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Best Hometowns 2023: Lancaster
A rich history, downtown revival and location with easy access to both Columbus and the Hocking Hills make this Fairfield County community a great place to live and visit.
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How Ohio Shaped the Music of Jason Molina
In March 2013, Jason Molina died at age 39, leaving behind a beautiful and critically acclaimed catalog of songs that evokes a weathered Midwestern spirit.
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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 2017-18: Wooster
A vibrant downtown, strong businesses and collaborative community projects reflect this city’s can-do spirit.
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Experience History, Nature and More in Chillicothe
Learn about the history of Ohio and its Indigenous people, explore the outdoors at Ross County’s parks and visit downtown shops and restaurants.
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Visit the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo
From shipwrecks to industrialization, the National Museum of the Great Lakes tells the story of our inland seas.
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Step Inside Fremont’s Historic Dillon House
Charles Dillon began building this grand home in 1873. Michael Free II lives there today and has merged the property’s Victorian touches with his own creativity.
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See the Biggest Week in American Birding at Magee Marsh
With the arrival of May, this northwest Ohio wildlife area becomes one of the best places in the world for bird-watching, thanks to a mix of location, conservation and appreciation.
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Unique Ohio Weddings 2019
Three couples share the story behind how they found the perfect wedding venue and put their own stamp on the celebration.
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How the Wright Brothers’ Sister Shaped History
Katharine Wright was her famous brothers’ not-so-silent partner, aiding her siblings Orville and Wilbur in their quest to get their dreams of mechanical flight off the ground.
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3 Ohio Pizza Styles and Where to Get Them
The Buckeye State’s distinctive pizza styles may not be as well known as the ones hailing from New York or Chicago, but these three have long histories. Here is where you can try them.
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The Ohio Town Where Every Airstream Camper is Made
The shiny, aluminum travel trailers are one of the world’s most recognizable ways to hit the road. Since 1952, they have been assembled by hand in Jackson Center.
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Best of the Best Hometowns 2019–20
We celebrate our 2019–2020 Best Hometown honorees by sharing some of the interesting and fun discoveries we made during our visits.
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The Crash of the USS Shenandoah
In September 1925, the U.S. Navy’s heralded flying machine crashed in Noble County, killing 14 crew members and becoming forever tied to this corner of Ohio.
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Haunted History: 4 Ohio Ghost Tours
These tours of historic landmarks across Ohio will capture your imagination and put a chill in your bones.
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Ohio’s Ancient Native American Sites
Native American tribes created elaborate earthworks across Ohio that can still be seen today. These locations contain many mysteries, but also connect us to those who lived here thousands of years ago.
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4 Ways to Enjoy a Very Dickens Christmas
From classic shows to themed meals, here are four fun ways to celebrate one of the Victorian era’s greatest novelists.
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How Union Terminal Became an Iconic Cincinnati Landmark
It opened in 1933 as one of the nation’s most magnificent train stations, but Union Terminal’s closure in 1972 cast doubt over the beautiful art deco building’s future. Then, Superman and, years later, Hamilton County voters saved the day.
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