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West Ohio Road Trip!
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items Oh, hi-yo! There are a lot of amazing places to visit all over the state, and I've compiled a few of the best I've seen on Ohio's west half! Everything from beautiful nature hikes to horse racing at the casino. Make it a road trip and see them all!
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Love this antique store! I stop here every time I am in the area. I have found lots of nice items.
Touches of Time Antique Mall - Van Wert
A little closer to central Ohio, but it's so much fun! I came here as a kid, and I have SUCH great memories of it! There are so many things to learn about here, and super fun ways to do it. If you have kids, they're going to have a blast. My favorite...
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
This interactive art experience is voted in the top 10 in the country. With 40+ artists, 47 rooms, and 190 thousand LED lights, the experience has large scale exhibits, mixed reality playgrounds and even secret passageways that span over 32 thousand ...
Otherworld
Cedar Point is so much fun! I love roller coasters, so I try to make it out at least once every summer. There is just nothing like the thrilling feeling of flying through the air! The lines have gotten a bit long, but if you want to maximize the day,...
Cedar Point
This is a nice place to see a concert. I went to the Def Leopard, Motley Crüe and Alice Cooper show here in 2023 and had floor seats. It was a great time! The venue was comfortable, the crowd was full of fun energy, and the sound was good. I can only...
Ohio Stadium
Such a cool cavern! If you're in the area it is definitely worth a detour. The tour is really interesting! The cavern stays a comfortable cool temperature even during the heat of summer, so it is a nice reprieve from the oppressive heat and humidity.
Ohio Caverns
Another great spot for thrill seekers! Come out and fly around like the unbridled bird you were meant to be! Make it a mini road trip and check out all the west Ohio spots I mention for a wholesome, fun adventure!
Kings Island
Just stopped here to take a little stroll in nature and it is so nice! A cute little waterfall is a short walk down a trail. We walked to the waterfall down the woods trail and back through the field where there are so many beautiful wildflowers and ...
Charleston Falls Preserve
An intimate space to see big-name acts. I have seen Norah Jones and Chicago here. It does get hot, as it is an outdoor venue, so dress accordingly. You can bring a sealed water bottle in with you and they have a misting station to stay cool. It is a ...
Rose Music Center at The Heights
If you've ever wanted to see a horse race, but can't figure out where they are or how to get in, this is the place! You can even bet on your favorite! They also have slots on the casino floor if that's more your speed.
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway
Perfect for an afternoon of educational fun! Learn all about the space program and moon landing, and even check out a space suit and real moon rock, right in Neil Armstrong's hometown! Bonus points of you stop in town to see his childhood home! Maybe...
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
Came here a few years ago, before the Harambe incident. Super nice zoo and botanical gardens. They have lots of interesting animals and even cool animal encounters like feeding penguins and giraffes. They even have cheetah cubs this year, and baby ot...
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden