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

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula, 440/964-3396. Nonprofit, multi-arts facility offering a variety of classes and instruction in drama, dance, music and visual arts quarterly. Art gallery hosts a new exhibit each month. G.B. Community Theatre is open through April. Ballet Theater Spring Dance concert each May and “The Nutcracker” ballet each December. Children’s Theater productions each November and March. Private music lessons available.

Ashtabula County Metroparks - Western Reserve Greenway Trail, Between West Avenue in Ashtabula to State Route 307 in Austinburg, Dawn - Dusk; (440)992-8132.

Ashtabula Marine Museum, 1071 Walnut Blvd., Ashtabula Harbor. Year round tours available by appointment. INFO: 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 -Aug., Fri., Sat., & Sun., from Noon - 5 p.m. Sept., Sat. & Sun. (only), Noon - 5. Admission: Adults, $4, kids 6 - 16 $3, under age 6, FREE. Museum is handicap accessable.

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 Community Center, 1025 Buffalo St., (440)593-5888. Formerly Kilipi Hall, a Finnish meeting hall built in 1898. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. The center offers dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, Scottish Dance. We also offer classes in: One Stroke Painting w/certified instructor, Janet Regelmann, Wood Carving, Basket Weaving, Drawing, Creative Writing, Yoga, PM Workout, KickFit and more. Contact the Center at 440-593-5888 or visit us on the web at www.conneautartscenter.org

Conneaut Area Historical Society Museum, Open weekends, Noon - 5 p.m., now through Labor Day, 501 Sandusky St., Conneaut. 440-599-6011. Donations welcome.

Conneaut Historical Railroad Society Museum, 363 Depot St., Conneaut. 440-599-7878. Open daily, Memorial Day - Labor Day, Noon - 5 p.m. Donations welcome; gift shop available.

Corks Wine Bar, 4084 Erie Str., Willoughby. 440-918-9463 or www.corkswinebar.com

Debonne Vineyards, Inc., 7743 Doty Road, Madison. 440-466-3485 or www.debonne.com

Debonné Vineyard’s 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 we have.