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Stan Hywet Holidazzle December 6 2014

GoldBowTie

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All are welcome to join me on December 6, 2014.
I did this last year and enjoyed it, so we are going again.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 North Portage Path
Akron OH 44303

Just 20 minutes south of the Ohio Turnpike (exit 173/11 or 180/12), Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is accessible by I-77, SR8, I-71 and I-271.
Stan Hywet is 35 minutes south of Cleveland and 25 minutes north of Canton.

http://www.stanhywet.org/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g29912-d209402-Reviews-Stan_Hywet_Hall_and_Gardens-Akron_Ohio.html

FOR GTG DETAILS CLICK HERE
Hours: 5-8PM,  
Last admission is at 8PM however estate remains open until 9PM

Members: Adults - $14.00; Youth - $6.00; 5 and under - Free
Non members: Adults - $18; Youth - $8; 5 and under - Free

?Skip through the estate aglow with over 800,000 lights.
?Discover our NEW Gingerbread Land, a special 5000SF outdoor experience just for children.
?Be amazed by  DAZZLE, an extraordinary musically-animated lightshow extravaganza featuring a new show each year.
?Enjoy our nightly courtyard tree lighting with Santa Claus.  After Christmas our Gingerbread man assumes Santa?s duties and warmly greets guests.
?Wonder at over 20 Manor House rooms elaborately decorated to our theme this year, Christmas Around the World.
?Listen to live musical entertainment by choirs, musicians and groups playing in our Manor House Music Room.
?Savor our famous freshly baked gingerbread cookies and warm Bavarian pretzels.
?Relax by the cozy warming fire with a delicious hot cocoa or cider.
?Take a family photo at two photo spots perfect for that family holiday picture.
?Take in the beauty of our 20? poinsettia tree and holiday floral display at the Corbin Conservatory. Select from a
glorious array of holiday florals to adorn your holiday celebration.
?Shop for unique holiday gifts at Molly?s Shop.
?Come early for a bite to eat at Molly?s caf?.

HELPFUL HINTS
?Purchase your tickets on-line in advance due the popularity of this event and to avoid admission lines.
?On-site admissions opens at 5PM.
?This is a walking experience with various weather conditions and elevations.
?Warming heaters are provided in viewing and waiting areas however, dress appropriately for a 60 minute outdoor experience.

Purchase Tickets
Call the ticketing office at 330-315-3287 to purchase tickets, or buy your tickets online by CLICKING HERE

You may also purchase your tickets upon arrival.  
Advanced tickets must be purchased for a specific date but, not a specific time. Guests can visit anytime between 5-8pm.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens ticketing policy:

All ticket sales are final; tickets are not exchangeable or refundable unless Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens cancels the event or tour.

Event and tour tickets are not sent in the mail; they are e-mailed as a PDF attachment. Please print the PDF document as
it will serve as your ticket. Please bring the printed document to Admissions upon your arrival at Stan Hywet.

An alternative to placing your order online or to inquire about an existing online order, please contact us using one of
the following options:

Phone: 330-315-3287
Email: ticketing@stanhywet.org

Additional Information
Deck the Hall is a walking tour. The Manor House, Grounds and Conservatory are all self-guided and at your own pace.
The Manor House first floor is wheelchair accessible, as is the Conservatory and certain parts of the Grounds tour.
Strollers are not allowed in the Manor House, but are permitted on the Grounds and in the Conservatory.

For more information, please contact the Ticket Office at 330-315-3287.


Itinerary:

Enter Stan Hywet at the corner of Garman Rd and N Portage Path.
If parking is full, they won't let you in at that gate and will send you down N Portage Path to overflow parking.
From overflow parking they will shuttle you to Stan Hywet.

Before lights
Lunch/Supper = Lupper at Molly's at Stan Hywet.
Molly's Cafe
Arrive at your leisure to allow enough time to eat before Hollidazzle begins at 5.
I plan to arrive around 3:30.

Holidazzle
5:00-7:30? or however long it takes

After lights
STRICKLANDS ICE CREAM
2629 Bailey Road
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio


Potential attendees:
GoldBowTie and Toots +3
OldVMer and Mrs
RCHeliguy and Sanofhee
HisTruck? +5
Ken +2
4x4dreamer, Ashley and parents
 
Our tickets have been purchased.

  --OldVMer
 
Last year we went to dinner after the lights.
I would be good with doing dinner again this year.

But, maybe a better option would be a late lunch before the lights?

I would like to arrive at Stan Hywet at 5 when they open.
I would also like to arrive together which would mean meeting somewhere then driving in together.
Perhaps late lunch could be the meeting place around 3:00/3:30?

Any preference to eating before or after?
Any preferred place to eat?
 
GoldBowTie said:
Any preference to eating before or after?
Any preferred place to eat?

Our preference would be supper afterwards if it doesn't get to be too late.  How long did you spend at Stan Hywet last year?  If supper is going to push past 7:30 or 8:00 then we'd best go with an afternoon "lupper". 

  --OldVMer
 
stunt419 said:
this looks like a really good time
Yeah, we liked it enough last year that we are going again.  (y)

OldVMer said:
Our preference would be supper afterwards if it doesn't get to be too late.  How long did you spend at Stan Hywet last year?  If supper is going to push past 7:30 or 8:00 then we'd best go with an afternoon "lupper". 

  --OldVMer

I think we were there about 6-8 last year.
But last year it was raining so we didn't stay any longer than necessary.
I think 5-7:30 should be enough time.
 
GoldBowTie said:
I think we were there about 6-8 last year.
But last year it was raining so we didn't stay any longer than necessary.
I think 5-7:30 should be enough time.

If (and that may be a big IF) we get out by 7:30, by the time we get to a restaurant and get served, supper is going to be 8:00 or later.  Sounds like we'd be better off with a meal before the lights.  We can always get an ice cream snack afterwards if we are hungry again by then.  :)

  --OldVMer
 
Pencil me in tentatively for this one. Its about 3 hours from Morgantown which isn't bad. Its also in betweenish last round of exams week and finals week so my schedule for the following week isn't too bad. I want to wait and see what its like a little closer toward the date. Ashley's college graduation is somewhere in the midst of December, so I will have to verify that before I commit!

How far in advance should tickets be purchased? Is there a cutoff limit for the particular day?

EDIT: I talked to Ashley and her graduation isn't until the following weekend. Turns out, unbeknownst to by fading mind, we talked about doing the lights at Oglebay that weekend with her parents  ;D so what is another couple of hours to see some great friends  :love: Were not a definite yes, yet, but it isn't looking too bad. If we come, her parents will be coming as well most likely. Mom can't give me a definitive answer at the moment because she gets spread so thin around this time of year. I told her to calm down and finish off the leftover doughnuts..  >:D I'll let you guys know something in a week or two though  (y)

Ian
 
Tickets are available until they are sold out.  :p
I thought I saw a number of tickets remaining posted on their website when I purchased mine. :dunno:
Last year I could not order tickets online on the same day that we attended.
But you can get tickets at Stan Hywet on the same day.
 
GoldBowTie said:
Tickets are available until they are sold out.  :p
I thought I saw a number of tickets remaining posted on their website when I purchased mine. :dunno:
Last year I could not order tickets online on the same day that we attended.
But you can get tickets at Stan Hywet on the same day.

Alright, We should know for sure whether were in or not by thanksgiving, so ill order them as soon as I know. This place looks so much cooler than Oglebay  :cool:

 
This light show is much different than Oglebay.
Stan Hywet is not a drive-thru light display.
It is a self guided Manor House tour with a walking tour around the grounds including a light display set to music.
The green house is a nice additional stop on the walk around the grounds.
 
From the replies here, it looks like we'll be eating before going to Stan Hywet.
Any preferences for where to eat or type of cuisine?
I Googled dining in the area, lots of places in Cuyahoga Falls area.
I also need to find an ice cream place that will still be open.
 
Strickland's of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio


Open Year Round with Indoor Seating!



Fall Hours:

Sunday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Friday & Saturday: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
 
Thank you Sir.  (y)
I mentioned that to Toots before seeing your reply.

Toots suggested Mary Coyle for ice cream.
www.marycoyle.com
780 W. Market St. Akron, Ohio 44303
330-253-1511

It looks like we could eat there too.
I may have to scout Michael Trecaso's Italian Food.
 
Me and Toots got dinner and ice cream tonight at Mary Coyle.
The place is small.
Parking lot is muddy gravel.
Toots says the ice cream is good.
I think the dinner servings are small for the price.
I will look for a better option.
 
Firehouse Grille & Pub
is a casual, family-friendly eatery with an extensive menu, kids? menu, and bar. The food is great, prices are affordable and staff is fun and friendly. Stop in the Firehouse Grille & Pub Cuyahoga Falls location to catch the game, or have a family meal and see what everyone is talking about!

Phone:
330.940.2000

Address:
2097 Front Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

Hours:
Mon-Thur 11:00am-11:00pm
Fri & Sat 11:00am-2:30am
Sunday 11:00am-11:00pm
 
Thank you RCHeliguy

RCHeliguy said:
Firehouse Grille & Pub
is a casual, family-friendly eatery with an extensive menu, kids? menu, and bar. The food is great, prices are affordable and staff is fun and friendly. Stop in the Firehouse Grille & Pub Cuyahoga Falls location to catch the game, or have a family meal and see what everyone is talking about!

Phone:
330.940.2000

Address:
2097 Front Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

Hours:
Mon-Thur 11:00am-11:00pm
Fri & Sat 11:00am-2:30am
Sunday 11:00am-11:00pm

Where would we park?  In the parking deck?
I don't know that area too well except for being there for a wedding reception.

RCHeliguy said:
hibachi cuyahoga falls


Mon-Thur
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 5:00-9:30
5:00-10:30
4:00-10:30
4:00-9:00

This one?
http://www.hibachijapanohio.com/
I would be OK with Hibachi, but it wouldn't be my first choice.
 
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