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Best Hometowns 2021

This year, we honor Centerville, Chillicothe, Delaware, Sandusky and Wadsworth. These five communities embody the characteristics that make us proud to call Ohio home.

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Best Hometowns 2021: Delaware

This central Ohio city offers a vibrant downtown, great community events and a wide range of arts and entertainment.

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Best Hometowns 2021: Centerville

This Montgomery County city boasts a wealth of recreation, family-friendly events, welcoming businesses and a strong sense of community support.

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Best Hometowns 2021: Sandusky

This Erie County city embraces its location along the Lake Erie shore with new development that is changing both the face of downtown and the community.

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Best Hometowns 2021: Wadsworth

This Medina County city has seen a surge of new downtown businesses in the past five years, providing an added boost to an already forward-looking community.

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Best Hometowns 2021: Chillicothe

The original capital of Ohio turns to the future with new development that is reviving the look and feel of this charming and historic town.

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5 Best Hometowns to Visit this Summer

From sites that illuminate Ohio history to downtown shopping and dining, explore these spots we discovered while visiting our Best Hometowns 2021-22.

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Past Winners

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Best Hometowns 2022: Kent

The relationship between college and community is strong here, thanks to a downtown design that connects campus and city, innovative collaborations and new development.

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Best Hometowns 2024: Urbana

Downtown redevelopment has made this Champaign County community a regional destination for those seeking fresh flavors and interesting finds.

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Best Hometowns 2024: Millersburg

This historic village in Holmes County offers a destination of its own as a well as a taste of the slower way of life practiced in the surrounding Amish and Mennonite communities.

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Best Hometowns 2023: Grove City

This Columbus suburb embraces new development that connects past and present and creates a small-town atmosphere with the amenities of city living.

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Best Hometowns 2023: Lancaster

A rich history, downtown revival and location with easy access to both Columbus and the Hocking Hills make this Fairfield County community a great place to live and visit.

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Best Hometowns 2022: Versailles

This rural village of 2,600 residents offers great schools, a welcoming small-town feel and a longtime local company that helps make the community an inviting place to call home.

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Best Hometowns 2024: Bryan

An effort to fill vacant buildings revived this city’s downtown, illustrating the sense of pride and spirit of collaboration in this community about 64 miles west of Toledo.

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Best Hometowns 2023: Celina

Located along Grand Lake St. Marys, this agricultural area of Ohio embraces its shore-town appeal with waterfront development and downtown businesses that cater to residents and travelers alike.

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Best Hometowns 2024: Hilliard

This Columbus suburb offers a rich history and a small-town atmosphere, while its location along Interstate 270 has made it a destination for development.

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