35 days in Ohio Itinerary

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: stroll around Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, explore the world behind art at Toledo Museum of Art, see the interesting displays at National Museum of the Great Lakes, and learn the secrets of beer at The HandleBar Toledo.

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Exeter, UK to Toledo is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 5 hours traveling from Exeter to Toledo. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in September, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Columbus: Logan (Rockhouse & Old Man's Cave), Rockside Winery and Vineyards (in Lancaster) and Rockbridge (Zipline & Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve). And it doesn't end there: get outside with Pedal Wagon Columbus, see the interesting displays at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Inniswood Metro Gardens, and experience rural life at Lynd Fruit Farm.

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Traveling by car from Toledo to Columbus takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. September in Columbus sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Balloon Rides (in Lebanon), Wake Nation Cincinnati (in Fairfield) and Dayton (National Museum of the US Air Force & Carillon Historical Park). There's lots more to do: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, stroll the grounds of Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains.

To find reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Cincinnati tour itinerary planner.

Drive from Columbus to Cincinnati in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Cincinnati can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough 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 20th (Tue): explore the ancient world of Serpent Mound, identify plant and animal life at Fort Hill State Memorial, and then hike along The Highlands Nature Sanctuary. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at The Edge of Appalachia Preserve System, then look for gifts at Ghosts in the Attic, and then don't miss a visit to Portsmouth Floodwall Mural.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Portsmouth trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Cincinnati to Portsmouth takes 2 hours. In September in Portsmouth, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Dover.

Dover is a city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Lehman's (in Kidron), Manfull Orchards Farm Market (in Augusta) and Hillcrest Orchard (in Sugarcreek). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Warther Museum, find something for the whole family at Tuscora Park, get a taste of life in the country at Boss Bison Ranch, and don't miss a visit to World's Largest Cuckoo Clock.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Dover planning site.

Traveling by car from Portsmouth to Dover takes 3.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Dover can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough 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. Explore Youngstown's surroundings by going to Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail (in Lisbon), Conneaut (State Road Covered Bridge, Conneaut Township Park, &more) and Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve (in Alliance). On the 27th (Tue), spend a day ambling around Mill Creek Park. It doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Fellows Riverside Gardens and explore the world behind art at The Butler Institute of American Art.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Youngstown sightseeing planning website.

Getting from Dover to Youngstown by car takes about 1.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Youngstown are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can go by car to Cleveland.

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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Cleveland: Akron (F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm & Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens), James A. Garfield National Historic Site (in Mentor) and The Holden Arboretum (in Kirtland). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, try your luck at JACK Cleveland Casino, admire the masterpieces at The Cleveland Museum of Art, and stroll around Rocky River Reservation.

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Traveling by car from Youngstown to Cleveland takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Youngstown in September, expect a bit warmer with lows of 19°C in Cleveland. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car to Sandusky.

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

Explore Sandusky's surroundings by going to Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (in Put in Bay), Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums (in Fremont) and Collier (Howard) State Nature Preserve (in Tiffin). There's much more to do: make a splash at Cedar Point, look for all kinds of wild species at Osborn Recreation Area, kick back and relax at Lakeview Park, and enjoy the sea views from Port Clinton Lighthouse.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Sandusky day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Cleveland to Sandusky takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In October, daytime highs in Sandusky are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can travel back home.