49 days in Ohio Itinerary

Toledo is a city in and the county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Toledo side-trips: Providence Metropark (in Grand Rapids) and Johnston Fruit Farms (in Swanton). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, explore the landscape on two wheels at Metroparks of the Toledo Area, take in nature's colorful creations at Toledo Botanical Garden, and walk around Side Cut Metropark.

To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Toledo trip website.

Exeter, UK to Toledo is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Exeter to Toledo due to the time zone difference. In September in Toledo, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Columbus side-trips: Rockside Winery and Vineyards (in Lancaster), Rockbridge (Clear Creek Metro Park & Zipline) and Newark (Licking county Bike trails & Dawes Arboretum). Next up on the itinerary: learn the secrets of beer at Pedal Wagon Columbus, examine the collection at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, stop by Easton Town Center, and appreciate the extensive heritage of German Village.

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Getting from Toledo to Columbus by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In September in Columbus, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Cincinnati side-trips: Balloon Rides (in Lebanon), Wright B Flyer Aircraft Museum (in Miamisburg) and Dayton (Carriage Hill MetroPark, National Museum of the US Air Force, &more). Next up on the itinerary: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, walk around Washington Park, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and try to win big at JACK Cincinnati Casino.

For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Cincinnati journey builder.

You can drive from Columbus to Cincinnati in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. September in Cincinnati sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth is a city in and the county seat of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Portsmouth side-trips: White Gravel Mines (in Minford), Paint Creek State Park (in Bainbridge - Ross County) and The Edge of Appalachia Preserve System (in West Union). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Portsmouth Floodwall Mural, look for all kinds of wild species at Fort Hill State Memorial, admire the majestic nature at Shawnee State Park, and stop by Ghosts in the Attic.

To find ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Portsmouth trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Cincinnati to Portsmouth in 2 hours. In September, daytime highs in Portsmouth are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Dover.

Dover is a city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dover: Lehman's (in Kidron), Boss Bison Ranch (in Cadiz) and The Wilderness Center (in Wilmot). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Warther Museum, get engrossed in the history at Alpine Hills Historical Museum, learn about winemaking at Breitenbach Winery, and make a trip to World's Largest Cuckoo Clock.

To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Dover online journey planner.

Traveling by car from Portsmouth to Dover takes 3.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Dover are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to go by car 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 the numerous day-trip ideas around Youngstown: Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park (in Nelson), Lisbon (Guilford Lake State Park & Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail) and Conneaut (Conneaut Township Park & State Road Covered Bridge). On the 8th (Sat), spend a day ambling around Mill Creek Park. The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Fellows Riverside Gardens, stroll around Boardman Park, steep yourself in history at Lanterman's Mill, and sample the tasty concoctions at Birdfish Brewing Co..

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You can drive from Dover to Youngstown in 1.5 hours. October in Youngstown sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cleveland: Akron (Cascade Valley Park, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, &more), James A. Garfield National Historic Site (in Mentor) and Szalay's Sweet Corn Farm (in Peninsula). Spend the 14th (Fri) exploring nature at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, explore the galleries of A Christmas Story House, try your luck at JACK Cleveland Casino, and hunt for treasures at West Side Market.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Cleveland journey planner.

Traveling by car from Youngstown to Cleveland takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Youngstown in October, plan for a bit warmer nights in Cleveland, with lows around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Sandusky.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sandusky: Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums (in Fremont), Lowe Volk Nature Center (in Crestline) and Main Street Beach (in Vermilion). There's much more to do: cool off at Cedar Point, experience rural life at Burnham Orchards, steep yourself in history at Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden, and appreciate the history behind Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial.

For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Sandusky road trip planner.

You can drive from Cleveland to Sandusky in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. In October in Sandusky, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.