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July
10

24 Hours in Hartville, Oh - Cutler Real Estate

Hartville is a historic village that's home to approximately 3,000 people, and each year this charming spot draws upwards of two million visitors. Explore the delights Hartville has to offer with this look at how to spend a fun 24 hours in this popular community.

WHERE TO STAY

Quail's Covey Bed & Breakfast

3631 Swamp St. NE, Hartville, OH 44832

 
 
 
 
 
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Visit Quail's Covey Bed & Breakfast and you'll truly enjoy the comforts of home. The stunning Tudor-style house features a comfy great room and cozy sunroom where you can read, play games or simply relax. Stroll the peaceful grounds and view the gardens, waterfall, koi pond, and bass-filled lake with swans Gracie and George. Fall asleep to the sounds of waterfalls and wildlife, then wake to the scent of Charlotte's homemade apple dumplings. Call 330.312.0083 for reservations.

Comfort Suites Hartville-North Canton

953 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632

 
 
 
 
 
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Visiting Hartville became even more convenient with the opening of Comfort Suites Hartville-North Canton, the first hotel of any kind in the area. Pet-friendly Comfort Suites is within walking distance of the famous Marketplace & Flea Market, hardware store, and other Hartville attractions. Hotel amenities include free WiFi and hot breakfast, flat-screen TVs, fitness center, heated pool, and hot tub. Call 330.587.4347 for reservations.

WHERE TO SHOP

Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market

1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632

 
 
 
 
 
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Recognized as one of the top 20 flea markets in the United States, family-owned Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2019. The 12-acre grounds, largest in the country, accommodate 1,000 vendors displaying everything from antiques to collectibles to fresh produce. There's also a full calendar of events such as specialty markets, craft workshops, and movie nights. Weather isn't cooperating? No problem! Spend the day browsing the three-acre indoor marketplace, which includes dozens of vendors along with Sarah's Market Fresh Grill and The Coffee Mill. Hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

The Shops at Hartville Kitchen

1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632

 
 
 
 
 
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From jewelry by Alex and Ani and Pandora, to bags from Vera Bradley and Brighton, The Shops at Hartville Kitchen have something for everyone. Shop for gifts or treat yourself to figurines by Swarovski, shoes by Crocs, or apparel from Life is Good. Don't forget to browse the Children's Shoppe for toys, clothing, and other essentials. The Shops at Hartville Kitchen is open 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Saturday.

Hartville Hardware & Lumber

1315 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH, 44632

 
 
 
 
 
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Hardware stores may not be on the must-see list in other cities, but Hartville Hardware & Lumber is on a level of its own. Founded in 1947 as a general farm store, Hartville Hardware has grown to become the largest independent hardware store in the country. With nearly seven acres under its roof, the store includes unique features such as Idea House, a complete 1,850-square-foot showcase home, and the Row House, a facade of various architectural styles. Check out the Farm and Pet area, which features a section of the original livestock auction barn from Hartville Hardware's humble beginnings. Hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday.

Best Bib and Tucker

127 Mill St. SE, Hartville, OH 44632

 
 
 
 
 
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Tired of looking at the same things in national clothing store chains? It's easy to put together a one-of-a-kind wardrobe at Best Bib and Tucker. Mother-and-daughter team Barb and Megan Wise's stylish boutique combines high-fashion consignment items with a carefully curated selection of jewelry, handbags, and accessories from their buying trips to Chicago. Sign up for the BBT newsletter and get birthday discounts, secret sales, and other perks. Hours are 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

WHERE TO EAT

Peace, Love & Little Donuts

115 S. Prospect Ave., Hartville, OH 44632

 
 
 
 
 
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Peace, Love & Little Donuts is the result of a fortunate mistake made by founders Ron and Marci when their used fryer produced tennis ball-sized cakes. By the time the couple realized they had simply assembled the machine incorrectly, they had a hit on their hands. The range of creative flavors, including salted caramel macchiato, Fruity Pebbles, and Robert Brulee, is enough to make Homer Simpson's head spin. Phone ahead and your order will be ready for pickup when you arrive. Hours are 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday.

Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery

1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632

 
 
 
 
 
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Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery is part of the same family-owned group operating Hartville Hardware, Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market and Hartville Collectibles. After more than 50 years, Hartville Kitchen is still serving tasty homemade meals created from the recipes handed down by grandma Soloma Miller. The menu features comfort food classics such as hot roast beef sandwiches, chicken noodle soup, and breaded pork chops. Don't leave without pastries, pie, or breads from the onsite bakery. Plan a special night out at one of Hartville Kitchen's dinner shows featuring comedians, musical actsm and tribute bands. Hartville Kitchen is open 11 p.m. - 8 p.m. every day but Wednesday and Sunday.

Carlo's Trattoria

733 W. Maple St., Hartville, OH 44632

 
 
 
 
 
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Italian restaurants are appropriate for every occasion from a family dinner to a romantic date night for two. In fact, true love led to the opening of Carlo's Trattoria when the restaurant's namesake met his future wife on a cruise ship and followed her back to her hometown of Hartville. Carlo's signature dish is the plate-sized stromboli, a turnover-style sandwich loaded with cheese, sauce, and fillings. Other customer favorites include chicken Parmigiano and lasagna. Hours are 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon - 9  p.m. Sunday.

WHERE TO ENJOY NATURE

Quail Hollow Park

13480 Congress Lake Ave. NE, Hartville, OH 44632

 
 
 
 
 
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When you want to spend some quiet time away from it all, you're just minutes from scenic Quail Hollow Park. Explore the 700 acres of meadows, marshes, and woods on foot, horseback, or mountain bike or try your luck fishing in Shady Lane Pond. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails. The nature center is open weekends for live animal exhibits and interactive educational programs. Cross-country skiing, skating, and sledding are available Saturdays and Sundays during winter for a minimal fee. Quail Hollow Park is open sunrise to sunset seven days a week.

The 'Hart' of Ohio

Which activities in Hartville will capture your fancy?

July
8

Music Stores - Columbus - Cutler Real Estate

We have a lot of music lovers on our team here at Cutler Real Estate, and we know Columbus is a great place to find your inner Guitar Hero with its vibrant music scene and abundance of amazing guitar stores. Whether you're looking for music lessons, are in the market for a new axe to call your own, or just want to browse a selection of beautiful guitars, we recommend checking out some of these great Columbus music shops!

Guitar House Workshop

1423 Chambers Road, Columbus, OH 43212

 
 
 
 
 
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Starting out in 2009 as a small guitar repair business in a cozy home on Chambers Road, Guitar House Workshop has grown to become one of city's most treasured resources for guitar players. They offer a wide range of new and used guitars—mostly acoustics—with a focus on unusual and quality vintage guitars. Their in-house luthiers also offer a full range of guitar repairs and restorations, and Guitar House is widely known as one of the best places in town to take lessons on stringed instruments of any kind, from guitar and bass to banjo, ukulele, and mandolin.

Music Go Round

2630 Bethel Road, Columbus, OH 43220

 
 
 
 
 
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Offering hard-to-beat prices on a wide range of new and used musical instruments, Music Go Round is a great place to find your first (or next) guitar. They first opened their doors in 1996 and are known far and wide as one of the best spots to buy or sell a guitar in Central Ohio. You can count on finding a wide and ever-changing selection of acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitars, amps, percussion, and gear. Be sure to also head to Music Go Round when you need to stock up on accessories like picks, strings, tuners, and capos. 

German Village Music Haus

350 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215

 
 
 
 
 
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German Village Guitar Haus has been a staple of the Columbus guitar community since 1950. The shop offers an incredible selection of guitars and other instruments, whether you're looking for high-end professional instruments or a quality starter guitar. Every instrument sold here is guaranteed to be set up for optimum playability. German Village Music Haus is also a great place to bring your guitar for a tune-up, whether you need full-service luthiery and amplifier repair or just a quick setup and a fresh set of strings. 

Bluegrass Musicians Supply

1370 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207

Folk and bluegrass players in the Columbus area know Bluegrass Musicians Supply as Mid-Ohio's go-to destination for all things acoustic. They offer an amazing selection of new and vintage acoustic guitars but also so much more. Whether you need your banjo repaired or a new set of strings for your mandolin, this is the place. Bluegrass Musicians Supply also offers music instruction on guitar and other instruments, along with skilled instrument repair. It's always fun to browse their selection of guitars, banjos, violins, mandolins, harmonicas, hand percussion, and other fun stuff. 

Fifth Avenue Fret Shop

1597 W. 5th Ave., Columbus, OH 43212

 
 
 
 
 
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Fifth Avenue Fret Shop is among the best places in the Columbus area for highly skilled repair and restoration of guitars, and fretted instruments of all kinds. Their team of detail-oriented luthiers is truly second to none. This cozy shop also offers a selection of acoustic and electric guitars for sale, with a focus on vintage guitars in excellent condition. You won't find the widest selection here, but you'll know that any guitar you buy at Fifth Avenue Fret Shop is a great one. 

J. Thomas Davis Guitar Maker

3135 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43202

 
 
 
 
 
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After spending years operating a guitar repair shop, J. Thomas Davis decided he'd rather be making his own guitars. Now operating out of a small shop on High Street, Davis crafts stunning acoustic instruments, one at a time, based on each customer's specific needs. Every guitar that comes from J. Thomas Davis Guitar Maker is a work of art. From classical, steel-string, and twelve-string guitars to archtops and carved Irish bouzoukis and citterns, if you can't find the instrument you want in any shop, Davis will make it for you. 

Hippie Hut Guitars and Things

1359 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43201

 
 
 
 
 
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As you might guess from its name, Hippie Hut Guitars and Things sells guitars, and also a lot of other stuff. Tucked behind a storefront in the Short North Arts District, the shop offers clothing, posters, records jewelry, incense and incense burners, a wide range of gifts and novelty items, and of course guitars. Browsing through all the colorful novelties and oddities is half the fun, but Hippie Hut still has a great selection of guitars, including some genuine vintage gems that often find their way into the shop. 

The Guitar Repair Co. 

4290 Indianola Ave. #101, Columbus, OH 43214

 
 
 
 
 
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Offering repairs, restorations, and enhancements to take your guitar to the next level, the Guitar Repair Co. is dedicated to helping you get the most out of your instrument. Owner and guitar expert Sean Bowers is a seasoned musician as well as a luthier and provides a range of services for both acoustic and electric guitars. From simple guitar setups and restrings to crack repairs, fretwork, and electronics repair, this is where you take your guitar if you want it to come back better than ever. 

Tony Cochran Guitars

2211 Glenmere Road, Columbus, OH 43220

The electric guitars made by Tony Cochran Guitars are truly one of a kind. Each one is hand-riveted, screwed, and nailed by guitar maker Tony Cochran—also the creator of the syndicated comic strip "Agnes"—to create beautiful steampunk-inspired instruments of metal, leather, and wood. These guitars would look equally at home in a museum as in a musician's hands, but they're fully functional and playable as well as visually striking. Cochran has committed to making only 300 guitars, so get one while you can!

Get in Tune

Did we forget to mention your favorite Columbus area music store? Let us know in the comments section!

June
26

LoLo Gifts for June - Shop Local - Cutler Real Estate

It's summertime and the livin' is easy, especially when enjoying free gifts from top local vendors. Cutler Real Estate and LoLo Gifts are excited to present this month's special treats.

Northeast Ohio, Columbus, and Cincinnati are rich in restaurants, shops, and services that make an area a great place to live. Our agents at Cutler Real Estate have teamed up with LoLo Gifts to offer this monthly program showcasing the best local businesses.

 

June Gifts: 

Canton: Small Drink Combo

Cincinnati: Wrap, Juice or Smoothie

Akron: Gourmet Hot Dog

Columbus: Board Game Rental

 

Canton: Small Drink Combo

Healthalicious

32 Erie St. S., Massillon, OH 44646

 
 
 
 
 
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Want a quick and satisfying meal on the go? Pick up a tasty meal replacement shake from Healthalicious. Choose from dozens of mouthwatering flavors such as cherry cordial, banana nut muffin, and Fruity Pebbles.

About Healthalicious

You'll have a whole new concept of nutrition after a visit to Healthalicious. The smoothie and juice bar offers an incredible variety of meal replacement shakes, energy drinks, and herbal teas. With more than 100 flavors to choose from, you'll find something to fit any mood or cravings.

Contact and Hours

330.556.4523

Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Cincinnati: Wrap, Juice, or Smoothie

Total Juice +

631 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

 
 
 
 
 
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During summer, higher temperatures and more activity often lead to lighter eating. Stay nourished and refreshed with a wrap, fresh-squeezed juice, or smoothie from Total Juice +.

About Total Juice +

For more than 20 years, family-run Total Juice + has been committed to educating the community about healthy eating. Located in downtown Cincinnati, the quick-service shop provides convenience without sacrificing quality. The menu of wraps includes vegetarian options, while juices are fresh-squeezed to order and smoothies include natural fruit with no syrup added.

Contact and Hours

513.784.1666

Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Akron: Gourmet Hot Dog

Stray Dog Cafe

75 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308

 
 
 
 
 
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Who says hot dogs are just for baseball games? Stop in at the charmingly-named Stray Dog Cafe for a gourmet grilled dog (beef, turkey, or veggie) dressed up with your choice of toppings and condiments.

About Stray Dog Cafe

Since 2009, Stray Dog Cafe has been on a self-proclaimed mission to "make Akron more Akrony." Originally operated as a street cart, the business moved into a brick-and-mortar spot connected to the Main Library in October 2017. Not a fan of hot dogs? Go with a panini, hot sandwich, wrap, or one of the all-day breakfast items. A wrap with a bottle of water and chips or fruit for $5 is one "Doggie Bag" you'll be happy to carry out.

Contact and Hours

330.594.5392

Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Columbus: Board Game Rental

Tabletop Game Café

4316 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214

 
 
 
 
 
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When it comes to games, everyone's a kid at heart. Indulge your competitive spirit with a free board game rental at Tabletop Game Café. Choose from a wide range of titles for adults, kids, casual fans, and serious gamers.

About Tabletop Game Café

At Tabletop Game Café, Life is literally a game. The shop stocks an incredible selection of classic and new board games, including recent release Half Truth, co-designed by legendary trivia champion Ken Jennings. Games can be rented by the week, and a $19 monthly membership lets you take two games at a time. If you stay and play from the collection of free games, keep up your energy with sandwiches, snacks, and drinks from the café menu. Please note that social distancing measures are being observed, including mandatory use of face masks. 

Contact and Hours

614.725.0328

Tuesday through Thursday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday Noon - 10 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 4 p.m.

Love Freebies?

LoLo Gifts - June 2020 - Cutler Real Estate

So what does it cost to enroll in LoLo Gifts? Absolutely nothing! Cutler Real Estate offers the complimentary program as a way to connect area residents with local small businesses.

Contact your Cutler Real Estate agent to get started with your free LoLo Gifts.

June
19

Agent Interview - Cutler Real Estate

Cutler Real Estate's own Dominic Fonte shared his insight in a recent REAL Pros 20 Minute Webinar Series by REAL Trends discussing today's ever-evolving real estate environment.

Fonte was joined by REAL Trends Vice President Scott Wright, William Coin of Beverly-Hanks REALTORS®, and Wendy Moore of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties in an effort to highlight how successful agents are adjusting to the current business climate.

REAL Trends provides brokerage services such as consulting, valuations, mergers and acquisitions, and business planning. Brokerages and agents alike look to REAL Trends as a source for news, analysis, and information on the residential brokerage industry. The weekly Trendsetters Agent Panel is just one more way REAL Trends is helping those in the industry move their businesses forward.

Importance of Video

Wright asked how agents like Fonte have stayed connected to clients through the COVID-19 health crisis. Fonte said he continues to have success with email videos as a means of keeping in touch with clients, even if they don't plan to buy or sell a home right now.

"Video's huge," he said. "I think when people have a traumatic experience like 9/11, or 2008, or the Gulf War, or what's happening now, it's not our normal lifestyle, and everyone's freaked out … but the old-timers we keep plugging away.

"How I stay connected is instead of doing email, I do email videos, and I make sure I'm reaching out to them," he continues. "Not necessarily if they want to buy or sell, although if they want to of course we'll help them do that. But just educating them, seeing how they're doing, see how their families are, are they getting their yard work done. Just to try to be there and just provide what's really happening from our perspective if they are in the market, how do they do that in a safe manner."

Preparing for a Rebound

With the country beginning to open up again following the shutdown in many states, Wright asked how agents are preparing for a rebound in the market. For Fonte, it's a matter of top-of-mind awareness and reassuring buyers and sellers.

"It's just a matter of educating people like how we're doing showings," Fonte explained. "If you're not willing to want to go out, we understand that, but if you do have to go out—say your mom has to go in a nursing home and you have to sell her home, how do you do that in a safe manner? Or if you're relocating out of state because you have to take another job. They can't wait for the coronavirus.

"I try to reassure them that if you are in a position where you have to do something, I'm here for you," he continues, "and here are the three or four things we're doing as far as protections, not overlapping showings, and how we also do the virtual walk-through."

Consistent Communication

While no one can be totally prepared for an event such as a global health pandemic, seasoned agents know what it takes to keep their businesses moving forward. For Fonte, that means consistently staying in touch with the database of customers.

"You want to make sure you don't just have a real estate experience with them and forget them," he explains. "You want them on a plan, an action plan, a workflow. I find the quickest way to do it is by video because I can blast out 80 short videos in an hour or so because you're not really stuck on the phone. Then if it's an older person or if it's someone who doesn't use email, you can use texting, and you can also make a phone call. Many times, people don't answer live, you can just leave them something short and sweet and compelling, to let them know you're thinking of them."

Wright also asked how each agent has, and continues to deal with, the stress of the health crisis, and Fonte was quick to point out that adapting is the best way to approach such an event.

"We have great bike trails and walking trails," he said. "I have a hybrid bike so I can go 15 miles and then on the way back, I can cheat a little bit. I'm all about nature, birds singing, and having a little bit of fun.

"So, it just helps you recharge your batteries and remember, all this hard work we do, what's it's really about?" he concludes. "I'm not cursing the wind, I'm adjusting my sails."

June
17

Camping Around Northeast Ohio - Cutler Real Estate

There's no doubt that summer vacations will be different this year, but that doesn't mean you can't get out of the house and enjoy some family fun. If you're looking for the ultimate socially-distant vacation, camping is a great idea!

There are a ton of excellent campgrounds in Northeast Ohio, some of them with just as many amenities as a luxury resort. Take a look at a few of our favorite camping getaways.

Timber Ridge Campground 

51900 Portman Road, Amherst, OH 44001

 
 
 
 
 
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If you're looking for a full-service campground with plenty to do, Timber Ridge is a great option. They have 30- and 50-amp RV hookups, and you can choose from either shaded and wide-open spaces.

The entertainment options at this campground are virtually endless, from game rooms and playgrounds to an indoor lap pool and a catch-and-release pond. Gather up the family to enjoy some time on the shuffleboard and basketball courts and don't forget to set aside some time for adult activities like cornhole, bingo, and musical entertainment. 

Pier-Lon Campground

5960 Vandemark Road, Medina, OH 44256

 
 
 
 
 
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A campground known for its Christian Family Values, Pier-Lon is popular among both overnight and seasonal campers. One of the most popular attractions is the 5-acre lake where you can swim and enjoy catch-and-release fishing.

Other fun things to do here include paddleboard, hayrides, horseshoes, ladder golf, disc golf, baseball, and volleyball. There are also plenty of craft opportunities and planned activities.  The campground offers full hookup sites, water/electric sites, and group camping areas. 

The Lake

2678 S. Hametown Road, Norton, OH 44203

 
 
 
 
 
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A favorite among locals since 1955, The Lake is a fun, family-friendly campground where you'll find weekly social events, a gorgeous 6-acre swim lake, a goat petting zoo, batting cage, miniature golf, and an arcade. The campgrounds also offer basketball, tennis, disc golf, and GaGa ball. 

There's no tent camping here, but if you have an RV, you'll enjoy the daily, monthly, or seasonal campsites with both water and electricity. 

Wood's Tall Timber Resort

1921 Tall Timber Road NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

 
 
 
 
 
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If you want to enjoy the great outdoors, you'll love the 157-acre Wood's Tail Timer Resort. A favorite among locals and visitors, this campground features a 7-acre lake and incredible amenities including miniature golf, ziplining, and a target range. You can also go fishing, boating, or hiking and the kids will love the playground and game room. 

This resort offers a wide variety of camping experiences, including tent camping with no electricity and 30- and 50-amp electric RV hookups. If you're looking for a bit more luxury, you can also rent a house, cottage, mini-cabin, or a camper cottage.

Hickory Lakes Campground

23 Township Road 1300, West Salem, OH 44287

 
 
 
 
 
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For a fun and relaxing getaway with your family and friends, you can't go wrong with Hickory Lakes Campground. The grounds feature several private lakes where you can boat, fish, and swim. There's also a swimming pool and bike trails. You'll never have to worry about getting bored — there are plenty of fun planned activities that are guaranteed to keep everyone entertained. 

This campground offers tent camping with water and electric, RV hookups, or cabin rentals. They also have a recreation barn that's perfect for larger activities. 

Lake Wapusun Campground

10787 Molter Road, Shreve, OH 44676

 
 
 
 
 
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Located in Ohio's Amish Country, this huge campground is popular among both locals and visitors. They have 300 campsites, most of which are in wooded areas, 30-amp RV hookups, and A-frame and trailer rental cottages. 

You'll love spending your time at the swimming beach, fishing in the five lakes (the largest is 23 acres), and enjoying live entertainment. There's also a game room, tennis and basketball courts, horseshoe pits, and rowboat and paddleboat rentals. 

Atwood Lake Park

9500 Lakeview Road NE, Mineral City, OH 44656

 
 
 
 
 
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This campground offers both RV and tent camping, patio cabins, and vacation cabins. It's also known for its incredible amenities including a beach, fishing pier, playgrounds, activity center, basketball court, sand volleyball, shuffleboard, and even a dog park!

If you want to get out and enjoy the area, you can spend some time on the campground's hiking trails or climb up the observation tower to take in the incredible review. 

American Wilderness Campground

17273 Avon Belden Road, Grafton, OH 44044

American Wilderness offers primitive camping, tent and RV camping with electric and water, and cabin rentals. The campsites are all quite large, giving you plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the peace and quiet. 

 
 
 
 
 
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You'll never get bored here — there's a swimming lake with a sandy beach, an 11-acre stocked fishing lake, two playgrounds, and a huge game room. You can also try your hand at adventure gem mining, rent a boat, go hiking or biking, play basketball or volleyball, or spend some time at their adventure park! There are plenty of planned activities for campers and pets are also welcome. 

Clay's Park Resort

13190 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence, OH 44666

 
 
 
 
 
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This 500-acre facility gives visitors plenty of space to spread out. They offer cabin rentals, motorhome camping, "glamping" tents, travel trailer camping, and traditional tent camping. Best of all, when you rent a space, you'll also get access to the resort's 10-acre Adventure Water Park. 

This resort also features an indoor heated pool, 18-hole miniature golf, and 20-acre fishing lake. You can also visit John O's Restaurant and Pub, visit the country store, rent a boat, and rent golf carts to get you from place to place.  Looking to get active? Pick up a game of tennis, basketball, or volleyball, or head out to the trails to go hiking or biking.

Akron-Canton Jellystone Park™

12712 Hoover Ave. NW, Uniontown, OH 44685

 
 
 
 
 
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Located in Stark County, this campground offers visitors over 80 tent camping and RV sites and 8 luxury cabins. Once you're settled in, there's plenty to do, including an 18-hole miniature golf course, a giant activity barn, a gem mine, and even visits from Yogi Bear! They even have a shop where you can enjoy handmade ice cream and rootbeer.

If you have children, you'll definitely want to consider this exciting family-friendly adventure. 

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