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Best Hometowns 2012

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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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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Toledo: Summer in the Glass City

From a celebration of the city’s role in producing the Jeep to a huge party recognizing Toledo’s German heritage, make these events part of your travel plans.

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Ohio College Tours: Kent State University

The university collaborates with the city to create inviting downtown development and valuable educational opportunities.

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On a Roll

Head to Michigan, and you’ll find events that celebrate putting the pedal (or pedals) down.

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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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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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Best Of: Best Hometowns 2017–18

We celebrate this year’s honorees by sharing some of the interesting and fun discoveries we made during our visits.

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Best Of: Editors’ Picks 2017

Here are this year’s picks for the best places to visit, things to experience and memories to make.

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Butler County: 5 Great Places for Public Art

This Southwest Ohio county celebrates art in a mix of forms and in a variety of places. Here are five fun locations to explore, from the City of Sculpture to the Miami University campus.

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Ohio Road Trips: Antiques Superstores

Whether you’re looking for century-old antiques or toys from your childhood, these spots are great places to get lost for an afternoon.

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Twin Oast Brewing, Port Clinton

Quintin and Donna Smith and their son Cory turned 60 acres of Catawba Island farmland into a destination brewery that embraces a farm-to-fermenter philosophy.

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