Ohio

Bright city lights on the Cleveland skyline at dusk

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Berea Falls in autumn

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A mix of historic and modern architecture in downtown Cincinnati

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The welcome center at Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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The Marblehead Lighthouse overlooking Lake Erie in winter

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The Roebling Bridge, which connects Cincinnati to neighboring Lexington, Kentucky

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The M.D. Garage, a restored 1940s gas station in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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Major Airports:

Cleveland Hopkins (CLE)

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG)
Nickname:

Buckeye State

An all-in-one vacation destination

Nestled in the heart of the Great Lakes region, Ohio is the place to go if you want a taste of authentic America. The state has everything: the beaches of Lake Erie, the banks of the Ohio River, three large cities (Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland) and Appalachian charm, as well as world-class museums, the world’s largest Amish enclave and world-record-breaking amusement parks.

Get Out. Get Active. Get to Ohio!

Family-friendly events, recreation opportunities and culture for sophisticated palates are hallmarks of Ohio’s largest cities.

In Cleveland, visit the Greater Cleveland Aquarium or Great Lakes Science Center before an outing to the House of Blues. In addition to a ballet company and symphony orchestra, Cincinnati offers art museums, theaters, and music and food festivals. Lively neighborhoods in Columbus include Short North with art galleries and boutiques, German Village and its Old World charm, and sports venues, bars and restaurants in the Arena District.

In Holmes County, a farming community between Cleveland and Columbus, Amish children walk to attend classes in one-room schoolhouses. The family transportation is a horse-drawn buggy. The Amish, traditional Christians who left Europe in the 1700s, number about 40,000 in eastern Ohio. Their craft stores, flea markets and restaurants dot the countryside. Learn about the religion and culture at the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center in Berlin.

For some classic made-in-Ohio ingenuity, tour Warther Cutlery in Dover, Columbus Washboard Co. in Logan and the KitchenAid Experience in Greenville. Head outdoors to canoe the Mohican River or visit The Wilds, a 4,000-hectare facility in Cumberland for endangered animals.

Get Out. Get Active. Get to Ohio!

Fun Fact

The exterior of Skyline Chili in Cincinnati, Ohio

Skyline Chili created Cincinnati-style chili; it’s served atop a pile of spaghetti with optional toppings of shredded cheese, onions and beans.

Must see places

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

Walk through history and learn about the best rock and roll musicians of all time. Marvel at the architectural features of the I.M. Pei-designed glass pyramid on the Lake Erie shore in Cleveland.

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Cleveland Attractions

Kalahari

At this resort complex in Sandusky, children can frolic in the country’s largest indoor water park, and enjoy the outdoor water park, adventure park with zip lines and climbing walls, and animal park. Parents will enjoy resort-style amenities.

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Sandusky Attractions

Fort Meigs

Built to defend Ohio during the War of 1812, the fort withstood two sieges by a combined British, Canadian and American Indian force. Tour the fort, battlefield and visitor center in Perrysburg.

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Perrysburg Tourism

Brandywine Falls

Walk along a boardwalk and watch water cascade down the most popular waterfall in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in northeastern Ohio. Moss, hemlock and evergreens surround the 20-meter falls.

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

The zoo is known for its conservation work and education programs. While observing the many species of animals, admire the outstanding plant collections in the gardens and landscapes.