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Cedar Point Amusement Park, Sandusky, Ohio (courtesy, Cedar Point)
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Thanks to the educational reach of television, the only things some of us know about Ohio are that Cleveland rocks and that the fictional WKRP was in Cincinnati. But that only covers two cities in the state's 29 countiesand not even the capital (Columbus). Needless to say, there's much more to Ohio than simply its sitcom-based claims to fame. Bordered by five states (Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Michigan) and 200 miles of one Great Lake (Erie), Ohio has a long and lush agrarian history. Its first inhabitants were likely the ancient, pre-Native American Hopewell culture. Later, in the 17th and 18th centuries, Iroquois, Shawnee, Delaware, Wyandot, and Ottawa Indians roamed the verdant countryside, until Europeans attracted to the good farmland began to vie for space. That land seems to have been fertile for more than just good crops: Ohio spawned eight American presidents, giving the state the occasional nickname "The Mother of Presidents."
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AttractionsShort North Arts District
120 West Goodale Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215 Description: The "Soho" of Columbus, this historic urban neighborhood is filled with galleries, shops and top-notch restaurants.... Read More
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German Village
German Village Society Meeting Haus (includes visitors center), 588 S. Third St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215 Description: Charming restored neighborhood settles in mid-1800s by German immigrants is a trip back in time.... Read More
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Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
333 W. Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215 Description: This very popular museum features hands-on exhibits, from water experiments to creating a newscast.... Read More
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