Ohio Tourist / Travel Information

Ohio is a Midwestern state in the northeast of the United States. The state name is an Iroquois word meaning “great water”. This state was the first and eastern-most state in the Midwest admitted to the Union under the Northwest Ordinance, an act of the Continental Congress of the United States passed on July 13, 1787. This piece of legislation was also known as the Freedom Ordinance.

Columbus is the capital of Ohio and the largest city too. If you RV to this city, you can visit the Ohio State House, the Columbus Museum of Art, the Columbus Metropolitan Library and the Columbus Zoo. The state has a rich tradition of preserving and honoring its historical landmarks and experiences. Eight US Presidents hailed from Ohio and sites dedicated to the labor of these men can be found throughout the state.

Ohio also has many outdoor activities for visitors. If you like biking, you can enjoy the more than 500 miles of designated paths. Also, you can canoe on Ohio’s scenic rivers thanks to an extensive system of rivers and lakes within the state. This state is a favored destination for boaters around the country. It’s ranked eight in the nation for the number of registered boats.

Another activity you can’t miss in Ohio is to visit with your family the world’s tallest, fastest, longest and scariest roller coasters. You can enjoy visiting theme parks such as Cedar Point, Geauga Lake and Paramount King’s Island are going to be perfect for you.