Ohio, named after the Iroquois word for “Great River” is one of the most beautiful states in America, and one of the most visited because of its reputation for hospitality and its wealth of great things to do and see. When it comes to Ohio state tourism, the Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism knows how to promote its attractions. In 1984, they came up with the slogan – Ohio, The Heart of it All. However, in 2000, the board decided that they needed to kick it up a notch. Today, the state’s very apt slogan is “Ohio, So Much to Discover”.
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How apt is this slogan, for Ohio is literally one of the few places in the U.S. where visitors and residents alike can find something different to do or see with every changing season. Ohio offers a plethora of attractions – art and historical museums to the Pro Football and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame. Forts, tombs, and cabins, and homes of famous Ohio natives can be found throughout the state, including the McKinley National Memorial and the Harding and Harrison tombs, as well as President Grant’s birthplace, home, and school. The state offers a wealth of national treasures, including the Zane Grey Museum, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and Serpent Mound.
Ohio state tourism attracts travelers and visitors from around the country hoping to enjoy some of her best entertainments, from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to one of the oldest functioning amusement parks in the country at Cedar Point.
Ohio’s got a great sense of humor as well, and residents voted for ‘Hang On Sloopy’ as their very own State Rock song, though yes, their ‘traditional’ state song is ‘Beautiful Ohio’. Known as the Buckeye state, residents also have their very own groundhog aptly named ‘Buckeye Chuck’, and a favorite drink (tomato juice).
Ohio also boasts over nine thousand square miles of forested land and over 44,000 miles of rivers and streams, offering outdoor adventurers plenty of hunting, fishing, skiing, hiking, and backpacking excursions year-round. The Ohio state tourism board invites you to come to visit and see for yourself the wonderful opportunities that Ohio has to offer, whether you’re traveling alone, as a couple, or with a family (and your dog).
Visitors to Ohio can stay in one of her more populated cities, like Cincinnati, Columbus, or Cleveland, or find some elbow room in thousands of smaller cities and towns that offer down-home charm, lodging, and cooking. Whether visitors are in the mood for gourmet dining or Hungarian hot dogs, Ohio’s got it. From the Contemporary Art Center in Cincinnati to the rustic campgrounds in the Wayne National Forest, natives and visitors can expect and receive, only the best from the great state of Ohio.
Get Around with an Ohio Tourism Guide
What better way to visit a new place than with the help of an Ohio tourism guide? A tourist guide is most commonly found in the form of a book or booklet that focuses on a particular state, region or locality, and offers a wealth of information to travelers. For example, a tourist guide for Ohio might make mention of the numerous historical sites to be found within the state or it might focus on museums. It all depends.
Some tourist guides are arranged according to the subject. For example, there are many tourist guides exclusively created for outdoor adventures. Such guides will offer information on state lakes, rivers and streams that allow river rafting, fishing, boating and waterskiing. A camping guide will more than likely offer information regarding state parks, campgrounds as well as locations that cater to RVs or exclusively to tent camping facilities.
An Ohio tourism guide might also be designed for cultural excursions, such as locating art museums, exhibitions, and attractions throughout the state. It all depends on where you purchase a tourist guide. Some people venture to their local bookstore, while others browse and shop online for out-of-state tourist guides. Others prefer to contact local county or state governments for travel information and resources, while still others forego any research altogether and go where the road takes them.
Regardless of how you prefer to travel, a tourist guide will also provide information on local, regional and state airports as well as other modes of transportation such as rail or bus or boat. Scenic routes are often provided in tourist guides, allowing drivers to see more of a state than merely sticking to major interstate highways.
Ohio state tourist guide information may also include facts on the climate, weather and geography of a particular county or city, as well as historical facts, figures and personalities. Many such guides provide information on local and state colleges and universities, which comes in handy for those students transferring to new schools from both in-state and out.
Tourist guides also offer city, county and state maps for nature trails and hiking paths that can be found throughout any region. Whether you’re planning on visiting Lake Erie lighthouses or traipsing through the woods in search of Native American artifacts or even dinosaurs, using a tourist guide will help point you in the right direction.
So whether you’re planning an educational vacation and need to find historic landmarks and points of interest throughout the state of Ohio, or you’re looking for nothing but fun and entertainment, an Ohio tourism guide is your best bet for finding exactly what you need with the least amount of effort or hassle.