Jan./Feb. 2026

Travel

From dining spots and wildlife encounters to vibrant murals and historic restorations, there’s plenty of new discoveries to be made and places to explore across the Buckeye State.

A statewide celebration of cinema and a showcase of transportation innovation are just part of the festivities happening here in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

This new habitat at the popular Columbus-area attraction gives visitors a close-up look at some of the animals who share our geographically diverse continent with us.

This South Bass Island destination transformed a former fish hatchery on South Bass Island into an educational center that offers visitors a close-up look at wildlife.

A partnership between the Athens Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy ensures nearly 3,000 acres in Appalachian Ohio are protected for future generations.

This museum in downtown Akron embodies the look and feel of a 1980s mom-and-pop movie rental store and offers guided tours that share the spirit of the VHS era.

The restoration of the historic arcade in downtown Newark gave a tired property new life and provides a community gathering place with shopping, food and apartments.

This crafted scratch kitchen began in Germantown over a decade ago. This summer, it moved to a new location in Centerville that pays tribute to its past.

Building on the success of the Glass City River Wall, artist Dean Davis’ latest project aims to bring 23 additional works to the Toledo riverfront.

Chef Annie Gano worked at restaurants in Chicago, New York and Paris before returning home to open this upscale dining spot in the building where her mom and dad had their first date.

Food + Drink

Driven by curiosity and craft, this coffee roaster has evolved from a home hobby into an inventive and award-winning coffee brand.

Arts

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has several musical performances planned during January and February, each offering a show that is suitable for the entire family.

Home + Garden

This Athens County store crafts adorable buttons inspired by animals and other elements found in nature and are available for purchase online.

Ohio Life

The legendary American architect’s final home design was sitting on his drafting table at the time of his death. More than six decades later, Debbie and Sarah Dykstra put it on the Lake County property where it was always intended to go.

This item was made by Frederick E. Hesse in Logan, Ohio, in 1862.