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Ohio can make a lot of
notable claims. For one thing, the names of the three
biggest cities in Ohio begin with the letter C:
Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus. Northeast Ohio has
a larger Amish population than any other state. It's
produced more astronauts-21 of 'em, including John
Glenn, Neil Armstrong, and Judith Resnick-than any
other, and seven U.S. presidents (Grant, Hayes,
Garfield, Harrison, McKinley, Taft, and Harding). Many
inventors, including the Wright Brothers (the airplane
guys) and B.F. Goodrich (the tire guy), hailed from
Ohio.
Yes, yes these are fun facts, you say, but Ohio's not
exactly a top vacation destination, right? Wrong! Three
national halls of fame are located here: The Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland; the Pro Football Hall
of Fame is in Canton; and the Inventor's Hall of Fame is
in Akron. Ohio is also big on thrill rides. Could there
be a connection between the number of astronauts and the
number of roller coasters in this state? Rides with
ominous names like Raptor, Flight of Fear, and Mean
Streak push the G force envelope at three gargantuan
amusement parks. From Heini's Cheese Chalet in Amish
Country, to sailing between the Lake Erie islands, to
visiting the International Women's Air and Space Museum
in Centerville, Ohio is packed with famous folks,
friendly people, historical sites, and just plain fun
stuff to do.
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