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1. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
© Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

2. Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
© Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens

3. National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Category: Museums & Culture
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
© National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

4. Contemporary Arts Center

Category: Attractions
Contemporary Arts Center
© Contemporary Arts Center

5. Cleveland Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture
Cleveland Museum of Art
© Cleveland Museum of Art

6. Toledo Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture
Toledo Museum of Art
© Toledo Museum of Art

7. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Category: Kids & Family
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
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8. West Side Market

Category: Shopping
West Side Market
© West Side Market

9. Kings Island

Romantic Islands
Kings Island
© Kings Island

10. Jungle Jim's International Market

Category: Shopping
Jungle Jim's International Market
© Jungle Jim's International Market

11. Center of Science and Industry

Category: Kids & Family
Center of Science and Industry
© Center of Science and Industry

12. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
© Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

13. Cedar Point

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Cedar Point
© Cedar Point

14. Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum

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Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum
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15. The Wilds

The Wilds
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16. A Christmas Story House

A Christmas Story House
© A Christmas Story House

17. Carillon Historical Park

Category: Activities
Carillon Historical Park
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18. Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial

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Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
© NPS Photo

19. James A. Garfield National Historic Site

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James A. Garfield National Historic Site
© NPS Photo

20. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums

Category: Kids & Family
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums
© Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums

21. Huffman Prairie Flying Field

Huffman Prairie Flying Field
© Courtesy of Pakhnyushchyy - Fotolia.com

22. Mac-A-Cheek Castle

Romantic Castles
Mac-A-Cheek Castle
© Mac-A-Cheek Castle

23. Squire's Castle

Romantic Castles
Squire's Castle
© Courtesy of Michael Shake - Fotolia.com

24. Loveland Castle

Romantic Castles
Loveland Castle
© Loveland Castle

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Ohio is at the heart of the United States' manufacturing efforts and the state's economic significance helps account for the fact that it is the 10th most populous state in the United States. Known best for its impressive theme parks, lakes, drive-in theaters, and state-of-the-art universities, Ohio is a prime destination for couples, singles and families alike. Museums, metroparks, historical parks, romantic castles, inns, waterfalls, and amusement parks are among the most popular vacation ideas in Ohio.

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