre/Straw Hat Theatre
440.964.3396
2928 West 13th Street Ashtabula, OH 44004
E-mail to aac@ashartscenter.org
Visit our web site at http://www.ashartscenter.org
The Arts Center offers exhibits and classes. Home of Straw Hat Summer Theater
and other ongoing performances. Visit website for schedule. Office and Gallery
hours: M-TH 9-9 , F 9-5, S 9-5
Gift certificates are available; contact for more information.
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Ashtabula County Gospelfest
440.998.5637
Takes place at North Park Ashtabula, OH 44004
Annual Gospel Festival held second weekend in July. Brings community together
through music; choirs and soloists singing, bands, and praise/dance teams, food
and more!
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Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival
440.576.3769
Office: 25 W. Jefferson St.; Festival: Ashtabula County Fairgrounds in Jefferson
Jefferson, OH 44047
E-mail to bridgefest@suite224.net
Visit our web site at http://www.coveredbridgefestival.org
The Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival is held at the Ashtabula County
Fairgrounds on the 2nd full weekend in October from 8:00am to 5:00pm daily. The
Festival includes Official Souvenirs, Crafts, Entertainment, Historic Vehicles
and Engines, a Farmers Market, a Quilt Show, Draft Horses, Contests, a Parade,
and Great Food! THE OFFICE: Located in the basement of the Old Courthouse in
Jefferson, provides souveniers, tour maps and tour group step-on guide service
year round. Office hours are M-F 8-4:30.Attention: Starting January 1st thru
June 1st the festival office will ony be open from 10am to 2pm M-F.
Buy souvenirs online, visit their website! Ohio Bicentennial
Souvenirs also available.
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Ashtabula County MetroParks - Graham Road Covered
Bridge 440.576.0717
Graham Road Pierpont Twp., OH
E-mail to rcoski@ncweb.com
Visit our web site at http://www.ashtabulacountyparks.org
Reconstructed from an original bridge that washed down the river in 1913, it now
sits on property belonging to Ashtabula County Metroparks. Bridge is closed to
motor traffic.
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Ashtabula County MetroParks - Harpersfield Covered
Bridge 440.576.0717
East of SR 534, north of SR 307 on Harpersfield Rd. Geneva, OH
44041
E-mail to rcoski@ncweb.com
Visit our web site at http://www.ashtabulacountyparks.org/
The longest covered bridge in Ohio at 228 feet is the focal point of this park.
A Howe Truss Bridge, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Several canoe liveries provide portage from this area, fishing for bass,
steelhead and other species from the dam and surrounding area is a favorite past
time for locals. Walking trails along the State Designated Scenic Grand River
provide hours of wildlife watching - Great Blue and Green Heron, species of
ducks and other birds have been seen. Several pavilions, playgrounds a fishing
concessions, baseball field, and rustic restrooms are available. Motorcoaches
are not recommended to pass through bridge.
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Ashtabula Area Fireworks
440.994.9367
P.O. Box 1306 Ashtabula, OH 44005-1306
E-mail to kocjancic@adelphia.net
Visit our web site at http://www.geocities.com/ashtabulaareafireworks
Annual Fourth of July Fireworks, typically the Saturday after the Fourth at
Walnut Beach in Ashtabula. Bring a non-perishable food item! Kid & Pet
friendly.
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Ashtabula County Fair 440.576.0755
Corner of Poplar and Walnut Sts. Jefferson, OH 44047
E-mail to acf@ashtabulafair.com
Visit our web site at http://www.ashtabulafair.com
The first fair in Ohio, ground feature an octagon barn, log cabin and once was
home to Camp Giddings a Civil War encampment. The fair is usually held the first
Tues-Sun of August. A family oriented celebration. Rides, entertainment, crafts,
livestock shows, exhibitions, harness racing and much more. Commerical and Expo
center are available for rent, visit website for details.
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Ashtabula County Gospelfest
440.998.5637
Takes place at North Park Ashtabula, OH 44004
Annual Gospel Festival held second weekend in July. Brings community together
through music; choirs and soloists singing, bands, and praise/dance teams, food
and more!
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Ashtabula County Historical Society - Blakeslee Log
Cabin 440.466.7337
441 Seven Hills Rd. at Route 11 Ashtabula, OH 44004
E-mail to dblakesl@home.com
Visit our web site at http://www.ashtabula.net/blakeslee/
One of Ohio's original log cabins, it was built around 1810 by John Blakeslee
and is now used as an educational center and site of Log Cabin Days in Sept.
Open to the public 9a-3p. Sat. & Mon. and by appt., Donations appreciated.
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Ashtabula Family Roller Den
440.964.9199
2255 West Avenue Ashtabula, OH 44004
E-mail to andrus1@adelphia.net
Visit our web site at http://www.rollerden.net
Old fashioned roller skating, roller blading, last tag, crazy maze,
school/organization parties and birthday parties. Pizza to hot dogs, slushies to
cotton candy, snacks of many kinds are available! Softball fields and sand
volleyball courts adjacent. Kid friendly.
Ashtabula's Family Roller Den Calendar Of Upcoming Events
#1 Rule at the Roller Den is: "To Have Fun"
January 9, 2006 GS Winter Skate 5:00pm to 7:30pm (only $4.00 - includes skate
rental)
January 16, 2006 No School Skate 1:00pm to 4:00pm
February 6, 2006 Austinburg School Skate
February 13, 2006 Lake to River Girlscout Skate 6:00pm to 8:00pm
February 18, 2006 All Night Skate 7:00pm to 7:00am
February 21, 2006 Ridgeview School Skate 6:00pm to 8:30pm
March 6, 2006 Austinburg School Skate
March 13, 2006 GS Spring Skate 5:00pm to 7:30pm (only $4.00 - includes skate
rental)
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Ashtabula Train Disaster
Visit our web site at http://members.aol.com/arhf/bridge.htm
December 29, 1876, the Pacific Express, No. 5, bound westward over the Lake
Shore & Michigan Southern railway, plunged into the seventy feet deep
ravine. Approx. 80 people died, making this one of the most deadly train
disasters in US history.
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Austinburg Country Days 440.275.7917
PO Box 308, event is in downtown Austinburg Austinburg, OH
44010
E-mail to Austinburg2002@yahoo.com
Visit our web site at http://austinburgcountryday.tripod.com/
Usually held the first weekend in September the festival features a Saturday
parade, entertainment, contests, children's games, concessions, crafts and
antique cars.
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Conneaut Historical Railroad Museum
440.599.7878
363 Depot Street Conneaut, OH 44030
Visit our web site at http://www.nrhs.com/chapters/conneaut.htm
The former New York Central train depot, built in 1900, is the home of the
Conneaut Railroad Museum. Besides rare items, such as an 1866 Stock Certificate
of the Red River Line (NYC) and relics from the Ashtabula Bridge Disaster of
1876 are large displays of lanterns, timetables, passes and old photos. Climb
aboard the steam engine and caboose on exhibit. There are many other items that
were used during the steam era which played a vital role in the building of our
country. Located between Broad and Mill Streets on Depot Street. Hours:
Memorial-Labor Day - Daily noon-5. Free, Donations accepted. Wheelchair
accessible. Kid friendly.
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Conneaut West Breakwater Light
Take Broad Street to very end, view from shore at the harbor
Conneaut, OH 44030
Visit our web site at http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/oh.htm
The Conneaut West Breakwater's lighthouse, built in 1936, is located at the end
of a stone breakwall and can be seen from shore. The square base rises to a
slender column and is white with a black band toward the middle. It is still an
active aid to navigation.
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Erieview Park 440.466.8650
Lake Road Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041
E-mail to woodygotl@adelphia.net
Visit our web site at http://www.erieviewpark.com
A traditional amusement park. 10 adult rides, 9 kiddie rides - including a train
ride, dark ride, carousel, shooting gallery and more. Wild Water Works features
huge waterslides. Also in the area - Woody's World Arcade, Shore Shop, Swiss
Chalet Nightclub, the Oak Room, picnic area and more. Located on the
Geneva-on-the-Lake strip. Open Seasonal - daily noon- 10pm. Individual ride
passes, daylong or combination passes available. Accepts credit cards. Kid
friendly
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Geneva Area Grape Jamboree
440.466.1317
PO Box 92 Geneva, OH 44041
E-mail to info@grapejamboree.com
Visit our web site at http://www.grapejamboree.com
A celebration of the harvesting of grapes. Taste freshly squeezed grape juice,
wine and various grape products. All entertainment, including grape stomping, is
free. The art show, craft fair, grape culinary contest, concession booths,
farmer's market, antiques, ethnic foods, amusement rides, street dancing, sports
competition makes for a JAM-packed weekend for the entire family. Located in
downtown Geneva at SR 534 & US 20. Last weekend in Sept. S 10am-9pm, SU
Noon-9pm. Kid friendly. Ask about motorcoach parking.
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Grand River Alpaca Farm 440.466.9385
982 Mechanicsville Rd. Rock Creek, OH 44084
E-mail to alpaca@grandriveralpacafarm.com
Visit our web site at http://www.grandriveralpacafarm.com
We welcome you to come and visit one of the largest herds of huacaya alpacas in
NE Ohio. Learn about these beautiful fiber producing animals or visit our onsite
gift shop for the purchase of fine alpaca made products and yarns.
By appointment. Open year round.
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Grand River Canoe Livery 800.632.2663
3825 Fobes Road Rock Creek, OH 44084
E-mail to mecanoe@suite224.net
Visit our web site at http://www.grandrivercanoe.com
Escape the noise and commotion of city life, unwind and relax as you canoe down
the scenic Grand River. Different length rides, canoe portage available. Located
off of SR 45, 5 1/2 miles south of I-90. Canoe trips from March-Oct.
Nature-based student educational programs available year round. Kid friendly.
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Grand Valley Hunting Ranch
440.685.4868 or 888.877.6440
10198 Penniman Road Orwell, OH 44076
E-mail to grandvalleyhr@orwell.net
Established in 1991, with 1,300 acres on location for member hunting and public
release bird hunting . Shotgun sports, sporting clays, 5 stand, trap. Corporate
packages. Located east of SR 45, north off SR 87. Open: W-F: noon-4pm; S-Su:
9am-4pm. Accepts credit cards.
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Great Lakes Medieval Faire & Marketplace
440.474.4280 or 1.888.MEDIEVAL
3033 State Route 534 Trumbull Township, OH
E-mail to contact@medievalfaire.com
Visit our web site at http://www.medievalfaire.com
Features 6 weekends of non-stop entertainment on 12 shaded stages featuring
jousting, period musicians, national performers and village townspeople who
create merriment reminiscent of 13th Century England. Located 7 miles south of
I- 90 on SR 534. July and August Weekends 10a-7p. Accepts credit cards.
Wheelchair accessible. Kid friendly.
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Hartsgrove Emporium and Presidential Museum
440.474.5369
Route 6 at Route 534 Rome, OH 44085
E-mail to pahysltd@suite224.net
Visit our web site at http://www.oneandonlypresidentialmuseum.com/index.htm
A unique museum of presidents under the first and second Constitutions and the
answer to who really was the first president of the United States? The museum
features portraits of the presidents who came from Ohio, several books on the
presidents, and plenty of presidential trivia. The Hartsgrove Emporium, features
many kinds of root beer, beer, wine, snacks and memorabilia. Located at
intersection of SR 534 & SR 6. Open: T-SU 11a-9p. Accepts credit cards. Kid
friendly.
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Jefferson Depot 440.858.2261
147 E. Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 22 Jefferson, OH 44047
E-mail to duttonjg@hotmail.com
Visit our web site at http://www.members.tripod.com/jeffersonhome
Travel back in time to the 1800's and costumed tour guides will tell you about
all the historic buildings; the 1872 Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Station, the quaint 1848 "Church in the Wildwood", the 1918 Red
Caboose, the 1849 Church Barn ( built exclusively for the circuit-rider
minister). the 1838 Spafford One-Room Schoolhouse, Hohn's Old General Store, a
Century Pharmacy, and the 1888 Victorian House. Located: east of SR 46 &
downtown Jefferson. Hours: June-Oct. Sunday 1-4p, and by appt. $3 Donation
accepted. Kid friendly.
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Lake Farmpark 440.256.2122
or 1.800.366.FARM
8800 Chardon Road Kirtland, OH 44094
E-mail to psabo@lakemetroparks.com
Visit our web site at http://www.lakemetroparks.com
An open air science and cultural center. A place to explore where our food
really comes from... and a whole lot more. Located in Kirtland, Ohio, east of SR
306 and SR 6. Open: Daily: 9am-5pm. Admission. Accepts credit cards. Wheelchair
accessible. Kid friendly. Meeting facilities and group tours packages available.
12/05-07/03, 12/10-23/03 A fun-filled celebration of the
season featuring horse-drawn wagon rides through a winter wonderland trimmed
with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights and farm-themed displays. Children
build wooden toys in Santa's Workshop, model trains, live holiday music, two
equine shows nightly, and Farmpark animals are all highlights of this festive,
family holiday event.
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Lights on the Lake 440.964.3819
or 440.964.7652
1700 East 1st St. Ashtabula OH 44004
Visit our web site at http://www.lakeshoreparkashtabula.org
Month of December
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North Coast Salmon & Steelhead Guide Service
440.779.5270
Various Locations E-mail to mfgiv@aol.com
Visit our web site at http://www.northcoastsalmonsteelheadguide.com
Professional fly fishing instruction and guide service on Lake Erie's world
class steelhead trout tributaries. Select from full day float trips to wading
trips. Trips include professional guide, hot shore lunch, and use of premium
quality Orvis equipment. Year round.
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Ohio Division of Natural Resources - Fishing Report
440.352.6100
421 High Street Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
E-mail to farefish@harborcom.net
Visit our web site at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/odnr/wildlife/fishing/fairport/index.html
Steelhead fishing is excellent in the Grand and Conneaut Rivers between late
October until April, barring the rivers freezing over.
Perch fishing peaks in September-October.
Walleye fishing is great throughout the warmer months of summer - June through
September.
Log on to ODNR's site to find just the right spot!
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Ohio Division of Natural Resources/Division of Wildlife
Visit our web site at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/default.htm
Follow the link to find maps, regulations and other information of the Dorset,
New Lyme and Orwell Wildlife areas open to hunting.
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Ohio Divison of Natural Resources - Fishing &
Boating Locations Visit our web site at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/waterworkswonders/counties/washtabula.htm
Exellent resource of where to fish inland lakes, streams and preserves including
Lake Erie and Pymatuning Reservoir.
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Raccoon Run Canoe Rental 440.466.7414
1129 State Rd. Geneva, OH 44041
E-mail to tom@nwweb.com
Visit our web site at http://www.raccoonrun.com
Old Town Quality Canoes, tandem Kayaks, Kayaks, sales and service, Carlisle
paddles, Coast Guard approved life vests, safety demonstrations, river maps,
litter bags, and delivery/pick up service on the Grand River at Harpersfield
Dam. Open April - October. Kid friendly. Student programs available.
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Raceway 7 440.594.2222
SR 7 south of I-90 Conneaut, OH 44030
E-mail to info@raceway7.com
Visit our web site at http://www.raceway7.com
Raceway 7 is Northeast Ohio's home for racing on Friday nights. Located 6 miles
south of I-90. Tracks open at 5:30. Accepts credit cards.
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Shoot the Breeze Disc Golf Club
440.994.1490 or 440.992.7937
Lake Shore Park Ashtabula, OH 44004
E-mail to ShootTheBreeze@GinasDesigns.com
Visit our web site at http://shootthebreezediscgolf.com
A game similar to regular golf, substitute discs (frisbee) for golf balls and
clubs, and substitute above ground baskets for holes. Annual tournament first
weekend in June. Course at Lakeshore Park, just east of SR 11 on SR 531. Open
all year round. Dawn to Dusk. Free. Kid friendly.
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Village Peddler Festival 440.466.8414
Lake Farm Park ,Kirkland 440.466.8414 or 800.366.FARM E-mail
to lprice@ncweb.com
150 quality craftsmen, folk music, delicious food - family event. Located on
Route 307 East of Route 45. The 2nd & 3rd weekends in Sept. 10a-6p.
Admission. Kid friendly. Motorcoach parking.
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Waldameer Park & Water World
814.838.3591
220 Peninsula Dr. Erie, PA 16505
E-mail to info@waldameer.com
Visit our web site at http://www.waldameer.com
Over 75 rides, slides and attractions; Kiddieland and Tad Pool areas for the
little ones; Exciting midway games and arcade; Four gift shops with T-shirts,
hats, swimwear and souvenirs; Mouth watering foods - French waffles, candy
apples, funnel cakes, yummy cookies and homemade fudge. Three different
professional musical shows daily. Open weekends May, daily except Monday
June-August. Admission to rides, no charge to enter park. Located just south of
Presque Isle State Park off of SR 832 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Accepts credit
cards. Kid and pet friendly. Motorcoach parking; group discounts begin at 20
people. Meeting facilities up to 2,000.
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Yankee Peddler Festival 330.665.3669
Clay's Park Canal Fulton, OH 44614
E-mail to info@yankeepeddlerfestival.com
Visit our web site at http://www.yankeepeddlerfestival.com
Step back 200 years, taste the food of that time, see the craftmans demonstrate
their skills and enjoy the costumed musicians, entertainers and amusement of
pioneer America. Canal Fulton is located of I-77, to SR 21. Three weekends in
Sept.-11-6:30. Admission. Kid friendly.
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