Ohio has something to offer for everyone. Here campers can visit world-class museums and boutique wineries. For the adrenaline junkies, experience world record-setting roller coasters. Expand your mind at some of the best hands-on science museums in the country. Cheer on your favorite team, with all 5 major league sports represented, plus some pretty well known college teams. Plus you’ll find everything from pre-historic and Native American history to the Underground Railroad, as well as presidential, space and air force history.
Rocky Fork Ranch is a unique campground offering the perfect combination of modern day amenities and rustic camping. Over 255 campsites and 66 lodging facilities...
Camp HiYo! can just plain spoil you on other kinds of travel stay. Tucked away in the tree-covered splendor of the Ohio countryside, just a...
Family owned and operated. Consists of 33 acres, three miles from Pike Lake, surrounded by 12,000 acres of Pike State Forest, in the hills of...
Well maintained grassy sites with electric and water, clean restrooms, concession stand, game room, ballfield, concrete swimming lake, fishing, playground, general store and much more!
At Woodbridge our focus is on family fun. Our goal is to provide a great camping experience in a clean, friendly atmosphere. Whether you seek...
Streetsboro KOA offers a great place to escape the pressures of everyday life. A family-friendly place to relax with your kids, we offer many ways...
Discover your oasis on the Ohio shoreline at MotorCoach Resort Lake Erie Shores – a luxury Class A only RV resort with lots for sale or for...
Located minutes from Akron/Canton, Jellystone Park is an award-winning campground, and your perfect family getaway and camping destination! With luxury cabin rentals, premier RV sites,...
Lakeview RV Park is a full service, family oriented RV Park located in a country setting in Lancaster, OH. Come and enjoy our 16-acre lake...
500+ sites – 75 acre lake – Swimming, Boating, Fishing – Planned activities – Camp Store- RV Sales, Parts and Service. Our campground convenience store...
Come join us at Pleasant View Recreation Campground and Cabins in Van Buren, Ohio. The campground is a clean, quiet, gated park in a country...
Water and electric sites are available in this primitive area on the banks of the scenic Portage River. Sleeping cabins, boat & jet ski launch,...
Nestled among the rolling countryside, our 500 acre Camp-Resort is a top destination for outdoor fun in Northeast Ohio. When our campers aren’t busy swimming...
Loveberry’s Funny Farm Campground keeps its focus on family. We are a family-owned/family-friendly campground on the border of Ohio and Michigan near the town of...
Landmarks
Once infamously known for a 24-minute, pollution-fueled fire in 1969, the Cuyahoga River and the surrounding valley have since become an inspiration of an area and river healed. Not far from Cleveland and Akron, the valley features a wealth of sights to see and explore. Natural wonders include a beaver marsh, Ritchie Ledges, Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail and Brandywine Falls. The Boston Store Visitor Center, Canal Exploration Center, Everett Covered Bridge, Jaite Mill, Stanford House and Wilson Feed Mill are among the historic buildings located in the valley.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
The Path to Freedom – that is what the Underground Railroad represents. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center utilizes permanent and traveling exhibits to showcase the stories of freedom’s heroes, then and now, and serves to elevate the dialogue around freedom and human rights.
Events
Held in mid-August, the All Ohio Balloon Fest is something to behold. More than 40 hot air balloons participate in morning liftoffs and evening balloon glows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You also can ride in a restored World War II plane, helicopter or even sky dive. Enjoy entertainment and food from dozens of local vendors. Kids can play in bounce houses, do an obstacle course or watch a balloon artist work his magic.
The Columbus Arts Festival is held along Columbus’ beautiful downtown Riverfront in mid-June. This stunning outdoor art gallery attracts art enthusiasts from all over the country. In addition to hosting more than 300 nationally acclaimed artists, the Festival features gourmet food from some of the city’s top restaurants, film screenings and hands-on art activities along with live music, dance and theater performances. Be sure to check out the Emerging Artists program featuring up-and-coming local artists.
Step back in time during the Ohio Renaissance Festival held weekends in September through October. With nearly 100 shows on 11 stages plus arts and crafts shops, food and beverage locations, games of skill and human-powered rides, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The new Birds of the Gauntlet showcases the ancient art of falconry and features not only a number of birds on display but also an impressive stage presentation.
Activities
Much has changed at the Pro Football Hall of Fame since it first opened in 1963. Today, the Hall is internationally recognized as America’s leading sports museum and showplace. Exhibits rotate to better tell the story of America’s most popular sport. Be sure to check out the Pro Football Today Gallery to see the most recent additions marking the game’s memorable milestones of the previous season.
Fort Hill Earthworks and Nature Preserve
Despite its name, Fort Hill was not a fort used for warfare but rather a ceremonial gathering place for the ancient Hopewell Culture. Featuring some of the best hiking in the state, you can enjoy 11 miles of hiking trails many of which go through fully mature forests with numerous wildflowers, trees and birds. The well-preserved hilltop enclosure of Fort Hill is impressive as is the Circle Earthwork located in a field on the south side of the park. A museum houses exhibits on the geology and archaeology of the area as well.
Lions, tigers, bears, kangaroos, giraffes, snakes, fish, monkeys, turtles and more all call the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium home. A 100,000 gallon salt water aquarium features many of your favorite ocean animals. And if that’s not enough, the Columbus Zoo is fortunate to have Jack Hanna, who often makes appearances at special Zoo events, serving as its director emeritus.
SunWatch Indian Village and Archaeological Park
The SunWatch Indian Village allows you to immerse yourself in the 800-year history of the area’s Fort Ancient Indians. Watch a film introducing you to these fascinating people or view artifacts collected from around the area. Tour the reconstructed buildings located on their original sites or learn about the Village and its inhabitants in the Interpretive Center. It is a trip back in time that is not to be missed.
Cultural Sites
Built to defend America from the British during the War of 1812, Fort Meigs held strong through two significant sieges in 1813 including one involving the great Native American leader Tecumseh. Torn down and rebuilt two times, the Fort currently serves to educate about the struggles faced by our nation more than 200 years ago.
Having established himself as a great orator and respected member of the U.S. House of Representatives, James A. Garfield became a dark horse candidate during the Republican National Convention in 1880. The Ohio native was eventually elected president thanks in large part to his successful “front porch campaign.” See the front porch that made history and tour the home to learn more about our 20th president and his family.
Armstrong Air and Space Museum
Space fanatics rejoice! The Armstrong Air and Space museum showcases many of the famous Ohioans who have been involved in studying space, the history of the Space Race and the current state of space exploration. Shaped like a futuristic moon base, the museum features the Gemini VIII spacecraft, Neil Armstrong’s Gemini and Apollo spacesuits, an Apollo 11 moon rock along with several interactive exhibits and three simulators.
For more than a century, the Toledo Museum of Art has been recognized for its high quality collection, comprehensive education programs and architecturally significant campus. The museum covers approximately 36 acres and includes six buildings housing paintings, glass works, sculpture, decorative and graphic arts, and modern art. The best part? Entrance into the museum is free of charge.