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Highest-rated things to do in Ohio by visitors

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When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.

If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.

Indeed, even if you've lived in Ohio your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Ohio reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Ohio using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.

Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Ohio, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.

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#27. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Tripadvisor

4 / 30

#27. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,724 reviews)
- City: Cleveland
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#22. Cosi Center Of Science And Industry

Tripadvisor

9 / 30

#22. Cosi Center Of Science And Industry

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,490 reviews)
- City: Columbus
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#17. Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Tripadvisor

14 / 30

#17. Cuyahoga Valley National Park

- Rating: 4.3/5 (940 reviews)
- City: Brecksville
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#14. Cincinnati Museum Center

Tripadvisor

17 / 30

#14. Cincinnati Museum Center

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,875 reviews)
- City: Cincinnati
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#13. The Wilds

Tripadvisor

18 / 30

#13. The Wilds

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,064 reviews)
- City: Cumberland Guernsey County
- Read more on Tripadvisor

#10. House From A Christmas Story

Tripadvisor

21 / 30

#10. House From A Christmas Story

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,381 reviews)
- City: Cleveland
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#8. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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23 / 30

#8. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,716 reviews)
- City: Columbus
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#5. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Tripadvisor

26 / 30

#5. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

- Rating: 4.6/5 (4,033 reviews)
- City: Cincinnati
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#3. National Museum of the US Air Force

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28 / 30

#3. National Museum of the US Air Force

- Rating: 4.9/5 (5,181 reviews)
- City: Dayton
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#2. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Tripadvisor

29 / 30

#2. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

- Rating: 4.4/5 (10,119 reviews)
- City: Cleveland
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#1. West Side Market

Tripadvisor

30 / 30

#1. West Side Market

- Rating: 4.6/5 (4,479 reviews)
- City: Cleveland
- Read more on Tripadvisor

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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