It’s no secret that autumn is the best season to take in the beauty of Ohio. And a weekend road trip or a leisurely day drive is the perfect way to take in Ohio’s stunning fall foilage. From charming backroads to scenic metropark drives, here are 12 roads away from the city in Ohio that are pure bliss in the fall:

  1. The Ohio Amish Country Byway (Holmes County)

Paula R. Lively/Flickr For a leisurely drive back to a simpler time in life, explore the rolling hills of Ohio’s Amish Country in Holmes County. (And any other Amish Country county in Ohio, of course.)

  1. County Road 4 (Washington County)

Mike/Flickr Take this picturesque drive in Washington County when you need to relax. The countryside and fall colors will put you at ease.

  1. Sand Run Road (Akron)

John Potter/Flickr Within the Summit Metro Parks, you’ll find some of the most serene, stunning fall foliage of the season. If you’re in the area this fall, this is a drive you’ll want to take.

  1. Wally Road Scenic Byway (from Greer to Loudonville)

Doug Kerr/Flickr What was once the “Wally,” (the Toledo, Walhonding Valley and Ohio Railroad) has now ceased operations, but parts of the 45-mile route are featured along what is now the Wally Road Scenic Byway.

  1. Ohio Route 348 (Adams County)

Don O’Biren/Flickr This country road in Adams County is a favorite scenic drive for locals. Travel it in the fall time for an especially beautiful drive.

  1. The Ohio River Scenic Byway

Mike/Flickr Travel along the Ohio River and visit several of Ohio’s charming small towns. Pictured is the view of the river from Gallipolis’ Mound Ceremony. Gallipolis is one of the many small towns along the river you will encounter on this drive.

  1. Ravenna Road (Lake County Road 360)

cmcbrown/Flickr The fall foliage along this winding, picturesque road in Lake County is unbelievably beautiful during the autumn season. Locals simply love this drive.

  1. White Oak Hill Road (Pike County)

Don O’Brien/Flickr This steep and scenic road in Pike County offers a genuine off-the-beaten-path, classic country road experience.

  1. The Covered Bridges Byway (Ashtabula County)

Mark K./Flickr Drive through America’s shortest and longest covered bridge along this scenic route, which features 18 covered bridges in Ashtabula County. To view a map of the complete routes of this drive click here.

  1. County Road 1625 (Williams County)

Global Reactions/Flickr This secluded, scenic road in Williams County also features absolutely stunning fall foliage. It’s a truly peaceful way to enjoy the season.

  1. Brookpark Road Bridge (Cleveland Metroparks)

Jen Geolinitz/Flickr Escape from the city for a scenic drive in and around Cleveland Metroparks. October is the best month to take in the fall foliage here.

  1. Hocking Hills Scenic Byway (State Route 374)

Jim Crotty/Flickr This 26.4-mile byway along State Route 374 winds its way through the scenic Hocking Hills and Hocking Hills State Forest. The photographer captured a stunning October sunrise on this magical road within the Hocking Hills.

What’s your favorite road to travel in Ohio in the fall? Did it make our list?

Paula R. Lively/Flickr

For a leisurely drive back to a simpler time in life, explore the rolling hills of Ohio’s Amish Country in Holmes County. (And any other Amish Country county in Ohio, of course.)

Mike/Flickr

Take this picturesque drive in Washington County when you need to relax. The countryside and fall colors will put you at ease.

John Potter/Flickr

Within the Summit Metro Parks, you’ll find some of the most serene, stunning fall foliage of the season. If you’re in the area this fall, this is a drive you’ll want to take.

Doug Kerr/Flickr

What was once the “Wally,” (the Toledo, Walhonding Valley and Ohio Railroad) has now ceased operations, but parts of the 45-mile route are featured along what is now the Wally Road Scenic Byway.

Don O’Biren/Flickr

This country road in Adams County is a favorite scenic drive for locals. Travel it in the fall time for an especially beautiful drive.

Travel along the Ohio River and visit several of Ohio’s charming small towns. Pictured is the view of the river from Gallipolis’ Mound Ceremony. Gallipolis is one of the many small towns along the river you will encounter on this drive.

cmcbrown/Flickr

The fall foliage along this winding, picturesque road in Lake County is unbelievably beautiful during the autumn season. Locals simply love this drive.

Don O’Brien/Flickr

This steep and scenic road in Pike County offers a genuine off-the-beaten-path, classic country road experience.

Mark K./Flickr

Drive through America’s shortest and longest covered bridge along this scenic route, which features 18 covered bridges in Ashtabula County. To view a map of the complete routes of this drive click here.

Global Reactions/Flickr

This secluded, scenic road in Williams County also features absolutely stunning fall foliage. It’s a truly peaceful way to enjoy the season.

Jen Geolinitz/Flickr

Escape from the city for a scenic drive in and around Cleveland Metroparks. October is the best month to take in the fall foliage here.

Jim Crotty/Flickr

This 26.4-mile byway along State Route 374 winds its way through the scenic Hocking Hills and Hocking Hills State Forest. The photographer captured a stunning October sunrise on this magical road within the Hocking Hills.

Let us know, and be sure to check out our previous articles, Take This Gorgeous Fall Foliage Road Trip To See Ohio Like Never Before and There’s A Beautiful Covered Bridge Trail In Ohio And You’ll Want To Take It.

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