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 [...]

Of course the lure of a simpler, rural life is calling you. The notion of sleigh bells on the road and tiny mom-and-pop stores overflowing with hand-made items is exactly the kind of attraction you need for your next vacation. Time for a visit to Ohio Amish Country.

For hundreds of years, these humble Christian traditionalists have maintained a way of life that offers them a unique cultural experience to share with tourists who visit their towns across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania, and over a dozen other states. Over the last few decades, the Amish population in the United States has grown by 120%, further carrying on their foothold in simple living. Members don’t officially join the church until they are between 16 and 25 years of age, as the Amish believe that this baptism is a choice to be made by an individual for his or herself upon adulthood. So those who continue to [...]

Welcome to the wonderful world of ballooning, filled with beauty, excitement and adventure. Break free of the earth’s bonds and float skyward. Hot air ballooning has been described in many ways, but the tranquility experienced floating above the earth in a balloon may just be the closest thing to total freedom you’ll ever experience.

A Hot Air Balloon Flight from Balloon Masters is the perfect way to make any anniversary, birthday, or special occasion an unforgettable event. You can propose to your special someone and even get married in the balloon, while you are peacefully floating over the countryside.

Balloon Masters pilots are commercially rated and insured with over twenty-eight years experience flying hot air balloons. Our Hot Air Balloons are certified and registered with the FAA.

Hot Air Balloon rides are available every day that weather permits, year round.

Balloon Master’s, Inc.
7283 Kirkdale Drive
Blacklick, Ohio 43004
614-870-2539
www.balloonmastersinc.com� [...]

Located just 30 miles northwest of downtown Columbus, Union County, Ohio offers visitors a unique combination of the present and the past.

Discover local attractions like our 7 covered bridges or the Big Darby Plains Scenic Byway; explore how things are handcrafted at places like Phoenix Bat Company and Fulton Creek Dairy; or savor the unique shopping, winery tours and eateries of the county. Union County is also home to many festivals and fairs including the annual Covered Bridge Bluegrass Festival. Held the third weekend of September, the festival includes an elegant Dinner on the Bridge, a full day of festival activities including bluegrass music, old-fashioned games, antique and food vendors, a pie baking contest, pumpkin carver, wagon rides, community church service, and so much more.

For more information about Union County, call (800) 642-0087 or visit www.unioncounty.org.

Save time and money this season enjoying family fun in Coshocton, Ohio, with everything from hot air balloons to traditional Appalachian music, to 1800s history, to wineries and outdoor fun.

Coshocton is home to the Monticello III Horse-drawn Canal Boat ride (www.visitcoshocton.com/horse-drawn-canal-boat) and the restored 1800s canal era town of Historic Roscoe Village (www.RoscoeVillage.com). Roscoe Village features charming shops, restaurants and tours of the historic buildings that showcase life in the 1800s, where visitors can interact with traditional artisans, meet an 1800s doctor and participate in an old-fashioned one-room school lesson.

Shopping and dining in Roscoe Village is a delight. With stores containing jewelry, handcrafted leather goods, ladies apparel, gourmet foods, Vera Bradley, homemade fudge, antiques, flowers & plants, gifts, pottery, wine, kitchen wares, home décor, garden accents and more, it is easy to spend a leisurely day here. Dining is also a pleasure [...]

Rolling farmland and gentle wooded hills of Johnny Appleseed fame dominate the landscape and make antique hunts and auctions events for everyone to enjoy. Specialty shops, horseshows, ice cream socials, classic car shows, an antique tractor and engine show, farmers markets and free bandshell concerts make life especially pleasant. Take a walking tour of our historical district and visit the Ashland County Historical Museum.

We host some great events including the Ashland County Fair and Ashland County Farm Tour as well as the Ashland Symphony, Ashland University Theatre, Ashland Regional Ballet and Chautauqua Storytelling Performances.

BalloonFest, one of Ashland’s premier events, is held every year. The Balloon Glow, music, storytelling and stage performances, along with balloon races, make for a fun-filled weekend.

Ashland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
211 Claremont Avenue

Ashland, Ohio 44805
419-281-4584
toll free: 877-581-2345
www.visitashlandohio.com

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With 30 miles of Lake Erie shoreline and 17 picturesque covered bridges, Ashtabula County is the Covered Bridge Capital of Ohio and home to America’s longest Covered Bridge spanning 613 feet.

Ashtabula County grows 65% of all grapes grown in the state of Ohio and is home to the Lake Erie & Grand River Valley microclimates lined with Viniferous and French/American Hybrids that give this unique growing region the feel of Napa Valley.

Tour our rolling landscapes and immerse yourself in our Western Reserve Architecture and Midwestern Charm. Peak fall foliage brings hews of gold and orange and creates a magical backdrop for our covered bridges.

Enjoy a week long vacation in one of our lakeshore cottages, B&Bs or at one of our seventeen campgrounds. With cool lake breezes, Ashtabula County is a great place to connect with family and friends.

Visit Ashtabula County…Our Lake Awaits!

www.VisitAshtabulaCounty.com

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