Midwest · OH
Ohio
The Buckeye State
Capital
Columbus
Best Time to Visit
May-October
01 Must-See Spots
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland
the history of American music
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio's only national park with Brandywine Falls
Amish Country in Holmes County
rolling farms, handmade goods, and incredible food
Cincinnati
Over-the-Rhine historic neighborhood, Cincinnati chili, and great parks
02 Hidden Gems
Hocking Hills State Park
Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, and Cedar Falls in stunning gorges
Serpent Mound
the largest effigy mound in the world, shaped like an uncoiling serpent
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
waterfalls and the scenic railroad between Cleveland and Akron
Yellow Springs
a quirky progressive village with Glen Helen Nature Preserve
03 National Parks & Sites
04 Insider Tips
Hocking Hills is best visited on weekdays — weekends are extremely crowded
Cincinnati chili is its own thing (served over spaghetti) — approach it with an open mind
The Lake Erie Islands (Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island) are Ohio's summer party and nature destinations
Columbus has quietly become one of the best food cities in the Midwest