Visit Medina County: Outdoor Fun, Local Eats, and Community Pride.Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we sit down with Jodi Robbins, Executive Director, and Matt Horner, Programs Coordinator, from Visit Medina County and the Medina County Convention and Visitors Bureau in Ohio. Nestled just 20 miles south of Cleveland, Medina County is a hidden gem home to vibrant small towns, award-winning parks, and culinary finds, all set against a community that prides itself on being welcoming and full of possibilities.DISCUSSION1. Medina County: Location and AccessibilityImportance of being a regional crossroadsPromotion of Medina County as a weekend getaway destination2. Conferences, Meetings, and Group TourismEfforts to attract meetings, conventions, and team-building retreatsExample venues: Galaxy Event Venue, attached hotels3. Attractions and Unique OfferingsMedina County Park District: diversity of parks, amenities, accessibilityUnique urban parksDog-friendly spaces and wildlife protection areasUnique venues and local landmarks:Castle Noel: America’s largest Christmas attractionHollywood costumes, props, and movie memorabiliaSpecial features (Uncle Eddie’s RV, themed rooms)New York City store windowsFarmers markets: local food, potential for midweek markets, upcoming Market 424. Culinary Scene: Recommendations and Local FavoritesBreakfast spots: Jane’s Diner, Circle on the Square (notable donut selection)Lunch/Dinner/Treat options: Monarca Cantina (authentic Mexican, margaritas), Time Squared (fine dining and pub fare).5. Community Structure and CollaborationRole of historical societies and the historical councilCollaboration among municipalities for tourismCONNECT WITH VISIT MEDINA COUNTYLearn more about Medina County on their website at https://www.visitmedinacounty.com/ and follow their social media: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/medinacountyconventionandvisitorsbureauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/visit.medina.county.ohio/YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@visitmedinacountycvb?si=iaq3UUfiSc_LwiTDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/medina-county-convention-and-visitors-bureau/ NEXT STEPSVisit us at https://outdooradventureseries.com to like, comment, and share our episodes.KEYWORDSVisit Medina County, Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast#VisitMedinaCounty #VisitOhio #OutdoorAdventures #Podcast My Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch