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1. Cleveland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cleveland
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2. Cincinnati ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cincinnati
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3. Columbus

Columbus
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4. Toledo

Toledo
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5. Dayton

Dayton
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6. Sandusky

Sandusky
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7. Akron, Ohio

Akron, Ohio
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8. Mansfield, Ohio

Mansfield, Ohio
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9. Dublin

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10. Canton

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11. Yellow Springs

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Yellow Springs
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12. Hocking Hills State Park

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Hocking Hills State Park
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13. Marietta

Marietta
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14. Rock House

Rock House
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15. Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve

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Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve
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16. Roebling Suspension Bridge

Roebling Suspension Bridge
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17. Serpent Mound Historical Site

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Serpent Mound Historical Site
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18. Mill Creek Park

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Mill Creek Park
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19. Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve

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Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
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20. Oak Openings Preserve

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Oak Openings Preserve
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21. Charleston Falls Preserve

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Charleston Falls Preserve
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22. Rockbridge State Nature Preserve

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Rockbridge State Nature Preserve
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23. Sandy Ridge Reservation

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Sandy Ridge Reservation
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24. Cedar Falls Hiking Trail

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Cedar Falls Hiking Trail
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25. Hell Town, Ohio

Hell Town, Ohio
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Ohio's bustling and vibrant cites offer everything from unusual museums and art galleries to historical sites, zoos, amusement parks, flea markets, camping and outdoor recreation. Ohio is also home to such excellent outdoor recreation destinations as Yellow Springs and Hocking Hills State Park, where you can go hiking, biking, horseback riding, and rock climbing.

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