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$$

This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy, M=Midrange, U=Upscale, L=Luxury. Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

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Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

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Fit

Hotels near I-80 in Boston Heights offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

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Kit

Hotels near I-80 in Boston Heights offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

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I'net

Hotels near I-80 in Boston Heights offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
  Whether you want to hike, bike, bird-watch, picnic, golf, fish, ski, ride the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, explore the history of the Ohio & Erie Canal, or attend some National Park ranger- guided programs, concerts, and art exhibits, Cuyahoga Valley National Park may be a very desirable stop. To quote the NPS brochure: "Though such a short distance from urban environments, the park is worlds away. The winding Cuyahoga—the "crooked river," as named by American Indians — gives way to rolling floodplain, steep valley walls and ravines, and lush upland forests. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a refuge for flora and fauna, and provides both recreation and solitude for Northeastern Ohio's residents and visitors.

Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad
  One attraction in the Park that has been very popular with visitors is the Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad. This is not a toy train but a full-sized, restored, vintage assemblage including climate-controlled coaches obtained from the Seaboard Railroad in the East and the Santa Fe in the Southwest. Your trip will include the Peninsula Depot (see column 2 for directions), the Hale Farm and Village, Inventors' Hall of Fame and the Canal Visitors' Center. This is a round trip ride and gives you an excellent opportunity to see a good portion of the park in air-conditioned comfort - First Class all the way!

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Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad (cont.) How to get there:
  From the Ohio Turnpike (I-80) - if you are eastbound - take exit 173, turn left and follow OH-21, crossing I-77, to OH-303. Turn left again and follow 303, eastbound, crossing the I-77 and I-271 Interstates, to the Peninsula Visitors Center.
  From the Ohio Turnpike (I-80) - if you are westbound - take exit 180 and follow the ramp to OH-8 southbound (OH-8 becomes a freeway about a mile south of the Ohio Turnpike). Follow OH-8 southbound to the OH-303 exit. Exit and follow OH-303 westbound to the Park and the Peninsula Visitors Center.
  At the Peninsula Visitors Center you can determine what you would like to see and get directions (this is a big park). The train depot is also here in case you would like to take a ride.

Lodging around the Park
  Lodging is available in the area around the Park. Boston Heights, Macedonia and Richfield are near the Peninsula Visitors' Center boarding site.
  If you'd rather be up in the I-480 area, Independence is near the Independence boarding site.
  If you'd rather be down at the southern end of the route near the Akron boarding site, we have a list of the hotels in Akron offering discounts.