12 Surprising Things You May Not Expect When Moving To Ohio

Whether you’re planning to move to Ohio or you’ve simply thought about moving to Ohio, there are some pleasantly surprising things you may not expect. (Because, let’s face it, Ohio is full of the unexpected and highly underrated.) The following are 12 surprising things you may not expect when moving to Ohio.

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1. Ohio literally has the best roller coasters in the world.

5. The farmers markets here are undeniably incredible.

6. Our rural scenery will captivate you…

7. …and our castles, (yes, castles) will charm you.

8. Ohio is its own sort of wine country. (Fun Fact: There are more than 150 wineries in Ohio. )

9. Our weather patterns and unidentifiable seasons may or may not disturb you. It depends on where you’re coming from.

10. Our ice creams will rock your world.

11. Ohio is home to some of the absolute best zoos in the nation.

12. Here in Ohio, you might find it odd that we sometimes make fun of our own state—but at the end of the day we know there’s no other state we’d rather call home.

Feel like moving to Ohio now? 😉

April Dray

April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.