June 2025

Travel

Our capital city is brimming with activity, from a lineup of favorite festivals to great museum exhibitions to new arrivals on the scene.

Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to explore. Ohio’s park systems and nature preserves have a wealth of trails to seek out this summer, from the rocky cliffs of Appalachia to the serenity of the Lake Erie shore.

From a car show in Akron to a philharmonic concert in Dayton, here are four finds for dad to enjoy this Father’s Day. 

For Father’s Day weekend, take part in “Steam to Victory,” a living-history event hosted by the Sugarcreek museum that provides a fun, hands-on look into the past.

This 4.4-mile trail leads to a cliffside overlook with sweeping vistas, offering a hike that is moderately challenging while remaining kid-friendly.

This 1.9-mile trek in the Hocking Hills features a short paved gorge trail for a family-friendly stroll and a rim hike that provides a scenic, cliffside adventure for more daring hikers.

This 1.8-mile loop through Ohio’s only National Park offers a moderately challenging hike along the base of these enormous rock formations.

This 8-mile hike provides opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife spotting and scenic marsh views along the Lake Erie shoreline.

This 3.6-mile out-and-back trail along the Scioto River offers gentle terrain, backpacking sites and family-friendly features like a swinging bridge and archery courses.

This annual cocktail event returns to the Hancock Historical Museum in Findlay, with a focus on the last decade of the 20th century. 

This museum along the Lake Erie shore offers an informative and immersive look at maritime history.

The Grand Resort in Warren becomes Ohio’s top-rated resort once again for its outstanding blend of luxury, leisure and award-winning hospitality. 

Food + Drink

Ohioans know good food, and these events celebrate favorite eats of the Buckeye State.  

The Troy Strawberry Festival features dozens of foods that highlight its sweet star ingredient.

This outdoor-infused restaurant located in the Cincinnati suburb’s Summit Park blends craft brews, great food and inclusive design.

James Bigham works alongside his mom, sister and aunt to create artisanal fare using ingredients from the family’s farm that he sells at pop-up markets in the region. 

This Cuyahoga Valley-inspired spot located a short drive from some of Summit County’s most popular natural areas offers a great place to relax after a day of exploring.

Arts

Discover how art helped reframe France’s national image in the face of war and unrest. “Farm to Table: Food and Identity in the Age of Impressionism” runs June 13 through Sept. 21

This Hamilton spot presents monumental art creations set among rolling hills, offering visitors delightful surprises at every turn.

Home + Garden

The Columbus-based artist creates detailed paintings and prints inspired by her early childhood using delicate screen-printing and watercolor techniques.

Ohio Life

This Dayton landmark opened June 3, 1950, and has been sharing Gem City history ever since. 

The Nature Conservancy oversees fragile landscapes around the globe, and Shana Byrd leads the organization’s efforts in our state.