Canals in Ohio, but especially in Northeast Ohio, played a pivotal role in the development, especially industrial development. Industry attracted people looking for work.

Today, the canals are visitor attractions that draws people not only from their surrounding communities, but also attract visitors from around the world that have a keen interest in America's canal systems.

 

 

NortheastOhio

Northeast Ohio has some of the oldest industrial cities in the state. Cities like Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown and Canton were all major industrial centers. In the late 90s as American was going through a shift in manufacturing, many of these cities got caught in plant closings, job loses, and a general decline in quality.

Manor House at Punderson State Lodge

Today, these cities are back and sassy! There is all kinds of new growth and activity. One of those areas of activity is tourism. Just look at the Cuyahoga National Park and the entire Ohio & Erie Canalway corridor. This hundred mile plus swath has embraced our heritage and it has rewarded them nicely for their efforts. Towns and cities along the canal have joined together to create something bigger than just the parts.

Ohio & Erie Canal today

Even though the canal system officially ended in 1913, today, in many areas, parts of the canal have become attractions, not as transportation systems, but as recreational and visitor attractions.

Here are a few must see canal attractions in Northeast Ohio:

Roscoe Village

Canal Fulton

Canal Way Scenic Byway

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Paul Brown: An Ohio Football Legend

Football for many was born in Northeast Ohio. This is where Paul Brown got his start. In 1932 he coached his high school alma mater, Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio. Over eight seasons, Brown posted a record of eighty victories, eight losses, and two ties. He only lost one game at Washington High School after the 1935 season. Brown went on to be the first coach of the Cleveland Browns. His career with Cleveland was 167 wins, 53 losses, and 8 ties. He won 3 National Football League titles. Brown remained as the team’s head coach until 1962, when a new owner, Arthur B. Modell, fired Brown. Brown then went on to create the Cincinnati Bengals.

There is a statue of Paul Brown outside Washington HS Stadium in honor of this Ohio Football Legend.

Not far from Washington HS, in Canton, is the Football Hall of Fame. No football enthusiast should miss seeing this.

Amish Country

What can be better than being in Amish Country in the fall? Ohio has the larest Amish/Mennonite settlement in the country. This region is composed of Holmes, Wayne, Tuscarawas, Coshocton, Knox, Ashland, Richland and Stark Counties. All combined, these areas offer a variety of good food, attractions and some of the most beautiful country in the state.

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Warther's Museum

Visit the Warther Carving Museum, in Dover, and you’ll experience the story of the Warther family and how the Warthers combined love of family and a love of hobbies to create an amazing legacy.

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