Are you planning a getaway or day trip to Ohio?
If you’re not, maybe you should. The Buckeye State doesn’t always get the best rap as an exciting place to visit, but the state is actually home to plenty of unique and charming small towns worth checking out.
Here’s some of the best towns and villages you can visit throughout Ohio (in no particular order):
Yellow Springs
Yellow Springs, located 30 minutes outside of Dayton, is renowned for being one of the coolest towns in the state. The town, just under 4,000 residents, is known for its unique culture, art scene and thriving downtown area.
Yellow Springs is home to many independent businesses, from art stores to restaurants to comic book shops. The town is also just miles from John Bryan State Park and Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, which are among the best natural areas in the state.
Yellow Springs is also along the Little Miami Scenic Bike trail, a 78-mile paved bike path that connects cyclists to dozens of towns throughout southwest Ohio.