This 280-Mile Road Trip Leads To Some Of The Most Scenic Parts Of Ohio, No Matter What Time Of Year It Is
By Sarah McCosham|Published February 01, 2022
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
The Buckeye State is a natural beauty, and while we’re all for getting out and exploring the Ohio naturescape on foot, there’s something wholly wonderful about a good, old-fashioned road trip. We’ve put together the following scenic road trip in Ohio that showcases some of the most beautiful parts of the state. Gas up the car, load up the snacks, and get ready for a beautiful Buckeye State road trip!
A perennial favorite for outdoor recreation of all kinds, Hocking Hills is also one of the most resplendent regions in the Midwest.
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Drive through the beautiful hills and valleys of Hocking Hills along the eponymous Hocking Hills Scenic Byway. This 26-mile road offers the prime route for exploring all that this scenery-packed corner of Ohio has to offer.
Sit down and enjoy lunch at Kenyon Inn and Restaurant, and soak up the beautiful scenery! Of course, if you wanted to turn this day trip into a multi-day road trip, you could book a night at this well-appointed inn, as well.
The bucolic beauty of Ohio's Amish Country truly is unrivaled. Stretched across multiple counties and small rural towns in east-central Ohio, you’ll find one of the state’s most heartwarming attractions: Amish Country.
While Ohio may be best-known for its rolling hills and countryside, the southern region of the state is river territory. And Marietta just might be Ohio's most darling river town.
The town is full of winsome bridges, like the Williamstown Bridge (pictured) and the smaller Harmar Railroad Bridge, which is also part of a three-mile trail that makes for a great way to stretch your legs after a day of driving!
The Buckeye State is a beautiful, beautiful state. Take this scenic road trip adventure anytime of year, and be prepared to fall head-over-heels in love with Ohio!
Well, what do you think? See the Buckeye State like never before when you embark upon this scenic road trip in Ohio. We promise, this adventure is sure to give you a whole new appreciation for our swoon-worthy state!
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