Ohio's Best Historic Theaters

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The Ariel Opera House, Gallipolis, OH

The Ariel Opera House opened in 1895 in downtown Gallipolis. After struggling for many years, the theater was restored and reopened around 1990 as the new home of the Ohio Valley Symphony. Today, it…

The Ariel Opera House opened in 1895 in downtown Gallipolis. After struggling for many years, the…

Top Styles: Ohio's Best Shoe Stores

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Unger’s Shoe Store, Ironton, OH

The Unger’s Shoe Store is a family-owned specialty shoe store that carries all of the top brands including Birkenstock, Clark, New Balance, and many more. Their highly-trained staff includes…

The Unger’s Shoe Store is a family-owned specialty shoe store that carries all of the top…

10 Coolest Coffee Shops in Ohio

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Coffee @ The Lofts, Portsmouth, OH

Coffee @ The Lofts purchases coffee only from local small scale farmer co-ops, which they believe are the building blocks of emerging democracies. They feature a full menu of hot and cold coffees as…

Coffee @ The Lofts purchases coffee only from local small scale farmer co-ops, which they believe…

10 Best Beer Gardens in Ohio

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Portsmouth Brewing Company, Portsmouth, OH

They are the oldest microbrewery in the Midwest. Its storied history, beginning in 1843, includes changes in ownership, a “near beer” undertaking during prohibition, a shut down during…

They are the oldest microbrewery in the Midwest. Its storied history, beginning in 1843, includes…

The 9 Best Camping Spots in Ohio!

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Shawnee State Park, Portsmouth, OH

Forested hills, valleys, and lakes fill this 63,000-acre forest where you can enjoy such amenities as golfing along the banks of the Ohio River, swimming, boating, fishing and hiking. Once the…

Forested hills, valleys, and lakes fill this 63,000-acre forest where you can enjoy such amenities…

10 Best State Parks in Ohio

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Shawnee State Park, Portsmouth, OH

This is known as Ohio’s “Little Smokies” because of the soft, blue haze that blankets the Park’s rolling hills. Numerous hiking trails traverse the park, as do many bridle…

This is known as Ohio’s “Little Smokies” because of the soft, blue haze that…

Ohio's Best Hotels and Resorts for Families

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Big Bear Lake Family Resort, Lucasville, OH

The Big Bear Lake Family Resort is a great place to take your family on vacation, especially if you want to spend the weekend enjoying the water. Spend the weekend swimming, fishing, boating, or…

The Big Bear Lake Family Resort is a great place to take your family on vacation, especially if you…

Rip and Shred! Ohio's Best Skate Parks

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Skatopia is an 88-acre skate park located in Rutland, Ohio, and owned and operated by professional skateboarder Brewce Martin. It features many on-site ramps including the Epcot Bean Bowl, Lula Bowl,…

Skatopia is an 88-acre skate park located in Rutland, Ohio, and owned and operated by professional…

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Ohio!

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Zaleski Backpack Trail, Zaleski, OH

The Zaleski Backpack Trail is a 25-mile, interconnected trail in the massive Zaleski National Forest. The 25-mile main trail, is made up of a 10.5-mile south loop, 10 mile middle loop, and a seven…

The Zaleski Backpack Trail is a 25-mile, interconnected trail in the massive Zaleski National…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Ohio

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Miller's Chicken, Athens, OH

Miller's Chicken is one of the best fried chicken restaurants in Athens, and they've made a name for themselves among the locals for the kind of fried chicken that keeps customers coming back again…

Miller's Chicken is one of the best fried chicken restaurants in Athens, and they've made a name…

Big Bear Lake Family Resort, Lucasville, OH

Featured in The 10 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Ohio!

The Big Bear Lake Family Resort is a great place to take your family on vacation, especially if you want to spend the weekend enjoying the water. Spend the weekend swimming, fishing, boating, or… Read More

Miller's Chicken, Athens, OH

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The Athena Cinema, Athens, OH

Featured in The 10 Best Student Discount Offers in Ohio!

The historic Athena Cinema in uptown Athens offers showings of the best independent films and a punch card for students to rack up free movies. Bonus: there’s free popcorn on Wednesdays.… Read More

The West End Cider House isn't your average cocktail bar. Though the first thing you might try is their signature farmhouse-style hard cider made from 100 percent Ohio-grown apples, their famous… Read More

Casa Nueva, Athens, OH

Featured in The 9 Best Lunch Spots in Ohio!

Casa Nueva was started by eight former restaurant workers back in 1985 with the simple goal of providing delicious authentic Mexican-style food for its customers. Between the eight of them they had… Read More

Larry's Dawg House, Athens, OH

Featured in The 9 Best Hot Dog Joints in Ohio!

Larry's Dawg House in Athens has a wide selection of dogs, burgers, and shrimp or chicken baskets. And every Wednesday is Weenie Wednesday with hot dogs and corn dogs only 99 cents. And nothing goes… Read More

Portsmouth Brewing Company, Portsmouth, OH

Featured in 10 Best Beer Gardens in Ohio

They are the oldest microbrewery in the Midwest. Its storied history, beginning in 1843, includes changes in ownership, a “near beer” undertaking during prohibition, a shut down during… Read More

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