What are some fun pit stops to make when driving from Columbus, Ohio to Cleveland, Ohio?|101289

My husband, my 5 year old daughter and myself will be visiting family in Columbus, Ohio for Christmas this year and we thought a fun day trip might be to visit the Christmas Story House in Cleveland. We realize it could be a long drive for our daughter so we were looking for suggestions for fun or interesting stops we could make along the way to break up the long drive. We love to eat regional food specialties so restaurant suggestions are also welcome.

Grandpa_s Cheese Barn and its candy store next door are fun to stop at and about half way. It_s off I-71 at Rt. 250 which I think is the Ashland exit. We stop either coming or going each time between Cleveland and Columbus. And they have a Christmas shop all year around, even though you_ll be stopping during the holiday season.

What month does it start to get cool in Austin, Texas?|171950

Trying to fly 2 dogs out of Texas, but the airlines don_t allow it unless the outside weather is under 85 degrees fahrenheit and above 40 degrees fahrenheit.
Really don_t want a red-eye flight. So, what month should be cool enough?

This summer has been hotter than usual. Normally it will start to cool down in September, but chances are it won_t be until mid to late October this year. November and December are generally mild but a cold front could cause it to drop below 40 degrees.

November, MAYBE late October.

Maybe if we are lucky you could do it at the end of October but I would plan on November.

Is it better to the same price to buy Disney tickets online or at the parks?|182169

I_m heading to Disney next week and was deciding on buying park hopper tickets when I got there or if I should get them on disney online. If it_s the same price I_d like to wait till we get there. Also, Should I but the extra hours? I don_t want to spend the money if it_s usually not that crowded and we get into the rides we want during normal hours.

It_s going to be the same price online or in Disney. However, if you are staying on Disney property, you can call your hotel and have tickets added to your reservation. This will help you avoid waiting in line to get your tickets, but also is better than ordering them online and risking them not reaching you before you leave for your trip.

If you_re not staying at Disney property, I would still wait until you get to the park to buy your ticket. Remember, you can go at anytime to buy your tickets, you don_t have to go and wait in line as soon as the park opens. You could go the day you arrive, buy your tickets at the ticket _ transportation center, and then begin park hopping the next day.

If you_re staying on Disney property, extra magic hours are included with your ticket. You_ll need to show your resort ID and you will be allowed into the park. The wristbands have been discontinued, but you will be asked to repeatedly show your resort ID throughout the evening.

Another option that you can purchase, is Mickey_s Very Merry Christmas Party. Anybody can buy this ticket, it is not included in a park ticket, and it is not restricted to resort guests. It_s a holiday party w/special events, characters in holiday costumes, a holiday parade _ fireworks, _snow_ on main street, and free cocoa _ cookies. It is a lot of fun, and something you could consider purchasing if you didn_t get everything done in the parks during the day. The rides for the most part are still open during the event.

Here is a list of December_s extra magic hours. Each day a park will open one hour early, and another will close 3 hours late, for resort guests of course.


http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/cal��


And here_s a link to information about Mickey_s Very Merry Christmas Party:


http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/par��

ok well the price is the same online and at the parks. so if you want to wait you won_t loose out on a deal or anything. the only thing is you will be waiting in a long line to buy them at the park but other than that all the options are the same and the price is the same.

and you can_t buy the extra magic hours. the extra hours are a benefit of staying at a disney world resort hotel. the only people that get extra hours are hotel guests. everyone else has to leave when the park closes. and the people from the disney hotels get a wrist band to wear so they can be identified as being aloud to use the extra magic hours.
but don_t worry you will get pleanty done at the parks. it really doesn_t get crowded until dec 21st. next week is actually an ideal time to go cuz the crowds are light and the christmas season is in full swing.

have fun!

They are the same price, but the advantage is you don_t have to wait in line. And it sounds like you will hit the Christmas crowd, meaning it will be insanely busy. So I would highly recommend buying them ahead of time. However, don_t listen to some of the advice given - don_t buy except from an authorized dealer. Like you said, buying from Disney direct is best. EBay is not a legitimate place to buy tickets.

You cannot purchase extra hours. On certain days in certain parks, guests staying at a Disney resort ONLY are eligible to either go in early or stay late. You cannot purchase this benefit - you receive it for free if you are a resort guest.

We just got back a few weeks ago and I strongly recommend buying them online. It just saves so much hassle once you get to the parks. Also, if you check it out online, you can purchase better package options (disney dining plan, etc.) while having time to decide what you do and don_t need. The extra hours are great for riding those rides that the lines were just way too long for earlier in the day.
Hope you have a great vacation!

if it is the same price either way then go ahead and buy them at the park.If you start they day of when they open just go to the back of the park first and work your way to the front.That way you get on more rides and wait in less lines.

They_re the same price, but if you buy and print them online you don_t have to wait in the ticket line! That ticket lines get long and everyone tries to cut you... (shudders).

A friend told me the best deal was to buy them on ebay. I have never tried it but I suspect he is right:


http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-��

probably online, you never know someone could be selling them

What state has nice weather most of the time?|145675

I don_t care about storms or rain, but what state doesn_t have really cold winters and really hot summers? A state that just has _medium_ winters and summers?

well dont move to north idaho unless you want 6 feet of snow every winter! (i gotta get out of here!) id say washington or oregon because thats where im looking for the same reasons

Its hard to find one without either cold winters or hot summers but the Arkansas area or northern Texas isn_t too bad.

Can someone explain to me why Texas clubs close at 2am and they stop serving alcohol?|185027

Why cant you buy hard alcohol after 9pm and beer after midnite? Also why cant you buy hard alcohol on a sunday and you cant buy beer til after noon on a sunday? I really dont get this... Thanks in advance

Because in TX you should either be either back home getting laid or passed out by 2am. If you haven_t accomplished this by 2am, then the night is lost and it_s time to pack it in and try again tomorrow...

its usually not a state law its a county or city ordinance. and you can always go party somewhere else. the people who passed those laws had an nterest in mind when they did its not for you to always understand but if you live their and participate in the community go to the meetings and learn something. like it or not its politics and like I said before people live there so its their rules.

That_s how the Law is. Check this out for a better Overview. Its not just in Texas but all over the country with a few minor exceptions and variations.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_law��

You_re lucky if you_re in a county in Texas that allows even that. Where I went to college in San Marcos, TX, they closed the bars at 12 Sunday through Friday and at 1 on Saturday. I don_t the explanation to exactly why they sell and serve alcohol the way they do in Texas. Sorry!

now I cann_t but if it is a problem for you come to Hamburg. Hamburg Reeperbahn is open especially for you 365 day a year 24 hours a day.
Greetings from Hamburg, Germany
Heinz

It_s the Man.

State laws, Oklahoma is the same way. It_s worse though the beer is only 3.2%. Most places in Oklahoma you can buy beer until 2am. I like florida better you can party until 6am if you want to .

similar lows are in n.j.and other states.this low is to stop the villain_s ,earlier and have better control an the Small towns,is a good low

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is notoriously strict. In fact, they have even been known to go INTO bars to arrest people for being intoxicated (_public intoxication_, since bars are considered public space in Texas).
That said, there_s after hours BYOB clubs in Texas as well.

Laws made a long time ago. For example, where I live no alcohol is sold Sunday mornings until 1:00 pm. This law was passed like a century ago to keep people from going to church drunk. Re 9 pm _ midnite, I guess they want people to stop drinking early enough so they won_t have too much of a hangover the next day at work and be unproductive, costing employers $$.
Just a guess.

Guess what? I live in a dry county which means alcohol isn_t sold period....doesn_t matter if it_s Sunday or Friday, no alcohol for us (or surrounding counties either). I live in the heart of the bible belt...

Kansas is the same way, Liquor stores close at 11, Bars close at 2, and no liquor on Sunday (in most counties/cities) Alcohol is legal, but it is still controlled.

a puritanical attitude towards vices persists to the present day.

Right or wrong Texas is still in the Bible Belt and the churches have a lot of power. They want the stores closed until after church and they usually get their way

Government made the laws to promote more safety on the roads and in bars/clubs.

TX is a pretty close minded and backwards state, what do you expect?

How many hours does it take to drive from Arizona to Montana?|184546

My friends and I are driving from lake havasu arizona to montana. how many hours will that take?

Montana is a big state. You_ll need to know more specifics than that to get a good estimate of the time. You can drive for 6 hours in Montana without leaving the state easily. Why don_t you figure out where in Montana you want to go and map it? I suggest: maps.google.com

What age do you have to be to rent a motorcyle in America?|181765

I_m going to L.A next year and i_v heard you cant get around without a vehicle. Since i am only 18, i cant rent a car, so i was wondering if i could rent a bike?

STANDARD TERMS OF MOTORCYCLE HIRE USA
Riders must be at least 25 years of age or older.
Riders must possess a valid, current motorcycle licence.
Non U.S. residents must also possess a valid Passport.
Riders may not take motorcycle outside of the United States.
All rentals and security deposits must be secured by credit card.
Rider must have at least three years experience riding sport motorcycles.
Security deposit of $2500 required for any bike.
Rentals are authorized for street use only. Track use is strictly prohibited and will result in the forfeiture of the renters security deposit.
Prices include comprehensive insurance with LDW, renter is responsible for the first $2500 of any claim.
Hard luggage included where fitted as factory standard, some bikes available with after market hard luggage, others with soft bags.

You could rent a 900ccYamaha Flash but you_d be required to fit stabilisers !!!

u might be able to but the traffic in LA is CRAZY. i thought u could rent a car at 18 but maybe u can get a moped or something