Ohio Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Explore Ohio with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Discover historic presidential homes, scenic parks, museums, charming small towns, and hidden gems across the Buckeye State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Ohio, including presidential sites, museums, parks, and historic towns. From Lake Erie coastlines to aviation history and cultural attractions, discover some of the best things to do in Ohio.
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
From scenic river gorges and forest trails to lakefront parks along Lake Erie, Ohio’s parks showcase the natural beauty of the Midwest. Our featured Ohio park highlights one of the state’s best outdoor escapes.
Kirtland Temple
Ohio’s historic landmarks reveal stories of early statehood, industrial growth, and influential American leaders. Our featured Ohio historic site highlights one destination that captures the Buckeye State’s heritage.
Best National Parks in Ohio
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- James A. Garfield National Historic Site
- William Howard Taft National Historic Site
- Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
- Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
- Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
- First Ladies National Historic Site
Top 5 Ohio State Parks
- Hocking Hills State Park
- Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
- William Henry Harrison Monument
- Custer Birthplace Monument Historic Site
- Leo Petroglyphs State Historic Site
Top 5 Ohio Museums
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Cincinnati Art Museum
- Toledo Museum of Art
- National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland
Know Before You Roam: Ohio Quick Facts
- Largest City: Columbus
- High Point (Rank): Campbell Hill 1,549 ft (43)
- Lowest Elevation: Ohio River at IN border: 289 ft
- State Nickname: “Buckeye State”
- State Flower: Large White Trillium
- State Tree: Ohio Buckeye
- State Animal: White-tailed Deer
- State Bird: Northern Cardinal
- State Fish: Walleye
Explore Ohio on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
Explore Ohio with the Roam Your Home map.
Each marker connects to one of our stories featuring historic homes, museums, scenic parks, and cultural landmarks. Click a pin to uncover the story and start planning your Ohio journey.