Wayne National Forest in Ohio’s Appalachian region (photo by Zack Frank / Forest Service)

13 Ways to Explore Ohio's Appalachian Region

Immerse yourself in Ohio's 32-county Appalachian region with new stays for outdoor adventures, connections to U.S. history and tasty food finds.

Band performing at Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival (photo courtesy of Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival)

5 August Festivals for Art Lovers in Ohio

From the Buckeye State’s oldest arts and crafts event to a lively one-day affair boasting 60 juried artists, mark your calendars for this lineup of creative gatherings.

President George W. Bush paintings (photo courtesy of National Veterans Memorial and Museum)

See Portraits of Post-9/11 Veterans Painted by President George W. Bush

“Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors” is on view at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus through Dec. 31.

Yayoi Kusama’s “All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins“ at Cincinnati Art Museum (photo courtesy of Dallas Museum of Art, two x two for Aids and Art Fund, 2018. 12.A I. © Yayoi Kusama, courtesy OTA Fine Arts, Victoria Miro and David Zwirner)

See One of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms in Cincinnati

The Japanese artist’s iconic installations have captivated viewers for decades. The Cincinnati Art Museum hosts ”All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins” from July 17 through Oct. 18.

Person bungee jumping at The Great Bungee Co. in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (photo by Love & Sol Photography)

12 Stops for Adventure, History and Flavor in West Virginia

Summer is perfect for a Mountain State getaway, whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure, history
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Aug 22

Beverly-Waterford Sweetcorn Festival

Beverly, OH

Dinosaur animatronic at Akron Zoo (photo courtesy of Akron Zoo)

May 16—Sep 20

DinoTrek

Akron, Ohio

Artifacts on display at Massillon Museum (photo courtesy of Visit Canton)

May 30—Oct 18

Driving Forces: The Lincoln Highway Journey

Massillon, Ohio

May 30—Aug 30

Enduring Legacy: Celebrating 25 Years of Ohio Decorative Arts

Lancaster, Ohio

May 23—Sep 7

Glass in Flight 2

Mansfield, Ohio

Aug 22

Lehman’s Classic Car Show

Dalton, OH

A work from the ”Metamorphoses” exhibition at the the Riffe Gallery in Columbus (photo courtesy of Riffe Gallery)

Aug 1—Oct 9

Metamorphosis

Columbus, OH

Jul 14—Sep 5

Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama

Chillicothe, OH

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