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Explore Ohio
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From the Upper Sandusky Area to the southern border of Cinncinnati, you will find all Ohio has to offer. Click on the links below to find travel information and great places to see In The Heart Of It All.
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Ohio, midwestern state in the Great Lakes region of the United States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania (NE) West Virginia (SE), Kentucky (S), Indiana (W), and Michigan and Lake Erie (N).
Area, 41,222 sq mi (106,765 sq km).
Pop. (2000) 11,353,140, a 4.7% increase since the 1990 census.
Capital and largest city, Columbus.
Motto, With God, All Things Are Possible.
State bird, cardinal.
State flower, scarlet carnation.
State tree, buckeye. 
From the dunes on Lake Erie to the gorge-cut plateau along the Ohio River, from which Ohio takes its name, the land is fairly flat, with some pleasant rolling country and, in the southeast, small rugged hills leading to the mountains of West Virginia. Before the coming of settlers to the state, it was covered with miles of virgin forest, but today only vestiges of the trees that helped to build the many cities remain. Columbus is the capital and largest city. Cleveland is the center of the state's largest metropolitan area. Other major cities are Cincinnati , Toledo, and Akron .
In spite of massive industrial decline since the 1960s, which has made Ohio the center of the “Rust Belt,” the state retains many manufacturing centers, with an emphasis on heavy industry. Leading products include transportation equipment, primary and fabricated metals, and machinery.
 Ohio is highly industrialized, yet it also continues to draw economic riches from the earth. Among national leaders in the production of lime, clays, and salt, it is a historic center of ceramic and glass industries. Ohio's soil supports rich farms, especially where it was improved ages ago by additions of glacier-ground limestone. Although most of the state's income is derived from commerce and manufacturing, Ohio also has extensive farmland, and large amounts of corn, soybeans, hay, wheat, cattle, hogs, and dairy items are produced, although the number of family farms is rapidly dwindling.
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Explore Columbus
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Franklin Park Conservatory
- visit the Franklin Park Conservatory which is serves as a premier horticultural and educational institution nurturing exotic plants, hosts special exhibitions, and amazing pieces from the Chilhuly collection.
The Columbus Zoo
- As one of the largest and best-known zoos in the United States, the Columbus Zoo is a great place for outings with family and friends. The Columbus Zoo houses animals from all over the world, including koala bears and Manatees.
COSI
- Experience the excitement and learn hands on the wonders of science at the Center Of Science and Industry. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy and learn along the way.
Columbus Museum of Art
- The Columbus Museum of Art houses a spectacular collection of late nineteenth century and early twentieth century American and Europian modern art. Enjoy pieces by Renoir, Monet, Matisse, Hopper, Picasso and O'Keefe, not to mention examples of German Expressionism and Cubism.
Innis Woods
- located in Westerville (just 20 minutes Northeast of downtown Columbus), Innis Woods was once the home of the Innis sisters. Their love of horticulture was captured in the beautiful gardens that surround their home. After the sisters passed, they left their home to the Columbus Parks and Recreation for all to enjoy. Now visitors can bask in the amazing beauty of their gardens, visit the Innis sisters' home, and enjoy nature trails. You can also enjoy educational programs, monthly art exibits or join the Inniswood Garden Society.
Columbus Parks and Recreation
- Visit the website of the Columbus Parks and Recreation to find information on cultural events, summer camps, or just locate a nearby park to enjoy what the outdoors can offer you and your family.
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