60 days in Ohio Itinerary

Situated on the north bank of the Ohio River, Cincinnati distinguished itself as the only U.S. city that left a favorable impression on one of its most famous 19th-century visitors, English author Charles Dickens.

Kids will enjoy Room Escape Games and Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cincinnati: Hills and Dales MetroPark (in Kettering), Dayton (Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Carriage Hill MetroPark, &more) and TopGolf (in West Chester). There's much more to do: have some family-friendly fun at Full Throttle Indoor Karting, take in nature's colorful creations at Krohn Conservatory, get curious at Cincinnati Museum Center, and stop by Jungle Jim's Eastgate.

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Jackson to Cincinnati is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Jackson to Cincinnati. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Jackson in January, with highs in Cincinnati at 39°F and lows at 22°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can drive to Columbus.

More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Room Escape Games and COSI Center of Science and Industry. Get out of town with these interesting Columbus side-trips: Champaign Aviation Museum (in Urbana), Portsmouth Floodwall Mural (in Portsmouth) and Logan (John Glenn Astronomy Park, Ash Cave, &more). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, take in nature's colorful creations at Whetstone Park / Park of Roses, and hit the slopes at Mad River Mountain.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Columbus trip planner.

Getting from Cincinnati to Columbus by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Columbus can reach 41°F, while at night they dip to 23°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Mansfield.

Mansfield is a city in and the county seat of Richland County, Ohio, United States. Kids will appreciate attractions like Snow Trails and Little Buckeye Children's Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Mansfield side-trips: Loudonville (Cleo Redd Fisher Museum, Mohican State Park, &more), Apple Valley Golf Course (in Howard) and Mount Vernon (Kokosing Gap Trail, Spi, &more). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Ohio Bird Sanctuary, look for gifts at Squirrel's Den, wander the wide-open spaces of Triple M Ranch, and hit the slopes at Clear Fork Resort.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Mansfield trip planner.

Traveling by car from Columbus to Mansfield takes 1.5 hours. February in Mansfield sees daily highs of 37°F and lows of 20°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Sandusky.

Sandusky positively bustles in the summertime due to its famed amusement park.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Kalahari Waterparks and Ghostly Manor Thrill Center. Venture out of the city with trips to Vermilion (Vermilion River Reservation & Brummer's Chocolates), Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (in Put in Bay) and Charles Herndon Sculpture Garden and Galleries (in Kelleys Island). There's lots more to do: find something for the whole family at Cedar Point, identify plant and animal life at Osborn Recreation Area, take an in-depth tour of Ottawa County Museum, and cool off at Great Wolf Lodge Water Park.

To see reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Sandusky day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Mansfield to Sandusky takes 1.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Sandusky can reach 36°F, while at night they dip to 19°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Toledo.

Toledo is a city in and the county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Toledo Museum of Art and Wildwood Preserve Metropark. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Toledo: Mazza Museum (in Findlay), BGSU Planetarium (in Bowling Green) and Providence Metropark (in Grand Rapids). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Imagination Station, stroll through The 577 Foundation, walk around Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Toledo Zoo.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Toledo tour planner.

You can drive from Sandusky to Toledo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. February in Toledo sees daily highs of 35°F and lows of 20°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Youngstown.

Youngstown is a city in and the county seat of Mahoning County in the U.S. state of Ohio, with small portions extending into Trumbull County. Family-friendly places like The Butler Institute of American Art and Ward Beecher Planetarium will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Youngstown: Conneaut (Conneaut Township Park & Creek Road Covered Bridge), Antique Warehouse (in Steubenville) and Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail (in Lisbon). There's still lots to do: explore the engaging exhibits at OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology, play a few rounds at The Links at Firestone Farms, look for gifts at AAA I-76 Antique Mall, and walk around Mill Creek Park.

To find photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Youngstown holiday maker site.

Traveling by car from Toledo to Youngstown takes 3 hours. In March in Youngstown, expect temperatures between 44°F during the day and 26°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Canton.

Canton is a city in and the county seat of Stark County, Ohio, United States. Family-friendly places like Room Escape Games and The Peanut Shoppe will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Canton: Akron (Glendale Cemetery, Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, &more), Sugarcreek (David Warther Carvings, Alpine Hills Historical Museum, &more) and High Bridge Glens (in Cuyahoga Falls). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Warther Museum, don't miss a visit to Lynda Tuttle's Art Center, look for all kinds of wild species at The Wilderness Center, and wander the streets of Downtown Canton Arts District.

To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Canton online visit planner.

Drive from Youngstown to Canton in 1.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Canton can reach 45°F, while at night they dip to 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can drive to Cleveland.

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.

Family-friendly places like The Cleveland Museum of Art and Rocky River Reservation will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cleveland: F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (in Akron), Great Northern Mall (in North Olmsted) and Grand Pacific Junction Historic Shopping District (in Olmsted Falls). Spend the 21st (Tue) exploring nature at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, look for all kinds of wild species at Carlisle Reservation, have fun and explore at The Children's Museum of Cleveland, and admire the masterpieces at Allen Memorial Art Museum.

To find ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Cleveland travel planner.

Traveling by car from Canton to Cleveland takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. March in Cleveland sees daily highs of 42°F and lows of 29°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.