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Amish Country Byway

Discover the cultural and historic treasures of the Amish and northern Appalachian people as you wend through curves and over the hills of the pastoral countryside. Experience simple living and sustainability along charming country roads, taking you to a bygone era still present, manifest in the people and their lifestyle.

Historic National Road - Ohio (part of Historic National Road )

The Historic National Road was the nation's first federally funded interstate highway. It opened the nation to the west and became a corridor for the movement of goods and people. Today, visitors experience a physical timeline, including classic inns, tollhouses, diners and motels that trace 200 years of American history.

Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail

Experience 12,000 years of history along Lake Erie. Visit the Lake Erie Islands, coastal marshes, prairies, rivers, and waterfalls. Follow tales of early shipping and sailing at maritime museums, restored freighters, and lighthouses. Learn about the Western Reserve, Underground Railroad and the War of 1812 at historic sites and museums.

Ohio & Erie Canalway

The Ohio & Erie Canalway is a place to actively explore and experience the stories of our past, present, and future on trails, trains, and scenic byways, in canal towns and ethnic neighborhoods, along working rivers and great lakes, within industrial landscapes and vibrant natural areas.

(Ohio, Indiana, Illinois)Ohio River Scenic Byway

This history-rich byway meanders along the Ohio River banks, hugging its shoreline and offering almost continuous views of the river. The history of the Ohio is found both in rural landscapes and quaint river communities, covering periods from Native American habitation through western settlement, affecting transportation patterns and industrialization.

Ohio Motorcycle Touring - Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Cleveland and Akron, OH
Sunrise at the Beaver Marsh. Photo by Tom Jones  Though a short distance from the urban environments of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The winding Cuyahoga—the "crooked river" as named by American Indians—gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. The park is a refuge for flora and fauna, gives a sense of times past, and provides recreation and solitude for Ohio's residents and visitors.

Ohio Motorcycle Touring - David Berger National Memorial - Beachwood, OH
Sculpture photo courtesy of The Sculpture Center  This site honors the memory of David Berger, an American citizen who was one of 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. David had no expectations of winning a medal but joined the Israeli weightlifting team to realize his dream - a dream which ended tragically. The Memorial is dedicated to his memory and the memory of the ten other athletes.

Ohio Motorcycle Touring - Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park - Dayton, OH
The Wright Cycle Company building.  Three exceptional men from Dayton, Ohio, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright and Paul Laurence Dunbar, found their creative outlet here through accomplishments and failures, and finally success. However, these men offered the world something far greater, they offered the world hope, and the ability to take a dream and make it a reality.

Ohio Motorcycle Touring - First Ladies National Historic Site - Canton, OH
Photo Of First Ladies Library by NPS  Two properties, the home of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley and the seven-story 1895 City National Bank Building, are preserved at this site, which honors the lives and accomplishments of First Ladies throughout history. The site is managed by the National Park Service and operated by the National First Ladies' Library.

Ohio Motorcycle Touring - Hopewell Culture National Historical Park - Chillicothe, OH
The park's visitor center is located near these mounds at Mound City Group.  Mounds of various shapes and enclosures often built in geometric patterns dot the landscape of the Ohio River Valley. These earthen structures were doubtless the work of many human hands. Evidence suggests that Hopewell earthworks were used for a variety of ceremonial and social activities between 200 BC to AD 500. Come learn about these sacred spaces and reflect upon the lives of their builders.

Ohio Motorcycle Touring - James A Garfield National Historic Site - Mentor, OH
NPS Photo of Garfield House by Mark Slater  James A. Garfield acquired this home in 1876 to accommodate his large family. Named Lawnfield by reporters it was the site of the first successful front porch campaign which saw Garfield elected as 20th President of the United States in 1880. After Garfield's assassination, the Memorial Library wing was added by Mrs. Garfield - setting the precedent for presidential libraries. more...

Ohio Motorcycle Touring - National Aviation Heritage Area - Dayton, OH
Red and Yellow Biplanes  Home of the Wright brothers and long known as the Birthplace of Aviation, the Dayton, OH region is now recognized as the National Aviation Heritage Area, in honor of the region's leadership in our nation’s aviation history.  Today, it continues that heritage as one of the most significant regions in the world for aviation advancement.

 Ohio Motorcycle Touring - Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial - Put-in-Bay, OH
 Established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the war of 1812, but in equal part it is here to celebrate the long-lasting peace between Britain, Canada and the U.S. Situated 5 miles from the longest undefended border in the world. Monument Construction began in October 1912, opened to the public on June 13 1915, and became a National Park Service Memorial in 1936.

Ohio Motorcycle Touring - William Howard Taft National Historic Site - Cincinnati, OH
How beautiful the house looks at night NPS Photo  From the time of his birth in 1857 until he embarked on a political career that would win him the two highest offices in the nation, William Howard Taft lived here, surrounded by family and what his mother called "inspiration to everything that was good."