Nov./Dec. 2025

Ohio Magazine November December 2025 newsstand cover (photo by Gabe Wasylko)

Travel

Best Hometowns 2025: Ashland

This college town in Ashland County offers an inviting downtown, events that build a sense of community and deep ties between campus and city.

Best Hometowns 2025: Barnesville

This Belmont County village’s historic architecture and annual pumpkin festival showcase the rich traditions the community is building on for a new generation.

Best Hometowns 2025: Green

This community along Interstate 77 in Summit County has only been a city since 1992, but the area has a long history that’s reflected in its public amenities and businesses.

Best Hometowns 2025: Mount Vernon

This Knox County city works to create a vibrant community that stands at the crossroads of history, education and the arts.

Best Hometowns 2025: Yellow Springs

This village in Greene County has long promoted creativity and inclusivity, resulting in a place where the arts and acceptance are part of the fabric of the community.

Ohio Magazine’s Best Hometowns 2025-26

This year, we honor Ashland, Barnesville, Green, Mount Vernon and Yellow Springs. These five communities embody the characteristics that make us proud to call Ohio home.

Step Inside Cleveland’s Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument

This historic monument on Public Square commemorates the sacrifice and service displayed by Cuyahoga County residents during the Civil War.

Food + Drink

Beer, Coffee and Comfort Food Bring People Together at Juniper Brewing Co. in Bowling Green

Chris and Zach Tracy’s combination brewery and coffee shop creates a welcoming environment for community connection.

Columbus’ Flour Modern Pasta Bar Puts a Global Twist on Italian Cuisine

Chef Yash Kishinchand’s newest restaurant merges handmade pastas with inventive ingredients and international flair.

Arts

See ‘Renaissance to Runway: The Enduring Italian Houses‘ in Cleveland

Family and fashion merge at the Cleveland Museum of Art in an exhibition that shares how iconic Italian design houses have transcended centuries.

Home + Garden

100 Made in Ohio Gifts

Want to find interesting items while supporting local artisans and makers? Our Made in Ohio Gift Guide will provide you with dozens of ideas. 

Made in Ohio Gifts: Apparel and Fibers

From Jupmode’s Midwest-themed caps to Southeast Ohio Fiberworks’ hand-dyed wool, these fresh finds will make everyone look great.

Made in Ohio Gifts: Fun Finds

From adorable and cuddly handcrafted stuffed animals to crocheted dog and cat cozies, check out inventive creations that’ll bring a smile to your face.

Made in Ohio Gifts: Furniture

From The Oak Barrel Co.’s repurposed bourbon and wine barrel pieces to Wood Grain + Metal’s slab tables, these items will warm up your living space. 

Made in Ohio Gifts: Home Decor and Kitchenware

Whether you’re looking for quirky conversation pieces or charcuterie boards made by hand, you’ll find it being created by these talented Ohio artisans.

Made in Ohio Gifts: Jewelry

From Rock Salt Vintage’s durable, nature-inspired rings to Petal and Kiln’s delicate necklaces, there’s a lot to love about our state’s jewelry-makers. 

Made in Ohio Gifts: Leather Goods

If you’re looking for an expertly crafted leather bag, Ohio artisans such as Fount and Baqette offer a range of options and styles.

Made in Ohio Gifts: Lotions and Soaps

Whether you’re looking for vegan soaps or products to tame a serious beard, you’ll find them made by these Ohio makers.

Made in Ohio Gifts: Paper Creations

Accent your life with colorful handprinted posters by Just A Jar Design Press, fun journals by And Here We Are and irreverent holiday cards from Questionable Press.

Made in Ohio Gifts: Pottery

Find beautiful wares by Buckeye State artists, including napkin holders from Kennedy Vince Ceramics and rustic mugs from Crow House Pottery.

Plan the Perfect Gathering With Hoste Shop in Cincinnati

This whimsical spot in the city’s Walnut Hills neighborhood channels owner Megan Strasser’s lifelong affinity for entertaining into a vibrant celebration of food and friends.

Ohio Life

10 Architectural Landmarks That Share Ohio’s History

From Cincinnati’s grand Music Hall to the Springfield house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, these buildings and homes trace the history of our state.

Ohio Finds: ‘Popeye’ Reed Sandstone Figure

This 20.5-inch carving dates to the 1970s or ’80s.