A perfect escape from hue and cry: Either it for a day trip or for a week’s vacation, visiting Ohio can be a perfect place to be escaped from the din and bustle of everyday life. Being situated in the Midwestern area, it is the 7th most populous and 10th most densely populated state of the USA. The name of the state has come from the word ‘ohi-yo’, an Iroquois word, meaning ‘great river’. However, there are controversies over the origin of the state’s name. This state is historically recognized in the name of ‘Buckeye state’ which is a reference to the abundance of buckeye tree in this region. The people of the state are known as ‘Buckeyes’. The capital city of the province is Columbus. This state, with its variation at the level of wildlife, landscape, and scenic beauty, offers a perfect escape to those seeking a vacation spot for energizing and revitalizing them.

The five amazing regions: The five regions into which Ohio is divided are loaded with tons of activities and events that attract lots of tourist every year. People, who love to spend their vacation near water and enjoy water related recreational activities, can choose the southwest portion of the state. The Ohio River is located in this region. By visiting this region, people have access to the river and all the water sports activities that can be imagined. The southeastern part is also bordered with the Ohio River, but this region belongs to the rural life. If tourists are interested to spend their vacation in the contact of the peaceful silence of rural life they can pick this part of the state. Far from the hue and cry of the city’s busy life, the close contact with the rural way of life bestows the visitors the tranquility of mind that they cannot ever imagine.

People who are interested in cultural events and want to be involved with the happenings of colorful events and festivals can consider visiting the central part of the state. This part is the home of the capital city of the province. The northeast region is worth visiting for it gives access to the Lake Erie. The northwest region is the part where most of the tourists like to visit. Here is situated the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame and the famous Lake Erie, which together draw huge number of visitors. Some amusement parks further increase the attraction of this region.

Get away with the beauties of Ohio: Without being generalized, the specific tourist attractions of Ohio are also numerous in numbers. The Newark Earthworks Great Circle Museum offers the visitors to explore 2000 year old geometric shaped earthworks. A tour to the Hocking Hill can be extremely delightful as the tourists can watch the beauty of a crystal clear waterfall, hike a cave, trek along woodland trails, and shop for antiques and souvenirs. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a world-famous zoo that can be the place to take a family trip. The Hopewell National Historical Park takes the visitors to the days of ancient culture. If one is interested to see an 18000 years old groove, The Glacial Groove is here to serve that interest. To enjoy the color of festival, one can join the Preble County Pork Festival which is carrying out a tradition of 41 years. This state is an amazing place where rivers and streams, dense forests, unbelievable collection of flora and fauna, everything contribute to that amazement. Several state parks and vast area of national forest offer world-class hiking and adventure, as well as silent and quiet spots to simply get lost for some time.