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1. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

2. Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens

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

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

4. Contemporary Arts Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Contemporary Arts Center

5. Cleveland Museum of Art

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

6. Toledo Museum of Art

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

7. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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8. West Side Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff

9. Kings Island

Romantic Islands

10. Jungle Jim's International Market

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

11. Center of Science and Industry

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

12. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

13. Cedar Point

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

14. Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. The Wilds

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16. A Christmas Story House

© A Christmas Story House

17. Carillon Historical Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial

Category: Affordable Local Attractions

19. James A. Garfield National Historic Site

Category: Affordable Local Attractions

20. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums

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

21. Huffman Prairie Flying Field

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22. Mac-A-Cheek Castle

Romantic Castles
© Mac-A-Cheek Castle

23. Squire's Castle

Romantic Castles
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24. Loveland Castle

Romantic Castles
© 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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