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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 Hometowns 2012

Ohio Magazine honors five towns that are great places to live, work and visit: Archbold, Hilliard, Lebanon, Nelsonville and Oberlin.

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Best Hometowns 2014–2015: St. Clairsville

Small-town living intersects with new industry in the Appalachian foothills.

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Best Hometowns 2015–2016: Tipp City

A charming downtown, quality schools and a strong sense of community unite Dayton suburb.

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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 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 Hometown Getaways 2018

If you’re looking to hit the road this summer, check out these finds we discovered while visiting our 2017–2018 Best Hometowns.

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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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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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Hometown Tour 2015

From outdoor adventure to can't-miss food spots, here's what our Best Hometowns 2014-2015 have to offer.

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Hometown Tour 2012

Ohio Magazine’s Best Hometowns — Archbold, Hilliard, Lebanon, Nelsonville and Oberlin — offer an array of attractions, from downtowns with restaurants and shopping to living-history villages, music productions and summer festivals.

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Local Flavor

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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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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