Everything You'll Ever Need To Know About Ohio From A To Z
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April Dray
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Ohio is its own special sort of character. Its home to several unique attractions and destinations you won’t find anywhere else in the world, iconic eateries and the birthplace of many important individuals. The following list is an attempt at scratching the surface of everything you need to know about Ohio, from A to Z.
The rolling hills of Ohio's Amish Country stretch across the state and contain some of the largest Amish settlements in the world.
This one applies to Ohio State football, the fans, the tree nut and the candy. Here in Ohio, we <3 buckeyes. Period.
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While we love all of our cities, there's something undeniably special about The Three C's.
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Here in Ohio, you can expect a deer to charge at your car—or stay standing directly in front of it—while driving down just about any type of road. (Interstates are no exception.) What you can’t always expect is that you will avoid them, but in time you learn to always be on guard. Always.
Milan, Ohio is the proud birthplace of the famous inventor Thomas A. Edison.
Despite whatever North Carolina is trying to take credit for, Ohio is the proud birthplace and home of the Wright brothers.
This 1,348-foot-long and three-foot-high prehistoric effigy mound along Ohio Brush Creek in Adams County continues to marvel locals and visitors alike.
Hocking Hills State Park is arguably Ohio's most beloved state park, where waterfalls, caves, unique rock formations and hiking trails abound.
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Ohio is home to some of the BEST ice cream. Graeter's, Jeni's and Velvet ice cream all hail from Ohio.
Where Ohioans "discover a world of food and more" right in their very own state.
This family fun destination features iconic rides and roller coasters, such as The Beast (pictured).
This Great Lake serves as our own special sort of ocean here in Ohio.
(I don't even need to explain this one to you.)
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Shout out to our fellow Ohioan who paved the way and showed us all that man can in fact walk on the moon.
We <3 our river and our beautiful river towns.
Canton is the proud home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Ohio is full of beautiful small towns that are sure to charm you. (Pictured: Yellow Springs.)
Cleveland is the proud home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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This Cincinnati area eatery features the iconic three-way and chili dogs with mountains of shredded cheese.
For a truly epic chili dog (and to view the famous hot dog bun museum), visit Toledo's beloved Tony Packo's.
The one thing that is certain in this Ohio life is that the four seasons will get confused. (And consequently so will you.)
Ohio is its own sort of wine country. You might be surprised to know that there are more than 150 wineries in Ohio.
The beloved fast food chain that started here brought us delicious square burgers and the iconic combination of french fries and frosties. (McDonald's and Burger King don't even know.)
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Ohio is home to Cedar Point Amusement Park, AKA; the roller coaster capital OF THE WORLD.
....and fully anticipating an "I-O!" reply.
Ohio is home to some of the best zoos in the nation. Take your pick of any one. You can't go wrong.
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