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About Ohio

Ohio is a state in the Midwestern United States. It is home to many popular cities including Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus. Ohio also has a variety of different fun attractions like Cedar Point, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Air Force Museum, and the Franklin Park Conservatory. Sports fans can come to Ohio and check out the 2016 NBA Champions the Cleveland Cavaliers, or travel to Columbus and watch Ohio State Football and Urban Meyer. Ohio is a state that is filled with a variety of fun activities for everyone in the family.

Things to do in Ohio

There are a variety of different fun and adventurous activities you can check out in Ohio. Up in the northwest you can explore your inner thrill at Cedar Point, an amusement park also known as the roller coaster capital of the world. If you head east to downtown Cleveland, you can explore fun places like the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, or check out cool science experiments at the Great Lakes Science Center. Travel down south to the capital of Columbus and go shopping at Polaris Fashion Place, a two-level shopping mall and plaza, or visit the Ohio State University and catch a football or basketball game, depending on the season. Headed all the way south? Be sure to stop in Cincinnati and visit fun places like the Cincinnati Zoo, or the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

Best cities to visit in Ohio

Ohio has some really cool cities you should check out. In southern Ohio, Dayton is one of the largest metropolitan cities in the area, and is filled with fun things to do including the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Park. Cincinnati is another big city in southern Ohio and is home to the American Sign Museum, and the Cincinnati Bengals for football fans. In the middle of Ohio lies the capital and largest city in the state, Columbus, where you can find cool places like COSI, the hands-on science museum and planetarium, or the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Sports fans should check out Cleveland, the biggest metropolitan city in the state, and home to great sports teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cleveland Indians.

Best small towns in Ohio

While Ohio does have some cool big cities, there are also a variety of charming small towns for you to check out. Yellow Springs is the perfect artsy hideaway if you’re looking to cool things like local book stores, yoga studios, or knit graffiti. Close to Cincinnati is Loveland, a charming town near the Little Miami River, perfect for biking, canoeing, and exploring the Loveland Castle. East of Cleveland is the town of Chagrin Falls, a cozy neighborhood that is filled with a variety of different small shops and restaurants including Yours Truly, a local eatery with really great food. Traveling near the Columbus area? German Village is nearby and is the perfect little town, filled with quiet coffee shops and authentic German cuisine.

Best lake vacations in Ohio

Ohio may be on Lake Erie, but that’s not the only lake you can enjoy. Kiser Lake is the perfect place to stay if you are looking for a nice vacation in a remote location, since the lake is the only large one in the state where motorboats are not allowed. For a nice vacation out on the water, Tappan Lake is the perfect place to be, with a variety of different boating and fishing activities for you to try. For some year round fun on the lake, check out Lake Roaming Rock, where you can spend your days out on the boat relaxing or fishing in the summer, and in the winter you can spend your time on snowmobiles or indoors enjoying the view from the warmth. Of course, Lake Erie is the largest lake in the area, and provides for the perfect lakeside vacation in the city.

Best National Parks in Ohio

While there is only one national park in Ohio, there are many different state parks in Ohio for you to explore. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the only national park in the state, and is home to many different beautiful elements of nature including the Brandywine Falls. Hocking Hills State Park is home to many different caves, trails and rivers for you to explore, including Old Man’s Cave and Cedar Falls. Want to try your hand at cliff jumping? Nelson Ledges Quarry Park is a fun park to visit, and also has sandstone cliffs that you can jump off, after signing a waiver. For a nice cabin getaway, travel to Strouds Run State Park in Athens County for a wonderful time hiking, swimming, and boating along Dow Lake.