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West Virginia: 5 Fascinating Finds
From a secret government bunker to a re-creation of an early 20th-century mining town, get a new perspective on the Mountain State at these spots
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Ohio State Parks for Fall Hikes
Get up close and personal with fall leaves, one step at a time. These four state parks have colorful jaunts for hikers of every skill level.
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Take a Road Trip to See These Historic Ohio Bridges
These famous spans throughout the state offer insight into Ohio history, the evolution of travel and the role of waterfront industry.
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My Ohio: Two Men and a Map
A driving tour connects father and son to Ohio’s history and resplendent autumn landscapes.
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How Ohio Launched America's Barn Quilt Phenomenon
The barn quilt phenomenon began in Adams County more than two decades ago. Today, there are driving tours across Ohio and far beyond that invite travelers to hit the road.
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Explore History on Ohio’s Scenic Byways
Heading out on one of Ohio’s Scenic Byways is a fun way to travel through time.
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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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Explore Ohio: 32 Virtual Experiences
Even if you can’t visit in person, you can still learn, explore and have fun thanks to these online offerings created by cultural institutions across the Buckeye State.
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Hometown Highlights
Stroll the charming streets and check out the shops, historical sites and parks of this year’s Ohio Magazine Best Hometowns: Cambridge, Granville, Sylvania, Willoughby and Yellow Springs.
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Celebrate Logan's Bicentennial
The southeast Ohio town marks the milestone with a full slate of activities.
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Lake Erie Shores & Islands: 9 New Finds
Welcome to some of Ohio’s finest lakeside restaurants, attractions and beach-town fun.
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Creating History
Miami University Art Museum’s “Telling a People’s Story: African-American Children’s Illustrated Literature” features 130 works published during the past 50 years.
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Take an American History Road Trip in Ohio
From the homes of presidents to sites that shaped the future of the United States, these destinations across the state help tell the story of our nation.
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Inside the Columbus Museum of Art Expansion
The Columbus Museum of Art’s beautiful expansion creates a space for contemporary art that beckons visitors.
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Author David McCullough on ‘The Pioneers’
The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian’s book examines the lives of those who founded Marietta, the United States’ first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory.
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The Model Soldier
Col. Charles Young, raised in the Ohio River town of Ripley, was a military leader, diplomat and scholar.
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The Life and Legacy of Col. Charles Young
Charles Young was the most highly decorated African-American military officer of his time, the first black U.S. National Park superintendent and a professor at Ohio’s Wilberforce University.
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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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Get a Taste of Appalachian History
Local haunted tours and upstart distilleries embrace the history of Appalachia.
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