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1. Cleveland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cleveland
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2. Columbus ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Columbus
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3. Athens

Athens
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4. Canton, Ohio

Canton, Ohio
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5. Cedar Point Amusement Park

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Cedar Point Amusement Park
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6. Chagrin Falls

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Chagrin Falls
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7. Cincinnati

Cincinnati
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8. COSI

COSI
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9. Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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10. Dayton

Dayton
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11. Hocking Hills State Park Day Trip

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Hocking Hills State Park Day Trip
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12. Holmes County

Holmes County
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13. Jungle Jim's International Market

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Jungle Jim's International Market
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14. Kings Island Amusement Park

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Kings Island Amusement Park
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15. Romantic Day Trips in Ohio: Loveland

Romantic Day Trips in Ohio: Loveland
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16. Day Trip to Ohio Caverns

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Day Trip to Ohio Caverns
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17. Orrville, Ohio

Orrville, Ohio
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18. Peninsula

Peninsula
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19. Put-In-Bay

Put-In-Bay
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20. The Wilds

The Wilds
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21. Toledo

Toledo
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22. The National Museum of the United States Air Force

Category: Museums & Culture
The National Museum of the United States Air Force
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23. Waynesville

Waynesville
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24. Yellow Springs

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Yellow Springs
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25. Historic Zoar Village

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Historic Zoar Village
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • What makes Ohio a unique day trip destination?
    • Ohio is one of the Midwest's most charming states, stretching between the Ohio River landscape in the south and picturesque Lake Erie along its northern border.
  • What attractions are easily accessible in Ohio?
    • Regional residents and visitors can get to a plethora of nationally-renowned attractions within easy day driving distance from Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland.
  • What historical sites can be found in Ohio?
    • The state's 19th-century history is preserved throughout its charming small towns, including the Historic Zoar Village and the Amish Country towns of Holmes County.

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