Cold beer, warm sun, and an endless supply of hot dogs – it's no wonder that attending a pro baseball game remains as popular today as it did 100 years ago. When it comes to baseball, Ohio is blessed, sporting bats that swing in Single-A, Double-A, and Triple-A leagues, not to mention the big boys in Cleveland and Cincinnati.
Once resigned to only “beer league” softball or touch football, Ohio’s sporting types can now try their hand at indoor rock climbing, role-playing paintball, and upscale bowling. The bravest of the bunch can graduate to aerial ski jumping, BMX riding, and flat-track roller derby.
Over the past decade, Ohio quietly has become one of the most gay-friendly states in the nation. Cleveland recently was awarded the 2014 Gay Games, Columbus earned a Top 10 spot on
Out magazine's most LGBT-friendly cities, and Cincinnati recently overhauled its Pride festivities. As Ohio goes, so goes the nation.
Every region in America is home to at least some unique foods. The singular combination of people, geography, climate and culture all but guarantees it. Even in this day of national chain restaurants, idiosyncratic local specialties endure thanks to the cooks who make them and the customers who demand them. Given its lengthy history and melting-pot citizenry, it's no surprise that Ohio is stuffed to the gills with distinctive edibles.
History may be a snooze in school, but Ohio's historical sites have a way of turning sleepy-eyed students into avid history buffs. The breadth of attractions is without peer, offering a compelling education without the pressure of a pop quiz. Come explore the past, today.