Moon Handbooks: Ohio (1st Ed.) (Paperback)

~ David K. Wright (Author), David Wright (Author)

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Product Description

David Wright's lively Ohio Handbook provides a fresh, insider's look at one of the nation's most overlooked states. Readers will discover a rich blend of regional fun and noteworthy surprises in Ohio -- the rejuvenated Lake Erie beaches and a whimsical caterpillar festival, the classic Midwest country fairs and an Amish karaoke bar, the dramatic downtown architecture in Columbus and the massive Native American earthworks near Chillicothe. Well-heeled travelers will be pleased at the many listings of five-star restaurants in Cincinnati and the country's largest concentration of museums and cultural facilities in Cleveland's University Circle, while the more budget-minded will welcome the discussions of bountiful portions for bargain prices in Amish Country restaurants and the free admission to Ohio's spectacular state parks.

About the Author

Writer, editor, and photographer David K. Wright was born in one Midwestern state and has since lived in most of the rest. A native of Richmond, Indiana, he attended college in Ohio and was drafted into the Army in 1966, the day following graduation. After a meteoric newspaper career, Wright turned to freelance writing full time and has produced 38 nonfiction books in 20 hectic years. At the moment, he is the managing editor of a small press in Minnesota. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 383 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing (July 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566911540
• ISBN-13: 978-1566911542
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,535,235 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Moon's misinformation, April 20, 2003

By A Customer

I hope Wright researched other cities better than he did mine, because he lists a restaurant that closed in 1998, an inn that closed in 1998, industry that has 'recently sprouted' (but has been here since 1966), a park at an address that does not exist, and a golf tournament at the wrong course. I'd be afraid to
use this guide for other cities!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ohio Tourbook with History and Popular Culture, May 15, 2003

By	Peter Kinman (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moon Handbooks: Ohio (Paperback)

"Moon Handbooks Ohio" is one of the best tourbooks available for the state of Ohio. It is written in a breezy style with a sense of humor. In addition to the major tourist destinations, many less well known attractions are included, some of which won't be found in other tourbooks. So, for examle, there are locations for off-road bicycling and a guitar camp run by a former Jefferson Airplane band member. But this book is much more than a collection of attractions: there are historical overviews and asides on popular culture. Many annual local festivals are mentioned. At the end of the book, there are suggestions for further reading and a list of websites. This book is fun to read and provides many good ideas for places to go and things to do in Ohio.