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Whether it's a girls-only getaway or an escape made for the guys,
Ohio attracts travelers who are eager for a vacation.
Occasionally, the span of time between Monday and Friday feels like it lasts forever. Demands at the job, responsibilities at home, bad news on television — when life starts to overwhelm, that proverbial light at the end of the tunnel seems to barely flicker.
During those weeks, The O'Jays suggestion that we start "Livin' For The Weekend" is sweet music to our ears.
No downtime would be complete without at least one day spent livin' it up with friends. Ohio has girls-only getaways and "man-cations" for every type of group — escapes that promise
no stress and nothing but fun.
Rest and Relaxation
A trip to the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls in Logan offers quick relief for women exploring southeast Ohio. Rejuvenation awaits at the charming spa: an upscale cabin nestled in the woods that caters to guests with body treatments
and special offers like the Desperate Housewives Spa Package. End the evening with conversation and glasses of wine at the inn's cozy restaurant, where spinach gnocchi and New Zealand rack of lamb are flavored with local ingredients.
Shop 'Til You Drop
Any group of ladies who take the term "shopaholic" as a compliment should pack up the car — and all the available credit cards — and head for the Short North Arts District in Columbus. The colorful district's huge selection of hip boutiques and trendy clothing stores means this area is always buzzing with activity. After a day of retail therapy, sip martinis by candlelight at Bristol Bar, then make a beeline for an evening of dancing at Sugar Bar.
Drama Queens
Cleveland's Playhouse Square has long been a destination for diehard theater fans. Dine on duck prosciutto pizza at Lola, the popular restaurant owned by celebrity chef Michael Symon, then aim for the bright lights of Playhouse
Square; this summer, the Broadway favorites
includes "Mamma Mia!" and "Jersey Boys." Do your girlfriends love to mingle? Be sure to experience the nearby nightclubs and bars, including the 20/20 Martini Café Lounge in the Flats, and the swanky Sunset Lounge in the Warehouse District.
Play Ball!
Of course, Ohio can't forget
about the guys, either. Lots of men love to unwind
in front of ESPN, so visiting some of our state's sports teams makes for a worthwhile road trip. In northeast Ohio, that means buying tailgating supplies for Cleveland Browns football; rooting for LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers; or filling up on hot dogs as the Cleveland Indians swing for the fences. Further south, it means wearing black-and-orange gear for a Cincinnati Bengals game, or following other Cincinnati Reds supporters to the Great American Ball Park.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton is like the holy grail for traveling sports enthusiasts. More than eight million people have visited the facility since its opening in 1963, eager to spend time in the Super Bowl Room and the Hall of Fame Gallery, which houses bronze busts of all the enshrinees.
Hit The Links
Let's be honest: Your golf game will never be confused with that of Tiger Woods. But you can still indulge your inner athlete by planning a tee time with the guys. From Clearview Golf Club in East Canton to Belpre's Oxbow Golf and Country Club, Ohio boasts lots of courses with challenging holes and scenic expanses.
At the very least, you and your friends can bond while searching
for your lost Titleists in the sand traps.