May 2025

Travel

We have plenty of ideas for making the most of the sunny season in the Buckeye State, from the Friday heading into Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. 

Make a visit to these nature centers where kids can interact with wildlife, learn from exhibits and connect with the outdoors.

From frog jumps and fried walleye to tomato wars and chicken dinners, these events embrace the heritage of the communities they call home. 

Take your significant other out for an afternoon of adventure or a night of fun under the stars at these four destinations that are open all summer.

Explore beautifully crafted art and celebrate local culture in this scenic region of Ohio at these five festivals and events happening between now and the end of summer.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have lived there your entire life, these insightful treks are an entertaining way to learn more about these Ohio cities.

When the clouds roll in and the drops start to fall, make plans to visit one of these kid-friendly museum exhibitions that are all here for a limited summer run.

Celebrate the Fourth of July at Cedar Point, see The Lumineers at Riverbend Music Center, take in the tradition of the Ohio State Fair and more. 

Celebrate the Jeep in the city that produced them for World War II (and still makes them today), see double at Twins Day in Twinsburg and get paddling at the Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival.

Grab a ticket to a summer concert from the Dave Matthews Band, explore southern Ohio heritage at Ohio Valley Frontier Days, check the Ashland Balloon Festival and more. 

From the Grateful Dead-themed Dark Star Jubilee to Jack Nicklaus’ Memorial Tournament in Dublin, the end of May offers a full week of finds. 

Ohio Life

The Fairview Park-based environmental scientist’s enchanting kids books aim to inspire an appreciation for the outdoors.

This 19th-century decorative penny bank serves as a reminder of the role Ohio played in clay-pipe production.