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Best Hometowns 2025: Mount Vernon

This Knox County city works to create a vibrant community that stands at the crossroads of history, education and the arts.

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Best Hometowns 2013–2014: Logan

Logan offers family-friendly neighborhoods and access to natural beauty.

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Best Hometowns 2013–2014: Aurora

Aurora focuses on education and the importance of natural spaces.

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Best Hometowns 2013–2014: Loveland

Loveland boasts excellent schools and new downtown development.

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Best Hometowns 2013–2014: Gahanna

Gahanna provides a relaxing way of life just outside of Columbus.

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Best of ... Hometown Finds

We recognize our Best Hometowns 2013-2014 by spotlighting some of the discoveries made during our visits.

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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 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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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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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: 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: 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 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

Ohio Magazine's annual Best Hometowns section features the best places in Ohio to live, work and play.

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Best Hometown Nominations

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Best Hometowns 2015–2016: Huron

Located along Lake Erie, this town offers waterfront living and landmark attractions.

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Best Hometowns 2015–2016: Powell

Family-focused living and outstanding schools are hallmarks of this Columbus suburb.

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Best Hometowns 2015–2016: Coshocton

From a restored canal town to the nation’s largest maker of American flags, history, creativity and patriotism converge here.

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Best Hometowns 2015–2016: Hudson

With a long and rich history, this town celebrates its past while embracing new development.

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