It was the smell of the ocean, with dizzying seagulls whirling in a cobalt sky. Our newest book features 45 destinations for food lovers across the state. Ohio may be round on both ends and hi in the middle, but its fun all the way through. Considered the gateway to the west, ohio is a quintessential midwestern state that stretches from the ohio river to lake erie. If you are looking for an active place to stay with worldclass attractions, ohios major cities can satisfy any vacation desire.
Here are three great ideas for short road trips in ohio. You can still purchase my one tank trip books online here, or at or usually at major bookstores like barnes and noble and some local book stores. Ohio launches website for state road trips cincinnati business. Discover the best and most unusual places to visit in all of ohio. Swensons drivein restaurant in montross, just outside of akron, is keeping an american tradition alive. Trips in afghanistan trips in albania trips in algeria trips in american samoa. The american road trip planner american road trip routes. She wanted secrets whispered at midnight, and road trips without a map, but most of all, she ached for someone who desired to explore the mysteries that lay sleeping within her. Longtime tv travel reporter neil zurcher has made a career of showing fellow ohioans how to take. Theres a subtitle, too, which makes the whole thing marking the miles along the national road through ohio.
His new book, ohio road trips, brings readers the best of his off beat adventures. While i find the book useful for providing an initial spark, i have to rely mostly on independent research to build on the trips to make them more enticing and worthwhile. Its long because it, just like the book it identifies, is accurate and precise. See more ideas about ohio, day trips and the buckeye state. Ohios diverse landscape of farms and cities fosters an. Rent a car, book hotels, find and plan journeys worldwide.
We made this visit in 1999 and nearly 20 years later, the curb servers are still running to get your order. Aaa road trips the open road can be a fun and exciting place, and who better to help you plan your next adventure than the aaa travel experts. Zurcher later authored several other books on ohio travel and history such as ohio road trips, ohio oddities, and strange tales from ohio. The road trip routes feature aaa inspected hotels and restaurants and must see attractions along the way. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. When shes not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, shes hunting for hidden gems in ohio or getting lost in a good book.
We will be offering trips for thanksgiving and spring break. Each offers its own distinct flavor of fun, from professional sports bengals cincinnati, cavaliers cleveland and indians cleveland again. Ohio motorcycle rides ohio motorcycle roads and tours. See more ideas about ohio, motorcycle and motorcycle travel. If youre into plays and musicals, or simply want to have a super fancy night out with your friends, this could be an awesome and easy trip for you. Launch your trip with lightningfast speeds on one of 18 worldclass roller coasters, enjoy the milelong cedar point beach or make a splash at cedar point shores waterpark. Neil zurcher contains descriptions of fiftytwo road trips that highlight interesting and unusual places in ohio, including a museum dedicated to popcorn, an amish hardware store that sells nonelectric. Ohio road trips is more than a quirky ohio guy neil zurcher has spent the last 25 years dedicated to documenting the buckeye states most unique travel destinations. Ohio day trips by theme by cathy hester seckman goodreads. Visit our quaint villages, historic attractions and small family owned businesses. The books handy size makes it perfect for bringing along on your road trips. Good place to go with in a 6 hour drive of columbus, oh. Ohio is home to a thriving arts and culture scene, beautiful landscapes, a foodies paradise, sports and entertainment activities galore and much more. I purchased this book to borrow ideas for ohio day trips and activities.
Exciting things ahead the ramblin road trip offers visitors the opportunity to get off the beaten path and go back in time. He was the original host of the one tank trips travel report, which aired on fox8 television in cleveland and has since been imitated in other television markets throughout the united states. The following are some of the best ohio road trips you can take in. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. When youre planning an rv road trip across the country or down the coast, oneway rv rental is the way to go. Great ohio food adventures our newest book features 45 destinations for food lovers across the state.
Please consult government travel advisories before. Were discovering the usa from the freedom of the open road, and youre in the drivers seat. Whether you want to dive into legendary sandwiches, explore historic public markets or visit landmark restaurants, there are choices to suit every taste. This road trip will take you hiking, biking, zipping and paddling through incredible parks and nature preserves. The buckeye road trip is a reduced cost busing service designed to bring students to cities in and out of ohio. Ohio motorcycle rides and roads with stimulating scenery around every corner, the buckeye state is among the elite regions in the country for electrifying motorcycle rides. Inside road trip usa youll find a flexible network of route combinations colorcoded and extensively crossreferenced to allow for hundreds of possible itineraries. When all is read and done, cozy up with your sweetheart at the german village guest house, famed for their hospitality. Happy hollow dirt park located in hillsboro, ohio, happy hollow dirt park is a 100acre tract of land that includes a circle track, miles of hilly and heavily wooded trails and a drag strip. Attending an ohio festival or holiday event is a fun and informative way to learn more about the states local culture and food. These trails, located in rural areas throughout ohio, are favored by owners of jeeps, trucks and a myriad of off road vehicles from all over the state.
Books by state, ohio, spring 2018, statespecific, travel. And now, the ohio reading road trip brings some of ohios greatest writers into middle school classrooms. Marking the miles along the national road through ohio. Ohio day trips by theme paperback josephbeth booksellers. Ohio is one of the top wineproducing states in the country, has the largest amish population in the world and is known as the roller coaster capital, thanks to the thrill seekers paradise, cedar point. Voted best amusement park in america, and celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, an ohio trip is not complete without a stop at cedar point.
The pro football hall of fame in canton is one of seven stops highlighted in the winning drives road trip by roadtrips courtesy. This list is a work in progress and was last updated on 4202019. Logan, union and champaign counties attractions are accessible from us 33, us 68, and us 36. Whether youre into the outdoors, music, art, history or food youll find all kinds of events and activities no matter your budget or the size of your travel party.
Destinations in the book are organized by themes, such as airplanes. Ohio day trips by theme by cathy hester seckman paperback. Our states rich melting pot of cultures provides irresistible subject matter, says amy dawson, manager of the ohio center for the book, located in the literature department of the downtown branch of the cleveland public library. Roadtrippers road trip planner plan your next adventure. In fact, a college kid with a roadtrip jones could do worse than randomly picking destinations from this guide. Popular road trips books meet your next favorite book. Neil zurchers one tank trips neil zurchers blog about. Just in time for spring and summer travel planning, tourismohio just launched roadtrips. Neil zurcher logged more than a million miles on ohios roads over 25 years as a tv travel reporter. Take in the beauty of a former dump turned national park at cuyahoga valley, find out why cleveland rocks at the rock and roll hall of fame, wander around columbuss.
Nestled in the great lakes region, the buckeye state is full of fascinating cities where you can experience a slice of authentic american charm. America invented the road trip, but which are the greatest of the great. Theres no better way to experience extraordinary vistas, charming small towns, and hidden gems. Book unique trips vacation packages for road trips in your budget. Plus, with tips for other things to do in the area, youre sure to maximize the fun on every outing. Ohio launches website for state road trips cincinnati. Oct 3, 2015 great scenic routes and roads in and around oh. Open for more info about this road trip variety theater closed to the public 11817 lorain rd. Everything awesome to see and do along i75 roadtrippers. Whether youre here for a few hours, a few days, or you. With ohio day trips by theme at your fingertips, youll always have something to do. We provide loving, humane road trips for homeless, unwanted, unloved dogs, facing assuredimmediate death from southern kill shelters. Crisscross the country on americas classic twolane highways with road trip usa. Sync your trip to your phone, and then let roadtrippers lead the way with turnbyturn navigation.
Discover 167 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in ohio from american sign museum to the dunham tavern. A survey of old stone mile markers on ohios national road. If your ohio trip falls during the summer, dont miss the opportunity to witness the ohio state fair in columbusone of the largest state fairs in the united states. We are a nonprofit that provides lowcost transport service for rescue dogs in the deep south and an ohio based rescue. These cities currently include cleveland, cincinnati, toledo, chicago, pittsburgh, and philadelphia. The ohio theater columbus, oh the ohio theater is a beautiful and ornate theater located in columbus, ohio. Instead, you can book a oneway rv rental from any of our 2 locations throughout the u. When you need a weekend to get away, you dont need to hop on a plane.
The book featured travel destinations in and around ohio as well as stories from zurchers years on the road. Ohio road trips divvies the state into five sections, and then catalogs the weirdness and intrigue that just might be worth a visit. Ohio trip planner plan your ohio trip itinerary inspirock. Peer into the binoculars to check out the views of mackinac island which, if you have time, is an amazing destination worth visiting, lake huron, downtown st. With cruise america rv rental, you never have to worry about returning your rv to its original location.
Neil zurcher mixes trivia and insight in yet another ohio travel book, finding the tasty and strange inoutoftheway towns throughout the state. Diverse geographic features and a welldeveloped road system provide ideal conditions for an exciting motorcycle tour on asphalt. Right here in ohio you can road trip to several destinations that are worthy of a weekendlong escape. From seeing breathtaking vistas on exhilarating woodland hikes to hearing waves crash at the shoreline, ohios natural wonders are a feast for the senses and soul any time of year. For housing, book one of the many cottages or cabins available in and near the park. The 195foottall lookout spot has been a tourist destination since 1929. If you enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors, hocking hills is the perfect road trip for you. Its been going since the 1930s and continues now in the 21st century. Guidebook to hundreds of ohios best destinations, organized by theme. Milebymile highlights celebrating the best of americana, including roadside curiosities, parks, diners, and the local history. Uncover your new favorite story at the book loft, a 32room book shop nestled in the heart of the village. If you love this great state, join others from ohio by liking us.