Published July 01, 2009 04:27 pm - WEEKENDER for July 3, 2009
PLACES TO VISIT
Star Beacon
Compiled by
ELLEN KOLMAN
ASHTABULA and LAKE COUNTIES
AC&J Scenic Family Train Rides, Located at the Jefferson Depot. 440-576-6346. www.acjrscenic.net.
Agricultural Heritage Museum at the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club grounds, Route 322, Wayne Township. Look up www.ashtabulaantiqueengineclub.com for more information.
Ashtabula County Metroparks-Western Reserve Greenway Trail.From West Avenue in Ashtabula to Trumbull County. Hours are dawn to dusk.
Ashtabula Marine Museum, 1071 Walnut Blvd., Ashtabula Harbor. Year-round tours available by appointment. For info, call 440-964-6847. Gift Shop available. Pictorial history of the Ashtabula Harbor, marine artifacts, boat models, actual pilot house from the Thomas Walters, a model of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Memorial Day to August, Fri., Sat. and Sun., from Noon to 5 p.m. Sept., Sat. and Sun. only, noon to 5. Admission for adults, $4, kids 6-16 $3, under age 6, free. Museum is handicapped-accessible.
Biscotti’s Family Winery, 726 Whitney Road, Conneaut; 440-599-5555.
Buccia Vineyards, 518 Gore Road, Conneaut; 440-593-5976. www.bucciavineyard.com. Bed and breakfast available.
Conneaut Historical Railroad Society Museum, 363 Depot St., Conneaut. 440-599-7878. Open daily, Memorial Day to Labor Day, noon to 5 p.m. Donations welcome; gift shop available.
Corks Wine Bar, 4084 Erie St., Willoughby. 440-918-9463 or www.corkswinebar.com.
Debonné Vineyards’ Brewery. Take a look at the brewery from the glass floor at the new tasting bar; appreciate the beautiful murals, and best of all taste the different beers that are available.
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