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Temple of Tolerance, Wapakoneta

Visit Jim Bowsher’s thought-provoking backyard oasis in Wapakoneta.

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Summer Moon Festival in Wapakoneta

The town's annual event goes big to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission and the legacy of Ohioan Neil Armstrong.

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Armstrong Air & Space Museum, Wapakoneta

The city of Wapakoneta celebrates Neil Armstrong in a museum dedicated to the iconic astronaut’s life and accomplishments.

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Best of the Best Hometowns 2011

Ohio Magazine's Best Hometowns — Medina, Urbana, Wapakoneta, Worthington and Zanesville — have attractions for residents and visitors alike.

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Ohio's Best Hometowns 2010

For Ohio Magazine’s fifth annual celebration of the state’s best hometowns, the editors researched a host of worthy nominees. On the following pages, you’ll learn more about the educational achievements, arts and culture, historic preservation, city services and business climate of this year’s honored communities: Medina, Urbana, Wapakoneta, Worthington and Zanesville.

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Neil Armstrong Returns to Wapakoneta

On Sept. 6, 1969, the first man to walk on the moon returned to his hometown for a hero’s welcome. Comedian Bob Hope and Gov. James Rhodes joined him.

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Wapakoneta’s Moon Menu Trail

Neil Armstrong’s hometown is serving up a galaxy of space-themed food and drinks between now and Aug. 1. Here’s a preview of three of them.

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102 Days & Nights of Summer: July 2019

Visit Columbus for Red, White & Boom, make new finds at Fossil Park in Sylvania, and celebrate Ohioan and astronaut Neil Armstrong in Wapakoneta.

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Fans of Flight

Aviation-loving volunteers and staff bring the history and joy of flying to museum visitors.

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102 Days + Nights: July 2017

Take in the spectacle of Red, White & Boom, enjoy a summer cruise on the Hocking Hills Scenic Byway and more. Read

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102 Days & Nights of Summer 2019

We’re here to help you make the most of the season. Whether you want to hit the water, dig in at a festival or check out great live music, your summer plans start here.

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One Giant Leap: The Lasting Legacy of Apollo 11

Ohioan Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon July 20, 1969, changing how we look at space and capturing the imagination of people around the globe.

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Road Trips: Iconic Ohioans

Ohioans changed the world. Here is where you can revisit history and learn more about some of our most notable names.

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Aviation Trail

High-flying moments in air-and-space history happened here.

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Where to Buy a Great Fruitcake (Really!)

Summit County’s The Bake Shop in Ghent gives the holiday staple some much-needed appreciation with its secret recipe.

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Author Douglas Brinkley on ‘American Moonshot’

The historian talked with us about President John F. Kennedy’s determination to put an American on the moon.

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109 Days & Nights of Summer 2015

There are so many ways to make the most of the season. It’s time to start planning.

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16 Roadside Ice Cream Stands in Ohio to Visit this Summer

Long live the roadside stand — part of the fabric of summer in our state. Here are decades-old favorites and new finds to check out during your travels this season.

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Ready for Takeoff

Visit these fascinating places that celebrate noted aviators and aeronautical history.

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Where and How to Witness the Total Solar Eclipse in Ohio

A huge swath of our state will have an incredible view of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, as a 124-mile-wide band of totality stretches across Ohio. It won’t happen again until 2099.

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