Ohio's county fairs and of course the Ohio State Fair - the largest fair in the country, provide plenty of entertainment for the family. Of course, no festival or fair would be complete without candy apples, cotton candy, french fries, hamburgers, hotdogs, snow cones, and all those other great treats that your doctor told you to avoid. For those wanting a more relaxed vacation, consider exploring Ohio's extensive state parks. With 72 state parks, Ohio has one of the largest state park systems in the country. Visitors can go biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, swimming and learn more about nature and the outdoors.
Educational programs are available in most of the parks.
The Hocking Hills area in Southeast Ohio is another fun family get away. The family can explore Old Man's Cave, Conkle's Hollow, Ash Cave and enjoy the several miles of hiking trails. Overnight accommodations, cabins, eateries and small shops are close by and make this a nice trip for the family. Then plan to visit Ohio's Amish country. Ohio has the world's largest Amish population mainly located in Holmes, Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties.