The 10 Most Charming Small Towns in Ohio

SMALL TOWNS IN OHIO

Cleveland, Cincinnati & Columbus get most of the fanfare, but Ohio is way more than its major cities. Here are 10 beautiful small towns to check out.

1. GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE, OHIO

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2. yellow springs, ohio

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3. PUT-IN-BAY, OHIO

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4. MARIETTA, OHIO

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5. MARBLEHEAD, OHIO

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6. oberlin, ohio

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7. tipp city, ohio

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8. TWINSBURG, OHIO

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9. MILLERSBURG, OHIO

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10. GRANVILLE, OHIO

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SMALL TOWNS IN OHIO

THE 10 MOST CHARMING

Cleveland, Cincinnati & Columbus get most of the fanfare, but Ohio is way more than its major cities. Here are 10 beautiful small towns to check out.

1. GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE, OHIO

Perched on the shores of Lake Erie, Geneva-on-the-Lake is idyllic for a summer vacation with the family with loads of activities & entertainment.

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2. yellow springs, ohio

Free spirits, artists and creative souls flock to Yellow Springs, a super cool little town with a bohemian vibe and tons of personality.

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3. PUT-IN-BAY, OHIO

A tiny South Bass Island oasis 3 miles from the Ohio mainland, Put-in-Bay is a small community with an off-season population of just 150.

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4. MARIETTA, OHIO

While Marietta has grown into a popular & picturesque tourist destination over the years, it's still very much a historic riverboat town.

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5. MARBLEHEAD, OHIO

With its historic 1821-built lighthouse & beautiful setting on the tip of a peninsula, Marblehead almost has a sort of New England thing going on.

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6. oberlin, ohio

Home to Oberlin College, this happening college town has a vibrant energy and a progressive mindset.

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7. tipp city, ohio

Don't let the name fool you–Tipp City is a true Midwestern small town. It's a great spot to get away from the grind and just chill out for a few days.

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8. TWINSBURG, OHIO

Located halfway between Akron and Cleveland, Twinsburg offers a quiet way of life and access to outdoor recreation.

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9. MILLERSBURG, OHIO

Millersburg is a pastoral paradise in Ohio's Amish Country. This little gem of a village retains the charm of its early 19th century roots.

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10. GRANVILLE, OHIO

One of the friendliest towns in Ohio, Granville is known for its welcoming locals, relaxed ambiance and New England-style architecture.

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