1. Columbus: Located in central Ohio, Columbus is the state capital and the largest city in Ohio. It is home to Ohio State University and several museums, including the Columbus Museum of Art, the Ohio History Center, and the Wexner Center for the Arts. Other popular attractions in the city include the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and the Nationwide Arena.
  2. Cleveland: Located in northeastern Ohio, Cleveland is known for its cultural institutions, including the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Other popular attractions in the city include the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and the West Side Market.
  3. Cincinnati: Located in southwestern Ohio, Cincinnati is known for its cultural institutions, including the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Other popular attractions in the city include the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, the Great American Ball Park, and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
  4. Toledo: Located in northwestern Ohio, Toledo is known for its cultural institutions, including the Toledo Museum of Art and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Other popular attractions in the city include the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium, the Imagination Station science center, and the Toledo Walleye minor league hockey team.
  5. Akron: Located in northeastern Ohio, Akron is home to the University of Akron and the Akron Art Museum. Other popular attractions in the city include the Akron Zoo, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and the Firestone Country Club.
  6. Dayton: Located in western Ohio, Dayton is home to the University of Dayton and the Dayton Art Institute. Other popular attractions in the city include the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, and the Dayton Dragons minor league baseball team.
  7. Youngstown: Located in northeastern Ohio, Youngstown is home to Youngstown State University and the Butler Institute of American Art. Other popular attractions in the city include the Mill Creek MetroParks, the McDonough Museum of Art, and the Youngstown Phantoms junior ice hockey team.
  8. Canton: Located in northeastern Ohio, Canton is home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum. Other popular attractions in the city include the Canton Classic Car Museum, the Hoover Historical Center, and the Canton Charge minor league basketball team.
  9. Sandusky: Located in northwestern Ohio, Sandusky is home to Cedar Point amusement park and the Merry-Go-Round Museum. Other popular attractions in the city include the African Safari Wildlife Park, the Sandusky Maritime Museum, and the Sandusky State Theatre.
  10. Springfield: Located in western Ohio, Springfield is home to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and the Springfield Museum of Art. Other popular attractions in the city include the Clark County Fairgrounds, the Ohio Historical Society, and the Buck Creek State Park.