8 days in Ohio Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): stroll around Riverside Park, then admire the masterpieces at Toledo Museum of Art, then steep yourself in history at The 577 Foundation, and finally walk around Oak Openings Preserve Metropark.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Toledo day trip planning tool.

Chicago to Toledo is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Toledo is 1 hour. In April, plan for daily highs up to 59°F, and evening lows to 39°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can go by car to Cleveland.

On the 24th (Mon), make a trip to A Christmas Story House, then contemplate the long history of West Side Market, then try your luck at JACK Cleveland Casino, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St John's Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, then explore the world behind art at The Cleveland Museum of Art, and then take a stroll through University Circle.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Cleveland trip maker site.

Drive from Toledo to Cleveland in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 57°F in April, and nighttime lows around 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Columbus.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): take a stroll through Easton Town Center, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then sample some tasty brews at Pedal Wagon Columbus, then see the interesting displays at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, and finally look for gifts at Helen Winnemore's. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Rockhouse, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then do a tasting at Rockside Winery and Vineyards.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Columbus holiday planner.

Getting from Cleveland to Columbus by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or fly. When traveling from Cleveland in April, plan for somewhat warmer days in Columbus, with highs around 64°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can go by car to Cincinnati.

Change things up with these side-trips from Cincinnati: Dayton (Carillon Historical Park, National Museum of the US Air Force, &more). Next up on the itinerary: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, explore the engaging exhibits at Cincinnati Museum Center, and go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Cincinnati trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Columbus to Cincinnati in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. April in Cincinnati sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 43°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.