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5 Reasons to Visit our 2022-23 Best Hometowns

From the site of a War of 1812 fort to a museum focused on the fashion world, these destinations in our Best Hometowns 2022-23 communities are worth a visit.

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Best Hometowns 2022

This year, we honor Athens, Bellefontaine, Kent, Perrysburg and Versailles. These five communities embody the characteristics that make us proud to call Ohio home.

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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 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 2022: Perrysburg

This northwest Ohio town built on history continues to thrive with its inviting shopping districts, outstanding schools and family-friendly environment.

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Best Hometowns 2022: Bellefontaine

This city located 60 miles northwest of Columbus is experiencing a downtown revival that is shining a light on historic properties while reinventing them for a new generation.

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Best Hometowns 2022: Athens

This college town in southeast Ohio thrives with a welcoming atmosphere, appreciation of the arts and inspiring community collaboration.

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Best Hometown Nominations

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Past Winners

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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: 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: Cuyahoga Falls

This riverfront city offers easy access to both Cleveland and Akron, a revitalized downtown district and a range of outdoor recreation options that span hiking, climbing and kayaking.

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Best Hometowns 2024: McConnelsville

This historic river town offers a picturesque setting, a charming downtown and deep ties to the coal-mining heritage that shaped this part of Ohio.

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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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Best Hometowns 2023: Sharonville

A strong business base supports this suburban city just outside Cincinnati that is updating its historic core to further build a sense of place and community.

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