something to do
by
grace g.
august 14 2012
Tour Stops
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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Located just north of Columbus, in Powell, The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a non-profit zoo that's home to over 9,000 animals representing over 675 species. In 2009, it was named the number one zoo in America by USA Travel Guide.
- Address: 4850 West Powell Rd.
Powell, Ohio 43065
- Phone: Toll-Free: 800-MONKEYS
- Email:
- Website: http://www.columbuszoo.org
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Kelton House Museum & Garden
Step back into Ohio's past in an elegant 19th century Columbus town home that served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Antique furniture, music boxes, and decorative accessories highlight a tour by a costumed docent. The Kelton House was built in 1852 by Columbus businessman Fernando Cortez Kelton. The home was continuously occupied by members of the Kelton family until 1975, when Grace Kelton, Fernando's granddaughter, died. She left her home to the Columbus Foundation which contracted with the Junior League of Columbus to restore and maintain the home as a museum of local history and the decorative arts.
Reflecting the culturally diverse nature of the past and the present, the Museum interprets preserves and develops its facility and collection, interprets local history, educates the community, and trains volunteers.
- Address: 586 E. Town Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
- Phone: Local Number: 6144642022
- Email: keltonhouse@cs.com
- Website: http://www.keltonhouse.com
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NASA Glenn Research Center
The men and women of the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field have, since 1941, been the pioneers and innovators whose work has expanded horizons and opened frontiers for our explorers in air and space. The Center defines and develops propulsion, power, and communications technologies for NASA's aeronautics and space missions.
Guided tours of the world-class research facilities are conducted on select Saturdays of each month from April through October. (See Web site for schedule and details.) Tours are free and offered to all ages. Reservations are required and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Access to the Saturday tour program is limited to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents. Other security restrictions apply. See Web site for details.
The Great Lakes Science Center in downtown Cleveland is now the home to the new NASA Glenn Visitor Center. Please visit their site for information on hours and admission.
- Address: 21000 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44135
- Phone: Local Number: 2164339653
- Email: defelice@nasa.gov
- Website: http://glennevents.grc.nasa.gov
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Coblentz Chocolate Company
Creating elegant hand crafted chocolates takes time, the freshest ingredients, unique recipes and a perfect blend of tradition, quality, and craftsmanship: all of which reflects the time-honored uniqueness of Coblentz Chocolate Company.
Jason and Mary Coblentz would like to invite you to stop in and see the selection of chocolates and candies they have available. They welcome you to visit the viewing gallery to hear the humming and allow the enticing aroma of warm and creamy chocolate envelope you.
Coblentz Chocolate Company is an old-fashioned candy store in the heart of Ohio's Amish country. Using time honored recipes, the Coblentz' create candies, with creamy milk chocolate, rich dark chocolate, smooth white coating, and even sugar-free chocolate using premium ingredients such as fresh dairy cream and freshly roasted nuts. You can pick and choose your favorites from the candy counter or buy packaged boxes of assorted flavors.
- Address: 4917 State Route 515
at State Route 39 Walnut Creek, Ohio 44687
- Phone: Local Number: 3308932995
- Email: contact@coblentzchocolates.com
- Website: http://www.coblentzchocolates.com
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Butterfly House at Put-in-Bay
Walk among hundreds of exotic butterflies in our indoor garden. Visit our gift shop filled with unique educational gifts for everyone. Discover how much fun nature can be.
- Address: 979 Catawba Ave
Put-In-Bay, Ohio 43456
- Phone: Local Number: 4192852446
- Email:
- Website: http://www.shoresandislands.com
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