The Dickens Victorian Village is located in historic downtown Cambridge, Ohio. Visitors come from all over the world to view in this life-like village, which recreates classic scenes from the Victorian era and features mannequins — which line the streets — wearing authentic clothing of the time. You can shop and eat in the village while enjoying the scenery. The Dickens Victorian Village is on display through early January.
Dickens Victorian Village
Cambridge, Ohio
800-933-5480
dickensvictorianvillage.com
Located in downtown Loundonville, the Mohican Winterfest features a huge display of ice carvings — and Olympic Ice Carvers in action. Plenty of food and drinks are also available. Admission is free.
Downtown Loudonville
Loudonville, Ohio
419-994-4789
If you want to take a brisk walk and take in the beautiful winter scenery you may want to check out the annual Winter Hike at Hocking Hills. Each year approximately 5,000 hikers show up to this event. This hike, taking place on January 15, 2011, starts at the Hocking Hills State Park Campground and ends with a return ride to Old Man’s Cave. You may arrive at any time between 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the hike is certain to get your heart pumping. Dress for the event; layered clothing and boots will keep you warm. For this excursion, a donation is encouraged for refreshments and the return ride, but not required.
State Route 664 in Hocking County
740-385-6841 or 740-385-6842
A Christmas Story House is another main attraction and is located in Cleveland, Ohio. Tour the actual home used in the holiday classic “A Christmas Story”, restored to its original spender. After viewing the home first hand you will want to head off to the museum where items from the original movie are on display along with more than a hundred behind the scenes photos. Admission prices are $8 for adults and $6 for children ages 7-12. Seniors are $7 and children under 7 are free.
A Christmas Story House & Museum
3159 W. 11th Street
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 298-4919
The Hamilton Ice Fest is offered every other year in January. The next Ice Fest is January 21 - 22, 2011. The Hamilton Ice Fest is packed with activities such as an ice carving contest, dog sled race, arts and crafts show and a book fest. Most activities are free to attend. The show in January 2011, is set to exhibit characters from famous books including Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz. Children can enjoy ice sculptures from famous Dr. Seuss books. Bring the entire family and enjoy the winter packed weekend.
Hamilton, Ohio
888-462-2282 or 513-844-8080
