A great lake, an impressive river, and a long-gone swamp -- The jewel of Ohio: the Erie Isles and the Marblehead Peninsula -- From the Sandusky River into the Firelands -- Cleveland to Akron: the shores of Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River Valley -- A land of covered bridges, a valley of vineyards -- A parade of museums -- Amish country -- A national road, a state capital -- The wide Ohio River -- Ancient mounds and the even older Hocking Hills -- A county seat tour -- The Queen City: Cincinnati and its neighbors -- Around the great and little Miami Rivers -- The wide western plains -- The interior of northwest Ohio.
Summary:
"Tour the natural and historical spectacles of the Buckeye State You may be surprised by just how much history and culture you can experience in just one or two drives through Ohio. Expert travel author and photographer Matt Forster takes you to places you wouldn't guess existed in the Buckeye State, like the Lake Erie Isles--a vacationer's paradise virtually unheard of outside of a few local counties. Head to the Hocking Hills to see waterfalls and gorges along the rivers or visit the vibrant college town of Athens. Want a longer trip? Travel cross-state on the Old National Road or discover local glassmakers still plying their trade in the Western Reserve, where glassmaking history goes way back. Explore Amish country; Native American mounds; the Underground Railroad; Chillicothe; still full of stately mansions; and so much more. With easy-to-follow maps and directions, Backroads & Byways of Ohio will guide you throughout your entire journey and help you make it one to remember."--Provided by publisher.
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