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2 months ago | 
ohio.org | Wendy Pramik |Michael Pramik |Heather Rader |Mary Kleffner
By Wendy Pramik Posted On: Feb 12, 2025Cincinnati has become a haven for art lovers. With hundreds of vibrant murals decorating its outdoor facades, the city recently topped USA Today's list of the best U.S. street-art destinations. Yet, the city's creativity thrives beyond the streets. Inside a chic downtown boutique hotel and a sprawling warehouse where more than 200 artists bring their visions to life, art flourishes in every corner. For those drawn to creativity, Cincinnati is a dynamic hub.
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2 months ago | 
ohio.org | Michael Pramik |Wendy Pramik |Heather Rader |Mary Kleffner
By Michael Pramik Posted On: Feb 12, 2025Patches worn by members of the Cincinnati Fire Department include the phrase "1st In The Nation."Fire department patches on display, highlighted by the Cincinnati Fire Department's patchAnd, for good reason. Cincinnati established the initial professional fire department in the United States in 1853, meaning they were the first brigade in the country to be paid for putting out fires.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
ohio.org | Damaine Vonada |Heather Rader |Michael Pramik |Nick Dekker
By Damaine Vonada Posted On: Jun 3, 2024Bugs are little, right? Not at The Dawes Arboretum, a botanical oasis near Newark where ten sculptures of super-sized insects – think 725-pound ants and a 17-foot-long dragonfly – currently inhabit its lush and lovely landscape. With nearly 2,000 acres and more than 15,000 plants, The Dawes is Ohio's largest arboretum.
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May 22, 2024 | 
ohio.org | Michael Pramik |Damaine Vonada |Heather Rader |Nick Dekker
By Michael Pramik Posted On: May 22, 2024Century-old culinary contraptions, classic Cracker Jack toys and a brush with Hollywood fame meld like butter under a circus tent in downtown Marion, thanks to a kernel of popped corn. The Wyandot Popcorn Museum boasts 45 popcorn and other snack-making machines collected by the late George Brown, the longtime leader of Wyandot Popcorn Co. (it's now called Wyandot Snacks).
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Apr 17, 2024 | 
ohio.org | Wendy Pramik |Tourism Ohio |Heather Rader |Michael Pramik
By Wendy Pramik Posted On: Apr 17, 2024From a young age, James O. "Jungle Jim" Bonaminio was steeped in an environment of grit and enterprise in his hometown of Lorain, Ohio. While other 16-year-olds were collecting baseball cards and lapping Popsicles all summer, Bonaminio was turning a dilapidated bread truck into a sales venue for an assortment of purses, mops, rugs and pillows.
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Apr 17, 2024 | 
ohio.org | Michael Pramik |Heather Rader |Wendy Pramik |Tourism Ohio
By Michael Pramik Posted On: Apr 17, 2024The Hocking Hills Welcome Center in Logan is a helpful first stop for visitors heading to Ohio's scenic slice of Appalachia. There, you can find maps of local parks and trails, check the availability of overnight accommodations, and learn about the history of the Hocking Hills region. Adjacent to the center is a small, newly constructed building where more than a few pencil sharpeners are on display. About 4,500 of them, to get to the point. The Rev. Paul A.
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Nov 30, 2023 | 
ohio.org | Michael Pramik |Wendy Pramik |Damaine Vonada |Heather Rader
By Michael Pramik Posted On: Nov 30, 2023For Ohio Renaissance Festival lovers, seeing the spacious grounds in Warren County transformed into a holiday wonderland must feel like getting another bite at the giant turkey leg. Yuletide Village at Renaissance ParkBut you don't have to be carnivorous to enjoy Yuletide Village, a convivial combination of festive shows, surprising shops, delectable food, and special appearances by Santa Claus and his alter ego, a creature called Krampus.
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Nov 17, 2023 | 
ohio.org | Michael Pramik |Damaine Vonada |Heather Rader
By Michael Pramik Posted On: Nov 17, 2023The Sherman House in downtown LancasterThe Sherman House, the birthplace of Civil War hero William Tecumseh Sherman, is one of Lancaster's treasured assets. The two-story saltbox home annually draws some 4,000 history buffs and others curious about the man whose "March to the Sea," in November and December 1864, helped bring an end to the conflict. It's also an ideal spot for those needing a refresher on their history lessons.
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Nov 15, 2023 | 
ohio.org | Heather Rader |Wendy Pramik |Tourism Ohio |Theresa Russell
{} By Ohio.org Staff Posted On: Nov 15, 2023Experience the joy of the season and explore the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail! Find Christmas trees all aglow, see illuminated historic buildings, and downtowns decked out with holiday cheer. This 70-stop self-guided trail showcases the best and brightest light shows in Ohio.
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Nov 1, 2023 | 
ohio.org | Tourism Ohio |Damaine Vonada |Heather Rader |Wendy Pramik
{} By TourismOhio Posted On: Nov 1, 2023For most of us, the tidings of comfort and joy Christmas brings come only once a year. But for the residents of Cambridge, the magic of the holiday season is something they happily plan for and embrace all year through.
