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Ohio Magazine’s Best Hometowns — Findlay, Gallipolis, Greenville, Grove City and Peninsula — have appealing events and attractions for residents and visitors alike.

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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.

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Best of the Best Hometowns 2014–15

We celebrate our 2014–2015 honorees by sharing some of the discoveries we made during our visits.

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Best Hometowns 2019: Fremont

The Sandusky River runs through the center of this northwest Ohio community that has deep ties to American history, a wealth of outdoor recreation and a great downtown.

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Best Hometowns 2019: Newark

Licking County’s largest city has reinvented its downtown with upgrades that play on local history while creating a strong sense of community.

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Best Hometowns 2019: Hartville

This Stark County village with Amish and Mennonite roots offers a taste of country living with its inviting downtown shops and beloved destinations that bring travelers from near and far.

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Best Hometowns 2019: Hamilton

This Butler County community is home to vibrant public art, welcoming businesses and an initiative that unites and highlights the city’s 17 neighborhoods.

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Best Hometowns 2019: Gallipolis

This Ohio River village settled by 500 French immigrants in 1790 embraces its history while looking to the future with a successful downtown revitalization program and a stellar public library.

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Best Hometowns 2014-2015

These five communities embody what makes life here special and what makes us proud to call Ohio home.

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Best of the Best Hometowns 2015–2016

We celebrate this year's honorees by sharing more of the discoveries we made during our visits.

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Every year, Ohio Magazine honors five communities across the state for their livability, as measured by education, parks and recreation, arts and entertainment offerings, services and, most important, citizen involvement. The 2013 Best Hometowns meet and surpass these criteria. In the following pages, you'll get a glimpse of Findlay, Gallipolis, Greenville, Grove City and Peninsula — and some of their proud residents.

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