May 2021

Travel

Our summer guide is here to help you make the most of the season, whether you want to hit the trails, make a splash or enjoy a day in the sun.

These casual spots offer great places to grab tasty eats and delicious drinks while visiting the area’s many attractions.

Whether you’re looking for an inspired moment or seeking a new way to get active, the Art Climb at the Cincinnati Art Museum is there for your next step.

These attractions allow travelers to get up close to animals you don't see every day in Ohio.

This home overlooking the Ohio River offered hope to more than 2,000 men and women escaping slavery along the Underground Railroad.

A beautiful 47-acre property beckons visitors with its lush grounds and historic mansion.

Check out one of these driving tours for a road trip that merges the beauty of our state with fun, insightful and historic stops.

The days of summer are hot! Cool off with these events that make a splash on our state's rivers and lakes.

If you’re looking for a place to recharge and relax, these options pair perfectly with a weekend exploring the scenery of southeast Ohio.

These outdoor music venues across the state are the perfect destination to enjoy your favorite artist or discover a new one.

An excursion on the Valley Gem sternwheeler is the perfect way to explore the history and charm of Marietta.

Food + Drink

This Sandusky County spot offers fruit wines alongside more traditional varieties at a retro-chic barn that provides a welcoming space to gather with friends.

Part art book, part recipe collection, this nearly 700-page tome from northwest Ohio’s famous farmer shows vegetables, herbs and more in all their glory.

We asked four Buckeye State distilleries to share a recipe that is perfect for the season of sitting outside.

Arts

The Lancaster museum's summer exhibition showcases costumes from the Paramount Pictures archive.

Mort Künstler's adventurous art accompanied stories that were published in magazines, weeklies and paperbacks during the 1950s and '60s. See more than 70 of his original works at the Canton Museum of Art.

Home + Garden

Katie and Brad Carothers grow beautiful flowers that they turn into romantic floral designs for weddings and other events.

Ohio Life

When “Star Trek” fan Russ Haslage set out to launch a fan club for his favorite science fiction franchise, he turned to the show’s creator. Decades later, the International Federation of Trekkers has chapters around the globe and a headquarters in Ohio.

Here is how to keep your bones strong as you age. Plus, use theses strategies to encourage the kids in your life to get outside after a year of being stuck at home. 

The Dublin native, Ohio State standout and NFL veteran’s new book shares how his father shaped his personal journey through athletics and life.

In 1902, nearly 100 years after Ohio became a state, the legislature approved a flag design that symbolizes our history and place in the nation.

This piece was produced during the 1920s, as the Kenton-based company began making toys alongside its functional cast iron products