56 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), Perennial Plant Peddler (in Findlay) and Johnston Fruit Farms (in Swanton). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, learn the secrets of beer at The HandleBar Toledo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, and explore the world behind art at Toledo Museum of Art.

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Exeter, UK to Toledo is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Exeter to Toledo, you'll gain 5 hours 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) 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Rockbridge (Rock Bridge, Zipline, &more), Logan (Blue Valley Massage, Old Man's Cave, &more) and Manchester Hill Winery (in Circleville). The adventure continues: sample some tasty brews at Pedal Wagon Columbus, wander the streets of Short North Arts District, shop like a local with Easton Town Center, and appreciate the extensive heritage of German Village.

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Traveling by car from Toledo to Columbus takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cincinnati: David's Cemetery (in Kettering), Great Miami River Trail (in Montgomery) and Cincinnati Nature Center (in Milford). Pack the 23rd (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Kings Island. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 22nd (Thu) at Wake Nation Cincinnati. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at National Museum of the US Air Force, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, explore the engaging exhibits at Carillon Historical Park, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Getting from Columbus to Cincinnati by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Cincinnati can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can drive to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth is a city in and the county seat of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. Explore Portsmouth's surroundings by going to The Edge of Appalachia Preserve System (in West Union), Serpent Mound (in Peebles) and Fort Hill State Memorial (in Hillsboro). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Portsmouth Floodwall Mural, examine the collection at Southern Ohio Museum, look for gifts at Ghosts in the Attic, and immerse yourself in nature at Scioto Trail State Park.

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You can drive from Cincinnati to Portsmouth in 2 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Portsmouth can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Zanesville.

Zanesville is a city in and the county seat of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Zanesville: Sugarcreek (The Farm at Walnut Creek & David Warther Carvings), Mohican State Park (in Loudonville) and Marietta (Oak Grove Cemetery & Campus Martius Museum). And it doesn't end there: gain insight at The Wilds, immerse yourself in nature at Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve, hike along Kokosing Gap Trail, and experience rural life at The Alpacas Of Spring Acres.

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You can drive from Portsmouth to Zanesville in 2.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Zanesville are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Dover.

Dover is a city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Dover: Hillcrest Orchard (in Sugarcreek), Manfull Orchards Farm Market (in Augusta) and Franciscan University of Steubenville (in Steubenville). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Warther Museum, learn about winemaking at School House Winery, make a trip to World's Largest Cuckoo Clock, and get in on the family fun at Tuscora Park.

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Drive from Zanesville to Dover in 1.5 hours. In October in Dover, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 8°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (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: Beaver Creek State Park (in East Liverpool), Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail (in Lisbon) and Conneaut (Conneaut Township Park, Creek Road Covered Bridge, &more). On the 13th (Thu), spend a day ambling around Mill Creek Park. There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Fellows Riverside Gardens, steep yourself in history at Lanterman's Mill, hike along Western Reserve Greenway, and immerse yourself in nature at Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park.

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You can drive from Dover to Youngstown in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in October, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Cleveland side-trips: The Holden Arboretum (in Kirtland), Patterson Fruit Farms (in Chesterland) and Akron (F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm & Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens). Spend the 23rd (Sun) exploring nature at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, explore the world behind art at The Cleveland Museum of Art, steep yourself in history at James A. Garfield National Historic Site, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

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You can drive from Youngstown to Cleveland in 1.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Cleveland when traveling from Youngstown in October, with lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can drive to Sandusky.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Sandusky side-trips: Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums (in Fremont), Collier (Howard) State Nature Preserve (in Tiffin) and Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (in Put in Bay). There's lots more to do: make a splash at Cedar Point, identify plant and animal life at Back to the Wild, stop by Brummer's Chocolates, and pick up some local products at Mulberry Creek Herb Farm.

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You can drive from Cleveland to Sandusky in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.