Get Away

The calendar says summer is winding down and that means it's a good time to get in those last-minute excursions with the grandkids. If you like fairies (and who doesn't?), then you'll enjoy the fairy doors scavenger hunt at Holden Arboretum... with or without kids. ...

Do you want to go to a fun, all-in-one place where you can shop for candy, play miniature golf and eat ice cream? Then this giant wholesale candy store in Cleveland is where you need to take the grandkids this summer! This complex offers a multitude of fun, yet is still small enough to be able to maintain social distancing and to feel safe. ...

Akron's Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is open, and sculpture lovers and garden strollers will like what they see when they visit. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the U.S., 13 sculptures created by local women artists are on now display through September. ...

Sometimes it takes a visitor to notice the interesting places in your hometown. University Circle is a good example. How many times have you driven past the Cultural Gardens, Wade Oval and other University Circle highlights, giving little more than a glance at them? They deserve more. Now there's a way to give them their proper due. ...

A sprinkling of festivals is scheduled throughout July in the greater Cleveland area and there’s one in the Akron/Canton area, as well. Some are virtual, others are drive-throughs; all have had to adapt to the constraints of the day. Even so, as this festival schedule reminds us, we don’t have to leave fun behind this summer. ...

The farmers market season is gearing up. Why not plan a few meals around the region's freshest vegetables and just-picked fruits? Pull it all together with locally-sourced honey, meats, cheeses and other tasty products. When it comes to food, nothing beats local produce and products. ...

“We are thrilled to reopen our doors and welcome back our loyal guests,” said Scott Swaldo, General Manager, GV Destinations. “While things may look different, we are fully committed to taking care of the health and safety of both our guests and our staff. As such, we are implementing not only the recommended protocols, but also the best practice guidelines for restaurants. We are committed to ‘The Ohio Restaurant Promise’ and want our guests to feel safe as they enjoy their dining experience.” ...

That's not your imagination. We're in the height of spring nesting and migrating season and the early-morning backyard songfest can be deafening. Isn't it great? The red-breasted grosbeaks started showing up in Northeast Ohio about two weeks ago. They may be checking out your bird feeders, fresh from their migration from Mexico and Central America. May is a wonderful month to see a wide variety of birds in your backyard. And if you've got birdhouses, wreaths or other handy spots for a nest, you'll probably see robins, bluebirds, wrens and others tending their young. ...