Seven things to do and see in Ohio as IndyCar races at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Known as the Buckeye State, Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States which borders Lake Erie to the north and has a population of 11.8 million.
IndyCar races at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for 90 laps at this natural-terrain road course just an hour away from Columbus, Ohio.
Here, Travel News Blitz’s Ayla Vaughan explores seven things to do and see in Ohio.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens features exotic plant collections and displays, seasonal exhibitions and outdoor gardens.
This 88-acre park offers a variety of classes, workshops and camps offering gardening, cooking, fine art and wellness if you wish to learn a new skill.
Columbus Museum of Art
The Columbus Museum of Art is an art museum that was formed back in 1878, making it the first art museum to register its charter with the state of Ohio.
The museum exhibits American and European modern and contemporary art, folk art, glass art, and photography with notable works on display here from Pablo Picasso, Juan Gris, François Boucher, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Edward Hopper and Norman Rockwell.
German Village
The German Village Historic District features structures and sidewalks made from orange masonry and many brick paved streets - all in a Bavarian style.
With architecture dating from the 1840s-1890s, it stands out from the more modern parts of Columbus as it has been preserved as a pedestrian site.
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Watch the Mid-Ohio Grand Prix
IndyCar visits the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course from July 4-6 in Lexington, Ohio where there are elevation changes, high-speed corners, flowing corners, tight corners and a challenging entry to pit lane.
This 2.258-mile, 13-turn circuit has been won by Scott Dixon an impressive six times, but the only race winners of 2025 so far have been Alex Palou and Kyle Kirkwood.
Hayden Falls Park
Hayden Falls Park’s most impressive feature is a 35-foot waterfall, alongside an overlook accessed via a boardwalk as well as picnic tables.
This is the perfect place to escape the summer heat as visitors can enjoy the 3.475-acre nature preserve that has endangered plant species on the actual cliff faces.
Ohio Statehouse
The Ohio Statehouse is the state capitol building and seat of government for Ohio, which houses the Ohio General Assembly and the ceremonial offices of the governor and lieutenant governor.
It was built between 1839 and 1861, making it one of the oldest working statehouses in the United States.
Furthermore, it takes inspiration from the Greek Doric model, being built of Columbus limestone that was quarried on the west banks of the Scioto River.
Kelton House Museum & Garden
Kelton House Museum & Garden was the home of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family (who were wealthy merchants) in the second half of the 19th century.
It is a Greek Revival and Italianate mansion whose inhabitants have greatly influenced US politics, particularly the abolishment of slavery and the suffrage of women.
This house was even a stop on the Underground Railroad - a secret passage from the south to the north of the United States to help African Americans escape slavery.
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