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Best Hometowns 2017–18: Mount Vernon

This town honors its heritage with dramatic improvement projects that merge history and community.

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Best Hometowns 2017–18

This year, we honor Bowling Green, Marietta, Milford, Mount Vernon and Wooster — five communities that make us proud to call Ohio home.

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The Woodward Opera House, Mount Vernon

Downtown’s historic opera house shines again following a $22.5 million renovation effort spanning more than two decades.

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Old Slate Farm, Mount Vernon

Katie and Brad Carothers grow beautiful flowers that they turn into romantic floral designs for weddings and other events.

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Ohio Cocktails: General Washington

This creation from The Alcove Restaurant in Mount Vernon honors our first commander in chief.

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Past Winners

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3 Questions: Stephen Markley

The author’s acclaimed debut novel offers a contemporary take on a fictional northeast Ohio town.

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Red State, Blue State

Velvet Ice Cream asks customers to cast their vote with a Blueberry Donkey or Elephant Ear sundae.

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Famous Ohio Foods: Ice Cream

From cookie dough to black raspberry chip — you can't go wrong with these frozen favorites.

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Ohio Craft Beer 2018: Quirky Finds, Tours & More

Explore more fun breweries across the state (and get a preview of three set to open later this year).

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Barn Sale Shopping

Whether you’re looking for retro furniture or one-of-a-kind home decor pieces, here’s where and how to shop like a pro.

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Best Hometown Getaways 2018

If you’re looking to hit the road this summer, check out these finds we discovered while visiting our 2017–2018 Best Hometowns.

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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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Fall Road Trip on U.S. Route 62

The 81-mile portion between downtown Columbus and Millersburg offers a stroll through beautiful gardens and a drive through Amish Country.

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Celebrating Harlem in Columbus

Author Wil Haygood curates a Columbus Museum of Art exhibition offering insight into how the Harlem Renaissance reshaped American culture.

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Home Tweet Home

Paul and Deborah Bahm’s beautiful handmade birdhouses merge craftsmanship with environmentally minded thinking.

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Harding at Home

In 1920, Warren G. Harding campaigned for president from his front porch in Marion. You can tour his home and visit the Presidential Library & Museum that puts his legacy in a new light.

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Made in Ohio Gifts: Home Decor

Whether you’re looking for quirky conversation pieces or nature-inspired pottery, you’ll find it being made by these talented Ohio artisans.

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