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Time Capsule
The Ohio History Center revisits the era of Lustron homes and offers a glimpse into 1950s America.
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Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
Two hundred and fifty years after his birth, John Chapman still holds a place in our history that often contains as much lore as it does fact. Here is how he shaped Ohio through his work.
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102 Days and Nights of Summer 2022
From festivals and concerts to great parks and outdoor adventures, here’s your guide to making the most of this sun-soaked season.
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5 Ohio Best Hometowns to Visit this Summer
From our state’s largest inland lake to a storied historic home turned museum, our Best Hometowns 2023–24 communities offer destinations that should be part of your travel plans.
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Best Hometowns 2024: McConnelsville
This historic river town offers a picturesque setting, a charming downtown and deep ties to the coal-mining heritage that shaped this part of Ohio.
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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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Roadside Ohio: Larger Than Life
From oversized ears of corn to a giant Campbell’s Soup can, discover larger-than-life landmarks that offer a whimsical take on our state’s history, culture and creativity.
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Holiday Shopping in Columbus
Our capital city is a destination for holiday shopping, whether you’re looking for sought-after national names or neighborhoods filled with local galleries and shops.
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Decked Out
Step back in time at the estate of Goodyear co-founder F.A. Seiberling and a re-creation of an 1860-era Ohio village.
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Ohio Literary Trail
This book lover’s road trip includes the family home of the woman who helped change Americans’ views on slavery and a museum celebrating the art of the picture book.
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Stay Inn Style
These special bed and breakfast inns provide a warm welcome to Ohio’s Amish communities.
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Ohio Stargazing Guide
Here’s where to go and who can help you attain breathtaking views of the heavens above.
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Ohio’s Lake Erie Lighthouses
The beacons that stand along our shoreline illuminate our state’s long maritime history. Here are 12 places where you can connect with that heritage.
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Best of Ohio 2014
During our travels throughout the state, we sought out the new, the beautiful and the quirky.
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A Look Inside Columbus’ Historic Franklin Art Glass Studios
Columbus’ Franklin Art Glass Studios creates stained glass works for public and private clients. We visited to see its projects firsthand.
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Filmmaker Seth Breedlove’s Small Town Monsters
Documentary filmmaker Seth Breedlove tells the stories of small-town America through elusive creatures that have become the stuff of legend.
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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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A Fine Romance
Dinner at an elegant restaurant makes a perfect Valentine’s celebration, especially when combined with an overnight stay at a luxurious hotel or inn.
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5 Best Hometowns to Visit this Summer
From sites that illuminate Ohio history to downtown shopping and dining, explore these spots we discovered while visiting our Best Hometowns 2021-22.
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Gifting Getaways
From a hip downtown Columbus hotel to a 200-year-old historic inn, these spots offer a great preholiday escape.
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