You Must Visit These 15 Awesome Places In Ohio This Fall
Ohioans pride ourselves 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 in Ohio in the fall that stunningly showcase autumn in the Buckeye State before the winter season arrives.
Ohio's arguably most beloved state park is home to the famous Old Man's Cave trails and stunning fall foliage during the autumn season. Make your autumn visit extra memorable and stay overnight in a cozy cabin. (Pictured: Rose Lake.)
Hocking Hills State Park, 19852 OH-664, Logan, OH 43138, USA
If you're in the Cleveland area, visiting the metroparks in autumn guarantees you some stunning fall foliage to enjoy and photograph. (Pictured: Squire's Castle.)
Squire's Castle, 2844 River Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094, USA
7. Mill Creek Park and Lanterman’s Mill (Youngstown)
Youngstown, Ohio, is home to the second largest metropark in the U.S. (after Central Park in New York City), and it's unbelievably gorgeous in the fall. This quiet gem amid the hustle and bustle of the city features some of the area's most popular attractions such as Fellows Riverside Gardens and Lanterman's Mill (pictured).
Mill Creek Circle & Mill Rock Drive, Mill Creek Cir & Mill Rock Dr, Beckett Ridge, OH 45069, USA
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.
Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival, 25 W Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH 44047, USA
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% the best riverwalk in the country! Just saying.)
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)
Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W River Rd, Maumee, OH 43537, USA
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.
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013, USA
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!
John Bryan State Park, 3790 OH-370, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, USA
What are your favorite places to visit in the fall in Ohio? Share them with us in the comments below – we’re always looking for more fall adventures to add to our bucket lists!
Address: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio, USA
Address: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio, USA
Address: Hocking Hills State Park, 19852 OH-664, Logan, OH 43138, USA
Address: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 W Canal St, Nelsonville, OH 45764, USA
Address: Ohio Amish Country, 4843 Valley Dr Box 222, Berlin, OH 44610, USA
Address: Squire's Castle, 2844 River Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094, USA
Address: Mill Creek Circle & Mill Rock Drive, Mill Creek Cir & Mill Rock Dr, Beckett Ridge, OH 45069, USA
Address: Five Rivers MetroParks, 409 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Address: Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival, 25 W Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH 44047, USA
Address: Eden Park, 950 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Address: Scioto Mile Fountain, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Address: Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W River Rd, Maumee, OH 43537, USA
Address: Mohican State Park, 3116 OH-3, Loudonville, OH 44842, USA
Address: Mohican State Park
Address: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013, USA
Address: John Bryan State Park, 3790 OH-370, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, USA
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Places to visit in the fall in Ohio
August 16, 2022
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What are the best fall day trips in Ohio?
Looking for some fun fall day trips in Ohio? You’ve come to the right place! When mid-August hits, we turn our attention to fall here at Only In Ohio, and there are some truly must-visit day trips we think every Ohioan ought to take. Hocking Hills and Cuyahoga Valley National Park rank on the list of natural areas, and farms like Blooms and Berries, Harvest Adventures, Young’s Jersey Dairy, and Ramseyer Farms are all particularly delightful.
Where are some places to see the best fall foliage in Ohio?
Ohio comes alive with color in the fall months, with most regions of the state reaching peak fall foliage in October. In addition to places like Hocking Hills State Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Clifton Mill, the Cincinnati Nature Center, and pretty much every single Ohio State Park, there are some truly lovely small towns that really amp up the charm come fall. We’re talking about towns like Loveland, Yellow Springs, and Milford in the southwest, Dublin and Gambier in Central Ohio, Bowling Green and Akron in the north, and Marietta and Zanesville in the southeast. Ohio’s Amish Country and Appalachia are also particularly resplendent come autumn, making for some jaw-dropping fall road trip options in Ohio!
Address: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio, USA
Address: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio, USA
Address: Hocking Hills State Park, 19852 OH-664, Logan, OH 43138, USA
Address: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 W Canal St, Nelsonville, OH 45764, USA
Address: Ohio Amish Country, 4843 Valley Dr Box 222, Berlin, OH 44610, USA
Address: Squire's Castle, 2844 River Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094, USA
Address: Mill Creek Circle & Mill Rock Drive, Mill Creek Cir & Mill Rock Dr, Beckett Ridge, OH 45069, USA
Address: Five Rivers MetroParks, 409 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Address: Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival, 25 W Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH 44047, USA
Address: Eden Park, 950 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Address: Scioto Mile Fountain, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Address: Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W River Rd, Maumee, OH 43537, USA
Address: Mohican State Park, 3116 OH-3, Loudonville, OH 44842, USA
Address: Mohican State Park
Address: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013, USA
Address: John Bryan State Park, 3790 OH-370, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, USA
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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.
