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Heritage Road Trips
Take a drive on one of the Ohio Scenic Byways for a dose of natural beauty and a glimpse into our state’s past. Here are five great routes to get you started.
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The Rise and Fall of the Lustron Home
Lustron Corp. hoped its prefabricated steel homes would address the need for postwar housing. The company’s Columbus factory closed after making just 2,600 homes, most of which still stand today.
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Ohio’s Frank Lloyd Wright Homes
We visited dwellings in Springfield, Oberlin and Willoughby Hills designed by the architect. Here’s how you can, too.
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Appalachia: Astronauts and Stargazing
From attractions tied to American icons to perfect spots for gazing into the universe, these destinations in Ohio’s Appalachian counties celebrate space and our exploration of it.
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3 Ohio Scenic Byways Packed With History
From the streets of historic Granville to the farm where Bob Evans and his family lived, these scenic byways offer insight into our state’s history.
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Akron: Outdoor Fun & Tourist Trails
These favorites throughout Summit County allow travelers to embrace history and nature. Plus, there is great coffee, craft beer and vintage shopping along the way.
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Ohio Road Trips: Underground Railroad
Abolitionists throughout Ohio helped former slaves escape oppression. These Underground Railroad sites tell those stories.
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Ohio’s Amish Country: 6 Counties to Explore this Season
Eat, shop and get away from the hustle and bustle by visiting these six picturesque Ohio counties that offer a taste of rural living.
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Lake Erie Love: Kayaking & Water Trails
Explore the Lake Erie Islands Water Trails or get your feet wet with a shorter paddle closer to shore.
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Road Trips Checklist: 26 Spots to See
From haunted sites to fields of glory, our checklist offers destinations to keep an eye out for when you’re on the road.
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5 Places that Reflect Dayton’s Spirit of Innovation
The airplane is the most famous invention from Dayton, but this southwest Ohio city has a long legacy as a birthplace of big ideas.
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Amish Country Road Trips: Sugarcreek
The village of Sugarcreek’s downtown is home to Swiss architectural styles and the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock, but the area was originally settled by a mix of Amish, Swiss and German families.
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Seek-No-Further Cidery, Granville
This cider-making operation offers a core lineup of flavorful cider varieties as well as a cozy and inviting place to hang out.
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Antique Beams & Boards Gives Old Barns New Life
Matt Gleckler’s northwest Ohio business carefully harvests wood from rural structures across the state.
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The Historical Markers of Marietta’s Sewah Studios
Marietta’s Sewah Studios connects the past to the present with its instantly recognizable signs.
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5 Ways to Explore History in Chillicothe
This southeast Ohio community is steeped in history, from the earthen mounds that served as a place of ceremony for Indigenous people to the city's role as the state’s first capital.
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Behind the Bar: The Van Buren Room and The Flying Pepper Cantina
One is a single-room cocktail bar alongside a Dayton distillery. Another is a fun downtown spot in Bellefontaine. Both are well worth a visit.
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Best Hometown Road Trips: 2016–2017
Travel this summer to see what makes this year’s Best Hometown honorees great places to visit, too.
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Shopping List
From a historic river city to a quaint 19th century ethnic neighborhood, explore five shopping districts where Main Street thrives.
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