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108<br />
Akron/Canton<br />
OHIO<br />
GO SHOP<br />
SQUARE RECORDS<br />
824 W Market St, Akron • 330-375-9244<br />
squarerecordsakron.com<br />
A prime source for vinyl, this indie store<br />
also stocks CDs, live performance DVDs and<br />
magazines. Be sure to check out the back<br />
gallery, which features local artwork.<br />
GO SEE<br />
JACKSON TOWNSHIP<br />
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION<br />
At North Park<br />
7660 Fulton Rd NW, Massillon • 330-832-2845<br />
jacksontwp.com<br />
Fun activities at this event include a “Cops and<br />
Rodders” car show, a strongman competition,<br />
a glow-in-the-dark 5K, live musical<br />
entertainment and fi reworks. June 16-19.<br />
GO EAT<br />
CILANTRO THAI & SUSHI RESTAURANT<br />
326 S Main St, Akron • 330-434-2876<br />
cilantrothai.com<br />
Traditional Thai and Japanese cuisine is served<br />
in a contemporary dining room. Dishes tend<br />
to be spicy, so those with sensitive palates<br />
should order accordingly. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
BEAU’S GRILLE LOUNGE<br />
at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn<br />
3180 W Market St, Akron • 330-865-5577<br />
beausgrille.com/beauslounge.html<br />
Despite its hotel lobby location, this lounge is<br />
popular among locals for top-notch cocktails.<br />
Live music on Thursday and Friday nights<br />
attracts a large crowd.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
TUSCORA PARK<br />
37 miles south of Akron-Canton<br />
161 Tuscora Ave NW, New Philadelphia, OH<br />
330-343-4644<br />
newphilaoh.com/html/tuscora_park<br />
This warm-weather getaway can be as fun as<br />
a large amusement park, but without the long<br />
lines. Many of the rides are designed for young<br />
children, but teens and adults will love the<br />
pool, batting cages and tennis courts.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
In January <strong>2010</strong>, the Akron-Canton Airport<br />
became the fi rst in the US to have 5,000 fans<br />
on Facebook.<br />
GO MAGAZINE JUNE <strong>2010</strong><br />
Allentown<br />
PENNSYLVANIA<br />
— Kristin Lindsey — Lisa Gotto — Liliana Erasmus<br />
GO SHOP<br />
POPMART<br />
74 W Broad St, Bethlehem • 610-882-9848<br />
popmart.biz<br />
Those on the cutting edge of fashion will<br />
love mining the racks of frocks, faux furs and<br />
graphic T-shirts at this retailer, located inside<br />
a salon. Beautiful baubles and chic shoes to<br />
match are available, too.<br />
GO SEE<br />
PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN<br />
CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER<br />
22 Luckenbill Rd, Kutztown • 610-683-1589<br />
kutztown.edu/community/pgchc<br />
The origin of hexing is just one of the things<br />
you may discover at this center dedicated to<br />
the preservation of Pennsylvania Dutch culture<br />
and history. The property is home to a corncrib<br />
shed and a one-room schoolhouse.<br />
GO EAT<br />
CASA TORO MEXICAN GRILL<br />
At Fairmont Village Shopping Center<br />
7001 N Rte 309, Coopersburg • 610-282-8888<br />
casatorogrill.com<br />
With at least four spice options for every dish,<br />
you can order anything from the authentic<br />
Mexican menu here as hot as you like it. Try<br />
the Rollos Acapulco, blue corn tortillas stuffed<br />
with shrimp, scallops, tilapia and crab. $$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
THE BAR WITH NO NAME<br />
300 Gateway Dr, Bethlehem • 610-954-5039<br />
thebarwithnoname.com/nights.asp<br />
Break out your dancing shoes for a visit to this<br />
classic cocktail lounge known for its energetic<br />
dance fl oor. The spirit of the ’70s lives on<br />
during Wednesday night disco parties, while<br />
DJs spin contemporary hits on weekends.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
READING, PA<br />
49 miles southwest of Allentown<br />
readingberkspa.com<br />
Visit this shopping destination to browse<br />
name brands (Lee, Wrangler, Nautica) at outlet<br />
stores, eat dinner on Penn Street and take in<br />
a concert at the Sovereign Center—or play a<br />
round of golf at Reading Country Club.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The electric Star of Bethlehem, which sits atop<br />
South Mountain, has 246 light bulbs.<br />
A program of Invent Now®<br />
Aruba<br />
GO SHOP<br />
GREEN FOREST & BLUE SEA<br />
Sero Biento 53, Santa Cruz • 297-593-2417<br />
This hacienda shop houses exotic plants,<br />
handcrafted interior and exterior pots and<br />
an extensive collection of Mexican ceramics,<br />
including terra cotta pottery.<br />
GO SEE<br />
BUBALI BIRD SANCTUARY<br />
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard • no phone<br />
arubabirds.com<br />
Bubali Pond, a manmade wetland supplied<br />
with treated water from the island’s sewage<br />
facility, is a hotspot for bird-watching. An<br />
observation tower, located at the north part of<br />
the site, offers excellent views.<br />
GO EAT<br />
DE SUIKERTUIN<br />
Wilhelminastraat 64, Oranjestad<br />
297-582-6322<br />
desuikertuin.com<br />
Enjoy an island breakfast or lunch inside<br />
this stone cottage or on the porch. Dishes<br />
include Dutch pancakes topped with<br />
pineapple and a sandwich with cumin cheese<br />
and mustard. $<br />
GO PARTY<br />
GARUFA CIGAR & COCKTAIL LOUNGE<br />
Wilhelminastraat 63, Oranjestad<br />
297-582-3677<br />
garufa-aruba.com<br />
Visit this spot to unwind with a Cuban cigar, a<br />
French cognac or Argentinean Quilmes beer,<br />
accompanied by tunes performed by Aruban<br />
jazz and Latin musicians.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
HOOIBERG<br />
2 miles northeast of Aeropuerto Internacional<br />
Reina Beatrix<br />
Hooiberg may not be the highest point on the<br />
island, but this popular climb is a great way<br />
to spend a day. When the weather is clear,<br />
the view from the top extends as far as the<br />
Venezuelan coast.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
www.campinvention.org 800.968.4332<br />
Many people think that Hooiberg is named<br />
after the Dutch word for “haystack,” but<br />
it’s actually named for an unusual type of<br />
rock known as “Hooiberggiet,” of which the<br />
mountain is made.<br />
This summer, invest in your child’s 21st century learning skills through hands-on FUN at<br />
the Camp Invention program. Children work in teams to solve real-world challenges and<br />
realize problem solving as a portal to discovery. Hosted nationwide; register today!<br />
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