Do you know how to find attractions in Ohio? If not, this page will show you various tools you can use to find them.

Ohio has a population of 11,485,910 people and is located in the north central region of the United States. With a total area of 41,330 square miles Ohio is the 35th largest state in the U.S. Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati are the three cities with the most tourist attractions. They have museums, parks, restaurants and many shops. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39000.html http://www.city-data.com/states/Ohio-Location-size-and-extent.html http://www.city-data.com/states/Ohio-Tourism-travel-and-recreation.html

Another important factor when visiting another state is the climate and weather. You want to make sure that you plan your vacation during a time that the weather is appropriate for the activities you plan on doing. Ohio knows cold winters and mild summers. The average annual temperature in Columbus and Cleveland is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. One option you have is to get the expertise of a travel agent. A travel agent can advise you on where to go, what to do and where to stay and even on where to eat. They can arrange your airfare, accommodations and rental car for you and often they have access to travel deals and discounts that are not available to the general public. If you prefer to book your own travel arrangements, try going to websites like Expedia.com, Travelocity.com, Priceline.com, Hotwire.com and Kayak.com.

This page contains useful addresses and phone numbers that will come in handy when planning your trip. You will find some of the tourist and sightseeing attractions you can visit when in Ohio. Please be advised that the various prices quoted on this page might change over time. Even though this page will be updated regularly, it's best to contact the attraction or product provider to check on current pricing.

Ohio tourist attractions can be found in the many available guide books. There are various books available that provide information on all the top tourist attractions within the state. There are general tourist attraction books and you will also find books that specialize in certain areas. Some books focus on outdoor enthusiasts that enjoy certain activities such as hiking and fishing. Other books focus on attractions that are out of the ordinary. Complete guide books often also include information on Ohio Hotels that are available and the various Ohio restaurants where you can eat. Choose the book that seems most suitable for your needs and that will keep you within your spending budget. You can purchase travel books online or at your local book store. If you don't want to spend any money, you can always look for books on Ohio attractions at your local library. Some books that might come in handy include:

• ■ Kids Love Ohio: A Family Travel Guide for Exploring "Kid-Tested" Places in Ohio (Kids Love Guidebook Travel Series) by George Zavatsky and Michele Zavatsky. Price: $12.71 on Amazon.com. This 312 page travel guide directs tourist to attractions that mainly kids would be interested in, but adults have also been found to like the attractions. Great for families with kids.http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Love-Ohio-Exploring-Kid-Tested/dp/0977443485/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268861311&sr=1-3

• ■ Ohio Off the Beaten Path, 12th: A Guide to Unique Places (Off the Beaten Path Series) by George Zimmermann and Carol Zimmermann. Price: $12.47 on Amazon.com. This 232 page guide book contains information about local restaurants, hidden locations, and out of the ordinary tourist attractions.http://www.amazon.com/Ohio-Off-Beaten-Path-12th/dp/0762750510/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268861311&sr=1-6

• ■ Lost Ohio: More Travels into Haunted Landscapes, Ghost Towns, and Forgotten Lives by Randy McNutt. Price: $13.22 on Amazon.com. This 212 page guide contains directions to all sorts of haunted attractions such as a haunted prison, ghost towns, haunted houses and much more.http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Ohio-Travels-Landscapes-Forgotten/dp/0873388720/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268861311&sr=1-9

The Internet is one of the tools you can use to find tourist attractions in Ohio. The convenience of the Internet is that it's 'open' 24/7 so you can access it at your own leisure. You can simply type in any search engine Ohio tourist attractions and various sources will show up. For complete information on any state, you can visit the state's official tourism website. The tourism website for Ohio provides information regarding:

• ■ where to stay
• ■ what to do
• ■ where to go
• ■ travel tools
• ■ Ohio history
• ■ special travel offers & package deals

It the official tourist website still leaves you with unanswered questions you can contact:

• Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism
• P.O. Box 1001
• Columbus, OH 43216-1001
• Phone: 1-800-BUCKEYEhttp://consumer.discoverohio.com/contactus.aspx

AAA: If you are a member of AAA, or are planning on becoming a member, you can visit the AAA location when you are in Ohio. AAA is not just handy when it comes to roadside assistance, they also provide full service when it comes to travel including providing information on tourist attractions. A membership to AAA can come in handy because you can get many discounts on various items including certain car rentals. One AAA location is:

• AAA Allied Group Inc
• Central Parkway District Office
• 15 W Central Pky
• Cincinnati, OH 45202

Phone: (513) 762-310

If you are looking for another AAA location in Ohio, visit the AAA website.http://ww2.aaa.com/scripts/WebObjects.dll/AAAOnline.woa/wo/4.9.13.10.11.0.9

There are many tourist attractions and activities that can keep you busy in Ohio. This page wouldn't be complete without a summary of some of these Indiana tourist attractions. Following you will find some of them:

• Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
• 3400 Vine Street
• Cincinnati, OH 45220
• Phone: 1 (513) 281-4700

This zoo is best known for its gorillas and white Bengal tigers. The zoo also houses one of the world's largest insectariums. The zoo attracts people of all ages. Tickets cost $12.95 (adults), $7.95 (ages 2 - 12) and children 1 and under are free.http://www.planetware.com/cincinnati/cincinnati-zoo-and-botanical-gardens-us-oh-zoo.htm

• Paramount's Kings Island
• 5688 Kings Island Drive
• Kings Island, OH 45034
• Phone: 1 (513) 754-5901

This amusement park is for young and old and features Hanna Barbara Land and a James Bond action show. Admission is $44.95 (adults), $29.95 (children). Infants of 1 year and younger are free.http://www.planetware.com/kings-mills/paramounts-kings-island-us-oh-king.htm

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
• 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard
• Cleveland, OH 44114
• Phone: 1 (216) 781-7625

This museum has 6 floors that tell the history of modern music. You will find it houses information about everyone from Bob Marley to Janis Joplin. Tickets are $22.00 (adults), $13 (ages 9 - 12) and children 8 and under are free. http://www.planetware.com/cleveland/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-and-museum-us-oh-rock.htm

• Fountain Square
• Cincinnati, Ohio

This location is the main point of interest in the center of Cincinnati. It is home to the Tylor Davidson Fountain and the Contemporary Arts Center.http://www.planetware.com/cincinnati/fountain-square-us-oh-fs.htm

• Cincinnati Museum Center
• 1301 Western Avenue
• Cincinnati, OH 45203-1129
• Phone: 1 (513) 287-7000

Here you will find three different museums in one location. You can spend the whole day here going from one exhibit to the next. Admission is $7.25 (adults) and $5.25 (ages 12 and under).http://www.planetware.com/cincinnati/museum-center-us-oh-mc.htm