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Ohio was the birthplace of many U.S. presidents, including Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, William Howard Taft, and Warren G. Harding, thus it isn't surprising that besides many other names it's also nicknamed ‘The Mother of Presidents'. Ohio is the 34th largest state in the United States in terms of area, and with nearly 11.5 million people, its ranked 7th in terms of population. Both the largest city and the capital of Ohio is Columbus.

When in Ohio you would primarily experience a humid continental climate, typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters, but the extreme southern counties of Ohio veer towards a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. With an intricate and a well connected network of road, rail and air, both internally and externally a journey to your Ohio vacation home would seem much shorter than it actually is. Ohio is commercially served by three major airports: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Port Columbus International Airport and Dayton International Airport.

When in Ohio you could visit one of more than 100 wineries throughout the state, or hear the clip-clop of an Amish buggy in Amish Country—home to the world's largest Amish population. In addition Ohio is home to year-round, world-renowned festivals; museums, science centers and zoos that are unlike any other in the entire country. With a comfortable Ohio vacation home as your base, venture out to explore the various wonders of this state. Begin by visiting the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, the zoo is the second-oldest in the United States, here you can observe some of rarest species of mammals and reptiles in existence, besides acquainting yourself with a huge variety of botanical specimen, plants you wouldn't normally get to see in your normal everyday garden.

For all the rock and roll aficionados out there, Cleveland houses the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, this glass-and-porcelain pyramid is a temple to rock music with a multimedia collection of exhibits, archives, and films that tell the story of rock from its bluesy roots through its post-grunge days. For an electrifying experience, check out the Jimmy Hendrix Surround Sound Theater and Exhibit, where fans can revel in jaw-dropping videotaped performances and then peruse the legend's guitars, costumes, handwritten lyrics, and watercolor landscapes. Has the Amish way of life always intrigued you then visit Berlin, Ohio, in Berlin you can visit Amish businesses, enjoy a meal in an Amish home and see Amish Country like never before.

The Ohio mentioned above is like looking at the Monalisa in a magazine, you really can't appreciate its true beauty and neither can you decipher the mysterious smile unless you see the real thing, similarly you can't experience Ohio just by reading about it, you need to experience it first hand, so pack your bags, book yourself a comfortable Ohio vacation home, and be on your way.