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Winter warm-up
National Packard Museum
When the weather outside is frightful, a trip to the newly expanded Medici Museum of Art is the perfect remedy. The museum is home to a world-renowned collection of Norman Rockwell paintings, including many of his famous works for the Boy Scouts of America. There’s even more art to see at the Trumbull Art Gallery, which highlights local artists in several exhibitions throughout the year, and a gift shop full of unique treasures. Car buffs will love the National Packard Museum, which features a rotating display of antique cars and memorabilia from the famous Packard Company founded in Warren (don’t miss the antique motorcycles exhibit at the museum January–May). Continue your tour through history with a visit to The National McKinley Birthplace Memorial Museum to see personal belongings and campaign artifacts from the 25th U.S. President. Kids tired of the cold and snow? Schedule a trip to the Oh Wow! Children’s Center for Science and Technology, where youngsters can ignite their imaginations with interactive exhibits exploring the earth, engineering, energy and more. If your family likes to rock and roll, lace up your roller skates for a few laps around the Cortland Roller Rink. Have a team of puzzlers? Work together to beat the escape room at Steel Valley Nightmare and Escape or change history at Escape History Escape Rooms. For a treasure-hunting adventure, download Trumbull County’s Where’s Wally? Mobile Pass and em-BARK on a cute scavenger hunt across the county to find your own Wally plush toy. Still need to get some energy out? Bounce, climb and play on 10,000 square feet of trampolines at Extreme Air Trampoline Park. Turn the fun into a multi-day affair with a stay at the stately Peter Allen Inn, which hosts Charles Dickens dinner
theater, holiday teas and other winter activities (make reservations a month or two in advance if you’d like to spend the night). 6 || Trumbull County Visitors Guide
Think Spring
Get a glimpse at new spring blooms with a bike ride along the Western Reserve Greenway or grab your binoculars and search for migratory birds and especially bald eagles — Mosquito Creek and Grand River wildlife areas are birdwatching hotspots. It’s also a great time to tee off at one of Trumbull County’s more than 15 scenic golf courses or try your hand at one of five challenging disc golf fairways (be sure to bring your own discs with you). After a morning round, pick up a cinnamon roll at McDivitt Family Maple Café in Southington or a cup of coffee at Market House Caffe in Howland. Elsewhere in the county, get breakfast no matter when you wake up with all-day breakfast at Rhonda’s Emerald Diner in Hubbard, or at Raptis Family Restaurant in Howland. Mesopotamia is home to the second-largest Amish community in the state and springtime is the perfect time to check out the Commons, the town’s scenic historic district. All 21 buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places, including the quaint End of the Commons, one of Ohio’s oldest general stores that’s stocked with fry pies, candies, Amish collectibles and more. The Old Stone House, built in 1825, is the perfect spot for an overnight in the area. Looking for a great date night? Take in a concert, play or comedy show at Packard Music Hall, managed by the JAC Entertainment Group. The Warren Civic Music Association hosts concerts at the venue in an array of genres throughout the year.
