Summer Bucket List
by
Cassi M.
Things we must do summer of 2011!
Tour Stops
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Seneca Lake
Seneca Lake, situated in Guernsey and Noble counties just south of Cambridge and the intersection of I-70 and I-77, is one of eastern Ohio's top boating and outdoor attractions. Managed by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, the lake was constructed in the 1930s for flood reduction and water conservation, but has turned into an outdoor recreational paradise. The lake and accompanying Seneca Lake Park are easily accessible off I-70 and I-77 to Rt. 313 in Noble and Guernsey counties. Boating, fishing, camping, hiking, biking, hunting, swimming and more are among the reasons visitors make their way to Seneca Lake each year. A campground of nearly 600 sites at Seneca Lake Park accommodates visitors for a weekend, a week, month or more. The park also is home to a full schedule of activities and events each year from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A full-service marina also is available to serve visitors and guests.
- Address: 22172 Park Rd.
Senecaville, Ohio 43780
- Phone: Local Number: 7406856013
- Email: seneca@mwcd.org
- Website: http://www.mwcd.org
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Lake Alma State Park
Lake Alma State Park is located in Vinton County, 34 miles southwest of Athens. The rugged, scenic terrain teems with wildlife, birds and wildflowers. Hike 3 miles of nature trails and relax at scenic picnic areas offering tables, grills and 3 shelterhouses, which may be reserved. A Nature Center provides entertainment all year.
The peaceful 60-acre lake offers swimming and sunbathing on sand beaches. A refreshment stand is located near the beach. Enjoy laid-back boating, limited to canoeing, sailing or boats with electric motors only. Boat rental is available and a launch ramp to provide easy access.
Fishing can be enjoyed from the shoreline or on the lake. Sledding, ice skating, cross country skiing and ice fishing remember to bring your own gear.
The campground offers 71 campsites with electric hookups and 10 non-electric sites. Pets are allowed on designated sites. Camping facilities are basic, including picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Latrines and drinking water are available in the campground. Enjoy hassle-free camping in a Camper Cabin.
Camping rates (weekends) range from $19/night to $23/night for non-electric/electric sites. The Camper Cabin is $30/night. Call 1-866-644-6727 for reservations.
- Address: 422 Lake Alma Road
Wellston, Ohio 45692
- Phone: Local Number: 7403844474
- Email:
- Website: http://www.ohiostateparks.org
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Cedar Point Amusement Park/Resort
Cedar Point is now open for the 2013 season. For 15 years running, Cedar Point’s been voted the Best Amusement Park In The World by Amusement Today readers. T he whole family will love Cedar Point. With over 150 rides and attractions, award-winning entertainment, four children's areas, and beach, there’s something for everyone.
New for 2013: GateKeeper, Cedar Point's 16th roller coaster. Cedar Point’s newest roller coaster is unlike any other design in the park’s collection. Known as a wing coaster, Gatekeeper will take you on an exhilarating journey of flight. Riders will sit in pairs, on seats extending from either side of the train, with nothing above or below them but air.
The park features more than 70 rides, including 16 coasters, with four over 200 feet tall. Millennium Force currently holds the title of number one steel coaster on the planet. Cedar Point also offers four children’s areas, including Planet Snoopy, an ice-skating extravaganza and musical entertainment. Overnight guests enjoy accommodations, from the beachfront Hotel Breakers to an RV campground. All Resorts offer guests $34 regular one-day Cedar Point admission tickets, a savings of more than $20. Resorts guests also enjoy Early Entry, the opportunity (with paid admission) to enjoy select rides an hour before the park opens to the general public (weather and maintenance conditions permitting).
- Address: One Cedar Point Drive
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
- Phone: Local Number: 419-627-2350
- Email: cpinfo@cedarpoint.com
- Website: http://www.cedarpoint.com
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