Ohio Travel

Steve had regular business trips to Ohio with a previous job, but Trevor and I never took the opportunity to go with him. We finally visited Ohio as a family in July 2018 and had a fantastic time. Read about our adventures in Toledo, Cleveland, Akron, and Columbus. We love Ohio! Below you'll find all of our suggestions of what to see and do in the Buckeye State.

Toledo

Where to go:

• National Museum of the Great Lakes

• Toledo Museum of Art (free!)

Where to eat:

• Tony Packo's

Cleveland

Where to go:

• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

• Great Lakes Science Center

• Lolly the Trolley

• Cleveland Arcade (free!)

• Free Stamp at Willard Park (free!)

Where to eat:

• Lola Bistro

Akron / Cuyahoga Falls

Where to go:

• Cuyahoga Valley National Park

• Akron Art Museum

Where to eat:

• Missing Mountain Brewing Company

• The Lockview

• Winking Lizard Tavern

Columbus

Where to go:

• Ohio Statehouse (free!)

• Anthony Thomas Chocolates

• American Whistle Corporation

• Field of Corn (free!)

Where to eat:

• Columbus North Market

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Can't travel to Ohio anytime soon? Read about our virtual travels through the Little Passports. Then try a craft or science experiment inspired by the Buckeye State. Click on the links below the photos for the tutorials.

   

* Amish Buggy Art * Wire Ladybug (state insect) * Straw Whistle *

    

* Tissue Paper Cardinal (state bird) * Yarn Pumpkin * Tomato Juice (state beverage) *

    

* Magnified Ladybug * Candy Cardinals * Cardinal Pencil Topper *

* Crayon Melt Tomatoes (state fruit) *