Ohio Road Trips: 50 Places to Visit This Year

The state of Ohio was made for road trips. Because you can get from one edge of it to the other over the course of an afternoon drive, exploring the diversity of places found in the Buckeye State makes for an easy and fulfilling adventure.

From destinations along Toledo’s inviting waterfront to the wealth of Ohio history contained within the city of Chillicothe and the food finds of Cincinnati’s dining scene to the forests, gorges and waterfalls that ring Greater Cleveland, there is much to explore from one end of our state to the other. You can also see out-of-the-ordinary train collections, catch a film at cool movie houses, play away the day at retro arcades and much more. 


5 Must-Visit Cincinnati Restaurants for Foodies: The city is home to a wealth of restaurants, and these spots show the variety and creativity its food scene offers. 


5 Incredible Train Collections in Ohio: Train collections come in all sizes, from hand-carved masterpieces to a roundhouse that holds one man’s classic steam engines.


5 Must-See Cleveland Metroparks Reservations: This longstanding park system is a guardian of green space in northeast Ohio. Here are some of its most popular places. 


5 Ohio Breweries Built in Former Churches: Beer-makers have given these beautiful spaces a second life as places for friends and family to gather and raise a pint.


5 Places that Reflect Dayton’s Spirit of Innovation: The airplane is the most famous invention born here, but the city’s legacy of inspiring ideas runs deep. 


5 Ohio Food Challenge You Won’t Believe: If you have the appetite to take on some of Ohio’s biggest food challenges, these meals will test your mettle.


5 Ways to Explore Toledo’s Waterfront: Located where the Maumee River meets Lake Erie, this city makes for a great place to explore outdoor recreation and maritime history.


5 Ohio Movie Houses for Film Buffs: From classic theaters with long histories to newer spaces that offer places to congregate once the credits roll, these spots are winners.


5 Ways to Explore History in Chillicothe: From the earthen mounds that served as a place of ceremony for Indigenous people to the city’s role as Ohio’s first capital.


5 Old-School Arcades in Ohio: Whether you love the kinetic thrill of pinball or the beeps and blips of ’80s arcade favorites, these spots are loaded with retro fun.