Ohio

The Buckeye State offers a mix of city and country, historic riverfront communities and lakefront towns. Head to Columbus for Ohio State University football and the capital city’s wealth of art, food and drink, and world-class museums. Cleveland is home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, while Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood offers historic architecture and a wealth of food-and-drink destinations. Visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park just north of Akron or explore the gorges and waterfalls of the Hocking Hills region in southeastern Ohio.

Troll wearing “I Love Ohio” shirt at The Troll Hole Museum in Alliance, Ohio (photo by Jim Vickers)

This fun museum in Alliance, Ohio, embraces the nostalgia of the pop culture phenomenon and delves into the Scandinavian lore surrounding trolls. 

Boats docked on Middle Bass Island in Ohio (photo by Laura Watilo Blake)

The Lake Erie Islands of Ohio are a popular destination in the summer, especially this quiet haven just north of South Bass Island. 

Beachgoers at East Harbor State Park in Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio (photo courtesy of Ohio Department of Natural Resources)

Enjoy Lake Erie's northwestern shore in Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio, on a beach packed with summer fun for the whole family. 

Casa Nueva in Athens, Ohio (photo by Stephanie Park)

Visit this Athens, Ohio, spot for Mexican-inspired cuisine with an ingredient list that draws from farmers and purveyors throughout the region.

Hall of Fame Gallery at Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio (photo courtesy of Pro Football Hall of Fame)

The Canton, Ohio, favorite celebrates the story of the NFL, mixing a deep history of its first century with fun and interactive exhibits that highlight the game’s advances and innovations.

Family skiing at Mad River Mountain in Zanesfield, Ohio (photo courtesy of Vail Resorts)

As Ohio’s largest ski area, this Zanesfield, Ohio, destination spans 144 acres of skiable terrain, including 20 trails, a tubing park, 11 lifts and 300 feet of vertical drop.

The Original Tony Packo’s Cafe in Toledo, Ohio (photo by Rachael Jirousek)

This Toledo, Ohio, landmark has a long history, great eats and a fun tradition that has led both celebrities and politicians to pay a visit. 

National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio (photo by Brad Feinfnopf)

Reflect on and honor the men and women who have defended our nation by learning their stories at this Columbus, Ohio, museum. 

Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs, Ohio (photo courtesy of destination)

Known for ice cream, a kiddie train and much more, this spot just outside downtown Yellow Springs, Ohio, promises plenty of fun. 

Edgewater Beach in Cleveland, Ohio (photo by Erik Drost)

This beautiful sand beach just west of downtown Cleveland, Ohio, makes for a great place to chill out on a summer day.