7 days in Ohio Itinerary

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.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): wander the streets of Short North Arts District, visit Easton Town Center, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of German Village.

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Dayton to Columbus is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In May in Columbus, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 54°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can travel to New Concord.

New Concord is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): steep yourself in history at John and Annie Glenn Historic Site and then look for all kinds of wild species at The Wilds.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the New Concord online route planner.

Traveling by car from Columbus to New Concord takes 1.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in New Concord are 74°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Get some historical perspective at Lake View Cemetery and St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church. Discover out-of-the-way places like USS Cod Submarine Memorial and Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine. Venture out of the city with trips to Put in Bay (Put-in-Bay Winery & Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial) and Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park (in Northfield). Next up on the itinerary: try your luck at JACK Cleveland Casino and pause for some photo ops at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument.

For maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Cleveland trip planning website.

Traveling by car from New Concord to Cleveland takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from New Concord in May, you will find days in Cleveland are a bit cooler (69°F), and nights are about the same (54°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can drive to Marblehead.

Marblehead is a village in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. On the 6th (Mon), look for all kinds of wild species at Castalia Quarry Reserve and then look for all kinds of wild species at Resthaven Wildlife Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the different monuments and memorials at Johnson's Island Confederate Cemetery, then enjoy the sea views from Marblehead Lighthouse State Park, and then identify plant and animal life at Osborn Recreation Area.

For where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Marblehead trip planner.

You can drive from Cleveland to Marblehead in 1.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Marblehead can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.