Steve Stephens
The Columbus Dispatch
Columbus, OH, United States
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Hocking Hills 'cruise' offers comfort food worth traveling for
Get your fill of cobbler, garlic fries, frozen yogurt and more at the 12 stops along the cruise. → Read More
Learn about Dayton poet's life and legacy at Paul Laurence Dunbar House
The home Paul Laurence Dunbar bought for and shared with his mother is now a museum and state memorial. → Read More
Ohio's state park lodges offer wealth of winter getaway options
Seeking a Valentine's Day escape or simply a mid-winter outing? These 10 state park lodges have something for everyone. → Read More
First time attending Buckeye Lake Winterfest? Here's what to expect
Enjoy live entertainment, food, beverages and find out if Benny the Bass takes the bait. → Read More
Travel: Cincinnati Museum Center offers in-depth look at prehistoric Antarctica
The museum center's Dinosaurs of the Antarctic exhibit is on display through Jan. 22. → Read More
Travel: Here's what to see on a trip to the 'birthplace of bourbon'
The Kentucky Gateway Museum Center and Old Pogue Distillery are among the best places to visit in Maysville. → Read More
Travel: Greenery can be still seen in the midst of winter at botanical gardens
Can't make it to Florida? Greenhouses and conservatories, including Columbus' own Franklin Park, offer a warm escape from winter. → Read More
Travel: Kentucky's Carter Caves park full of adventures above and underground
Carter Caves State Resort Park will host a Winter Adventure Weekend Jan. 26-29, with more than 200 'field trips' featuring an array of activities. → Read More
Travel: Ring in the new year with a 'First Day' hike at one of Ohio's state parks
Getting some exercise on Jan. 1 will help you keep your New Year's resolution - at least for a day. → Read More
Holiday lights and attractions to see in Indianapolis
Less than a three-hour drive from Columbus, Indianapolis is the perfect destination for an overnight break from holiday preparations. → Read More
Travel: Displays at Armstrong museum orbit around famed Ohio astronaut's life
This year marks the golden anniversary of the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta. → Read More
Travel: Ohio and Indiana mansions deck the halls with holiday lights and decor
Estates in Akron, Mansfield and Indianapolis are open for the public to enjoy seasonal lights, decorations, music, sweet treats, shopping and more. → Read More
Travel: From north to south, Ohio's small towns full of big holiday adventures
Jingle bell time is a swell time to go on a holiday adventure! The Hocking Hills, Sauder Village and LM&M Railroad are great locales for seasonal fun. → Read More
Travel: Postcard-pretty Southport, N.C., a quaint town of lighthouses, seafood and more
Southport, North Carolina, offers a laid-back slice of nostalgia with museums, the Robert Ruark Inn, lighthouses, dining and much more. → Read More
Travel: Kentucky distilleries different as night and day but both produce tasty libations
Visitors to Castle & Key and Glenns Creek distilleries in Frankfort, Kentucky, will find vastly different experiences, each delightful in its own way. → Read More
A Christmas Story House, Bumpus House both available for overnight stays
Thousands of fans visit each year to explore the boyhood home of fictional Ralphie Parker - and of course, to see 'the major award' in the window! → Read More
Red River Gorge's scenic beauty is like heaven for nature lovers
About 4 hours south of Columbus, this region in Kentucky holds such scenic allure that it should be named Red River Gorge-ous! → Read More
New Hocking Hills State Park Lodge boasts 81 guest rooms, renovated cabins, restaurant, pub
The Hocking Hills State Park Lodge opened Saturday in Logan. The facility has 81 rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, a restaurant and a pub. → Read More
Travel: Haunted histories and ghostly tales make Ohio sites worth exploring
Several sites around Ohio make great quick-trip destinations for travelers who love history and the macabre. → Read More
Travel: Among the many reasons to visit Amish country are its cheese and wine destinations
Amish country in Ohio offers many reasons to visit: handcrafted furniture, historic sites and cheese shops. We offer cheese (and wine) destinations → Read More