There is never a bad time of year to visit Ohio. Spring bursts out of the gate as soon as you’ve put the skis and snowboards away, and there are non-stop Ohio attractions in every Ohio city year-round, in every mile of this state in the heart of America.

No matter your pleasure, there’s plenty of it to appreciate in Ohio. Nature lover? No part of the country is quite as beautiful as Ohio as she spills forth a bounty of color each season. The flora and fauna of Ohio come alive in a bountiful way as her lush green and brilliant blooms decorate every town and highway.

There are hundreds of state and local Metroparks in Ohio that offer camping, hiking, climbing, horseback riding, skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, ice skating, boating, kayaking, and fishing, with a multitude of lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and wetlands, along with an abundance of carefully preserved natural habitats. Every spring, a dozen of the world’s best amusement parks resume festivities and join the open year-round indoor water parks, offering families and adults alike the excitement of the best tourist destinations in the nation.

Once you’ve visited the many lakes, rivers, hills and valleys of Ohio, travel beneath the earth and explore some of the best caving systems in North America, where both the novice and experienced spelunker finds the adventure of a lifetime. Always a steady underground 50 degrees, your hard hat lamp will light the way to your unforgettable views of Ohio’s caverns.

As soon as the tulips bloom and the Buckeye trees bud, Ohio breaks out the barbeque and hosts a succession of long-standing festivals and social events that include food, music and the friendliest folks on the Northcoast. But the nightlife party isn’t just outdoors in Ohio: live music of every style, theater, fine dining and world-class museums bring you close-up to the melting pot of culture Ohio’s multi-national heritage has built. But whether you tour the Rock and Roll Museum, the Museum of Natural History, the Science Center, the Museum of Art, an arboretum, or an aquarium, you’ll discover exhibits that place Ohio high on the list of locations that hold valuable cultural and anthropological treasures.

From the Great Lakes to the Ohio River, major indoor and outdoor event arenas give you enough variety to enjoy the best in music and sports, whether you prefer Bach, rock, or a ball game. And once the season has begun, there are miles and miles of coastline and beaches to enjoy on Ohio’s many rivers, lakes, and the 312 miles of shoreline on the northcoast of Lake Erie. camp out in the park, book a room in the city, or cozy up in a bed and breakfast in the country, then hit the sand and the water to let the sun and the breeze relax, refresh and recharge you.

Your quest for the perfect Ohio vacation destination ends here. Let your adventure begin!