Ohio Life

Jennifer Sanger, Matt Shiffler and Mandy Muller

Ohio Local Favorites 2021

From birding and antiques to hearty breakfasts and sweet desserts, we asked notable Ohioans for some hidden gems, beloved classics and new discoveries you’ll want to experience.

The Uncommon Brilliance of Hawkes Crystal

Aidan Scully is one of three artists in the nation who cuts glass using a time-honored method. His Tiffin showroom offers insight into his craft as well as his ties to pioneering glass artist Thomas Hawkes.

Old letterpress and typewriter at the Alpine Hills Museum

Alpine Hills Museum, Sugarcreek

This Sugarcreek attraction offers a window into the lives of the people who settled this region and the history of the area known as Ohio’s Little Switzerland.

The interior of Beauverre Riordan Stained Glass Studios

BeauVerre Riordan Stained Glass Studios, Middletown

Jay and Linda Moorman are preserving the timeless art form the business was founded on more than a century ago (and you can stop by to visit).

David Grohl Alley

The city of Warren offers an artistic tribute to the Ohio native, Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman

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World’s Tallest Our Lady of Guadalupe

This 50-foot-tall statue in Ashtabula County watches over the countryside. READ MORE >>

Floodwall Murals, Portsmouth

This southern Ohio city’s dozens of downtown murals depict scenes from local history reaching back centuries. READ MORE >>

Catching Light

Columbus’ Franklin Art Glass Studios creates stained glass works for public and private clients. We visited to see its projects firsthand. READ MORE >>

Celebrating Hometown Spirit

Every fall, we celebrate life in Ohio with our Best Hometowns issue. This year, we’re recognizing the inspiring efforts that have steadied our spirit and prepared us to move forward together. READ MORE >>

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