Winter in Ohio can be a blast — if you know where to go, that is.

The next time you experience a snow day in Ohio and the kids are home, take advantage of the moment and visit one of our state’s incredible winter attractions. You might be surprised to know that there are epic ski resorts, snow tubing parks, and even ice bumper cars awaiting your discovery. The following are what we consider to be the best and most memorable winter day trips in Ohio. See if you agree with our findings!

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What are your thoughts on these winter day trips in Ohio? Have you been to any of these winter attractions before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more winter fun in Ohio, check out our previous article: 15 Miles Of Dazzling Christmas Lights Transforms Ohio’s Carillon Historical Park During The Holidays.

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What are the best winter hiking trails in Ohio?

The best winter hiking trails in Ohio are:


If your idea of the perfect winter outing involves hitting the trails, then you're in luck; Ohio offers some of the best winter hiking excursions around. With a little preparation and plenty of warm layers, you'll find that hiking in the Buckeye State in even the coldest weather can make for a truly exhilarating adventure. Wondering where to start? Some of our absolute favorite
winter hiking destinations in Ohio include Hueston Woods State Park, Wingfoot Lake State Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Malabar Farm State Park, Mosquito Lake State Park, and Mohican State Park. For specific trails, we'd recommend Old Man's Cave Loop, Horseshoe Falls Trail, South Chagrin Reservation Trails, the Buckeye Trail, East Cohasset Hiking Trail, Clear Creek Metropark Trails, Bedford Reservation Trails, Towpath Trail, Possum Creek Metropark Trial, and Clifton Gorge Trail. Learn more about these wonderful winter hikes in Ohio.

What are some the best things to do in Ohio in the winter?

The best things to do in Ohio in the winter are:

 

If you're planning on spending a winter in Ohio, you're in luck. The Buckeye State goes all out when it comes to exciting winter attractions. For proof of this, look no further than the following destinations: the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Wildlights, the Brite Winter Festival, Woodland Lights, Historic Kirtland Nativity Exhibit, PNC Festival of Lights, Winter Sports Center at Kendall Lake, Clifton Mill, Snow Trails Winter Resort in Mansfield, and Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park Lights on the Hill in Hamilton.

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