32 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Akron (Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Cascade Valley Park, &more), Westlake Recreation Center (in Westlake) and Brandywine Falls (in Sagamore Hills). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, stroll around Rocky River Reservation, browse the eclectic array of goods at West Side Market, and explore the world behind art at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Santiago, Chile to Cleveland is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Santiago to Cleveland due to the time zone difference. In May, daily temperatures in Cleveland can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to 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. Change things up with these side-trips from Youngstown: Off The Wagon (in Kent), Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail (in Lisbon) and Warther Museum (in Dover). On the 8th (Mon), spend a day ambling around Mill Creek Park. Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Fellows Riverside Gardens, tour the pleasant surroundings at Western Reserve Greenway, steep yourself in history at Lanterman's Mill, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

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Getting from Cleveland to Youngstown by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Youngstown when traveling from Cleveland in May, with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Sandusky.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Sea Breeze Charters (in Oak Harbor), Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums (in Fremont) and Mansfield (B&O Bike Trail & Ohio Bird Sanctuary). And it doesn't end there: make a splash at Cedar Point, don't miss a visit to Port Clinton Lighthouse, identify plant and animal life at Back to the Wild, and get engrossed in the history at Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum.

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Getting from Youngstown to Sandusky by car takes about 2.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Toledo.

Toledo is a city in and the county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Oak Harbor (Magee Marsh Wildlife Area & Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Toledo Museum of Art, walk around Side Cut Metropark, admire the natural beauty at Toledo Botanical Garden, and examine the collection at National Museum of the Great Lakes.

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Traveling by car from Sandusky to Toledo takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Columbus side-trips: Logan (Hemlock Bridge Trail, Rockhouse, &more) and Rockbridge (Zipline & Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve). There's much more to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, relax in the rural setting at Slate Run Living Historical Farm, take a stroll through Easton Town Center, and head outdoors with Columbus Scuba.

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You can drive from Toledo to Columbus in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth is a city in and the county seat of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): delve into the distant past at Serpent Mound and then look for all kinds of wild species at Fort Hill State Memorial. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at The Edge of Appalachia Preserve System, then examine the collection at Southern Ohio Museum, and then make a trip to Portsmouth Floodwall Mural.

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Drive from Columbus to Portsmouth in 2 hours. In May in Portsmouth, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can 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: Friesinger's Candy Factory (in Springboro) and Dayton (Carillon Historical Park, National Museum of the US Air Force, &more). And it doesn't end there: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, try your luck at JACK Cincinnati Casino, take in nature's colorful creations at Krohn Conservatory, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum.

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You can drive from Portsmouth to Cincinnati in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.