“Ohio. Find it here” has been created to help bring tourists to Ohio.
Ohio has had a lot of slogans in the past, including “So much to discover,” The heart of it all,” and “Birthplace of aviation” which was located on license plates.
Maybe this ad and slogan will bring visitors to Ohio, and it could possibly help Ohioans explore more of their home state.
Either way, there’s plenty to do in Ohio.
Here are four places to explore this summer.
Hocking Hills
Hocking Hills State Park is located in a more southern part of Ohio and is nothing short of a hiker's utopia.
It has become a popular destination over the past few years with 2,356 acres divided into six areas: Ash Cave, Old Man’s Cave, Cantwell Cliffs, Cedar Falls, Conkle’s Hollow and Rock House.
There are a variety of things in this area to check out: all-terrain-vehicle rentals, cliffs, gorges, zip lining and horseback riding.
While Hocking Hills lacks a lodge, there are plenty of cabins that can be rented.
For more information on this state park and others in Ohio, click here.
Dayton
Dayton has what seems like an endless amount of things to do, and recently the historic sites in the city have seen a huge tourism boost.
The Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, which has six locations throughout the region, saw more than 73,588 visitors, a 27.6 percent jump from 2014 to 2015.
Some of the success of last year’s numbers are being attributed to exhibits, cheap gas, the opening of a nearby brewery, and the best seller, “The Wright Brothers,” by biographer David McCullough.
There are plenty of things to explore here, including a free tour of the Laurence Dunbar House and viewing a full sized replica of one of the Wright brothers’ creations. Kids can even become a junior rangers.
Cincinnati
Coney Island is located in southern Ohio and on the banks of Lake Como.
Very family friendly and affordable with plenty of activities, some of which include a theme park with rides, Sunlite Pool, water slides, an arcade, and miniature golf.
New attractions have been added to Coney Island like a ride called Wipe Out that sends riders round-and-round and upside down more than 30 feet off the ground.
EuroBungy Dome is a 40-foot-tall trampoline system which is also a new addition to the area.
Tuesdays are reported to be the least busy day.
For more information on Coney Island and other southwest Ohio attractions, please click here.
Yellow Springs
This small village located in Greene County is home to many festivals, art, live music, shopping centers, and creative individuals.
Yellow Springs has a street fair twice a year with over 200 booths of clothing, art, jewelry, food and more filling the streets.
There is also zombie walk that comes around once a year where people come dressed as the undead and parade through town. This event is family friendly and also a food drive and a fundraiser for Yellow Springs Home, Inc. according to their website.
Glen Helen Nature Preserve is only a stone’s throw away with acres of wildlife for hiking, birding, and exploring.
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