5 days in Ohio Itinerary

Home of airplane pioneers the Wright brothers, Dayton prides itself on its inventors, including Charles F. Kettering, inventor of the automobile self starter.

On the 24th (Mon), examine the collection at National Museum of the US Air Force, then have fun and explore at Carillon Historical Park, and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Greene County Greene Ways.

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Indianapolis to Dayton is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Dayton are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Logan.

Logan is a city in Hocking County, Ohio, United States. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve, make a trip to Rockhouse, and then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks. Keep things going the next day: explore the fascinating underground world of Old Man's Cave, Head underground at Ash Cave, and then hike along Cedar Falls Hiking Trail.

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Traveling by car from Dayton to Logan takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Logan are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Cleveland.

A culturally diverse city situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland boasts many places to visit, such as world-class museums, popular amusement parks, and sprawling recreational areas.

On the 27th (Thu), admire the masterpieces at The Cleveland Museum of Art, steep yourself in history at USS Cod Submarine Memorial, and then examine the collection at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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Drive from Logan to Cleveland in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Logan in July, plan for a bit warmer nights in Cleveland, with lows around 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to drive to Sandusky.

Sandusky positively bustles in the summertime due to its famed amusement park.

On the 28th (Fri), contemplate the long history of Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden, then get in on the family fun at Cedar Point, then look for all kinds of wild species at Back to the Wild, and finally steep yourself in history at Port Clinton Lighthouse.

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You can drive from Cleveland to Sandusky in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Sandusky can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive back home.