Posted in Ohio September 16, 2017 by

12 Fail Proof Ways To Convince All Your Friends To Move To Ohio

If you live here in the Buckeye State, it can be easy to take all the beautiful parts about Ohio for granted. And if you have out-of-state friends, they likely have no idea what they’re missing out on. The following are 12 fail proof ways to convince all your friends to move to Ohio:

We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
1. Our rural scenery could warm the coldest of hearts...
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There's nothing else quite like it. <3
2. ...and nothing could charm you more than our covered bridges.
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There are more than 125 covered bridges in Ohio and each one has its own special charm.
3. Here in Ohio, our fall season is simply magical.
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Sure, our seasons occur out of sequence and at any given time, but the three days out of the year we DO have fall are pure bliss. <3
4. Nothing beats driving the back roads on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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In between Ohio's cities, amusement parks and other attractions is some of the best country road scenery you'll ever take in.
5. There's so much to explore.
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We have 83 state parks, in fact.
6. We have beaches, too.
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Lake Erie is our own special sort of ocean. (Without the jellyfish and salt!)
7. We have Ohio Bicentennial Barns.
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All throughout the state, these beautiful barns give our state a unique stamp on America the Beautiful. (The pictured barn is located in Stark County.)
8. There's nothing like the rolling hills of Ohio Amish Country.
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Ohio has the largest Amish population of any state in the nation. (As of 2000, the Amish population in Ohio was 49,750. Pennsylvania comes in at number 2 with an Amish population of 40,100.)
9. We have a seemingly endless amount of hidden gems.
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(Pictured is Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton, Ohio.)
10. The people are invaluable.
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Ohioans are some of the most innovative, laid-back and heartfelt individuals who thoroughly appreciate the good things in life.
11. There's simply no better place to live. <3
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Our small town roots run deep—and so does the pride.
12. Ohio is "the heart of it all."
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If that doesn't convince them, I'm not sure what will. <3

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