As a state that's in limbo between the Midwest and the New England states, Ohio may seem like a sort of boring middle ground between the two. However, if you live in Ohio and you're trying to plan a vacation that's not too far from home, you have plenty of options to consider in neighboring states and in your own.
Niagara Falls, New York, is a three-hour-and-38-minute drive from Cleveland, Ohio, on Interstate 90, according to Google Maps. The site is split between the U.S. and Canadian border; Horseshoe Falls are on the Canadian side and American Falls are in New York. The falls attract millions of visitors every year, especially during the summertime. You can watch the falls from an observation deck or take the Maid of the Mist Tour on the water up to the falls themselves. The area is tourist-friendly with plenty of hotels and restaurants to choose from.
Indiana's state motto, "The Crossroads of America," was adopted in 1937 because many important roads and railroads of the nation intersected there. As the state's capital, Indianapolis has a number of attractions to keep visitors coming back, many of which are road- and transportation-themed. For example, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts a number of events every year including Nascar races and the Indianapolis 500, where stock car drivers from all over the world compete. It's also home to the Indianapolis Colts pro football team. Like any other major city in the United States, Indianapolis is complete with different cultural districts, historic sites, city tours and museums. Its location is just two hours away from Dayton, Ohio, on Interstate 70.
Pittsburgh, also known as Pop City, is just two hours and five minutes from Canton on Highway 172. The city has lots of Native American and U.S. history. For example, the Allegheny Cemetery is the sixth oldest in the country, and the Fort Pitt Blockhouse is the oldest building in western Pennsylvania, built by Colonel Henry Bouquet in 1764. Throughout history, this city has been home to a number of famous people, including Andrew Carnegie, Andy Warhol, Gene Kelly and Jimmy Stewart.
If you're looking for a daylong vacation away from the stresses of everyday life, Ohio offers a few major amusement parks in different parts of the state. Kings Island is in the southern part of the state, just northeast of Cincinnati, and Cedar Point is in Sandusky, between Toledo and Cleveland, on the very northern border of the state.
