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How Ohio’s Canal Era Helped Shape the State’s History
A groundbreaking idea began to take shape in Ohio 200 years ago this summer, as the simultaneous creation of two major canals ultimately opened the state to trade and transformed the place we call home.
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21 Roadside Ice Cream Stands in Ohio to Visit this Summer
Long live the roadside stand — part of the fabric of summer in our state. Here are decades-old favorites and new finds to check out during your travels this season.
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Best Hometowns 2012: Peninsula
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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7 Musicals to See in Ohio This Fall
Be transported to 1800s France, laugh out loud with two traveling missionaries and experience a Halloween classic live on stage.
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New Breweries, Beers for a Cause & More
Learn about three new freshly tapped breweries, find out how a trio of beer-makers are supporting their neighbors and dive deep into IPAs, sours and more
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My Ohio: The Pretender
A rock ’n’ roll reverie takes the author back to his days at Kent State and memories of a now-famous fellow undergrad.
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My Ohio: Seeing Blimps
Living on the flight path of the Goodyear airship is an awe-inspiring experience.
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Ohio Road Trips: Burger Trail
These Buckeye State favorites should be on every culinary adventurer’s map.
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Sarah’s Vineyard, Cuyahoga Falls
Located in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, this winery serves as a lasting tribute to co-owner Margaret Lytz’s daughter, Sarah.
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Follow the Ohio Distillery Trail
No matter where you look, there’s always a place to find a good spirit in Ohio. Thanks to the Ohio Distillers Guild, you can experiment while winning prizes along the way.
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Apollo’s Fire Presents ‘Wassail! An Irish-Appalachian Christmas’
This northeast Ohio-based baroque orchestra is bringing holiday cheer to the stage this season.
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Love Notes: 12 Great Ohio Date-Night Ideas
Celebrate the season of romance with these road-trip-worthy experiences throughout the state.
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Theodore Roosevelt Dedicates the McKinley Memorial
On Sept. 30, 1907, the 26th president of the United States traveled to Canton to dedicate the monument paying tribute to his predecessor.
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P.J. O’Rourke Talks Political Satire and Writing for ’National Lampoon’
The Ohio native discusses growing up in Toledo and his days at “National Lampoon.”
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Songwriter Spotlight
“Songs at the Center,” a nationally syndicated TV series recorded near Columbus, has featured more than 50 musicians with Ohio ties in the show’s three seasons.
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Live at Peninsula’s G.A.R. Hall
Concert series brings traditional roots music to historic venue.
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Rich Sommer Talks Taking on Big-Time Wrestling in ‘Glow’
The Ohio native and “Mad Men” alum discusses his Netflix show about the early years of women’s professional wrestling.
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Ohio’s Ouija Board Connection
During the 19th century, our state was a hotbed of spiritualism camps and parlor seances that contributed to the creation of the famous talking board we know today.
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6 Great Fall Day Trips in Ohio
If you have a full day for an adventure, these places offer a wealth of options for exploring.
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Excellence in Education Honorees
Ohio Magazine recognizes outstanding teachers at colleges and universities around the state.
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