Cultural Guide
U.S. States
Ohio (OH) – "The Buckeye State "
Time Zone:
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Weather:
Summer
- Avg High 28C/82F
- Avg Low 17C/62F
Winter
- Avg High 3C/37F
- Avg Low -8C/17F
Famous For:
Ohio is known for its theme parks, hall of fame museums and the Amish Country. Ohio also is the largest producer in the country of plastics, rubber, fabricated metals, electrical equipment, and appliances.
Major Cities:
Columbus, Cleveland
National Parks:
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Must do while there:
Visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum that hosts countless performance events and educational programs and proudly houses thousands of priceless artifacts, films and videos. Ohio is home to the world's largest Amish/Mennonnite settlement. Berlin, Ohio is a small town in the heart of Amish country that is popular among visitors, as it offers insight into the peaceful and quiet Amish way of life. Just northeast of Cincinnati, Paramount's Kings Island Park offers thrilling rides including The Beast, the world's longest wooden roller coaster. The park is also home to Boomerang Bay Waterpark and many entertaining live shows. Armstrong Air and Space Museum is named in honor of Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the moon, this museum celebrates Ohio's contributions to the history of space flight.