July-August 2026

Food + Drink

Nothing says summer in the United States quite like baseball, fireworks and ... you guessed it. Make these spots part of your travel plans this season.

The lengthy list of options for dressing dogs at this neighborhood spot in the city’s Gordon Square Arts District ranges from mild to wild.

This capital-city favorite has five locations, stands at two major stadiums and a menu of tasty creations that give it’s star offering the royal treatment.

Located in the college town of Athens, O’Betty’s Red Hot showcases an unlikely pairing: hot dogs and classic American burlesque.

It all started with the beginning of Cincinnati-style chili in 1922, but it didn’t take long for the city’s signature creation to show up on a hot dog.

Tony Packo innovated this now-legendary creation during the Great Depression to serve tasty eats while also being able to keep them affordable.

Sean and Jessie Coffey’s downtown spot transports patrons with strong drinks, tropical flavors and immersive, Polynesian-inspired decor.

This longtime local favorite been a fixture since 1978, with five locations across the city and one in Marblehead.

Home + Garden

Dayton-based Rachel Dominguez-Benner uses traditional screen-printing techniques to turn her artwork into functional and beautiful products.

Ohio Life

In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday, we look back at how residents across our state marked the bicentennial of the United States of America during summer 1976. 

Ohio’s courthouses tell a story of our state’s growth and evolution but also one of the communities where they stand.