59 days in Ohio Itinerary

Family-friendly places like National Museum of the US Air Force and Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Trammel Fossil Park (in Sharonville), Dayton (Carillon Historical Park, Dayton Art Institute, &more) and Square One Salon & Spa (in Centerville). There's lots more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, learn more about the world around you at Cincinnati Museum Center, and have some family-friendly fun at Full Throttle Adrenaline Park - Cincinnati.

For photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Cincinnati online trip builder.

Birmingham to Cincinnati is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Birmingham to Cincinnati due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Birmingham in March, with highs in Cincinnati at 51°F and lows at 32°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Columbus.

Attractions like Room Escape Games and Columbus Zoo and Aquarium make great kid-friendly stops. Venture out of the city with trips to Logan (Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, &more), Boonshoft Museum of Discovery (in Springfield) and Emily Traphagen Park (in Powell). The adventure continues: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, appreciate the extensive heritage of German Village, identify plant and animal life at Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve, and get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.

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You can drive from Cincinnati to Columbus in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Columbus can reach 64°F, while at night they dip to 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to drive to Mansfield.

Bring the kids along to Ohio Bird Sanctuary and Harmony Playground at Memorial Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Spi (in Mount Vernon), Loudonville (Cleo Redd Fisher Museum & Mohican State Park) and Honey Run Waterfall (in Howard).

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Drive from Columbus to Mansfield in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect little chillier evenings in Mansfield when traveling from Columbus in April, with lows around 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can drive to Canton.

Family-friendly places like Room Escape Games and Cummings Center for the History of Psychology will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Canton: The endings museum (in Dover), Alpine Hills Historical Museum (in Sugarcreek) and Akron (Don Drumm Studios & Gallery, Dr. Bob's Gravesite, &more). On the 27th (Thu), spend a day ambling around Mill Creek Park.

For where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Canton online trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Mansfield to Canton in 1.5 hours. April in Canton sees daily highs of 61°F and lows of 39°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Cleveland.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Get out of town with these interesting Cleveland side-trips: Miller Nature Preserve (in Avon), Sandy Ridge Reservation (in North Ridgeville) and Columbia Reservation (in Columbia Station). Spend the 7th (Sun) exploring nature at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at The Cleveland Museum of Art, take in nature's colorful creations at Cleveland Botanical Garden, identify plant and animal life at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, and steep yourself in history at West Side Market.

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Traveling by car from Canton to Cleveland takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Cleveland are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can drive to Sandusky.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Kalahari Waterparks and Osborn Recreation Area. Venture out of the city with trips to Vermilion River Reservation (in Vermilion), Burnham Orchards (in Berlin Heights) and Historic Lyme Village (in Bellevue). And it doesn't end there: get in on the family fun at Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, cool off at Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, examine the collection at Mad River Museum, and identify plant and animal life at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Sandusky trip site.

Getting from Cleveland to Sandusky by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in May, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Toledo.

Bring the kids along to Toledo Museum of Art and Toledo Zoo. Venture out of the city with trips to Museum & Welcome Center (in Wauseon), BGSU Planetarium (in Bowling Green) and Findlay (Hancock Historical Museum & Mazza Museum).

To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Toledo trip builder.

Getting from Sandusky to Toledo by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In May in Toledo, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 52°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.