You Must Visit These 15 Awesome Places in Ohio This Fall

Ohioans pride themselves on having four separate and equally resplendent seasons, but the truth is, we all have an extra special spot in our hearts for fall. Ohio is undeniably at its most beautiful in the fall. Take advantage of the stunning fall foliage, crisp air, and comfortably cool temperatures while they last.

If you want to make the most of this autumn season, visit these 15 beautiful places to visit during the fall in Ohio that stunningly showcase autumn in the Buckeye State before the winter season arrives.

1. Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Peninsula

Ohio's dreamy national park is always lovely, but it becomes unbelievably gorgeous in the fall. Scenic spots like Blue Hen Falls really pop when surrounded by fiery foliage.

2. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Peninsula

Tour the Cuyahoga Valley by train and take in the beauty of autumn via this scenic railroad. Visit Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Rail on the web for its full schedule.

3. Hocking Hills State Park and Old Man's Cave - Logan

Ohio's arguably most beloved state park is home to the famous Old Man's Cave trails and stunning fall foliage, particularly along Rose Lake, during the autumn season. Make your autumn visit extra memorable and stay overnight in a cozy cabin.

4. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - Nelsonville

Tour the Hocking Valley by train and let the beauty of fall captivate you along this scenic railroad. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway offers foliage tours in the autumn.

5. Ohio's Amish Country

The only thing more heartwarming than Ohio's Amish County is Ohio's Amish Country in the fall. The Bridge of Dreams in Knox County is a perfect example of the stunning beauty this part of the state can offer in the autumn.

6. Cleveland Metroparks

If you're in the Cleveland area, visiting its Metroparks in the autumn guarantees stunning fall foliage to enjoy and photograph. Squire's Castle, for example, offers some truly incredible panoramas.

7. Mill Creek Park and Lanterman’s Mill - Youngstown

Youngstown, Ohio, is home to the second-largest metropolitan park in the U.S. (after Central Park in New York City), and it's incredibly gorgeous in the fall. This quiet gem, situated amid the city's hustle and bustle, features some of the area's most popular attractions, including Fellows Riverside Gardens and historic Lanterman's Mill with its picturesque waterfall.

8. Five Rivers MetroParks - Dayton

In the Dayton area, you'll also find stunning fall foliage within several metroparks. Hills and Dales Metropark in Kettering is pictured above.

9. The Covered Bridges Byway - Ashtabula County

Drive through America's shortest and longest covered bridge along this scenic route, which features 18 covered bridges in Ashtabula County. Begin your drive at the Netcher Road bridge near Jefferson and continue to the Smolen-Gulf Bridge (pictured) near the Ashtabula River.

10. Eden Park - Cincinnati

Cincinnati's Eden Park is a true gem in Cincinnati during the autumn months. It's one of the best places for fall leaf peeping in Ohio, in fact.

11. The Scioto Mile - Columbus

Just because you can't run through the water fountains at The Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus in autumn doesn't mean you shouldn't visit this waterfront park during the fall. (It's just as gorgeous—if not more—and this is 100 percent the best riverwalk in the country... Just saying.)

12. Metroparks of Toledo Area

If you're in the Toledo area, the metroparks are a prime location to take in some beautiful fall foliage. (Pictured: the criminally-underrated-yet-amazingly-beautiful SideCut Metropark)

13. Mohican State Park - Loudonville

Stay the night in a cozy cabin (or treehouse) at this serene state park in the fall. The Hemlock Gorge Trail might just be the best fall hike in Ohio.

14. Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum - Hamilton

This outdoor museum and sculpture park in Hamilton is every art enthusiast's dream come true—and it's even more colorful and artistic during the autumn months.

15. John Bryan State Park and Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve - Yellow Springs

The calm waters of the Little Miami River and the deep limestone chasm featured at this nature destination are most stunning in the fall. We absolutely adore this duo of parks in Yellow Springs.

What are your favorite places to visit in the fall in Ohio? Share them with us on our Nomination Page—we're always looking for more fall adventures to add to our bucket lists! Feeling proud to hail from Ohio? You should—check out this unique state pride apparel from Wear Your Roots.

Feeling inspired? Try planning your own autumn adventures in the Buckeye State using Only In Your State’s itinerary planner.