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Best Hometowns 2022: Kent

The relationship between college and community is strong here, thanks to a downtown design that connects campus and city, innovative collaborations and new development.

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Best Hometowns 2025: Ashland

This college town in Ashland County offers an inviting downtown, events that build a sense of community and deep ties between campus and city.

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Sun Bent Studio Creates Rainbows for Your Home

Columbus-based artist Nicole Derifield-West harnesses the power of light and spreads joy with her delicate crystal and metal and creations.

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Best Hometowns 2025: Yellow Springs

This village in Greene County has long promoted creativity and inclusivity, resulting in a place where the arts and acceptance are part of the fabric of the community.

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Ohio’s Homefront to Warfront Trail

Created to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, this trail featuring 10 stops highlights our state’s connection to the war effort.

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Best Hometowns 2013–2014: Vermilion

Vermilion embodies lakeshore living and a thriving sense of community.

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Best Hometowns 2024: Millersburg

This historic village in Holmes County offers a destination of its own as a well as a taste of the slower way of life practiced in the surrounding Amish and Mennonite communities.

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Best Hometowns 2025: Green

This community along Interstate 77 in Summit County has only been a city since 1992, but the area has a long history that’s reflected in its public amenities and businesses.

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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 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 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 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 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: 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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Homemade Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows

Orchids at Palm Court pastry chef Megan Ketover shares how to go (way) beyond the packet of Swiss Miss.

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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 2013–2014: Loveland

Loveland boasts excellent schools and new downtown development.

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Best Hometowns 2013–2014: Logan

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

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Best of the Best Hometowns

Here are a few of the reasons why Archbold, Lebanon, Nelsonville, Oberlin and Hilliard are Ohio Magazine Best Hometowns.

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