Best Places to Visit in Ohio
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Ohio with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Ohio sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Ohio that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Ohio whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
Galloway, OH
Battelle Darby Creek features more than 7,000 acres of forest, prairies and wetlands. It stretches along 13 miles of the Big and Little Darby creeks, both State and National Scenic Rivers. Besides the areas surrounding the creeks, there are also over 1,600 acres of restored wetlands and prairies. Bison have been reintroduced to the park and roam freely within two enclosed pastures.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center is a one-of-a-kind, multi-museum complex housed in Union Terminal, a historic Art Deco train station and National Historic Landmark. Museum Center’s major offerings at Union Terminal include the Cincinnati History Museum, the Cincinnati History Library and Archives, the Duke Energy Children’s Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science and the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater. Museum Center is the largest cultural institution in the city of Cincinnati, with more than 1.4 million visitors per year.
Smale Riverfront Park
Cincinnati, OH
The Wilds
Cumberland, OH
The Wilds is a wildlife safari park that takes you and your kids on an African Safari like experience all without ever having to leave Ohio. Board the safari transport bus with your Safari Transport Pass where one of the parks highly trained guides will take you and your family through open range animal areas that will get you up close views of rhinos, camels, giraffes, and many other wild animals. This tour lasts about four hours long and will have stops at the Lake Trail and the Mid-Sized Carnivore Conservation Center these educational stops will not only excite your children but also teach them at the same time
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Dayton, OH
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, is the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum. The National Museum of the United States Air Force collects, researches, conserves, interprets and presents the Air Force’s history, heritage and traditions, as well as today’s mission to fly, fight and win, in Air, Space and Cyberspace to a global audience through engaging exhibits, educational outreach, special programs, and the stewardship of the national historic collection.
Cincinnati Art Museum
Cincinnati, OH
The Cincinnati Art Museum features a diverse, encyclopedic art collection of more than 67,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying its own broad collection, the museum also hosts several national and international traveling exhibitions each year. Visitors can enjoy the exhibitions or participate in the museum’s wide range of art-related programs, activities and special events. General admission is always free for all. Museum members receive additional benefits.
America’s Packard Museum
Dayton, OH
America’s Packard Museum was founded in 1992 by Dayton attorney and long-time car collector Bob Signom. The museum has become a popular destination for travelers and residents alike. The museum’s neighborhood has been named Dayton’s Motorcar District.
Coney Island
Cincinnati, OH
In 1886, Coney Island was a 400-acre apple orchard on the banks of the Ohio River. Since then, Coney Island has become a destination to splash, ride, cheer and play for over 130 years. Home to the largest recirculating swimming pool in the world, Coney Island has become a unique and nostalgic destination.
Contemporary Arts Center
Cincinnati, OH
The CAC provides experiences through exhibitions and performances as well as educational and outreach programs, to engage and interact with the art, artists, and ideas of our time. Working with the regional community of visitors, patrons, and partners, and with the global community of artists and institutions, they explore and celebrate the unfolding landscape of art and expression.
Imagination Station
Toledo, OH
Imagination Station, Toledo’s Science Center, is dedicated to making science, technology, engineering and mathematics fun and accessible. There are hundreds of interactive, hands-on exhibits that are fun and educational for the entire family. Whether you only have an hour or you have all day, there is plenty to see and do at Imagination Station.