30 days in Ohio Itinerary

A culturally diverse city situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland boasts many places to visit, such as world-class museums, popular amusement parks, and sprawling recreational areas.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cleveland: Akron (F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, &more). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, stroll around Rocky River Reservation, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Lake View Cemetery.

For more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Cleveland trip planner.

Izmir, Turkey to Cleveland is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Traveling from Izmir to Cleveland, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Cleveland when traveling from Izmir in September, with lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can drive to Youngstown.

Youngstown is a city in and the county seat of Mahoning County in the U.S. state of Ohio, with small portions extending into Trumbull County. Get out of town with these interesting Youngstown side-trips: Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail (in Lisbon), East Liverpool (Museum of Ceramics & Beaver Creek State Park) and Dover (Swiss Heritage Winery, Warther Museum, &more). On the 23rd (Fri), spend a day ambling around Mill Creek Park. There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Fellows Riverside Gardens, admire the masterpieces at The Butler Institute of American Art, contemplate the long history of Lanterman's Mill, and don't miss a visit to The Upton House.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Youngstown itinerary builder website.

Traveling by car from Cleveland to Youngstown takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Cleveland in September, plan for little chillier nights in Youngstown, with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Columbus.

More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.

Change things up with these side-trips from Columbus: St. Nicholas Catholic Church (in Zanesville), Rockbridge (Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve & Zipline) and The Wilds (in Cumberland). There's still lots to do: get outside with Pedal Wagon Columbus, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, get to know the fascinating history of German Village, and hike along Kokosing Gap Trail.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Columbus online tour planner.

Drive from Youngstown to Columbus in 3 hours. In September, daytime highs in Columbus are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth is a city in and the county seat of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Portsmouth: Fort Hill State Memorial (in Hillsboro), Scioto Trail State Park (in Chillicothe) and The Edge of Appalachia Preserve System (in West Union). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Portsmouth Floodwall Mural, contemplate the long history of Serpent Mound, see the interesting displays at Southern Ohio Museum, and hike along The Highlands Nature Sanctuary.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Portsmouth trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Columbus to Portsmouth takes 2 hours. In September in Portsmouth, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Cincinnati.

Situated on the north bank of the Ohio River, Cincinnati distinguished itself as the only U.S. city that left a favorable impression on one of its most famous 19th-century visitors, English author Charles Dickens.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cincinnati: Balloon Rides (in Lebanon), Hawthorn Hill (in Oakwood (Montgomery County)) and Dayton (Carillon Historical Park & National Museum of the US Air Force). Pack the 7th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Kings Island. There's still lots to do: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, look for gifts at Rookwood, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and walk around Smale Riverfront Park.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Cincinnati trip builder website.

Traveling by car from Portsmouth to Cincinnati takes 2 hours. In October, daytime highs in Cincinnati are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can fly to Sandusky.

Sandusky positively bustles in the summertime due to its famed amusement park.

Venture out of the city with trips to Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (in Put in Bay) and Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums (in Fremont). And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Cedar Point, look for all kinds of wild species at Back to the Wild, enjoy the sea views from Port Clinton Lighthouse, and do a tasting at Rocky Point Winery.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Sandusky trip builder website.

Getting from Cincinnati to Sandusky by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Toledo.

Toledo is a city in and the county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Toledo is known for museums, zoos & aquariums, and casinos. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, explore the world behind art at Toledo Museum of Art, indulge your taste buds at The HandleBar Toledo, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Toledo Zoo.

To find photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Toledo road trip planner.

Getting from Sandusky to Toledo by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel back home.