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First explored by the French in 1669, Ohio territory was controlled by the British following the French and Indian Wars and finally acquired by the U.S. following the Revolution in 1783.

A few years later, Ohio had its first permanent settlement in Marietta.

Today, the state boasts more U.S. presidents born or reared in Ohio than in any other state (earning the nickname, “The Mother of Presidents") with presidential boyhood homes figuring prominently in the state's multi-billion dollar travel industry.

Other major vacation attractions include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Canton, the 33,000 acre Cuyahoga Valley National Park between Cleveland and Akron, as well as various fairs & festivals throughout the summer tourist season.

Related Web Sites:

DiscoverOhio.com - News & travel updates, event calendar plus a complete guide to the state including major attractions, hotels & restaurants, family fun, free newsletter, pictures, interactive maps.

Cleveland Ohio Vacation & Business Traveler Information - The complete Cleveland guide with nformation on current musical & performing arts events, what else to do and see, hotel & restaurant suggestions, neighborhood guides, maps, directions.

Greater Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau - Hotels & restaurants, major & nearby attractions, current & upcoming events, interactive maps, weather information.

Columbus, Ohio Travel Guide - Lots of color and Flash at this, the official Columbus travel site featuring major attractions, online hotel booking, entertainment events, interactive maps.

Mohican Country Guide - In the heart of Ohio lying between Cleveland and Columbus in north-central Ohio and encompassing a five-county region that includes the world's largest Amish settlement, with facts & info on other major attractions, recreation & sports activites, downloadable maps in PDF format, event calendar.

Akron/Summit Visitors Bureau - Complete information on major & nearby attractions, hotels & restaurants, maps, directions, city services, pictures & video tour.

Do Toledo - What's doin' at the zoo, Toledo Museum of Art, and other city & nearby attractions plus information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment events, current & upcoming fairs & festivals, fun facts & photo gallery.

Ohio Summer Travel Calendar:

also see -> Christmas in Ohio

Ohio Lakes & Beaches | Ohio Wineries | Ohio Fall Foliage

Moving to Ohio

also see in Sports -> Pro Football Hall of Fame Weekend