May 2022

Travel

Mahoning County offers a wealth of summertime attractions, from live music and fun festivals to interesting museums and great parks.

From festivals and concerts to great parks and outdoor adventures, here’s your guide to making the most of this sun-soaked season.

These three driving tours share the story of the National Road, the wonders of the Hocking Hills and the heritage of life along Lake Erie.

Our neighbor to the north has more than 160 wineries. These picks showcase a mix of what’s being made in the Great Lakes State.

From monumental outdoor artworks to horseback-riding excursions to great craft beer, this southwest Ohio county caters to a variety of interests and tastes

This Tuscarawas County destination provides guided tours that offer a walk through the glory days of railroads.

The 5-acre environment for exploration in Sylvania’s Olander Park System offers a hands-on adventure for all ages.

This Columbus suburb’s outdoor collection of art brings travelers face to face with interesting works in unexpected places.

Enjoy food, entertainment and family fun at these Ohio festivals centered around hot air balloons.

This collection of historic sites and destinations celebrate Ohio’s ties to flight and the people who got us off the ground. 

These finds throughout the region offer lots to explore, including state nature preserves, a butterfly conservation center and more.

These happenings focus on fun on wheels, from antique cars to a race through the forests of southeast Ohio.

From adorable animal babies to upgraded offerings, here are the fresh finds at these four Ohio zoos this summer.

Food + Drink

Founder Nick Sheets remade a property that had been in his family for more than a century as a welcoming, rural destination for craft beer fans.

This restaurant draws inspiration from the region’s farming heritage and is part of a 10-acre property that offers more than what’s on the menu.

With locations in Tuscarawas and Holmes counties, this shop offers eight fun flavors of its cool creation.

Arts

See urban exploration photographer Matthew Christopher’s photography at the Canton Museum of Art through July 24.

See two works by Vincent van Gogh that are rarely displayed outside of Europe, along with work by other European landscape painters. 

Ohio Life

The barn quilt phenomenon began in Adams County more than two decades ago. Today, there are driving tours across Ohio and far beyond that invite travelers to hit the road.

In spring of 1972, southwest Ohio’s famous amusement park welcomed visitors for the first time. Attractions included a new wooden roller coaster known as The Racer.

Try these strategies for getting a better night’s sleep, and learn when it’s time to get screened for hearing loss. 

This personal notebook chronicles the work of Simon Beuter, who cared for the German Separatists community’s expansive garden.

These happenings focus on fun on wheels, from antique cars to a race through the forests of southeast Ohio.

Doug Burns celebrates the Queen City’s past and present with designs he hopes customers will enjoy for years to come.

Cy Young’s name is synonymous with Major League Baseball’s most dominant pitchers. He was born in Tuscarawas County in 1867, and he lived there both during and after his career in the big leagues.

The former Major League Baseball player, manager and coach turns old baseballs into works of art.