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Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the crisp, cool weather; the weekend bonfires; football games; apple cider; Halloween decorations; watching the leaves change from green to orange to red. And, I've gotta say, autumn in Ohio is just about perfect. Ohio may not be a top vacation destination during the fall months, but I'd argue that maybe it should be. It has a lot to offer those who love the season like I do. Reasons to visit Ohio in the Fall Fairs and Festivals Come September, Ohio is rife with fairs and festivals of all sorts. Whether it's Cincinnati's authentic Oktoberfest, a harvest party, the Pumpkin Show in Circleville, a cheese festival, or anything else in between, no fall weekend goes by without some sort of seasonal celebration. For me, autumn has always been kicked off with the Canfield Fair, the largest county fair in the U.S., which just happens to take place in my home town over Labor Day weekend each year. Giant Pumpkin Then come the fres...

You've probably heard this phrase before: “Cleveland rocks!” And you may have raised an eyebrow, emitted a scoff, or otherwise emoted your disbelief that this moderate-sized Midwestern city could really be that cool. But here's the thing: Cleveland really DOES rock, and has a lot more going for it than many travelers realize. To prove this to you, I'm going to tell you about some of the unique, interesting, and downright weird things you can see and do here in Cleveland, Ohio. Some are on the well-trodden tourist trail, while others are decidedly not. But they all will (hopefully) convince you that Cleveland is cooler than you originally thought. Unique things to do in Cleveland, Ohio 1. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame appears on just about every “things to do in Cleveland” list – but it's still super unique as one of the top museums of its kind in the world. Back in 1954, disc jocke...