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  Ohio is a state rich in history, culture and environment. Within the state, you will find a broad-cross section of industrial and agricultural endeavors. There is much to see and do within a two or three hour drive for the adventurous family looking for ways to fill a weekend.
  
  

Ohio State Parks

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  Take your family outdoors and enjoy Ohio's extensive park system. Ohio is home to 74 state parks, 132 nature preserves and 20 state forests. Each park offers a variety of free day-use facilities. Choose activities that fit your family. Picnic areas, hiking and backpacking trails, swimming and fishing, road and mountain bike trails or wildlife watching. Play on the basketball and volleyball courts, horse-shoes pits and more. Your pets are welcome in the all-day use areas except the swimming areas, restrooms and other buildings as long as they are on a leash. Many parks offer dog parks and exercise areas. You may only bring two pets into the parks and they must have current rabies shots, ID and license tags.
  
  Ohio State Parks
  
  2045 Morse Road, Building C
  
  Columbus, OH 43229
  
  614-265-6561
  
  ohiodnr.com
  
  

Malabar Farm Historic Landmark

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  Step into the past with a visit to Malabar Farm. Your family will learn about farm animals, farm operations, crops and livestock. Enjoy educational exhibits, historic and cultural landmarks like the Bromfield home. Watch maple syrup being produced in season and demonstrations of traditional spinning and weaving. See the collection of farm tools and equipment from early Ohio farming communities. Your kids can collect eggs, feed chickens and ducks, fish in a pond, learn to square dance and attend farm life work shops.
  
  Malabar Farm State Park
  
  4050 Bromfield Rd.
  
  Lucas, OH 44843
  
  419-892-2784
  
  malabarfarm.org
  
  

Columbus Museum of Art

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  Get exposed to art with a variety of family programs offered by the Columbus Museum of Art. Art challenges offers exciting art-based games as a way to enjoy the artworks and collections on display at the museum. Everyone is welcome to join in the free activities with a chance to win prizes. The museum's Family Adventures Program gets your family into games with a docent guiding your tour. You might go on a scavenger hunt or discover art that tells some kind of family story. Family Adventures are free. Your kids will get hands-on play and paint time at the museum's Surprise Supplies Saturdays. It's a free two-hour program with assorted funky materials and art supplies to challenge young creativity.
  
  Columbus Museum of Art
  
  480 E. Broad St.
  
  Columbus, OH 43215
  
  614-221-6801
  
  columbusmuseum.org
  
  

The Harding Home and Museum

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  Visit the home of former President Warren G. Harding, the 29th President of the United States. He and his wife designed the house before they were married and lived there for 30 years before he was elected and after his term of office. The house was built in 1890 along classic Queen Anne designs.
  
  Harding Home & Museum
  
  380 Mount Vernon Ave.
  
  Marion, OH 43302
  
  740-387-9630