Tour reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

*We regret that the bus company does not provide wheelchair accessible buses. If this is a consideration for you, we will work with you to use your own vehicle or find an IFYE that can accommodate transportation. For those with walkers or canes, we will hold seats in the front of the bus. Please indicate limitations/devices on the registration form "Please list any medical, or other special restrictions needed."

Dress for the weather and tour. Wear casual clothing. Be comfortable, bus rides and walking tours for all options below.
 

Tour Options

Thursday, June 24, 2027: Ohio Day Tours

All tours depart from and return to the Sheraton Suites, 1989 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.

Tour #1: Agriculture & Amish Country Tour

13 hr 45 min day | 7:30 AM departure

Spend a day where Ohio's farm heritage meets Amish tradition, with a home-style lunch and an orchard finale.

• Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center, Wooster 
  • 5082 Oil City Road, Wooster, OH 44691 (50 miles from the hotel)
  • Arrive 8:30 AM, depart 11:00 AM
  • The center is part of Ohio State's Wooster campus, which includes the 110-acre Secrest Arboretum with more than 2,500 varieties of plants. Researchers here work on more than 400 projects at any given time, all aimed at safe, affordable food and agricultural products. osuohio-state
  • The campus dates to 1882, when it was established as the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. osu
• Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen (lunch) 
  • 8101 State Route 241, Mt. Hope, OH 44660 (21 miles)
  • Arrive 11:30 AM, depart 12:30 PM
  • Gloria Yoder opened this local favorite in 1994, and it draws Amish regulars and visitors alike. The buffet is best known for its crispy fried chicken, made fresh daily. ohiomagazinevisitamishcountry
  • Fresh pies are always on hand, and the buffet changes daily with the cook's inspiration. ohiomagazine
• Behalt, Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center 
  • 5798 County Road 77, Berlin, OH (14 miles)
  • Arrive 12:50 PM, depart 3:00 PM
  • Behalt is a 10-by-265-foot cyclorama by Heinz Gaugel that tells the story of the Amish and Mennonite people. The name comes from a German word meaning to hold onto or remember. Wikipedia
  • It is one of only four cycloramas in the U.S., and the only one painted by a single artist. Wikipedia
  • The center also features a Conestoga wagon, a one-room schoolhouse, a bookstore, and local crafts. visitamishcountry
• Lehman's Hardware 
  • 4779 Kidron Road, Dalton, OH 44618 (13 miles)
  • Arrive 3:30 PM, depart 4:30 PM
  • This 35,000-square-foot store gathers four pre-Civil War era buildings under one roof, and the full shopping experience is nearly a quarter mile long. lehmans
  • The Soda Pop Shop stocks more than 300 vintage-style sodas, including over 70 root beers, and Candy Land offers old-fashioned treats like salt water taffy. lehmans
  • Lehman's is known worldwide for non-electric goods and the motto "For a Simpler Life." Wikipedia
• Varian Orchards 
  • 6344 Orchardview Dr. SE, East Canton, OH 44730 (45 miles)
  • Arrive 5:15 PM, depart 8:30 PM
  • This 325-acre working farm has apple and peach orchards, forests, lakes, and sweeping views, and the Varian family has owned it since 1914. visitcanton
  • Settle in for a long, relaxed evening in the country.
• Return to Sheraton Suites (33 miles), arriving about 9:15 PM

Tour #2: Pro Football Hall of Fame

12 hr 45 min day | 8:30 AM departure

Aviation, gridiron glory, and First Ladies history, all in the Canton area.

• MAPS Air Museum 
  • 2260 International Parkway, North Canton, OH 44720 (17 miles from the hotel)
  • Arrive 9:00 AM, depart 10:30 AM
  • The museum holds more than 50 aircraft, most on loan from the U.S. Air Force or Navy for restoration. Wikipedia
  • Displays include Medal of Honor exhibits, a Gallery of Heroes, and the Ohio Military Museum. mapsairmuseum
  • Highlights include a Blue Angels A-4 Skyhawk and the Goodyear blimp "Spirit of Akron." roadtripsandcoffee
• Pro Football Hall of Fame (lunch on your own) 
  • 2121 George Halas Dr NW, Canton, OH 44708 (16 miles)
  • Arrive 10:55 AM, depart 2:30 PM
  • Canton is the birthplace of the NFL. The Hall of Fame Gallery, with bronze busts of every member, is often the most emotional stop. grouptourmagazine
  • The immersive theater "A Game for Life" features holograms of Joe Namath, George Halas, and Vince Lombardi. grouptourmagazine
  • The NFL was founded in Canton in 1920. The 120-acre Hall of Fame Village next door offers plenty more to explore. profootballhofakronlife
• First Ladies National Historic Site 
  • 205 Market Ave. South, Canton, OH 44702 (4 miles)
  • Arrive 2:45 PM, depart 4:15 PM
  • It is the only site in the world dedicated to the First Ladies of the U.S. It includes the museum and the fully restored Victorian Saxton-McKinley House. visitcanton
  • Artifacts on display include a pair of Mary Jane shoes worn by Florence Harding. history
• Varian Orchards 
  • 6344 Orchardview Dr. SE, East Canton, OH 44730 (7 miles)
  • Arrive 4:45 PM, depart 8:30 PM
  • Apple and peach orchards, lakes, forests, and stunning views across 325 acres, all in the same family since 1914. visitcanton
• Return to Sheraton Suites (33 miles), arriving about 9:15 PM

Tour #3: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Science Center

12 hr 15 min day | 9:00 AM departure

Head to Cleveland's lakefront for a day of music, hands-on science, and a relaxing orchard evening.

• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Science Center (lunch on your own) 
  • 1100 Rock & Roll Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44114 (38 miles from the hotel)
  • Arrive 10:00 AM, depart 3:45 PM
  • Designed by I. M. Pei, the Rock Hall opened in 1995 and honors influential performers, producers, songwriters, and disc jockeys. worldtravelguide
  • Cleveland earned the museum thanks to its rock history. Alan Freed popularized the term "rock and roll" here, and the first rock concert, the Moondog Coronation Ball, was held in the city in 1952. clevelandtraveler
  • Exhibits include instruments and clothing from legends like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and David Bowie. clevelandtraveler
  • The museum sits on the shore of Lake Erie in North Harbor and has a café and music shop. travelocity
  • Next door, the Great Lakes Science Center offers more than 400 hands-on exhibits and an OMNIMAX theater. worldatlas
• Sheraton Suites (pick up additional passengers) 
  • 1989 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 (38 miles)
  • Arrive 4:45 PM, depart 5:00 PM
• Varian Orchards 
  • 6344 Orchardview Dr. SE, East Canton, OH 44730 (33 miles)
  • Arrive 5:45 PM, depart 8:30 PM
  • A 325-acre working orchard with lakes, forests, and stunning views. visitcanton
• Return to Sheraton Suites (33 miles), arriving about 9:15 PM