4 days in Ohio Itinerary

A culturally diverse city situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland boasts many places to visit, such as world-class museums, popular amusement parks, and sprawling recreational areas.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): examine the collection at A Christmas Story House, examine the collection at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and then admire the masterpieces at The Cleveland Museum of Art. On the next day, paddle through the water with Burning River Adventures, shop like a local with West Side Market, and then try to win big at JACK Cleveland Casino.

For maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Cleveland day trip planner.

Buffalo to Cleveland is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Buffalo in September, plan for a bit warmer nights in Cleveland, with lows around 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to drive to Rockbridge.

Rockbridge is an unincorporated community in eastern Good Hope Township, Hocking County, Ohio, United States. Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then identify plant and animal life at Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve, and then immerse yourself in nature at Hocking Hills State Park.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Rockbridge road trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Cleveland to Rockbridge takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or fly. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Cleveland in September since evenings lows in Rockbridge dip to 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Dayton.

Home of airplane pioneers the Wright brothers, Dayton prides itself on its inventors, including Charles F.

On the 7th (Mon), contemplate the long history of Carillon Historical Park, see the interesting displays at National Museum of the US Air Force, and then sample some tasty brews at Pedal Wagon Dayton.

For photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Dayton trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by car from Rockbridge to Dayton takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In September in Dayton, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 57°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can travel back home.