May 2023

Travel

These gardens geared toward little ones across the state spark imagination and provide places to play in beautiful settings.

Our state has 27 designated scenic routes that are perfect for summer road trips. These four across Ohio offer a glimpse into history and opportunities for outdoor recreation.

These Mahoning County favorites have new additions and expansions that make it a great time to plan a visit.

From a new state park lodge and great glamping to starry skies and beautiful butterflies, here is your inspiration for planning a getaway in nature.  

From vintage pinball games and old-school eats to drive-in movies and antique cars, there is plenty of throwback fun to be found here.

Walk trails that provide beautiful scenery as well as insight into the lives of those who lived here long before we did. 

As the Dayton area’s famous museum celebrates its 100th anniversary, explore the destination’s fascinating exhibits, artifacts and stories.

Memphis Kiddie Park just outside Cleveland has been delighting little ones and their parents for decades with its collection of kid-size thrills.

Connect with the wide range of public art found throughout our capital city using the Cbus ArtWalks App.

Make the most of the long days and warm nights with our guide to summer fun in Ohio, featuring family-friendly festivals, on-the-water activities, interesting parks and cool concerts.

This Northwest Ohio natural landmark was discovered in 1872 and has been a tourist attraction since 1933.

Built around the massive Grand Lake St. Marys, this part of northwest Ohio is known for on-the-water recreation, shoreline festivities and new places to explore.

Our state’s parks — filled with forests, streams and green — offer a respite from daily life. Here are four with recent additions, so you can explore something new this summer.

Food + Drink

Gahanna’s Herbal Cocktail Trail features drinks that play on the city’s gardening heritage. Visit to sample the creative concoctions yourself, then try mixing these ones up for friends.

In 2022, chef Karen Small closed her longtime Cleveland restaurant and launched Juneberry Table, a bright and inviting place with a menu of hearty and flavorful fare.

This favorite Columbus spot launched by Jeffrey Clark and Ben Willis aims to make change part of its mission.

Arts

Keith Haring’s distinctive art rose from the streets of New York City to become part of popular culture as it explored subjects ranging from AIDS to apartheid. 

The Queen City’s annual spring choral music tradition marks a milestone year in 2023. 

Home + Garden

Leah Hurt crafts adorable rattles and other endearing items that are perfect for the new mom in your life.

Ohio Life

In May 1892, family and friends of Ohio abolitionist and minister John Rankin and his wife, Jean, paid tribute to the couple who helped more than 2,000 people find freedom.

The bestselling author and Cincinnati resident shares why she writes romance and what inspires her much-loved novels.

Get advice for dealing with allergy season, and learn the signs of a stroke so you can protect your family, friends and neighbors. 

This unsigned piece is attributed to artist Noble Stuart, who is known for his carvings on the natural sandstone formations at Worden’s Ledges near Hinckley.

Lustron Corp. hoped its prefabricated steel homes would address the need for postwar housing. The company’s Columbus factory closed after making just 2,600 homes, most of which still stand today.