Articles for tag: Erie Canal, Jekyll Island, River Cruises, Rust Belt

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3 Great River Cruises in the U.S

River cruising is a great way to combine the ease and luxury of cruising with visits to smaller inland destinations. While many travelers may be familiar with European river cruises along the waterways in France or Germany, there are many river cruises that sail along waterways here in the United States. Blount Small Ship Adventures ...

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Emmitt House Restaurant in Waverly,Ohio – Haunted Dining

Waverly,Ohio is a small town in Southern Ohio with a lot of history. Lots of which center around The Emmitt House Restaurant. The City of Waverly was founded in 1829 along the Ohio-Erie Canal which ran for more than 300 miles connecting Lake Erie to the Ohio River. Originally called Union, a name claimed by ...

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Haunted Akron, Ohio – The Eerie Side of Town

Ghostly babies crying in the night, footsteps in the night, ghostly figures that appear and then are gone. We all love to retell these stories of things that go bump in the night. Some swear they’re true. For others, they’re just stories told around the campfire to scare little children. Every town has their stories, ...

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D&H; Canal Museum and Five Locks Walk in High Falls

The D&H; Canal Museum and Five Locks Walk is located in historic High Falls, just a few minutes outside the village of New Paltz. Operated by the D&H; Historical Society, this quaint museum is located in the former St. John’s Episcopal Church, which dates back to 1883. The parish hall houses permanent and temporary exhibits, ...

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Ten Unique Attractions in Akron / Canton, Ohio

I have lived a good portion of my life in the Akron/Canton region of Northeast Ohio, and yet it wasn’t until several of my friends from out of state came to visit that I realized the unique character of my hometown. To be sure, it isn’t a New York City or Chicago, and it is ...

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Best places to picnic in Greater Cleveland

Few things are as romantic and enjoyable as a picnic. Greater Cleveland offers a number of excellent spots where you can savor an outdoor meal while you take in the scenery. Here are a few favorites, all of which are free: Edgewater Park in Cleveland 6700-8000 W. Memorial Shoreway in Cleveland Cleveland’s signature lakefront park ...