WHAT TO SEE IN OHIO

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: a highlight of both Ohio and Cleveland is this shrine to America’s greatest rock and roll musicians. There’s nothing else like it in America, with a cool timeline of exhibits chronicling the evolution of rock to priceless relics from legends like Jimmy Hendrix, and James Brown, and a whole wing devoted to Elvis. Rotating exhibits and new inductees every year ensure the collection remains fresh, and the building designed by architect IM Pei is an attraction in itself.
• Holmes County: the central-eastern region of the state is home to America’s largest Amish community. A cruise through this picturesque county provides a rare look at one of the country’s most interesting cultural groups, who prefer to live their lives without the distraction of modern technology. The Amish are renowned for their craftsmanship and known for driving horses and buggies instead of cars. Several working Amish farms are open to curious visitors, and the small towns of Holmes County like Millersburg are packed with amazing shops selling the beautiful art, crafts, and food of the Amish.
• Cleveland: Ohio’s coolest urban scene is found in Cleveland, a spirited little city on the shores of Lake Erie. This place has an amazing amount of things to see and do, from professional sports games to the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The city also has a superb dining and nightlife scene tucked into its neat little neighborhoods like Shaker Heights and Coventry Village. The incredibly fun Cedar Parks amusement park is right on the edge of town, while big boats like the Goodtime III depart from North Coast Inner Harbor for daily pleasure cruises along Lake Erie.
• Cincinnati: the Queen City of the West (as the poet Longfellow labeled Cincinnati) is a fantastic little city tucked into the hills along the Ohio River. There’s a lot of history in its neighborhoods like Over-the-Rhine and plenty of star attractions like the world-renowned Cincinnati Art Museum, its impressive zoo, and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Take a riverboat cruise along the Ohio River, catch a professional baseball game with the Reds, or have a day of fun at Kings Island, one of Ohio’s top amusement parks. This city is a real travel gem, with plenty of cultures, entertainment, and friendly folks.
• Columbus: another of Ohio’s big cities is the underrated star, Columbus. It’s extremely friendly to visitors, very walkable, and boasts a solid selection of top attractions like the world-class Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. The historic downtown is a joy to explore, from the bars and Victorian architecture of the German District and Brewery District to the slick planned development of the Arena District. The open-air North Market has been selling to locals since 1876, while the Ohio Historical Center and Ohio Village offer a look at Columbus in the 19th century with its massive museum and neat recreated historic village.
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Ohio’s one and only national park is something special. This large region of rolling farmland, hills and the Cuyahoga River is a magical place. Visitors can explore it in many ways, by walking or biking the fantastic 20-mile Towpath Trail that runs along the historic Ohio & Erie Canal or hiking deeper into its unspoiled landscape where wildlife abounds. The park also contains several restored historic homes and farms where the public can learn more about the early era of northern Ohio. Cuyahoga is within easy striking distance of Cleveland or Akron.
• The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium: often ranked as America’s best zoo, this engaging wildlife center in Columbus is one of Ohio’s top tourist attractions. More than 700 species of animals make up the zoo’s population of 7,000 creatures, covering pretty much the entire planet on land and sea. Connected to the zoo are other fun attractions like the Zoombezi Bay water park, Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild conservation program, and The Wilds jeep safari park. You can easily spend two or three days enjoying the range of activities here.

WHEN TO GO TO OHIO

The best period to visit Ohio is from May to September.

Winter can range from mild to cold but summer is definitely hot as temperatures can reach 29ºC (85ºF).

WHAT TO DO IN OHIO

Ride every roller coaster at Cedar Point

Even the fiercest critics of the Buckeye State (a.k.a. anyone from Michigan) will admit that Cedar Point is one of its most redeeming features. The crown jewel of the Six Flags family is home to some of the most insane coasters in the world, from the G-force whip of Top Thrill Dragster to the death-defying drop of Millennium Force. If you don’t get motion sickness, grab a fast pass and ride them all in the same day, finishing and ending with Steel Vengeance. It’s the largest and fastest wood-steel hybrid coaster in the world whose speed, drops, and inversions earned it the nickname Cell Phone Killer.

Following is a list of typical festivals and celebrations in Ohio.

• Tri-C JazzFest: one of Ohio’s biggest jazz festivals takes place each April in Cleveland. The city’s best venues, big and small, play host to a superb selection of jazz musicians from all the many forms of this musical genre. Backing up the live shows are lots of workshops and clinics for budding musicians.
• Cincinnati May Festival: America’s oldest choral music festival takes place in Cincinnati for two weekends each May, taking over Ohio’s historic theaters and venues. The grand opening concert is the best of the bunch, but there are plenty of other shows both weekends featuring the city’s own symphony orchestra and pops orchestra. Try to catch a performance in Cincinnati’s magnificent Music Hall.
• Taste of Cincinnati: Cincinnati’s big event each year just happens to be America’s longest-running culinary arts festival. Every Memorial Weekend in May the city explodes into a frenzy of eating and drinking. More than 40 restaurants typically take part in this three-day extravaganza that takes over Piatt Park with each place setting up a stall selling bites of their creations. Live music fills the air for some background ambiance.
• Columbus Arts Festival: every June the capital Columbus throws a huge weekend party inviting everyone from restaurants and artists to musicians and craftspeople to share their talents. This fantastic outdoor event brings all the art forms together for everyone to enjoy. There is tasty food for sale and creative artwork to admire. Live bands play an eclectic range of music for visitors while plenty of hands-on art activities appeal to kids and adults alike.
• ComFest: if you really want to experience the scope of Columbus’ diverse communities then come down to the hugely popular ComFest, a weekend event each June that brings all of Ohio’s capital’s communities together to share their culture and talent. Six stages and hundreds of performers entertain the crowds in Goodale Park, while a lively art market gives local artists a chance to sell their creations.
• Jamboree in the Hills: not everything fun happens in Ohio’s big cities. This hugely popular country music festival bills itself as the Super Bowl of Country Music, running for four solid days in the pleasant town of St Clairsville. Around 100,000 fans pile into the town’s outdoor amphitheater every July to catch their favorite bands and singers. When the gates open each morning the most diehard music fans race for the best stage side spots in what has become known as the Running of the Rednecks. If you’re a country music fan you really should check out the Jamboree.

HOW TO REACH AND TRAVEL THROUGH OHIO

Ohio’s central location in the upper Midwest means that no less than seven major US interstates run through the state along with a web of smaller highways and rural roads. Driving is by far the main form of transportation here, so it’s highly recommended that visitors rent a car to get around Ohio if they plan to do any traveling. Major car rental companies are readily available at all of Ohio’s airports and in most major cities. Roads in the state are well signed, generally flat, and in good condition. As a bonus, the driving here is typically very scenic.

In Ohio’s major cities there is a good taxi service to help move around the urban area and its suburbs.

Amtrak operates three different train lines through Ohio at least three times each week. The train is a fun, scenic way to reach Ohio’s major cities but isn’t much used to travel within the state. The seats on Amtrak are very nice, though keep in mind these are not high-speed trains. The Cardinal line runs between Chicago and New York City, stopping in Cincinnati. The LakeShore Limited runs between Chicago and New York City or Boston, stopping in Cleveland. The Capitol Limited runs between Chicago and Washington, DC with a stop in Cleveland.

The Greyhound bus line is the most flexible way to travel within Ohio. Its buses run to more than 25 of the state’s towns, and fares are very affordable. While the buses themselves are nothing to crow about, they are comfortable enough for a quick trip. Ohio’s big cities of Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus all have public transport systems that are useful on a limited level for travel within the downtown core. Cleveland has a light rail and bus, while Cincinnati and Columbus only have bus systems.

main airports are:

• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

GENERAL INFORMATION ON OHIO

health tips & vaccination: none

local currency: US Dollar

local time zone: GMT-5 (-4)

electricity: [su_lightbox type=”image” src=”http://www.traveltv.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/A_plug.png”]type A[/su_lightbox] and [su_lightbox type=”image” src=”http://www.traveltv.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/B_plug.png”]type B[/su_lightbox] (120V – 60 Hz)

WHAT TO DO IN OHIO

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