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Families swear by these 8 Ohio lakes for swimming, boating, and lazy afternoons

Ohio might not have an ocean, but it has some seriously great lakes that families love. From huge sandy beaches to calm waters perfect for paddling, these spots are made for summer...

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Where to find the best homemade pie in Ohio’s Amish country, ranked by locals

Ohio's Amish country is a place where the smell of butter and warm fruit drifts out of little bakery windows all day long. Folks around here take their pie seriously, and everybody...

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Families keep driving to this Ohio drive-in that serves burgers on roller skates

Tucked along Reading Road in Sharonville, Ohio, sits a bright orange roadside spot that has been feeding families since 1957. The Root Beer Stand pours its own frosty root beer...

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You’d never guess this Ohio roadside spot smokes some of the best brisket around

Sometimes the tastiest meals hide in the last place you'd think to look. Somewhere along a busy Ohio road sits a spot that smells like smoke and Southern comfort, and one bite...

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This tiny Ohio diner serves pancakes bigger than your plate

Some of the best meals in Ohio come from the places you'd almost walk right past. Picture a little wagon tucked beside a building, no fancy menu, no big sign, just the smell of...

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