glacial outcrops as well as the glittering
WINTER WARMERS
arboreal display that extends for miles
along the shoreline.
BALLUMINARIA is one When the weather does turn
of Cincinnati’s great to distinctly more wintry climes,
winter attractions the major cities of CLEVELAND,
each November. Held COLUMBUS and CINCINNATI
in scenic EDEN PARK, offers a myriad of indoor possibilities,
this is a tethered hot from the visual and performance arts to
air balloon festival great food and wine and on to the more
which features the signature evening sybaritic pleasures of great Spas.
‘balloon glow’ where the many balloons Make sure you take in the SHORT
fi re up without taking off and literally NORTH ARTS DISTRICT (www.
‘glow’ in the dark. Add in holiday music shortnorth.org) in Columbus,
and a visit from Santa, and you have yet Cincinnati’s innovative (and occasional
another winter wonderland panorama! controversial) CONTEMPORARY
Keehner Park, Ohio
ARTS CENTER (www.
contemporaryartscenter.org) and
the 19th century and a bygone age that the Brandywine Falls at this time of year Tremont on Cleveland’s west side,
still exists comfortably in modern times. as they take on a mantle of purest red where the city’s funky, artsy side is well
Outdoor pursuits are also peaking and gold. evidenced (www.restoretremont.com).
among the glorious fall foliage, and Or try kayaking among the ERIE Of course, there is also the world-famous
invite the more active-minded to explore ISLANDS, where the jewel-like ROCK ‘N ROLL HALL OF FAME
by land and water. CUYAHOGA colours take on a completely different in Cleveland, the huge PLAYHOUSE
VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, just a few perspective from the water. The seven- SQUARE performing arts centre (one
miles south of Akron, is a hiker’s dream, mile circuit around Kelley’s Island can of America’s largest) and the taste-bud
with its 125 miles of trails varying from be completed in roughly four hours tingling WEST SIDE MARKET, where
low-impact to truly rugged. Don’t miss and highlights the fancifully-carved foodies can indulge in a wide range of
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