The 12 Places You Absolutely Must Visit In Ohio This Spring
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April Dray
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The spring season is officially upon us, and we know you’re itching to get out and explore Ohio again.
So after the temperatures have warmed up and the snow has fully melted, you’re going to need a bucket list of sorts. The following are 12 places you absolutely must visit in Ohio this spring—because they’re downright enchanting once the flowers start to bloom and the green returns.
If you’ve never been to Krohn Conservatory within Cincinnati’s Eden Park, you’re truly missing out. It’s a lesser-known gem that you can visit any time of year. No matter the season, you can enjoy exotic plants, the "rainforest" and other nature-related marvels here—but it's especially stunning in the spring. Click here for directions and more information.
Tucked away in the charming small town of Yellow Spings, you’ll find Young’s Jersey Dairy—and it’s so much more than a dairy farm. While the freshly made ice cream will certainly entice you to check it out, it’s all the other fun things you can do at Young’s Jersey Dairy that will make you stay awhile. Click here for directions and more information.
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Although it’s not technically a secret, most people don’t know that Columbus is home to a stunning park of roses. The Columbus Park of Roses is a little-known, hidden gem within the state capital—and it’s hiding in plain sight. Open to the public and free of charge, this gorgeous garden deserves your attention this spring and summer. Click here for directions and more information.
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Tucked away in a small town in southwest Ohio, you'll find this peaceful oasis. It's a great destination for a unique day trip in the late spring and mid-summer months. During late spring, summer and fall, u-pick is available for visitors for a small fee. It's a lovely, refreshing way to spend the day. Click here for directions and more information.
Most people don’t know there’s a stunning, sapphire quarry in Sandusky County. Tucked away in the small town of Gibsonburg, Ohio, you’ll find White Star Quarry. It’s a little-known diving resort that Ohio explorers will fall in love with. (And if you’d rather not scuba dive, you can always check out the designated swimming area in the summer months or have a picnic by the quarry.) Click here for directions and more information.
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is a national treasure in Akron, Ohio that’s open to the public from April to December. Since 1912, this mansion has enchanted locals and visitors alike who’ve walked its halls and strolled its gardens. Click here for directions and more information.
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Most people don’t know there’s a pretty epic adventure park hiding in the woods of northeast Ohio. Go Ape Treetop Adventure at Mill Stream Run Recreation Area in Strongsville, Ohio features a really unique treetop course that gives Ohio explorers and nature lovers a whole new perspective. Part of the Cleveland Metroparks, this little-known gem is located just minutes from downtown Cleveland. Click here for directions and more information.
Have you ever wondered where the most remote, isolated spot in Ohio is? Southeast Ohio is home to some breathtaking scenery and Ohio’s only national forest. If you’ve yet to visit Wayne National Forest, you’re missing out on one of the most beautiful spots in all of Ohio.
Encompassing more than a quarter million acres of Appalachian foothills, this national forest stretches across 12 counties in southeast Ohio. (Many acres are under private ownership.) Click here for directions and more information.
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Few people know about the quaint, seven-acre park in Columbus that features one of Ohio’s most unique gardens, where art and plant life blend. The topiary garden depicts Georges Seurat’s famous painting "A Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of La Grand Jatte"—and it is the only known topiary representation of a painting. Click here for directions and more information.
This historic site of Clifton Mill features a vintage mill, a covered bridge, a 1940s-era gas station and a quaint American restaurant. (John Bryan State Park is close to this serene attraction and offers beautiful hiking trails if you’re searching for something more adventurous.) It’s a lovely day trip destination. Click here for directions and more information.
Covering approximately 4,400 acres, Mill Creek Park is a true gem amid the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s the last thing you’d expect to stumble upon in Youngstown, but if (or when) you do, you won’t want to leave. Click here for directions and more information.
Visitors can observe this beautiful garden all year round. Holden Arboretum features a display garden, a crabapple collection, a hedge garden, a butterfly garden, a rhododendron garden, and conifer and magnolia collections. There's also a stunning canopy walk that gives you a truly unique perceptive. Click here for directions and more information.
Have you been to any of these places before? What other places would you recommend visiting in Ohio this spring? Let us know what you think!
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