Bored? Take a daytrip!
March 9, 2011
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Distance: 40.35 mi
Time: 54 minutes
Place to eat: Hard Rock Café
230 W. Huron St.
Cleveland, OH 44113
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a landmark of pride for Northeast Ohio. But how many times have you actually been there? In addition to its permanent collection, the Rock Hall is featuring the “Girls on Film: 40 Years of Women in Rock” exhibit that showcases the work of Patti Smith, Joan Jett and Grace Slick, in addition to others. The cost of admission for the Rock Hall is $22.
1500 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, OH 43240
Distance: 120.84 mi
Time: 2 hours 7 minutes
Place to eat: California Pizza Kitchen
Located on the lower level in the mall between Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue
While Easton Town Center offers excellent outdoor shopping selections in Columbus, Polaris Fashion Place is an indoor mall that’s perfect for Ohio’s unpredictable weather. The mall has over 150 specialty stores including Forever XXI, Saks Fifth Avenue, Apple, Banana Republic, J.Crew and Von Maur.
7000 Kalahari Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
Distance: 82.89 mi
Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Place to eat: Damon’s Grill and Sport’s Bar
701 E. Water St.
Sandusky, OH 44870
One of the problems with spending spring break in Ohio is the snow on the ground. It’s impossible to get use out of that new bathing suit and go swimming outside. Kalahari, an indoor water park, is a fun alternative for those who can’t make it to the beach. An all-day pass on Mondays through Thursdays costs $39, but an evening pass is $29. Weekend passes are $3 extra.
605 Market Ave. North
Canton, Ohio 44702
Distance: 34.57 mi
Time: 44 minutes
Places to eat: Arcadia Grille
321 Court Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44702
For those looking to catch a movie over break, the Canton Palace Theatre’s art film series has culture that many new releases lack. On March 24, the Palace will show “Another Year,” a film about a married couple and their surrounding dysfunctional relationships. It starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets cost $5 at the door.
60 Kendall Park Road
Peninsula, Ohio 44264
Distance: 10.94 mi
Time: 22 minutes
Place to eat: The Winking Lizard
1615 Main St.
Peninsula, OH 44264
Whether you’re an avid rock climber looking to train before summer, or you’re a beginner, Kendall Cliffs is the place to go. It has 7,000 square feet of rock-climbing surface, with heights reaching up to 35 feet. An adult day pass is $15. Visitors can rent rope, climbing shoes and other equipment for additional charges.
500 Edgewood Ave.
Akron, OH 44307
Distance: 16.2 mi
Time: 23 minutes
Place to eat: The Diamond Delicatessen
378 South Main St.
Akron, OH 44311
At first, it may seem like a trip for students on a fourth grade field trip, but the Akron Zoo can be a fun, outdoor activity as an adult too. It’s home to more than 700 animals, including many endangered species. Adult admission is $6.
Contact Alison Ritchie at [email protected].
