When you need a weekend to get away, you don’t need to hop on a plane. Right here in Ohio you can road trip to several destinations that are worthy of a weekend-long escape. The following are some of the best Ohio road trips you can take in our fun-filled state.
- Cedar Point Amusement Park (Sandusky)
Benjamin Lehman/Flickr Also known as “The Roller Coaster Capital of the World,” this truly amazing 365-acre amusement park is home to world famous coasters such as the “Top Thrill Dragster” and “Millennium Force.” A trip to this world renowned attraction ia a bucket list item for every Ohioan.
- Put-In-Bay (South Bass Island)
gobucks2/Flickr Ohio’s very own island getaway is special. Tour everything from Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial to a quirky chocolate museum. (You can even spend this road trip virtually car free after you’ve arrived. Golf cart, moped and bicycle rentals are popular ways to get around the island.)
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay Water Park (Powell)
J. Todd Polling/Flickr Don’t visit the state capital without visiting the animals. USA Travel Guide deemed the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium the best zoo in the country in 2009. It is also the 8th largest zoo in the world. In the summer, get tickets to the water park and make a weekend out of it.
- Hocking Hills (Logan)
Angela/Flickr Pitch a tent or rent a cabin in Hocking Hills for a classic nature getaway at one of the state’s most beloved parks. Hike to Old Man’s Cave, explore Conkle’s Hollow and snap the perfect photo at Cedar Falls.
- Ohio Amish Country
Pat Cletch Williams/Flickr Try the Amish way for a weekend at Ohio’s Amish Country. Sugarcreek (pictured) is unbelievably charming and is known as “The Little Switzerland of Ohio.”
- Ravenwood Castle (New Plymouth)
Betty B/Flickr Stay in one of Ohio’s overnight castle getaways for an unforgettable getaway. Whether you stay in Cinderella’s Coach House or camp in Huntsmen’s Hollow, a stay here will enchant you beyond words.
- The Mohicans Tree Houses (Glenmont)
The Mohicans Spend a night in the trees at The Mohicans in Glenmont, where the tree houses come with electricity and running water. It’s the ultimate childhood dream come true.
- The Three C’s
Erik Drost/Flickr Take to the city for nightlife, shopping and an endless array of restaurants. Taking your pick of Cincinnati, Columbus or Cleveland will be the hardest decision.
- Camping (your favorite state park)
MissMessie/Flickr Pitch a tent in any of Ohio’s state parks for a classic camping getaway. (There are more than 80 to choose from here!)
- German Village
Photographer/Flickr Go German for a weekend on the cobblestone streets of German Village in Columbus, where the charm abounds and the restaurants are beyond delicious.
Grab some friends, turn up the car radio and road trip your way to an awesome weekend—right here in Ohio. What other destinations would you add to this list of the best Ohio road trips? Let us know!
Benjamin Lehman/Flickr
Also known as “The Roller Coaster Capital of the World,” this truly amazing 365-acre amusement park is home to world famous coasters such as the “Top Thrill Dragster” and “Millennium Force.” A trip to this world renowned attraction ia a bucket list item for every Ohioan.
gobucks2/Flickr
Ohio’s very own island getaway is special. Tour everything from Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial to a quirky chocolate museum. (You can even spend this road trip virtually car free after you’ve arrived. Golf cart, moped and bicycle rentals are popular ways to get around the island.)
J. Todd Polling/Flickr
Don’t visit the state capital without visiting the animals. USA Travel Guide deemed the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium the best zoo in the country in 2009. It is also the 8th largest zoo in the world. In the summer, get tickets to the water park and make a weekend out of it.
Angela/Flickr
Pitch a tent or rent a cabin in Hocking Hills for a classic nature getaway at one of the state’s most beloved parks. Hike to Old Man’s Cave, explore Conkle’s Hollow and snap the perfect photo at Cedar Falls.
Pat Cletch Williams/Flickr
Try the Amish way for a weekend at Ohio’s Amish Country. Sugarcreek (pictured) is unbelievably charming and is known as “The Little Switzerland of Ohio.”
Betty B/Flickr
Stay in one of Ohio’s overnight castle getaways for an unforgettable getaway. Whether you stay in Cinderella’s Coach House or camp in Huntsmen’s Hollow, a stay here will enchant you beyond words.
The Mohicans
Spend a night in the trees at The Mohicans in Glenmont, where the tree houses come with electricity and running water. It’s the ultimate childhood dream come true.
Erik Drost/Flickr
Take to the city for nightlife, shopping and an endless array of restaurants. Taking your pick of Cincinnati, Columbus or Cleveland will be the hardest decision.
MissMessie/Flickr
Pitch a tent in any of Ohio’s state parks for a classic camping getaway. (There are more than 80 to choose from here!)
Photographer/Flickr
Go German for a weekend on the cobblestone streets of German Village in Columbus, where the charm abounds and the restaurants are beyond delicious.
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Address: Put-in-Bay, Put-In-Bay, OH, USAAddress: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065, USAAddress: Hocking Hills State Park, Logan, OH 43138, USAAddress: Sugarcreek, OH 44681, USAAddress: Ravenwood Castle, 65666 Bethel Rd, New Plymouth, OH 45654, USAAddress: German Village, Columbus, OH, USA
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Best Ohio Road Trips November 23, 2019 April Dray What are the best road trip stops to take in Ohio? Along with plenty of Ohio road trip ideas, there are also plenty of unique stops to take along the way. From Hartman’s Rock Garden in Springfield to the World’s Largest Stamp in Cleveland, there’s something quirky around every turn in the Buckeye State. For a list of unique road trip destinations and stops to take in Ohio, check out our previous article: 14 Bizarre Roadside Attractions In Ohio That Will Make You Do A Double Take. What are the best family-friendly road trips in Ohio? Some of the best family-friend road trips in Ohio involve water parks, zoos and hands-on museums. For some inspiration, check out our previous article: 13 Places To Take Your Kids So They Instantly Fall In Love With Ohio. What are the best scenic routes in Ohio? The road trip destinations in Ohio are only half of the experience. Sometimes, the journey is the destination. Scenic byways and gorgeous country roads abound in the Buckeye State. For some beautiful routes that are just as enjoyable as the destinations they lead to, check out our previous article: The 10 Best Backroads In Ohio For A Long Scenic Drive.
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Best Ohio Road Trips
November 23, 2019
April Dray
What are the best road trip stops to take in Ohio? Along with plenty of Ohio road trip ideas, there are also plenty of unique stops to take along the way. From Hartman’s Rock Garden in Springfield to the World’s Largest Stamp in Cleveland, there’s something quirky around every turn in the Buckeye State. For a list of unique road trip destinations and stops to take in Ohio, check out our previous article: 14 Bizarre Roadside Attractions In Ohio That Will Make You Do A Double Take. What are the best family-friendly road trips in Ohio? Some of the best family-friend road trips in Ohio involve water parks, zoos and hands-on museums. For some inspiration, check out our previous article: 13 Places To Take Your Kids So They Instantly Fall In Love With Ohio. What are the best scenic routes in Ohio? The road trip destinations in Ohio are only half of the experience. Sometimes, the journey is the destination. Scenic byways and gorgeous country roads abound in the Buckeye State. For some beautiful routes that are just as enjoyable as the destinations they lead to, check out our previous article: The 10 Best Backroads In Ohio For A Long Scenic Drive.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Along with plenty of Ohio road trip ideas, there are also plenty of unique stops to take along the way. From Hartman’s Rock Garden in Springfield to the World’s Largest Stamp in Cleveland, there’s something quirky around every turn in the Buckeye State. For a list of unique road trip destinations and stops to take in Ohio, check out our previous article: 14 Bizarre Roadside Attractions In Ohio That Will Make You Do A Double Take.
What are the best family-friendly road trips in Ohio?
Some of the best family-friend road trips in Ohio involve water parks, zoos and hands-on museums. For some inspiration, check out our previous article: 13 Places To Take Your Kids So They Instantly Fall In Love With Ohio.
What are the best scenic routes in Ohio?
The road trip destinations in Ohio are only half of the experience. Sometimes, the journey is the destination. Scenic byways and gorgeous country roads abound in the Buckeye State. For some beautiful routes that are just as enjoyable as the destinations they lead to, check out our previous article: The 10 Best Backroads In Ohio For A Long Scenic Drive.
