Day Trips
Want to get away from it all--without involving a hotel? Then visit these Web sites for day trips from the Columbus area.
Day Trip: Ashland
Day Trip: Ashland
Day Trip: Ashland
Day Trip: Mansfield
Day Trip: Mansfield
Day Trip: Mansfield
Day Trip: Waynesville
Day Trip: Waynesville
Day Trip: Waynesville
Day Trip: Lebanon
Day Trip: Lebanon
Day Trip: Lebanon
Day Trip: New Philadelphia
A visit to New Philadelphia, Ohio, a picturesque small town on the edge of Ohio's Amish Country.
A visit to New Philadelphia, Ohio, a picturesque small town on the edge of Ohio's Amish Country.
Cambridge: National Road Treasure
This National Road Treasure community is known for pottery, glass, and more.
This National Road Treasure community is known for pottery, glass, and more.
Castaway Bay
Castaway Bay is Cedar Point's indoor water resort and hotel, located in Sandusky on Lake Erie.
Castaway Bay is Cedar Point's indoor water resort and hotel, located in Sandusky on Lake Erie.
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Before you head for America's greatest amusement park, visit their Web site for news, new rides and amusements, admissions info, and more.
Before you head for America's greatest amusement park, visit their Web site for news, new rides and amusements, admissions info, and more.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Day Trips
Northern Kentucky is a great "southern view" of Cincinnati with historic districts, aquariums, shopping, and more.
Northern Kentucky is a great "southern view" of Cincinnati with historic districts, aquariums, shopping, and more.
Fall Leaf Tours
Here's where to go to see the annual fall leaf colors in and around Central Ohio.
Here's where to go to see the annual fall leaf colors in and around Central Ohio.
Great Wolf Lodge
This one is designed for an overnight stay, but Great Wolf Lodge (formerly known as Great Bear Lodge) is still a great family destination.
This one is designed for an overnight stay, but Great Wolf Lodge (formerly known as Great Bear Lodge) is still a great family destination.
Kalahari Water Resort
This African-themed resort park is open in Sandusky, Ohio minutes from Cedar Point.
This African-themed resort park is open in Sandusky, Ohio minutes from Cedar Point.
Lake Erie Island Circle Tour
A look at the portion of the Lake Erie Circle Tour in the vicinity of the Erie Islands.
A look at the portion of the Lake Erie Circle Tour in the vicinity of the Erie Islands.
Lake Erie Islands Day Trip
Get away for the day--or longer--with a trip to the North Coast and the Lake Erie Islands.
Get away for the day--or longer--with a trip to the North Coast and the Lake Erie Islands.
Longaberger Baskets
From their "basket headquarters" in Newark to their developments near Dresden, a trip along Ohio 16 east of Columbus takes you through the heart of "basket country".
From their "basket headquarters" in Newark to their developments near Dresden, a trip along Ohio 16 east of Columbus takes you through the heart of "basket country".
National Road
There's a lot of neat stuff to see along the National Road, otherwise known as US 40. Here is a series of articles covering Springfield to Cambridge and more.
There's a lot of neat stuff to see along the National Road, otherwise known as US 40. Here is a series of articles covering Springfield to Cambridge and more.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Your guide visits the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in downtown Cincinnati.
Your guide visits the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in downtown Cincinnati.
New Philadelphia
Your guide's favorite part of Ohio is New Philadelphia, a clean small city conveniently located between Canton and southern Ohio along I-77.
Your guide's favorite part of Ohio is New Philadelphia, a clean small city conveniently located between Canton and southern Ohio along I-77.
Northern Kentucky
Get a southern view of Cincinnati--visit your guide's favorite part of the area, northern Kentucky.
Get a southern view of Cincinnati--visit your guide's favorite part of the area, northern Kentucky.
One-Tank Trips--North and East
A look at fun and interesting one-day getaways to the north and east of Columbus.
A look at fun and interesting one-day getaways to the north and east of Columbus.
One-Tank Trips--South and West
Get out of the house with these one-day trips south and west of Columbus.
Get out of the house with these one-day trips south and west of Columbus.
Riverboat Gambling
A look at some day trips you can take to riverboat gambling casinos from Columbus, Ohio.
A look at some day trips you can take to riverboat gambling casinos from Columbus, Ohio.
Skiing in Central Ohio
Central Ohio might seem flat as a pancake, but within a couple of hours in any direction lie hills and ski resorts you can drive to and back from in a day.
Central Ohio might seem flat as a pancake, but within a couple of hours in any direction lie hills and ski resorts you can drive to and back from in a day.
Springfield: National Road Treasure
Places to see along the National Road in Springfield, Ohio.
Places to see along the National Road in Springfield, Ohio.
Zanesville: National Road Treasure
Zanesville is an historic community that was briefly the state capital and is home to the famous "Y" bridge.
Zanesville is an historic community that was briefly the state capital and is home to the famous "Y" bridge.
Cleveland.about.com
Headed for the north coast? Visit cleveland.about.com first for news, events, links, and more from our Cleveland guide.
Headed for the north coast? Visit cleveland.about.com first for news, events, links, and more from our Cleveland guide.
Cincinnati USA
Here the Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau gives you all you need to visit Cincy--attractions, events, visitors information, shopping and lodging.
Here the Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau gives you all you need to visit Cincy--attractions, events, visitors information, shopping and lodging.
Hocking Hills
For a scenic getaway just an hour south of metro Columbus, visit Hocking Hills and find out all you need to know with this Web site.
For a scenic getaway just an hour south of metro Columbus, visit Hocking Hills and find out all you need to know with this Web site.
Kings Island
Read more about Kings Island, located just north of Cincinnati on I-71, with this official Web site.
Read more about Kings Island, located just north of Cincinnati on I-71, with this official Web site.
Mad River Mountain
Resort highlights, a trail map, the live sno-cam, and more for this Logan County ski resort.
Resort highlights, a trail map, the live sno-cam, and more for this Logan County ski resort.
Malabar Farm
The Lucas/Loudonville area (just south of Mansfield) is home of a historic farm, state park, canoeing, hiking, wilderness, and more.
The Lucas/Loudonville area (just south of Mansfield) is home of a historic farm, state park, canoeing, hiking, wilderness, and more.
Ohio Renaissance Festival
From August through October, celebrate "a full day in the 16th century" at the festival in Harveysburg.
From August through October, celebrate "a full day in the 16th century" at the festival in Harveysburg.
Ohio Scenic Byways Page
Avoid the freeway--take a drive and see one of Ohio's scenic routes.
Avoid the freeway--take a drive and see one of Ohio's scenic routes.
1-800-BUCKEYE Links
Attractions from around the state, from the Ohio Dept. of Travel and Tourism.
Attractions from around the state, from the Ohio Dept. of Travel and Tourism.
Tecumseh!
This outdoor drama just north of Chillicothe operates every night except Sunday in the summer and features the story of a legendary Ohio Indian.
This outdoor drama just north of Chillicothe operates every night except Sunday in the summer and features the story of a legendary Ohio Indian.
Yellow Springs
This quaint town near Dayton features unique downtown shops and restaurants, with surrounding bike paths and scenic rural areas.
This quaint town near Dayton features unique downtown shops and restaurants, with surrounding bike paths and scenic rural areas.