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Regional Attractions (<400 KMs)
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Tour the 100 plus acre preserve and visit hundreds of rare, exotic and some endangered animals from around the world. Animals roam, rest and play while visitors explore the grounds, snap pictures, buy snacks and have fun.
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In 1987 a small group of concerned Detroiters approached the Recreation Department about restoring the overgrown lily pond garden between the Aquarium and the Conservatory. After approval of this project the Belle Isle Botanical Society, BIBS, was founded, members were solicited and volunteers began the restoration.
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The Arab American National Museum is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture. Arab Americans have enriched the economic, political and cultural landscape of American life. By bringing the voices and faces of Arab Americans to mainstream audiences, we continue our commitment to dispel misconceptions about Arab Americans and other minorities. The Museum brings to light the shared experiences of immigrants and ethnic groups, paying tribute to the diversity of our nation.
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The mission of the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is to be the premier regional provider of interactive science learning experiences which enrich the lives of children and adults, enhance the quality of life in our community, and promote a broad understanding of the world.
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Bronner's was founded in 1945 by Wally Bronner. WOpen 361 days of the year, Bronner's features over 50,000 trims and gifts, including Christmas ornaments, artificial Christmas trees, Christmas lights, Nativity scenes, Christmas decorations, collectibles, and more.
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The Caribbean meets Sandusky at this resort destination for vacationers. With its tropical theme, guests at Cedar Point’s Castaway Bay feel like they have just landed on an island paradise upon entering this lush indoor waterpark resort.
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Come visit the Roller Coaster capital of the world, with loads of fun things to do for the entire family. This amusement Park is definitely worth the visit!!
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Founded in 1965, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History serves metropolitan Detroit, national and international communities. We provide exceptional learning opportunities, exhibitions, programs and events based on outstanding collections and research that explore the diverse history and culture of African Americans.
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Cleveland Botanical Garden's mission is grounded in the belief that quality-of-life can be improved through a better understanding of the interdependence of plants, people, and the environment. Cleveland Botanical Garden is poised to make a significant impact--regionally and globally--on issues of environmental stewardship and sustainable community development.
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COSI toledo is a non-profit hands-on science museum located on the riverfront in downtown Toledo, Ohio with over 300 exhibits and educational programming for kids of all ages in the community.
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Cranbrook Art Museum, is a non-profit contemporary art museum. The Art Museum is part of Cranbrook Educational Community, which also includes Cranbrook’s Academy of Art, Institute of Science, Schools and other affiliated cultural and educational programs. Cranbrook Art Museum is accredited fully by the American Association of Museums.
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Whatever your interest or need, Cranbrook Institute of Science has something for you. The Institute offers rentals and party packages including fun, hands-on science experiments, a trip through the stars in the planetarium and an up-close look at some eager-to-please bats in The Bat Zone.
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Dayton Aviation Heritage: The human imagination found its highest expression in three men from Dayton, Ohio: Wilbur and Orville Wright, first to fly a powered, heavier-than-air machine and creators of the practical air plane, and Paul Laurence Dunbar, who with his compelling new voice was the first African American writer to win high distinction in American literature. Dayton Aviation Heritage commemorates the lives and legacies of these three exceptional men and the history of aviation. The park is a cooperative effort between the National Park Service and four partners.
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Cobblestone streets, 19th century stores, an auto assembly line, toy trains, and a fur trading post from the 1700s are only a few of the wonders to see at the Detroit Historical Museum. For more than 75 years, the Museum has chronicled the life and times of the region, safeguarding its rich history.
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The DIA has been a beacon of culture for the Detroit area for well over a century. Founded in 1885, the museum was originally located on Jefferson Avenue, but, due to its rapidly expanding collection, moved to a larger site on Woodward Avenue in 1927. The new Beaux-Arts building, designed by Paul Cret, was immediately referred to as the “temple of art.” Two wings were added in the 1960s and 1970s, and a major renovation and expansion that began in 1999 is scheduled for completion in 2007.
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Learn about the Detroit Zoo's mission, the SSP program and the orgin of the animals at the Zoo. You'll see how the Zoo participates in world and state conservation efforts and the role of the Zoo in reintroduction of species throughout the state.
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Welcome to Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, the former private residence of Henry and Clara Ford’s only child Edsel, his wife Eleanor and their children: Henry II, Benson, Josephine and William.
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The Family Aquatic Center at Chandler Park is the perfect place for recreation and celebrations for all ages. Known as Wayne County’s premier waterpark, it is the friendliest waterpark in Michigan; an oasis snuggled into the eastside of Detroit!
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The Great Lakes Science Center is one of America's largest interactive science museums. More than 400 exciting "hands-on" exhibits, breathtaking OMNIMAX® films, daily demonstrations and exciting educational programs show visitors the interdependency of science, environment and technology, particularly in the Great Lakes Region.
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Great Wolf Lodge is a first-class, full-service, year-round familydestination resort designed to capture the atmosphere and adventure ofthe northwoods.
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Come visit the most exhilarating motion picture theatre in the world! It’s a feast for the senses, as state-of-the-art digital wraparound sound and breathtaking images come alive on a screen six stories wide and eight stories high. So get ready to think big! At The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre.
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A stately self-contained enclave of privacy and natural beauty, tucked away on 1300 acres of rambling Dearborn farmland. Fair Lane stands today as a true reflection of Clara and Henry Ford's interests and ideals.
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Fort Wayne is located at the foot of Livernois Avenue, fronting on the Detroit River, which at this point is about a mile wide to the Canadian shore.
The underlying reason for thus locating Fort Wayne has never been fully explained, even by army experts, because the fort as such, was never used for military purposes, except for housing troops. The moat around the fort proper, was never filled with water; in fact, no provision for filling it has ever been indicated by, or on any of the engineering drawing.
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Lake Erie Nature & Science Center educates Northeast Ohio children and the community at large through engaging classes, hands-on discovery, specialized planetarium programming and up-close wildlife experiences that inspire appreciation of and responsibility for our natural universe - one participant at a time!
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Michigan's Adventure is an amusement park in Muskegon County, Michigan, about halfway between Muskegon, Michigan and Whitehall, Michigan. It is the largest amusement park in the state and has been owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company since 2001.
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A storm is brewing over the shores of Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay, and no one, no one single person can avoid getting wet. Are you ready for splashtastic fun? It's Monsoon Lagoon Water Park with over three-hundred thousand square feet of pure, wet excitement.
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Since 1919 Morley Candy has been producing great tasting, quality chocolate products. As a matter of fact, many recipes developed by Grandma and Grandpa Morley are still in use today. We consider quality to be our number one product attribute.
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Motown Historical Museum is one of Detroit’s most popular tourist destinations. Each year, the museum attracts thousands of visitors from across the nation and around the globe. The museum was founded in 1985 by Esther Gordy Edwards. Its mission is to preserve the legacy of Motown Record Corporation and to educate and motivate people, especially youth, through exhibitions and programs that promote the values of vision, creativity and entrepreneurship.
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The National Museum of the United States Air Force, located near Dayton, Ohio, is the largest and oldest military aviation museum in the world. The museum uses both chronological and subjective layouts to tell the exciting story of aviation development from the days of the Wright brothers to the Space Age. Exhibits include more than 300 aircraft and missiles, plus family-oriented and historically interesting aeronautical displays. More than 1 million visitors from around the world come to Ohio each year to tour this unique free attraction.
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Named in honor of Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the moon, this museum in Wapakoneta chronicles Ohio's contributions to the history of space flight. Among the items on display are a F5D Sky Lancer, the Gemini VIII spacecraft, Apollo 11 artifacts and a moon rock. In the museum's Astro-theater, multimedia presentations of the sights and sounds of space unfold against a starry background.
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Welcome to the Detroit Science Center, where creative exploration is our key to discovering the wonders of science and technology. From Michigan’s only IMAX® Dome Theatre to the Dassault Systèmes Planetarium, family programs to field trips, live science demonstrations to hands-on exhibit laboratories, the Science Center has something for kids ages 2 to 92. The Science Center is located in the heart of Detroit’s Cultural Center. Other area attractions include the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Historical Museum and Detroit Public Library.
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Six Flags, Inc. is the largest regional theme park company in the world -- a national brand with regional focus. Our 28 entertainment destinations in North America comprise theme, water and zoological parks. Last year, nearly 34 million guests spent a combined 250 million hours at Six Flags parks. Founded in 1961, we celebrated our 45th anniversary in 2006. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE: SIX) headquartered in New York City.
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This 27-hole championship public course will please the most discriminating golfer.
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Since it’s opening, Taylor Meadows has matured into a beautiful course with a friendly feel that keeps golfers returning. That friendly disposition describes much more than the forgiving fairways and inviting clubhouse- it’s how business is done at Taylor Meadows Golf Club. From your first conversation with a Taylor Meadows Special Events Coordinator, you’ll understand our commitment to quality, customer service, and you.
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Welcome to The Toledo Zoo's website. We think you'll find it fun, informative, and very easy to navigate. Whether you're looking for details about our animal collection, membership information, a listing of events and education classes, or you're simply looking for directions to get to the Zoo, you'll find exactly what you need right here. With a click of the mouse, you can even purchase unique Zoo gifts for that special someone from our online gift shop. We hope you'll log on often to discover what's new to see and do here at The Toledo Zoo.
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Brantford's Twin Valley Zoo offers a fun leisurely experience for all family members. Twin Valley Zoo offers many activities for family and group fun.
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Dayton is the Birthplace of Aviation and home of the powered flight inventors Wilbur and Orville Wright. Today the city and region offer various attractions and historical sites, fantastic arts venues, a thriving downtown, scenic parks, sporting venues, fabulous shopping and dining. To make your trip to the Dayton Air Show complete spend a few days and explore Dayton and the region.
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Plan a visit to the Walter P. Chrysler Museum where automotive history is learned and explored. Take an hour, or spend the day to experience the history of Chrysler vehicles, learn from interactive kiosk stations, or enjoy educational films in our movie theatre.
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Part of the popular Wheels Inn hotel resort, Wild Zone Adventures is just a short drive from the Canada/ U.S. border. Come for the day or make it a family getaway by enjoying one of our popular Adventure Packages, which includes accommodations at Wheels Inn and a Wild Zone adventure of your own! For more information on Adventure Packages, click on the link.
You won’t believe the number of rides and activities, with something fun for every age. When it comes to amusement parks in Ontario, Canada, Wild Zone Adventures has it all!
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Enter a lush, tropical garden featuring over 75 different species of flowering plants, trees and bushes. Marvel at the sight of 1500 to 2000 free-flying butterflies from around the world with up to 40 different species represented. Some species of butterflies you will see include the Blue Morpho, Owl, Postman, Tiger Longwing, Sulfur, Great Egg Fly and Clipper butterflies. Learn about metamorphosis as butterflies emerge from chrysalids at the Hatchery window. Watch butterflies as they feast on fruit trays or gather nectar from flowering plants. Butterflies at Wings of Paradise® come from Butterfly Farms in Costa Rica and Malaysia.
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