Ohio

Many of Ohio’s must-dos are family-friendly, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cincinnati, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, and plenty of classical and contemporary art at Cincinnati’s American Sign Museum and Museum of Art, the Dayton Art Institute, and Otherworld, an immersive, interactive museum in Columbus. The Cincinnati Zoo and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are ranked among the best in the country, while state park Hocking Hills has scenic waterfalls and hiking trails.

The rock & roll Hall of fame designed by I. M. Pei, is dedicated to the most famous and influential figures in rock ' n ' roll.

The rock & roll Hall of fame designed by I. M. Pei, is dedicated to the most famous and influential figures in rock ' n ' roll.

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Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to Ohio.

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