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Walk around University Circle and catch a show at Playhouse Square, one of the largest theatre districts in the USA outside New York.\r\n\r\nIn Columbus, explore the galleries and restaurants of the Short North, the brick streets and bookshops of German Village, and the North Market food hall. In Cincinnati, walk Over-the-Rhine and Findlay Market, cross the Roebling Suspension Bridge to Kentucky, and visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.\r\n\r\nHike to Brandywine Falls in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and to Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave in the Hocking Hills. Ride the coasters at Cedar Point in Sandusky, take the ferry to Put-in-Bay, and visit the National Museum of the US Air Force near Dayton, which is free.","hw_hub_state_do_points":"Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Cleveland's lakefront\r\nCuyahoga Valley | A free national park\r\nHocking Hills | Caves and waterfalls\r\nCedar Point | World-famous roller coasters","hw_hub_state_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_state_do_more":"All things to do in Ohio","hw_hub_state_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_state_free_body":"The Cleveland Museum of Art is free, and so is the National Museum of the US Air Force near Dayton, one of the largest aviation museums in the world. Cuyahoga Valley National Park has no entry fee, and Hocking Hills State Park is free.\r\n\r\nThe Columbus Museum of Art is free on Sundays. In Cincinnati, Findlay Market and Over-the-Rhine are free to explore, and the Connector streetcar is cheap.\r\n\r\nIn Columbus, the Scioto Mile riverfront is free.","hw_hub_state_free_points":"Cleveland Museum of Art | Free\r\nAir Force Museum | Free, near Dayton\r\nCuyahoga Valley | No entry fee\r\nHocking Hills | Free state park","hw_hub_state_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_state_free_more":"All free things to do in Ohio","hw_hub_state_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_state_food_body":"Cincinnati chilli is unlike any other: a spiced meat sauce served over spaghetti or hot dogs and covered in cheese. Try it at Skyline or Gold Star. Graeter's ice cream, also from Cincinnati, is a local favourite, and goetta, a sausage made with oats, is a breakfast speciality.\r\n\r\nCleveland has pierogi and Polish boy sandwiches from its Eastern European communities, and the West Side Market is great for food. Columbus has a big food scene in the Short North and at the North Market.\r\n\r\nOhio has many craft breweries, and Over-the-Rhine was once a famous brewing district. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.","hw_hub_state_food_points":"Cincinnati chilli | Over spaghetti\r\nGraeter's | Cincinnati ice cream\r\nPierogi | In Cleveland\r\nWest Side Market | Cleveland's food hall","hw_hub_state_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_state_food_more":"All food guides for Ohio","hw_hub_state_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_state_nightlife_body":"Columbus has the busiest nightlife, with bars in the Short North, the Arena District and around Ohio State. Cleveland's Ohio City and Tremont have breweries and bars, and Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine is packed with bars and restaurants.\r\n\r\nIn summer, Put-in-Bay is a party island.\r\n\r\nBars close at 2:30am.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"Short North | Columbus bars\r\nOver-the-Rhine | Cincinnati\r\nPut-in-Bay | Summer party island\r\nClosing time | 2:30am","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Ohio","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"The main airports are Cleveland Hopkins, John Glenn Columbus and Cincinnati, which is across the river in Kentucky. Cleveland's Red Line train runs from the airport to downtown.\r\n\r\nCleveland and Cincinnati have Amtrak stations, but trains are infrequent and Columbus has none. Buses link the cities. Cincinnati has the Connector streetcar.\r\n\r\nA car is the easiest way to see the state and its parks.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"Car | The easiest option\r\nRed Line | Cleveland airport to downtown\r\nColumbus | No passenger trains\r\nFerries | To Put-in-Bay","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for Ohio","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What Ohio costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"Ohio is good value, much cheaper than the coasts. Food, drink and accommodation are reasonably priced in all three cities.\r\n\r\nSales tax is 5.75 per cent statewide, plus county taxes, reaching around 8 per cent in Cleveland. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nFree museums and parks help, and Cedar Point is the big expense.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Value | Cheaper than the coasts\r\nSales tax | 5.75%, plus local\r\nFree museums | Cleveland and Dayton\r\nTipping | 18\u201322% in restaurants","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for Ohio","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"The areas visitors go to in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati are generally safe. Some neighbourhoods have higher crime; ask at your hostel and use rideshares at night.\r\n\r\nLake Erie has rip currents, so swim at lifeguarded beaches. In the Hocking Hills, stay on the trails, as cliffs and gorges cause falls every year.\r\n\r\nWinters are cold and snowy, especially near Lake Erie. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nHocking Hills | Stay on the trails\r\nLake Erie | Rip currents\r\nAt night | Rideshares in quiet areas","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for Ohio","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"Columbus in the middle, Cleveland for Lake Erie and Cuyahoga Valley, and Cincinnati for the south.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Columbus | columbus-oh | Ohio's young, lively capital and biggest city. | Short North; German Village; North Market; Scioto Mile | 1306632\nCleveland |  | A lakefront city of rock, art and food. | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Cleveland Museum of Art; West Side Market; Cuyahoga Valley | 1306631\nCincinnati |  | A hilly river city with a restored historic centre. | Over-the-Rhine; Findlay Market; Roebling Bridge; Freedom Center | 1306630","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"May to October is the best time, with festivals, Cedar Point and the Lake Erie islands. October brings autumn colour to the Hocking Hills. Winter is cold and grey.","hw_hub_state_season_note":"Average highs for Columbus, rounded.","hw_hub_state_season_rows":"January | 2 | 1 | Cold, grey\r\nFebruary | 5 | 1 | Cold\r\nMarch | 11 | 2 | Cool\r\nApril | 18 | 3 | Spring\r\nMay | 23 | 4 | Pleasant\r\nJune | 28 | 5 | Summer, Cedar Point\r\nJuly | 30 | 5 | Lake Erie islands\r\nAugust | 29 | 4 | State Fair\r\nSeptember | 26 | 4 | Oktoberfest\r\nOctober | 19 | 4 | Autumn colour\r\nNovember | 11 | 2 | Cold\r\nDecember | 5 | 2 | Festive lights","hw_hub_state_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_state_events_intro":"State fairs, Oktoberfest and summer on Lake Erie.","hw_hub_state_events_source":"api","hw_hub_state_events_count":"8","hw_hub_state_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_state_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_state_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_state_events":"Ohio State Fair | Late July to early August | Columbus | Rides, food and the famous butter cow. |  | \nOktoberfest Zinzinnati | September | Cincinnati | One of the biggest Oktoberfests in the USA. |  | \nColumbus Arts Festival | June | Columbus riverfront | Art, music and food by the Scioto River. |  | \nAutumn colour | October | Hocking Hills and Cuyahoga Valley | Forests turn red and gold. |  | ","hw_hub_state_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_state_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Ohio prices.","hw_hub_state_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Car hire and Cedar Point cost extra.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 45 | 25 | 20 | 10\r\nMiddle of the road | 85 | 50 | 40 | 30\r\nComfortable | 170 | 90 | 60 | 60","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels in Ohio, straight from Hostelworld. Prices and availability are live on each property page.","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Columbus","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/columbus-oh\/","hw_hub_state_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_state_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_state_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_state_picks":"","hw_hub_state_hostels":"","hw_hub_state_faq_title":"Ohio questions","hw_hub_state_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_state_faqs":"Is Ohio worth visiting? | Yes, for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, three lively cities, Cedar Point and the Hocking Hills.\r\nDoes Cuyahoga Valley National Park charge entry? | No. It is one of the national parks with no entry fee.\r\nWhich city should I base myself in? | Columbus is central, Cleveland suits Lake Erie and Cuyahoga Valley, and Cincinnati the south.\r\nWhat is Cincinnati chilli? | A spiced meat sauce served over spaghetti or hot dogs, topped with cheese.\r\nDo I need a car in Ohio? | It is the easiest way to get around. Trains are limited and Columbus has none.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit Ohio? | May to October, with autumn colour in October.\r\nIs the Cleveland Museum of Art free? | Yes, general admission is free.","hw_hub_state_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_state_cta_body":"Compare hostels across Ohio: live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. Then meet the people already there in the app.","hw_hub_state_cta_buttons":"Find hostels in Columbus | https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/columbus-oh\/\r\nGet the app | https:\/\/hostelworld.onelink.me\/IdiK\/f5a50nhd","hw_hub_state_newsletter_title":"Get the good stuff monthly","hw_hub_state_newsletter_body":"New city guides, deals and route ideas. 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