There’s no place like home—and there’s no place like Ohio. If you’ve ever moved away from the Buckeye State, even temporarily, you know just how true that statement rings. From learning to treasure backroad drives to appreciating small town charm, the following are 11 things you quickly learn when you move away from Ohio.
- Getting to experience all four seasons is special.
Delta Whiskey/Flickr Sure, our seasons occur out of sequence and at any given time, but the three days out of the year we DO have fall are pure bliss. <3
- Bicentennial Barns really are the best barns.
Benjamin Lehman/Flickr All throughout the state, these beautiful barns give our state a unique stamp on America the Beautiful. (The pictured barn is located in Stark County.)
- Leisurely drives just aren’t the same.
Corey Balazowich/Flickr In between Ohio’s cities, amusement parks and other attractions is some of the best country road scenery you’ll ever take in.
- Apparently, covered bridges are rare.
Mark Spearman/Flickr Ohio is full of some of the most beautiful covered bridges. In fact, it almost has the most covered bridges in the U.S. (Pennsylvania actually has the most, followed by Ohio.) Pictured is the Bridge of Dreams, which stretches over the Mohican River along the Mohican Valley Trail in Union Township.
- Adventure is always out there—if you know where to look.
Brian Wolfe/Flickr Our state parks, nature preserves and metro parks taught us that. (Pictured is Conkle’s Hollow State Nature Preserve.)
- There’s no place like Ohio Amish Country.
J. Byerly/Flickr Ohio has the largest Amish population of any state in the nation. (As of 2000, the Amish population in Ohio was 49,750. Pennsylvania comes in at number 2 with an Amish population of 40,100.)
- Small town charm is highly underrated.
JR P/Flickr Looking at you, Yellow Springs.
- It’s good to have a little bit of everything—including some big city shopping and dining.
Cathy/Flickr (Pictured is the Cincinnati skyline and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.)
- Having an official state candy is not something to take for granted.
Travis Wise/Flickr No other state has a candy this delicious. Period.
- Not everyone is as cool as Ohioans.
Stephen Wolfe/Flickr Ohioans are some of the most innovative, laid-back and heartfelt individuals who thoroughly appreciate the good things in life.
- If you want to love where you live, hidden gems are important to seek out.
knorton1003/Flickr There’s always something unexpected to discover in your own backyard. (Pictured is Brandywine Falls at Cuyahoga National Park.) This is a life lesson that will come in handy no matter where you end up.
Have you ever moved away from Ohio? Did you come back? What other things would you add to this list? Share your thoughts and experiences with us!
Delta Whiskey/Flickr
Sure, our seasons occur out of sequence and at any given time, but the three days out of the year we DO have fall are pure bliss. <3
Benjamin Lehman/Flickr
All throughout the state, these beautiful barns give our state a unique stamp on America the Beautiful. (The pictured barn is located in Stark County.)
Corey Balazowich/Flickr
In between Ohio’s cities, amusement parks and other attractions is some of the best country road scenery you’ll ever take in.
Mark Spearman/Flickr
Ohio is full of some of the most beautiful covered bridges. In fact, it almost has the most covered bridges in the U.S. (Pennsylvania actually has the most, followed by Ohio.) Pictured is the Bridge of Dreams, which stretches over the Mohican River along the Mohican Valley Trail in Union Township.
Brian Wolfe/Flickr
Our state parks, nature preserves and metro parks taught us that. (Pictured is Conkle’s Hollow State Nature Preserve.)
J. Byerly/Flickr
Ohio has the largest Amish population of any state in the nation. (As of 2000, the Amish population in Ohio was 49,750. Pennsylvania comes in at number 2 with an Amish population of 40,100.)
JR P/Flickr
Looking at you, Yellow Springs.
Cathy/Flickr
(Pictured is the Cincinnati skyline and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.)
Travis Wise/Flickr
No other state has a candy this delicious. Period.
Stephen Wolfe/Flickr
Ohioans are some of the most innovative, laid-back and heartfelt individuals who thoroughly appreciate the good things in life.
knorton1003/Flickr
There’s always something unexpected to discover in your own backyard. (Pictured is Brandywine Falls at Cuyahoga National Park.) This is a life lesson that will come in handy no matter where you end up.
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