Although we’ve yet to experience a notable snowfall, we know that winter in Ohio can be stunningly beautiful. There are several parks, forests, and other destinations that are just as beautiful to see during the winter months as they are to explore during the spring, summer, and fall months. The following are 13 stunningly beautiful places in Ohio that we think you should take the time to get out and see this winter after you’ve had enough cabin fever. Even when it’s chilly outside, it’s always worth it to experience one of these spots.

  1. Old Man’s Cave (Hocking Hills State Park)

See 1, Do 1, Teach 1/Flickr Ohio’s favorite hiking spot transforms into a magical winter wonderland during the winter months. Frozen waterfalls, snow-covered trees, and eerie caves abound. (Pictured: The bridge over the Devil’s Bathtub.) Read more about Old Man’s Cave. You’re sure to want to come back again and again. Bring the whole family with you to make it a special winter memory. Hocking Hills State Park Visitor Center, 19988 OH-664 Scenic, Logan, OH 43138, USA

  1. Lake Erie

Runner Jenny/Flickr A frozen Lake Erie during the winter in Ohio is an unbelievably stunning sight to behold. Learn more about Lake Erie. Lake Erie, Lake Erie

  1. Hayden Falls (Columbus)

Steve Grant/Flickr This semi-secret urban waterfall is a beautiful spot to visit in the winter when it has frozen. Check out more about Hayden Falls. Hayden Falls, Columbus, OH, USA

  1. Mill Creek Park (Youngstown)

Mike/Flickr Youngstown is home to the second largest metropark in the U.S. (after Central Park in New York City), and it’s unbelievably gorgeous in the winter. See more about Youngstown. Mill Creek Park - South End, Boardman, OH 44512, USA

  1. Ohio Amish Country

rlmccutchan/Flickr Ohio’s Amish Country is still a heartwarming sight to behold, even during the cold winter months. (Pictured: Mt. Hope.) Find out more about Amish Country. Ohio Amish Country, 87 W Jackson St, Millersburg, OH 44654, USA

  1. Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve (Yellow Springs)

Ted/Flickr This beloved gorge is unbelievably beautiful in the winter. Observe frozen falls, unique rock formations and stunning snow-covered trees along this favorite hiking trail. You won’t find views like this just anywhere. Read more about Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve. Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, 2381 OH-343, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, USA

  1. Salt Fork State Park

Salt Fork State Park Lodge/Facebook One of Ohio’s largest state parks in Guernsey County, Salt Fork State Park, looks magical in the wintertime. Learn more about Salt Fork State Park, one of the most beautiful places in Ohio. Salt Fork State Park, 14755 Cadiz Rd, Lore City, OH 43755, USA

  1. Five Rivers MetroParks (Dayton)

THX0477/Flickr Pictured is a frozen Patty Falls at Englewood MetroPark. Check out more about the Five Rivers MetroParks. Five Rivers MetroParks, 409 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402, USA

  1. Cascade Park (Elyria)

Heather Durdil/Flickr Within the Lorain County Metro Parks, you’ll find this beautiful park. Pictured is a half-frozen East Falls. This majestic waterfall will captivate you and make you and your group stop and stare! See more about Cascade Park. Cascade Street, Cascade St, Elyria, OH 44035, USA

  1. Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Joanne/Flickr Ohio’s own national park is also breathtakingly beautiful during the winter months. If you’re wondering about things to do in Ohio in winter, you will find no shortage of activities to enjoy at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio, USA

  1. Rocky River Valley (Cleveland Metroparks)

Runner Jenny/Flickr Even in the valleys and low points, winter in Ohio is still beautiful. Read more about Rocky River Valley. Rocky river, 3655 W 47th St, Cleveland, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA

  1. Marblehead Lighthouse (Marblehead)

Michelle/Flickr This beloved lighthouse on the shores of Lake Erie is just as captivating in Ohio winters with frozen waves as it is in summers with crashing waves. Learn more about Marblehead Lighthouse. Marblehead Lighthouse, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA

  1. John Bryan State Park

Ted/Flickr Explore Clifton Gorge and other areas of this beautiful state park in the winter for a magical winter wonderland hiking experience. find out more about John Bryan State Park. John Bryan State Park, 3790 OH-370, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, USA

Do you have a favorite one of these lovely places to enjoy in the cold months? What other beautiful places in Ohio are there that are especially stunning in the winter? Share your experiences and favorite spots to enjoy with us in the comments below!

See 1, Do 1, Teach 1/Flickr

Ohio’s favorite hiking spot transforms into a magical winter wonderland during the winter months. Frozen waterfalls, snow-covered trees, and eerie caves abound. (Pictured: The bridge over the Devil’s Bathtub.) Read more about Old Man’s Cave. You’re sure to want to come back again and again. Bring the whole family with you to make it a special winter memory.

Hocking Hills State Park Visitor Center, 19988 OH-664 Scenic, Logan, OH 43138, USA

Runner Jenny/Flickr

A frozen Lake Erie during the winter in Ohio is an unbelievably stunning sight to behold. Learn more about Lake Erie.

Lake Erie, Lake Erie

Steve Grant/Flickr

This semi-secret urban waterfall is a beautiful spot to visit in the winter when it has frozen. Check out more about Hayden Falls.

Hayden Falls, Columbus, OH, USA

Mike/Flickr

Youngstown is home to the second largest metropark in the U.S. (after Central Park in New York City), and it’s unbelievably gorgeous in the winter. See more about Youngstown.

Mill Creek Park - South End, Boardman, OH 44512, USA

rlmccutchan/Flickr

Ohio’s Amish Country is still a heartwarming sight to behold, even during the cold winter months. (Pictured: Mt. Hope.) Find out more about Amish Country.

Ohio Amish Country, 87 W Jackson St, Millersburg, OH 44654, USA

Ted/Flickr

This beloved gorge is unbelievably beautiful in the winter. Observe frozen falls, unique rock formations and stunning snow-covered trees along this favorite hiking trail. You won’t find views like this just anywhere. Read more about Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve.

Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, 2381 OH-343, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, USA

Salt Fork State Park Lodge/Facebook

One of Ohio’s largest state parks in Guernsey County, Salt Fork State Park, looks magical in the wintertime. Learn more about Salt Fork State Park, one of the most beautiful places in Ohio.

Salt Fork State Park, 14755 Cadiz Rd, Lore City, OH 43755, USA

THX0477/Flickr

Pictured is a frozen Patty Falls at Englewood MetroPark. Check out more about the Five Rivers MetroParks.

Five Rivers MetroParks, 409 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402, USA

Heather Durdil/Flickr

Within the Lorain County Metro Parks, you’ll find this beautiful park. Pictured is a half-frozen East Falls. This majestic waterfall will captivate you and make you and your group stop and stare! See more about Cascade Park.

Cascade Street, Cascade St, Elyria, OH 44035, USA

Joanne/Flickr

Ohio’s own national park is also breathtakingly beautiful during the winter months. If you’re wondering about things to do in Ohio in winter, you will find no shortage of activities to enjoy at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio, USA

Even in the valleys and low points, winter in Ohio is still beautiful. Read more about Rocky River Valley.

Rocky river, 3655 W 47th St, Cleveland, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA

Michelle/Flickr

This beloved lighthouse on the shores of Lake Erie is just as captivating in Ohio winters with frozen waves as it is in summers with crashing waves. Learn more about Marblehead Lighthouse.

Marblehead Lighthouse, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA

Explore Clifton Gorge and other areas of this beautiful state park in the winter for a magical winter wonderland hiking experience. find out more about John Bryan State Park.

John Bryan State Park, 3790 OH-370, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, USA

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The OIYS Visitor Center

Winter in Ohio November 24, 2022 Danielle Schwartz What are the best winter hikes in Ohio? The best winter hikes in Ohio are full of natural beauty for you to enjoy this year. Check out one or multiple of these gems:

Horseshoe Falls Trail Bedford Reservation Hike Towpath Trail

Where is the best snow tubing in Ohio? The best snow tubing in Ohio is found at Mad River Mountain, where you’ll get to enjoy snow tubing in any of 10 lanes. There is also skiing and snowboarding available here, in addition to lessons so you can have fun at any skill level. What are the best Christmas towns in Ohio? The best Christmas towns in Ohio include:

Cambridge, where you can find Dickens Victorian Village Middletown Steubenville, where you’ll love the Steubenville Nutcracker Village

The OIYS Visitor Center

Winter in Ohio

November 24, 2022

Danielle Schwartz

What are the best winter hikes in Ohio? The best winter hikes in Ohio are full of natural beauty for you to enjoy this year. Check out one or multiple of these gems:

Horseshoe Falls Trail Bedford Reservation Hike Towpath Trail

Where is the best snow tubing in Ohio? The best snow tubing in Ohio is found at Mad River Mountain, where you’ll get to enjoy snow tubing in any of 10 lanes. There is also skiing and snowboarding available here, in addition to lessons so you can have fun at any skill level. What are the best Christmas towns in Ohio? The best Christmas towns in Ohio include:

Cambridge, where you can find Dickens Victorian Village Middletown Steubenville, where you’ll love the Steubenville Nutcracker Village

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

The best winter hikes in Ohio are full of natural beauty for you to enjoy this year. Check out one or multiple of these gems:

  • Horseshoe Falls Trail
  • Bedford Reservation Hike
  • Towpath Trail

Where is the best snow tubing in Ohio?

The best snow tubing in Ohio is found at Mad River Mountain, where you’ll get to enjoy snow tubing in any of 10 lanes. There is also skiing and snowboarding available here, in addition to lessons so you can have fun at any skill level.

What are the best Christmas towns in Ohio?

The best Christmas towns in Ohio include:

  • Cambridge, where you can find Dickens Victorian Village
  • Middletown
  • Steubenville, where you’ll love the Steubenville Nutcracker Village