Visit The Friendliest Town In Ohio The Next Time You Need A Pick-Me-Up

Here in Ohio, we have a lot of small-town pride. Ohio’s small towns are some of the best small towns, and it’s not just us who think so! Columbiana, Ohio, has been hailed as the friendliest town in America, and once you visit this bustling little Buckeye State ‘burb for yourself, you will absolutely understand why… and you might never want to leave! Is it the best place to live in Ohio? Let's find out.

Nestled in the heart of the Buckeye State, there's a little town that's a throwback to a simpler, kinder time.

This is Columbiana, Ohio, the friendliest little town in the state... and country! It's true: Reader’s Digest named Columbiana as the “Nicest Place in America” for 2019.

After visiting this little locale for yourself, you'll immediately understand why it's earned such superlative accolades.

TownCenter at Firestone Farms is a newer complex that's become a busy local hub, and features some of the best restaurants and shops in the state! Homestead Kitchen & Cocktails is a fan favorite.

There's plenty of old-fashioned charm in this town, too. Das Dutch Village Shops are located in Columbiana, Ohio, and feature the kind of handmade wares and homey restaurants you'd expect to find in Ohio Amish country!

Carla's Corner Cafe is another favorite spot in town; it's basically like visiting your Grandma's kitchen for a home-cooked meal.

The town is immensely beautiful, too, with Firestone Park a popular place for recreation of all varieties. It also serves as the location for numerous community events, too!

This small town in Ohio truly is the sum of all its parts -- and also a spirit that's truly one-of-a-kind. Columbiana is the kind of place where the magic of Christmas is alive, and where children still believe in Santa.

It's the kind of place with a vibrant and thriving Main Street district, where something is always happening downtown.

It's, quite frankly, the best and friendliest small town in Ohio; a place that will welcome you with open arms.

Take a closer look at why the family-friendly town of Columbiana, Ohio deserves to be chosen as one of the nicest places to live in Ohio:

Have you visited Columbiana, the friendliest town in Ohio… and America? We’d love to hear about your experiences! Where do you think the best place to live in Ohio is? If you have another favorite small town you’d like to see featured on Only In Ohio nominate it here!

Then swing by Columbiana's Das Dutch Village, a unique Amish village of shops and one particularly delightful restaurant, the Das Dutch Haus.