🚗 Ohio Has 27 Scenic Byways & They’re Seriously Underrated

Plus: 💦 6 Stunning Waterfalls To Check Out Around Central Ohio

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Chelsea Wiley
April 11, 2025

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Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

I don’t know about you, but this week felt like it was 12 days long. So let’s all take a collective exhale and daydream about hopping in the car, rolling the windows down, and getting the heck out of town for a bit. Ohio is way more scenic than it gets credit for. From quiet drives through Amish Country to jaw-dropping cliffs in Hocking Hills, our state is packed with gorgeous routes that practically beg for a road trip playlist. Whether you're into coastal lake vibes or wide open prairie skies, there's a scenic byway calling your name. Some are iconic, some are hidden gems, but all of them are worth the drive.

💦 6 Stunning Waterfalls To Check Out Around Central Ohio
Okay, so while it’s fun to stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to, this is actually one time that we do recommend chasing waterfalls. Spring rains have these beauties flowing strong, which means it’s the perfect time to visit.

🥕 Common Greens Is Showing A Must-See Film About The Real Cost Of Cheap Food
Thanks to Common Greens, Studio 35 is hosting a free screening of Food and Country, a powerful doc that digs into the hidden impact of America’s cheap food obsession. Come for the film, stay for the convo, and maybe hit up a farmers market here soon!

Headlines 📰 

🏥 A measles outbreak in Knox County, Ohio, has grown to 14 cases this week. Overall, Ohio’s count is now in double digits across four counties. (WOSU)

💻 Microsoft’s hitting pause on its Licking County data centers—for now. They’re holding onto the land and say they still plan to invest in local infrastructure, but no timeline’s been set. (Dispatch)

🏈 Ohio State fans are gearing up for the Spring Game this weekend, and the Shoe is about to be packed. Parking is mostly free (but no shuttles!), and the pre-game fan fest kicks off at 9:30 a.m. near St. John Arena. (10TV)

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😍 This beautiful floating sculpture is back for the season! Current, created by Janet Echelman, is one of my favorite recent additions to our public art scene here in Columbus.

READ MORE: The Pieces Of Columbus Public Art You Absolutely Need To See

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- Chelsea