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Instead of Boulder, This Ohio Town Is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip

Skip the crowds in Boulder and discover this Ohio town offering similar charm, scenery, and experiences.

by Jacki Mick
on Jul 3
Scenic twilight view of Lancaster Ohio with low morning fog covering the valley town.
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5 Reasons Why Ohio Is the Best Place To Retire

by Beth Copenhaver
on Mar 25
stunning lakefront view from a campground in OH
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5 Reasons Why Ohio Is the Best Place To Raise a Family

by Jacki Mick
on Feb 17
A majestic waterfall flows over orange rocks, a perfect sight for a family hiking in Ohio.
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One of America’s Richest Regional Confections Has Roots at the Cincinnati Opera

by Matt Kirouac
on Feb 3
Schneider’s Sweet Shop has been making Opera Creams in Bellevue, Kentucky, since 1939.
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People Live Their Whole Lives in Ohio and Somehow Miss These 4 Places

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Jan 30
A powerful waterfall in Ohio surrounded by lush green trees.

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4 Exciting Places in Ohio Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2026

From historic milestones to cultural events, don’t miss these exciting places to visit in Ohio during 2026.

by Jessica Mlinaric
on Dec 31
The sunset reflects off a harbor with illuminated buildings and the moon.
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3 Ohio Tourist Spots I Tried To Hate (But Ended Up Loving)

I didn't want to love these three Ohio destinations. However, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Fountain Square, and American Sign Museum are tourist spots worth visiting.

by Amanda Finn
on Dec 5
Neon and hanging signs at the American Sign Museum in bright colors like gold, red, and white.
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The One Thing To Do in Ohio Before the End of the Year

Go behind the scenes of an iconic Christmas movie at these locations in Cleveland, Ohio.

by Jessica Mlinaric
on Dec 2
A yellow house with a font porch stands on a cloudy day.
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Ohio’s Most Famous Urban Legend: A Haunting Tale for Curious Travelers

Discover Ohio’s most famous urban legend. You'll find it in an unassuming town nestled on the Ohio River.

by Aimee Long
on Oct 3
An aerial view of a barge on the Ohio River, bridges, and Gallipolis, Ohio
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6 Places in Ohio I Wouldn’t Take My Worst Enemy

I love Ohio! But it's not all sunshine and roses in the Buckeye State; there are definitely places I prefer... and don't!

by Sarah McCosham
on Sep 3
Inside one of the cell blocks of the Ohio State Reformatory, with paint peeling off the walls and very low light.