If you have been following me on instagram @krisofohio, you have seen my daily posts since the first day of spring. I have posted a month's worth of cool places and things in Ohio using #101CoolPlacesAndThingsInOhio. These posts have included Ohio attractions that have made World and National best lists, places off the beaten path and exceptional Ohio brands. I have 71 days of posts left to go. This is where I plan to slow it down. I have posted a good portion of my favorite places and things in Ohio, but now I need to do some more exploring. On this post you will find the first ten attractions from my list and I will be updating it throughout the rest of the year. I am asking that you help me with suggestions to complete the list. Feel free to leave your favorite Ohio attractions in my comments and they may just make my list. To the Ohio tourist, whether you are visiting from out of state or a resident exploring your home state, there is so much to do in Ohio. Use my list to start your Ohio adventure. My list includes only places I have experienced. All photos on this post are my own.
Happy Exploring!
Kris,
1. The National Museum of the U.S. Airforce
1100 Spaatz Street
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
937.255.3286
This is a great place to learn about aviation history! Over 300 planes! The museum includes exhibits for World War II,the Korean War and a Presidential Gallery. Free Admission!
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2. The Golden Lamb
27 S. Broadway
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
513.932.5065
Operating since 1803, this is the oldest continuously operating business in Ohio. The Golden Lamb is a hotel and restaurant that has been a stop for many well known people including twelve United States presidents such as both Harrisons, John Quincy Adams, Grant, Garfield, Regan and George W. Bush. Other famous guests included literary greats Charles Dickens and Mark Twain. Stop in for a fabulous brunch or stay the night in a room where a president once rested. The place is pretty much a functioning museum, so take a look around. The rooms that aren't occupied are open for viewing.
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3. Hocking Hills State Park
19852 State Route 664 S
Logan, Ohio 43138
This is no doubt one of the most beautiful places to hike in the U.S. Some people believe it should be added to the Wonders of the World. The park is filled with caves, gorges and waterfalls. There is no shortage of recreational activities to try.If you want to do more than hike, you can participate in ziplining, canoeing, horse back riding and so much more. Stay the night in a cabin, lodge, B&B or camp out on the grounds in the area.
4. The Longaberger Company
Longaberger Home Office
1500 E. Main Street
Newark, Ohio 43055
740.322.5000
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Longaberger Homestead
5563 Raiders Road
Frazeysburg, OH 43822
740.322.5588
Most people have no idea that The Longaberger Company is located in Central Ohio. The Corporate Office building is a giant version of their classic basket located in Newark, Ohio. They welcome visitors inside the building to look around. Less than twenty minutes away, is the Longaberger Homestead. The Homestead is a great place to find deals on merchandise. You can also create your own basket, eat at one of three restaurants and explore the beautiful grounds.
5.Piatt Castles
Mac-O-Chee
2319 State Route 287.
West Liberty, OH 43357
Mac-O-Cheek
10051 Township Road 47,
West Liberty, OH 43357
These two castles were built by brothers Donn and Abram for their families in the 1800s. The second castle built was Mac-O-Cheek; it was lived in as late as the 1980s. Both castles are beautiful and filled with cool antiques. The history of this family is interesting. You can find their story throughout the homes with descriptions and photos. See my 'West Liberty Travel Guide' for details and tips for this attraction.
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6.Ohio Caverns
2210 East State Route 245
West Liberty, Ohio 43357
937.465.4017
Under a thirty-five acre park is the largest stretch of caverns in Ohio. There are two miles of passageways. The oldest crystal is 250,000 years old. The caverns also house one of the largest stalactites in any cave. For more details and tips about this attraction, check out my previous post 'West Liberty Travel Guide'.
7. Ohio Amish Country
Holmes,Tuscarawas & Wayne Counties
Of all fifty states, Ohio has the largest community of Amish residents. When you visit the area, you are stepping into a different way of living. Experience the culture through their food at their restaurants, cheese houses and bakeries. For couples their are plenty of B&Bs and wineries in the area. For families there are petting zoos, horse and buggy rides and Amish farms where you can spend the entire day learning about the culture with Amish families. For a few of my favorite places check out 'Home of the Original Green Lifestyle'.
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8. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45203
800.733.2077
The Art Deco train station houses three museums: The Cincinnati History Museum, The Ohio Museum of Natural History and The Duke Energy Children's Museum. There is an Omnimax theater that has three movie options playing daily. There are also free guided tours of the Union Terminal.
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9. Early Television Museum
5396 Franklin Street
Hilliard, OH 43026
614.771.0510
The museum was founded by Steve McVoy, whose interest in televisions started when he worked at a television repair shop as a teen. Later in his life he began collecting early television receivers. As a result of a lack of storage for his collection, the museum was founded. The museum covers television from the 1920s through the first color television of the 1950s.
10. Columbus Food Adventures
There are food tours all over the United States but I have yet to come across a company that offers as many options as Columbus Food Adventures(CFA). Part of it has to do with the culinary diversity of Columbus and part of it is the creative thinking of Bethia Woolf. They offer eleven different tours and a sister company that offers brew tours. Take your pick of tours in trendy areas like: Short North, Grandview and German Village. There are also specialty tours for people who love dessert, coffee, breakfast, brunch or meat.
Thank you for checking out my first 10 places of my list! To see more of my list and get daily updates, follow me on instagram @krisofohio . You can also stay tuned for part two of my list here on the blog.
Be blessed! Be free! Be adventurous!
Kris,
Happy Exploring!
Kris,
1. The National Museum of the U.S. Airforce
1100 Spaatz Street
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
937.255.3286
This is a great place to learn about aviation history! Over 300 planes! The museum includes exhibits for World War II,the Korean War and a Presidential Gallery. Free Admission!
2. The Golden Lamb
27 S. Broadway
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
513.932.5065
Operating since 1803, this is the oldest continuously operating business in Ohio. The Golden Lamb is a hotel and restaurant that has been a stop for many well known people including twelve United States presidents such as both Harrisons, John Quincy Adams, Grant, Garfield, Regan and George W. Bush. Other famous guests included literary greats Charles Dickens and Mark Twain. Stop in for a fabulous brunch or stay the night in a room where a president once rested. The place is pretty much a functioning museum, so take a look around. The rooms that aren't occupied are open for viewing.
3. Hocking Hills State Park
19852 State Route 664 S
Logan, Ohio 43138
This is no doubt one of the most beautiful places to hike in the U.S. Some people believe it should be added to the Wonders of the World. The park is filled with caves, gorges and waterfalls. There is no shortage of recreational activities to try.If you want to do more than hike, you can participate in ziplining, canoeing, horse back riding and so much more. Stay the night in a cabin, lodge, B&B or camp out on the grounds in the area.
4. The Longaberger Company
Longaberger Home Office
1500 E. Main Street
Newark, Ohio 43055
740.322.5000
&
Longaberger Homestead
5563 Raiders Road
Frazeysburg, OH 43822
740.322.5588
Most people have no idea that The Longaberger Company is located in Central Ohio. The Corporate Office building is a giant version of their classic basket located in Newark, Ohio. They welcome visitors inside the building to look around. Less than twenty minutes away, is the Longaberger Homestead. The Homestead is a great place to find deals on merchandise. You can also create your own basket, eat at one of three restaurants and explore the beautiful grounds.
5.Piatt Castles
Mac-O-Chee
2319 State Route 287.
West Liberty, OH 43357
Mac-O-Cheek
10051 Township Road 47,
West Liberty, OH 43357
These two castles were built by brothers Donn and Abram for their families in the 1800s. The second castle built was Mac-O-Cheek; it was lived in as late as the 1980s. Both castles are beautiful and filled with cool antiques. The history of this family is interesting. You can find their story throughout the homes with descriptions and photos. See my 'West Liberty Travel Guide' for details and tips for this attraction.
6.Ohio Caverns
2210 East State Route 245
West Liberty, Ohio 43357
937.465.4017
Under a thirty-five acre park is the largest stretch of caverns in Ohio. There are two miles of passageways. The oldest crystal is 250,000 years old. The caverns also house one of the largest stalactites in any cave. For more details and tips about this attraction, check out my previous post 'West Liberty Travel Guide'.
7. Ohio Amish Country
Holmes,Tuscarawas & Wayne Counties
Of all fifty states, Ohio has the largest community of Amish residents. When you visit the area, you are stepping into a different way of living. Experience the culture through their food at their restaurants, cheese houses and bakeries. For couples their are plenty of B&Bs and wineries in the area. For families there are petting zoos, horse and buggy rides and Amish farms where you can spend the entire day learning about the culture with Amish families. For a few of my favorite places check out 'Home of the Original Green Lifestyle'.
8. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45203
800.733.2077
The Art Deco train station houses three museums: The Cincinnati History Museum, The Ohio Museum of Natural History and The Duke Energy Children's Museum. There is an Omnimax theater that has three movie options playing daily. There are also free guided tours of the Union Terminal.
9. Early Television Museum
5396 Franklin Street
Hilliard, OH 43026
614.771.0510
The museum was founded by Steve McVoy, whose interest in televisions started when he worked at a television repair shop as a teen. Later in his life he began collecting early television receivers. As a result of a lack of storage for his collection, the museum was founded. The museum covers television from the 1920s through the first color television of the 1950s.
10. Columbus Food Adventures
There are food tours all over the United States but I have yet to come across a company that offers as many options as Columbus Food Adventures(CFA). Part of it has to do with the culinary diversity of Columbus and part of it is the creative thinking of Bethia Woolf. They offer eleven different tours and a sister company that offers brew tours. Take your pick of tours in trendy areas like: Short North, Grandview and German Village. There are also specialty tours for people who love dessert, coffee, breakfast, brunch or meat.
Thank you for checking out my first 10 places of my list! To see more of my list and get daily updates, follow me on instagram @krisofohio . You can also stay tuned for part two of my list here on the blog.
Be blessed! Be free! Be adventurous!
Kris,
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