Student Operators
Those of you planning student/youth groups to our areas be sure to contact the tourism department and learn of the many special programs at various venues including the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the First Ladies' National Historic Site. Student/Youth Operators will find Canton · Stark County - "America's Playing Field!" with many educational and fun opportunities to learn about American history. Many programs offered at various venues allow for hands-on experiences and meet many of the federal and Ohio state curriculum requirements.
Center Ice Sports Complex
8319 Port Jackson Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44720 ~ (330) 966-0169
Learn-to-skate classes follow the USFSA Basic Skills format. Also learn to play hockey based on a program designed by USA Hockey. Open skating available.
Directions: From 1-77 take Exit 113 to Lauby Road and head south. At Mt. Pleasant make a right follow to Waywood and turn right then second right on to Port Jackson.
Handicapped accessible: Yes
Capacity: 350
Length of tour/visit: Varies with interest
Reservations required: Yes
Motorcoach parking: Yes
Hours open: Call for times
Clay's Park Resort
State Route 93, PO Box 182, Canal Fulton, OH 44614 ~ (800) 860-4386
Finest family swim/picnic facility in Northeast Ohio. Twin waterslides, paddleboats, miniature golf, food and refreshments, children's activities every weekend.
Directions: From Route 21 and Route 30 to Route 93 follow to Clay's Park entrance.
Handicapped accessible: Yes
Capacity: unlimited
Length of tour/visit: Varies with interest
Reservations required: No
Motorcoach parking: Yes
Hours open: Water park is open daily May 27 - September 4, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Camping from May 1 - October 31
Ernie's Bicycle Shop & Lake Ave. Trailhead
Route 21 and Lake Ave., Massillon, OH 44647 ~ (800) 291-0099
Amenities include bike rentals on the towpath trail, canoe and kayak rentals on the Tuscarawas River, primitive camping, hiking, fishing, food and ice cream.
Directions: Route 30 to Route 21 north to Lake Avenue.
Handicapped accessible: Yes
Capacity: Unlimited
Length of tour/visit: Varies with activities
Reservations required: Suggested
Motorcoach parking: Yes
Hours open: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Laser Quest
4716 Everhard Rd. NW, Canton, OH 44718 ~ (330) 966-9966
Live action laser tag at its best! Laser Quest is an interactive adventure game for ages 7 - 77. Our games accommodate 30 people playing at one time. We can comfortably have a group of 90-100 in the location for an event.
Directions:East side of Everhard Road between Fulton Rd. and Belden Village St.
Handicapped accessible: Yes
Capacity: 150
Length of tour/visit: Depends on the number of games being played. Two games require a minimum of 1-1/2 hours.
Reservations required: Yes
Motorcoach parking: Yes
Hours open: Evenings and weekends with extended public hours during school holidays. Available for private bookings anytime with reservations.
Maize Valley Farm Market & Winery
6193 Edison St. NE, Hartville, OH 44632 ~ (330) 877-8344
Award Winning Wines, Fresh in Season Produce, Top Quality Deli meats and Cheeses, Greenhouse, Special Events and Great Food combine to make Maize Valley the Place to BE! At Maize Valley, We Make Great Wine...FUN! We also offer a complete line of Agri-tourism activities, wagon rides, pumpkins and so much more.
Directions: (north & south) Located one mile west of St. Rt. 44 and 619 on St. Rt. 619. We are approximately 7 miles south of I-76 and 10 miles east of I-77.
Handicapped accessible: Yes
Capacity: Depends on needs, up to 5,000
Length of tour/visit: Depends on needs, up to several hours
Reservations required: Reservations required for groups. Groups can have a Tour Guide or be Self Guided: Depends on needs or requests.
Motorcoach parking: Yes
Hours open: Varies by season
Sluggers & Putters Family Fun Park
333 Lafayette Dr., Canal Fulton, OH 44614 ~ (330) 854-6999
Sluggers & Putters is a 20-acre family entertainment center filled with Thunder Road Speedway, 19-hole adventure mini-golf, bumper boats, batting cages, 24-foot climbing wall, pavilions for groups, paintball and so much more. For a break enjoy Auntie Em's Old Fashion Ice Cream Company.
Directions: In Canal Fulton, minutes from Route 21 and I-77, 7 miles west of I-77, Exit 111.
Handicapped accessible: Yes
Capacity: 650
Length of tour/visit: 2-4 hours
Reservations required: Yes; Group rates available
Motorcoach parking: Yes
Hours open: June, daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; July, daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; August, daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Stump Hill Farm Inc.
633 Klick St., Massillon, OH 44646 ~ (330) 833-8402
Stump Hill Farm is the home to a combination of animals that have been mistreated, abandoned or injured.
Educational programs are offered that are fun and informative and provides an upclose, hands-on experience for groups.
Directions: I-77 to west on Fohl Rd. to right on Kemary to Klick Street, parking lot on left. Alternative is Rt. 21 S to Navarre Rd and turn left to right on to Stump Rd and follow to Klick St.
Handicapped accessible: Yes
Capacity: 70 per visit
Length of tour/visit: No set time - allot at least 1 hour.
Reservations required: Yes - guided tour
Motorcoach parking: Yes
Hours open: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for group reservations
The Wilderness Center
9877 Alabama Ave., Wilmot, OH 44689 ~ (330) 359-5235
The Wilderness Center is group-friendly, educational and adventurous all at once! A nonprofit institution dedicated to nature and environmental education, conservation, natural history research and community service. The park is made up of over 600 acres with 10 miles of hiking trails.
Directions: I-77 to 30 west to 62 west to 250 south-minutes away from Ohio's Amish country
Handicapped accessible: Yes
Capacity: 175 for meeting room space/grounds capacity vary
Length of tour/visit: 1 hour
Reservations required: Yes for groups
Motorcoach parking: Yes
Hours open: Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Monday.