GREAT LAKES OF NORTH AMERICA
OHIO HAS
WINTER WARMERS
VIBRANT,
Ohio’s wine country comes as a pleasant
SHARP
surprise to many visitors, and it comes
into its own in late September and
WINTERS
October. Head to GENEVA, north-east
OFFSET BY
of Cleveland, and you are at the heart
of a dozen wineries all offering tours
BRILLIANT
and tastings in leisurely fashion. For the
AUTUMN
ideal base, try the classic architectural
heritage of POLLY HARPER INN (www.
COLOURS
pollyharperinn.com) or try out the many
options with the WESTERN RESERVE
TOURING CO (www.ohiovinetours.com),
who include a magnifi cent fi ve-course
meal, with wine pairings, en route.
Like the state bird, the Cardinal
The Historic District boasts 20 buildings getting the best from the state’s famed Arrive for the fi rst gentle days of
made from Sioux quartzite, while nearby snowfalls, taking full advantage of autumn (and the seasons do change
Pipestone National Monument’s visitor winter’s crisp, bright days, along the with a seeming slow reluctance in
center (www.nps.gov/pipe) tells the story Boundary Waters trails. The Banadad Ski the latter half of the year) and you
of the quarry’s importance to American Trail, stretching almost 19 miles, includes can indulge in several major Ohioan
Indians, who made pipes from the veins a 4-mile snow-shoeing trail and the option traditions and eye-catching events, like
of soft red stone layered between harder to ski ‘Yurt to Yurt’, staying overnight Harvest Season in HOLMES COUNTY,
quartzite, hence the name ‘Pipestone’. in comfortable, secluded cabins or guest to the south of the cities Cleveland and
When light frost on the grass turns to houses. Fully inclusive tours or ‘On Your Akron.
full-fl edged snow, Minnesota revels in her Own’ packages can be found at www. The offi cial Gateway to the Heart
outdoor opportunities. Bundled up against boundar ycountry.com. of Amish Country is the cue for some
the cold, the thrill of dog-sledding and major festivals each September and
mushing (www.ely.org/winter/dogsled. October, culminating in the 122nd
php) competes with the meditative OHIO
www.discoverohio.com There
is never a bad time to visit the LOUDONVILLE STREET FAIR
pleasures of ice fi shing in Ely. Winter Buckeye State but autumn and winter (www.loudonvillefair.com). But you
carnivals abound, with January’s SAINT highlight two immensely contrasting and simply can’t go wrong here as towns
PAUL Winter Carnival (www.winter- enjoyable seasons in this huge destination. like BERLIN, MILLERSBURG,
carnival.com) being the granddaddy of From the gentle Fall panorama of Amish WINESBURG and SUGARCREEK all
them all, celebrating its 123rd year in country to the all-out snow-laden fun of host a variety of shows, parades and
2010. the north-east region and some fabulous cook-offs, many of which date back to
Finally, a visit to SUPERIOR festivals, this is another journey into a
NATIONAL FOREST is essential for Great Lakes wonderland. CONTINUES OVER...
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