Ohio Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state of the United States of America
About Ohio
The name "Buckeye State" came into prominence during the Log-Cabin and Hard-Cider presidential campaign of 1840 when furniture, cabins, and cider kegs were made from buckeye wood in honor of William Henry Harrison, who was the first Ohioan to become president. In the election versus Martin Van Buren, the Whig campaign song contained a reference to the buckeye. A far less poisonous and tasty candy is made to resemble to the buckeye, composed of a peanut butter center partially covered in chocolate. The resemblance is striking, and the candies are delicious. Ohio is the 35th largest state by size, but 7th by population (11,459,011 residents in 2004 according to the US Census Bureau). The state has natural boundaries to the north (Lake Erie) and to the south (Ohio River) and is bordered by
Top Attractions in Ohio
Explore the best things to see and do in Ohio:
- ★Akron Art Museum
- ★Allen Memorial Art Museum
- ★AMA's Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
- ★Cedar Point
- ★Center of Science and Industry
- ★Cincinnati Art Museum
- ★Cincinnati Bengals
- ★Cincinnati Reds
Ohio Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 15 sections including: