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  • April 11, 2012

Ohio Tourism: Visiting Ohio’s Dramatic History

You probably know reading about history can sometimes be a drag, but actually going to see for yourself the locations where these events took place can be quite different. Ohio has done a pretty good job at preserving some of Ohio's important locations, at the very least the state has put up a sign. You'll see them all over the place. Most people usually ignore them, but if you take a few moments to stop and see, you'll find that Ohio has had a dramatic history worth exploring. Seeing firsthand the exact spots where events unfolded that helped shape our country can have a lasting memory. Everyone knows about the Wright Brothers and their contribution to aviation, but did you ever … Read More>>

Central Events / Attractions / Tourist Spots

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Red White and Boom!

COLUMBUS: Because July 4 lands on a Monday this year, Columbus' Red White and Boom! planners opted for a Friday evening extravaganza and the weather … Read More>>

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Jazz! Art Quilts in Performance

The King Arts Complex in collaboration with the African Parish House Quilters are proud to present the highly anticipated opening exhibition of … Read More>>

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Northeast Events

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Big Trucks Benefiting Special Olympics

GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE: Long known for its cruise-in style, Geneva-on-the-Lake will play host to some … More>>

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Schoenbrunn Village Fair

SCHOENBRUNN VILLAGE: October 16 and 17th, will be the Schoenbrunn Village Colonial Trade Fair will … More>>

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Coshocton Balloon Festival

COSHOCTON, OHIO: The 2010 Frontier Hot Air Balloon Festival is scheduled for June 11 - 13, 2010. … More>>

Northwest Attractions

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Houston Community Classic

HOUSTON, OHIO: Located just northwest of Piqua on SR 66, is the small community of Houston. On July … More>>

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Maritime Museum may be Moving to Toledo

TOLEDO OH: It was announced last week in the Toledo Blade, that the Toledo-Lucas County Port … More>>

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Toledo’s German-American Festival

TOLEDO, OHIO: Celebrate one of the great Ohio ethnic festivals at the 44th German-American Festival … More>>

AROUND OHIO…

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Shuttle Landing Here ?

Above: the full size orbiter replica, Explorer, on display at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. With NASA's Space Shuttle program coming to an end, retirement homes were needed … More>>

Southwest Activities

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The Fair at New Boston

Sept. 3 & 4, 2011 / (Saturday and Sunday) 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. If you like re-enactors, … More>>

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Great Train Robbery… Again!

LEBONON, OHIO: Travel back to the rough and tumble times of the old west alongside gold prospectors … More>>

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Second Saturday

WAYNESVILLE, OHIO: Waynesville's Second Saturday events from May thru September on the second Saturday … More>>

Southeast Area Events

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Red, White & Blues Festival

MARIETTA OHIO: ReStore Marietta, Inc. invites you to 17th annual Red, White, and Blues Festival on … More>>

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Vinton County: Wild, Rugged and Beautiful

VINTON COUNTY is in the heart of southeast Ohio and it is filled with rugged beauty and rustic … More>>

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A Very Cambridge Christmas

CAMBRIDGE, OHIO: The streets in historic downtown Cambridge are alive with the sights and sounds of … More>>

Visiting Lake Erie & Islands

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Celebrate Canada Day — Island Style

PUT-IN-BAY: Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, 93 Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay Help our … More>>

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1929 Ford Tri-Motor Plane Rides

SANDUSKY, OHIO: Fly on the plane that made island hoping in Lake Erie a daily adventure.  Take … More>>

Tourism in Ohio

Around C-town

Costly Tour of Ohio’s Past

COLUMBUS, Ohio: Last Thursday the Ohio Historical Society announced a series of … More>>

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Ohio Statehouse Holiday Festival

COLUMBUS, Ohio: The first Wednesday after turkey day is the special one day open house and … More>>

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