We decided to visit Ohio Statehood Day in Chillicothe, Ohio. Ohio became the 17th state on March 1, 1803. Chillicothe was the first capital of the new state (and the third but who’s counting?). So naturally, the city plays host to a number of historically themed statehood day activities.
Did you know that you have the opportunity for touring the Ohio Stadium? That’s right, you can tour The Shoe at The Ohio State University.
The National Museum of the Air Force is Ohio’s Free Museum. There are more than 20 acres of exhibits and you can tour the complex for free!
The Gallipolis City Park on the banks of the Ohio River lights up for Gallipolis in Lights during the holiday season. Parking and admission are free.
Yellow flowers in the Boneyfiddle area of downtown Portsmouth, Ohio
Sometimes life can get wild, especially at The Wilds in Ohio. Did you know you can take an open-air safari in the Buckeye State?
While it may not be the south of France, there are plenty of Ohio lavender fields to visit. We visited a self-pick lavender farm near Dayton.
Sometimes we find new favorites in out-of-the-way places. Looking for Italian food in Gallipolis, Ohio, we found Tuscany. The food was delicious, the restaurant comfortable and family friendly, and the service was wonderful!
Hiking Indiana Dunes is an experience like no other. Here you’ll hike over giant sand dunes that lead the way to the shores of Lake Michigan. There, while you listen to the waves and feel the soft, squish of the sand between your toes, you can make out the outline of Chicago in the distance. The city is just 36 miles away, but feels like another world.
Ash Cave provides a handicapped accessible hike in Ohio. The short route and wide, paved trail will allow everyone to see the cave.