June 2025

Travel

Discover a world of wonders, from incredible rock formations to subterranean passageways, and explore the stories and histories found deep beneath Ohio’s surface.

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

From sites that explore aviation history to vibrant music and museums to an abundance of outdoor recreation, here are some of the best ways to experience the city.

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. 

The communities around Chautauqua Lake offer a wealth of opportunities for enjoying the season on and along the water, while Holiday Valley ski resort, about an hour’s drive east, promises plenty of summer fun.

Don’t let the night sky pass by overhead without taking a closer look. These events hosted across our state can help you. 

From the countryside to the Lake Erie shore, the Keystone State showcases its historical significance and rugged playfulness.

From lakefront beaches to incredible wineries to destinations made for family fun, this county along the Lake Erie shore promises plenty to help you make the most of summer.

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.

Enjoy the Fourth of July holiday with the whole family at these festivals that include family fun, unique events and activities and dazzling fireworks displays.  

Visit the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums at Spiegel Grove in Fremont on June 21 for an event that focuses on nature and wildlife. 

Visit Lake Matroparks’ Farmpark on June 21 and 22 for Dairy Days, where kids can milk a cow, ride a pony and more. 

This Lima car show set for June 14 and 15 offers attendees the chance to view a lineup of classic funeral home hearses and other specialty vehicles.

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. 

Bottoms Up features gorgeous glassware, entertainment, special presentations and much more over its four-day run. 

Enjoy a glass of Ohio-made wine with a side of great views and fun in the sun at these wineries that show the range of what our state has to offer.

Celebrate 35 years of high-flying fun at this annual tradition that features balloon launches, evening balloon glows and live music June 26 through 28 in Ashland. 

Baseball enthusiasts bring the game back to the 1860s with a series of free games at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums. 

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 family-owned business located just steps from Lake Erie has been a favorite for ice cream, boozy treats and more since it opened in 2019. 

This outdoor-infused spot in the Cincinnati suburb of Blue Ash’s Summit Park blends craft brews, great food and inclusive design.

Zesty lemon, juicy berries and buttery streusel crumble come together in the latest limited-time flavor from the company’s Summer Bake Shop series.

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

This summer, the Boston Mills ArtFest brings two weekends of fine art, food and festival fun to the heart of this popular wintertime destination.

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

Starting June 20, this outdoor arts destination in Hamilton launches an immersive audio experience for summer visitors. 

This one-of-a-kind destination in Hamilton presents large works of art 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. 

On June 22, 1927, fresh off the heels of his groundbreaking achievement, the 25-year-old aviator traveled to Ohio to meet with the revolutionary inventor.

Glowing city skylines are an alluring sight, especially if you're a migrating bird. But an epidemic of collisions with buildings has led groups across Ohio, including Lights Out Cleveland, to form rescue squads and help raise public awareness about the problem.

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

This intricate 19th-century carving once adorned the top of a ship’s pilothouse.

From delicious ballpark eats to a scenic hike in Toledo to an underground speakeasy, here’s what our staff loves about Ohio this month.