Part of the Underground Railroad history the house, built in 1840, is just up from Walnut Beach in…read moreAshtabula. The history is incredible as the Hubbards risked their lives, and fines, to get fugitive slaves to Canada by boat. The museum inside shows the hiding place, information about black Civil War soldiers, as photographers were not often present. The house is decorated in the time period. There is no cost, but donations are suggested. The museum is open Saturdays 12:30 to 3. Check website for more hours or arrange a tour.

This is an extremely informative tour. The museum has beautiful exhibits. You are encouraged to…read moretouch things. You can have a tour guide or go on your own. This was our second time. I learn something new from each guide. It's the best five dollars I have spent. Just wonderful

This is the place that I needed when I was a kid. The bottom floor has water and wind related…read moreactivities and a bicycle course. The first floor has art related activities. The third floor is THE BEST. There are play areas related to farming, grocery stores, cafes, tv broadcasting, recycling, medical, building, auto...I'm sure I missed something. It was awesome! Def check this out when visiting.

Great hands on play for kids!…read more This place was a great experience for my kids aged 5 to 8. The free parking lot is right across the street from the entrance making it easy to navigate. After entering the main floor has a few small hands on art based activities. I highly recommend starting on the top floor and working your way down. The top floor has so much to do and we ran out of time before we could check everything out. The museum was clean and well organized. Lots of hands on activities for all age levels. Every kid will find something to enjoy. The shopping experience was one of their favorites. We spent about two hours but could have easily stayed longer.

Nice museum full of information and metal works, I had a good time seeing everything here. Good…read moreplace for me to rest and sketch, thank you.

This stately mansion is perched atop a hill overlooking the northwestern PA city of Meadville. It…read morewas built in 1843, and is presently owned by the Crawford County Historical Society which offers tours and other elaborate and unique events. It's a desirable destination for those who enjoy being engulfed in the past. It was referred to as the "Mount Vernon of Meadville" in the town's local newspaper in 1938.

Can't believe I am the first to review this place. If you are in the area, drop by and walk the…read moregrounds. They have tours of the main house Wednesday through Sunday starting at noon. Takes about an hour and a half. It's free but they ask for donations. Look it up online. To much local history to go into here but the place is fabulous inside.

Our first time in Cleveland--Do yourself a favor and reserve at least half a day here. It's…read morebeautiful and FREE!!! It's Incredible! When in Cleveland? Do not miss this Free , huge museum- you get lost in it - it's so big. So thankful that it's free. A must see.

One of the best museums in America. Total sleeper…read more It is an excellent and extensive collection that is well curated. There is great flow from room to room. The old wing and the new wing are connected by this giant atrium which is a fabulous place to just sit and reflect or take a moment out of your day. They have one of the best collections of knight armor outside of the UK. The area around Case Western Reserve University is also the cultural hub of Cleveland. Museums. Arboretum. Good food options abound all around it because of both Cleveland clinic down the street and the neighborhoods in Cleveland Heights nearby that have topline restaurants and good little cafés and bakeries. A great place to spend about 3 to 4 hours.

Hidden Gem! Every time I go there's barely anyone else there. There's various gardens, a canopy…read morewalk and an emergent tower. Highly recommend going with family or friends, it's so peaceful and relaxing.

What a beautiful massive arboretum!…read more You can spend half to a whole day here, soothed by the nature, sound of birds chirping, and light breeze. Recommend coming here on a nice sunny day to enjoy the hike to the fullest. We were greeted with a random encounter by a black rat snake right when we entered. This place is well maintained and offers a variety of aesthetic gardens and trails, along with several benches in each area for you to simply sit back and relax while enjoying the view. The highlight would be the Kalberer emergent tower, featuring a 120 ft structure that offers a panoramic view of the forest and Lake Erie (202 stairs to the top). The Murch canopy walk is also a must-visit spot. This is a 500 ft long elevated walkway that lets you immerse yourself in the tree canopy. We had such a great time here and will definitely be back. Tips: make sure to bring a bottle of water (there is a water refill station in the visitor center), snacks and sunglasses

Th a place was a khool alternative to your average blood and guts haunted places. This place is…read moreactually haunted, and was pretty informative, we had half a tour with on o the main owners, katherine, she was awesome, next 2 facilitators were ok, we had a great time it was cold, so dress warm if you ever want to do a NITE visit. Via lantern tour. So khool wife loved it, you have to wear a hat to let the spirits know you are friendly, and the hats are real festive, they even had coffee and cider, free, 20$ a pop for house tour but it was worth it.

Fun alternative to traditional chainsaw, bloody corpses haunted houses. This historical property…read morehas a long history dating back to the Connecticut Western Reserve. Ghosts, spirits and auras can been seen while on the tour. The carriage house houses the ticket booth and vintage photos. The solarium in the main house welcomes you with music and refreshments. Be sure to take photos as auras will appear! Be open to the possibility! After your tour, grab your flashlight and head across the street to wooded forest trail. Great fall evening activity for the whole family or date night!

Cute shop in downtown Erie that houses art from local and abroad artists. Jewelry, pairings,…read moreceramics, glass work and more. They recently celebrated their fifteenth anniversary. Friendly staff answered questions about the shop and Erie in general.

Glass art is one of my favorite forms of art. The gallery did not disappoint me. So much to see…read more I loved the jewelry to the pottery to the blown and stained glass. We visited on a Friday evening where wine, cheese, crackers and cookies were served. Quite a few people were in attendance, it was great to be out and about with others taking advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the arts.

The Erie Maritime Museum was a fun activity and am glad we checked it out. We were lucky to catch…read morethe last tour of the day for the US Brig Niagara which was definitely the highlight for me. It's impressive to see such a historic ship up close and learn about the sails and pulley system . Inside the main museum, be sure to set aside time for the theater video, which provides great context, and don't miss the upstairs exhibits--they're well worth exploring. The museum does a great job showcasing maritime history, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

The Flagship Niagara League is a nonprofit that operates the Erie Maritime Museum and the U.S. Brig…read moreNiagara ship. The Erie Maritime Museum opened in 1998, and it is currently located inside the former generator station of the Pennsylvania Electric Company (PENELEC). The museum has exhibits for the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie as well as for the USS Michigan/Wolverine. The U.S. Brig Niagara warship is a replica of the one that Oliver Hazard Perry sailed during the Battle of Lake Erie against the British in 1813. In advance of my visit, I purchased tickets for my husband and me through the website. The cost was $85 per person to sail on the U.S. Brig Niagara and to tour the museum. (Customers may choose to tour only the museum for $10 or less, depending on age.) We had to sign online waivers. On the day of our sailing, we arrived early to tour the museum. We saw items such as maps of Lake Erie, diving helmets, swords, tools for shipbuilding, a cannon, ropes with different types of knots, etcetera. We also watched a short movie about the Battle of Lake Erie. The employees in the gift shop did not talk to us much, but other employees elsewhere in the museum helped us to find the meeting spot for the sailing. On the ship, we sailed for two hours from the bay and into the lake, and then we turned around to return to shore. The employees were training students to pull ropes to reposition the sails. The customers were allowed to help a little if we wanted, such as pulling ropes when told to do so, but we obviously were not allowed to climb up high to the sails. Employees inserted gunpowder into a cannon and shot it loudly into the lake. Tip: The temperature on the water is colder than the temperature on the land, so be sure to dress warmly enough. During my sailing, the temperature on land was in the 50s and on water was in the 40s. My husband and I felt cold in our hoodies and jackets, and so did the other customers.