Road trip from Akron to Trenton

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is open for tours Tues.-Sun from April 1 - Dec. 30; it is closed on Mondays. The historic estate includes a 64,500 sq. ft. Manor House, historic gardens and grounds. Hours change the day after Thanksgiving through 12/30 for the holiday event, DECK THE HALL. Visit stanhywet.org for complete info. Completed in 1915, Stan Hywet Hall was built for the family of F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. It was named Stan Hywet, Old English for stone quarry, after the property’s most prominent natural feature. The 65-room Manor House is one of the finest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in America, and the sixth largest home open to the public. The Gate Lodge at the entrance to the estate has its own historic significance. In 1935, two admitted alcoholics met there and talked long into the night, when the principles that still serve as the cornerstone of Alcoholics Anonymous were identified.

A Virtual online game or real in person comedy escape room hosted by the local comedian the Wisecracker. The Wisecracker is at it again! These funny and challenging escape rooms will make you laugh your pants off! Take on 'Cookie the Bookie' who is running a secret business out of the local dry cleaners. Can you and your team of detectives find all of the 'laundered' money and identify her accomplices? Or outwit "Jack-in-the Box " where bad Brother Jack is taking revenge on The Wisecracker and YOU! Can you and your team free the Wisecracker and your toys before they're shipped to Timbuktu?

Guided, interactive, educational and funny tours of Guinness World record troll doll collection. Enjoy shopping bright colorful unique items and handcrafted coffee, teas and Belgian waffles. The 45 minute guided tour will fill your day with mystique and magic as you are taken through two floors, six rooms, and a troll cave complete with waterfalls and and a troll mountain. There is a DreamWorks Trolls exhibit and guest appearances by Poppy on select days.

Ohio's First Park District, established in 1891 by Volney Rogers. From the casual visitor to the local explorer, Mill Creek MetroParks offers a natural escape and recreational activities for the enjoyment of all ages. Come see for yourself. Our mission is to provide park, recreational, and open space facilities of regional significance. In fulfilling this mission our objectives are: To be responsive to community needs, to be environmentally sound, to be adaptable, and to be economically feasible.

Fellows Riverside Gardens is a free public garden located at the northern end of Mill Creek Park. This twelve-acre display garden features a landscape of remarkable beauty with diverse and colorful plant displays, roses of all classes, seasonal displays of annuals, perennials, flowering bulbs, and scenic vistas. The magnificent D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center makes the Gardens a destination for all seasons. Fellows Riverside Gardens is one of Ohio’s finest public gardens and attracts over 400,000 visitors a year.

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Buy 1 Pair Get TWO Pair FREE! We have thousands of boots in stock with national brands such as Rocky, Justin, Lucchese, Ariat, Wolverine, J.B. Dillon, Masterson, Santa Fe, Sterling River and more. You’ll find boots for the entire family with men’s sizes 6-16, ladies sizes 5-12 including wide widths, and children’s boots!

OH WOW!TM’s colorful, hands-on environment encourages independent thinking through interactive STEM-based exhibits and EDUtaining programs.”

Vintage VanBlair Antiques and Oddities has an eclectic mix of quality items ranging from mid century, industrial and oddities to primitives and antiques. We feature nine curated vendors each with their own unique aesthetic. We also carry Heirloom Traditions paint and hand-painted furniture.

The J&L Narrow Gauge Railroad operates an actual steam locomotive over a short stretch of track in Youngstown, OH. Visitors can ride behind our 1937 Porter saddle tank locomotive that once moved steel ingots at a Pittsburgh steel mill, as well as see various other pieces of railroading and steelmaking equipment on display. Operated entirely by volunteers, the J&LNG is also the only regularly scheduled operating steam locomotive in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania.

Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was “the handsomest building I ever saw”. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.

Wolf Sanctuary of PA is dedicated to providing as near a natural life home to the wolves and wolf hybrids that live here. We hope to share educational information with our visitors and introduce you to the world of the wolf.

Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.

The head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979.

This church's congregation has included Ben Franklin, George Washington and Betsy Ross.

At Dave & Buster's you can play hundreds of the hottest new arcade games in our Million Dollar Midway and win tickets for epic prizes. Try our mouth-watering, chef-crafted creations in our American restaurant. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite. Our premium sports bar features innovative cocktails, impressive wine selection, and 20+ beers to assure we're stocked to satisfy! Watch your team on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound that surrounds you from every direction in the sports bar that crushes the competition. Invite all your friends or coworkers for an unforgettable party or event! We work with every size and budget to make planning easy so you can focus on the FUN!

An 1850s church renovated into a playhouse.

The Trenton Free Public Library is located in downtown historic Trenton. With open access to all we welcome visitors! In addition to all the public library has to offer, we also house the renowned Trentoniana Collection. With manuscripts and artifacts dating back to pre-revolutionary days, visitors can explore the history of Trenton in a historic setting.

We offer professionally guided private tours, scavenger hunts and pub crawls for corporations. School groups and active seniors will be able to book any day of the year. April thru November - we will offer public weekend guided walking tours. Guests will learn the chronological history of Princeton and it's storied University while seeing the homes and hang outs of Albert Einstein, F Scott Fitzgerald, Woodrow Wilson, Paul Robeson, James Madison, Aaron Burr, Jr., Robert Oppenheimer and MORE! October, we offer ghost tours using real ghost hunting equipment and access inside the famous locked cemetery. In December, we typically offer climate controlled trolley tours showing the surrounding neighborhoods of Princeton. Tours include valuable discounts at iconic Princeton establishments such as Hoagie Haven, Princeton U-Store, Princeton Record Exchange, Yankee Doodle Tap Room, the bent spoon and more!

Enjoy a 2-mile, two-and-a-half hour walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Bainbridge House, Nassau Hall, the University Chapel and Palmer Square. The early history of Princeton, the founding of the University and the American Revolution are just some of the stories from Princeton’s history that you will learn on your tour.

The Cotsen Children's Library is a very special library within the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections at Princeton University Library. Our international research collection of illustrated children's books, manuscripts, original artwork, prints, and educational toys from the 15th century to the present day is the benefaction of Lloyd E. Cotsen '50. The Cotsen Children's Library also has a public face, serving as a resource for children, families, librarians, and educators. We offer a variety of free programs and events for children, an author interview webcast, a teen writing resource, and a creative blog. Visitors can also explore Bookscape, our picturesque gallery with whimsical spaces to read, including a two-story bonsai tree. Like our programs, Bookscape is open to the public and free of charge. Please bring your family to relax and read!