Ohio Day Trips

Explore Ohio with this all-in-one guidebook, packed with more than 200 of Ohio's best destinations organized by theme.

If you've ever asked, "What should we do today?" then grab a copy of Ohio Day Trips. You'll discover hundreds of unique attractions around the Buckeye State, including the fun, the fascinating, and the downright unusual. This comprehensive guide by Cathy Seckman is jam-packed with Ohio's top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that appeal to you. Useful for singles, couples, and families--visitors and residents alike--this guide encompasses a wide range of interests.

You'll find state parks, museums, and beaches; the best winter activities in the state; and family fun at amusement parks and zoos. So find an adventure that feels handpicked for you. With Ohio Day Trips at your fingertips, you'll always have something to do!

Features you'll appreciate:

• Sections divided by theme for easy reference--decide what to do, then figure out where to do it


• Destinations based on such themes as Airplanes & Railroads, Festivals, Outdoor Adventures, and Sports


• Tips for other things to do in the area


• Handy size that's perfect for traveling

Cathy Hester Seckman is a lifelong resident of East Liverpool, Ohio, and has been a fan of day trips since her parents first said, "Let's take a ride!" on a Sunday afternoon. Writing this book has been an adventure as she discovers new favorite places and revisits old ones.

Cathy is a back-of-the-book indexer and has written some 160 indexes, including the one in this book. She has published more than a dozen short stories, hundreds of magazine articles, and thousands of newspaper articles. She is the author of East Liverpool, an Images of America title released by Arcadia Publishing in 2015. Weirdo World, her young adult fantasy novel, was published by Cool Well Press in 2012. As an indie author, she cowrote Bad Moon Rising, a murder mystery set between Woodstock and the Kent State shootings; Secrets Matter, a women's fiction title; and an anthology, H2O Mysteries.