When you visit Ohio, you don’t leave the same.
From the newfound appreciation you’ll develop to the Ohio Amish Country treats you won’t be able to resist, you will leave the Buckeye State with more than what you came with. There’s just no avoiding it. We’re a lovable state—and it’s not hard to see why. Here are 12 souvenirs visitors always end up taking home from Ohio:
- Ohio State apparel of some kind
Tony Alter/Flickr The only way you wouldn’t leave with some sort of Ohio State apparel is if you were from the state that shall not be named. Otherwise, you will be converted and you will bleed scarlet and gray before you leave.
- A buckeye necklace…
Jagrap/Flickr Because nearly all Buckeye fans are crafty.
- …and/or buckeye candy.
Jagrap/Flickr Resse Cups have nothing on these delicious morsels.
- Something from Cedar Point
Joe Monin/Flickr Chances are, if you’re visiting the Buckeye State, you’re going to pay a visit to the Roller Coaster Capital of the World.
- A Wright Brothers model airplane
Jay Galvin/Flickr No matter what North Carolina claims, by the time you leave, you’ll know this is truly where it all started.
- Something from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Jasperdo/Flickr The Birthplace of Rock and Roll is something every American should experience at least once.
- Ohio Amish Country goodies and snacks galore…
Sonja/Flickr Whether it’s homemade bread, cheese, beef jerky, or any of the other mouthwatering foods the Amish population has perfected, you will not be able to resist.
- …and a craft or two.
Rubbertoe (Robert Batina)/Flickr FYI: The only way to avoid this one is to avoid all Amish Country shops.
- Something to remember your visit to the A Christmas Story House.
Tim Evanson/Flickr Cleveland is the proud home of the A Christmas Story House, where you can tour the museum year-round.
- Something that shows your newfound hatred of Michigan.
kafka4prez/Flickr Again, you will be converted or leave. There is no in between.
- Tons of awe-inspiring photos
Brian Wolfe/Flickr From the rolling hills of Amish Country and the lush green forests of our state parks, to the bright city lights and the shores of Lake Erie, Ohio’s scenery is diversely beautiful. <3
- A newfound appreciation of Ohio. <3
Mike/Flickr Ohio prides runs deep—and you’ll likely catch some while you’re here.
What other souvenirs would you add to this list?
Tony Alter/Flickr
The only way you wouldn’t leave with some sort of Ohio State apparel is if you were from the state that shall not be named. Otherwise, you will be converted and you will bleed scarlet and gray before you leave.
Jagrap/Flickr
Because nearly all Buckeye fans are crafty.
Resse Cups have nothing on these delicious morsels.
Joe Monin/Flickr
Chances are, if you’re visiting the Buckeye State, you’re going to pay a visit to the Roller Coaster Capital of the World.
Jay Galvin/Flickr
No matter what North Carolina claims, by the time you leave, you’ll know this is truly where it all started.
Jasperdo/Flickr
The Birthplace of Rock and Roll is something every American should experience at least once.
Sonja/Flickr
Whether it’s homemade bread, cheese, beef jerky, or any of the other mouthwatering foods the Amish population has perfected, you will not be able to resist.
Rubbertoe (Robert Batina)/Flickr
FYI: The only way to avoid this one is to avoid all Amish Country shops.
Tim Evanson/Flickr
Cleveland is the proud home of the A Christmas Story House, where you can tour the museum year-round.
kafka4prez/Flickr
Again, you will be converted or leave. There is no in between.
Brian Wolfe/Flickr
From the rolling hills of Amish Country and the lush green forests of our state parks, to the bright city lights and the shores of Lake Erie, Ohio’s scenery is diversely beautiful. <3
Mike/Flickr
Ohio prides runs deep—and you’ll likely catch some while you’re here.
For more relatable facts about life in Ohio, check out our previous article: 9 Undeniable Habits That No Ohioan Can Ever Unlearn.
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