STATEHOUSE NEWS

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(COLUMBUS, OH) — Just in time for spring/summer travel planning, TourismOhio has launched RoadTrips.Ohio.org to help travelers find their perfect Ohio road trips. The 10 road trips are based on themes with some routes highlighting major celebrations including the Lunar Landing 50^th anniversary and the Cincinnati Reds’ 150^th year. Other road trips provide adventures in family fun, cuisine, thriving cities, romance, outdoors, arts & culture and more.

The Ohio Statehouse is a stop on the Highway to History road trip. “Ohio’s Capitol is central to our history,” said Laura Battocletti, executive director of Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board. “We welcome all travelers to explore and enjoy the Ohio Statehouse as they visit the many historic sites of Ohio.”

“Ohio is located within a day’s drive of 60 percent of the U.S. population, and research tells us Ohio visitors are driving here from surrounding states,” said Matt MacLaren, director of TourismOhio. “We created RoadTrips.Ohio.org to be a fun and easy way for families and friends to find experiences they can enjoy together.”

There are two ways to use RoadTrips.Ohio.org. The “Find All Trips” button allows the user to browse all 10 inspirational road trips individually. The second, and perhaps most fun, is to click the “Find Your Trip” button, take a short quiz and let the site recommend road trips based on responses to what the user wants to find in Ohio.

RoadTrips.Ohio.org features the following 10 themed road trips:
- Thriving Cities (Urban) - Foodie Fill-Up (Cuisine)
- To the Moon and Back (Space/Aviation) - Highway to History (History)
- Are We There Yet? (Family) - Rock, Ride and Explore (First-time visitor)
- The Scenic Route (Outdoors) - Culture Cruise (Culture)
- Lovers’ Lane (Romance) - Winning Drive (Sports)

The new RoadTrips.Ohio.org site provides more than suggested attractions. It also shares insider tips - such as must-try eateries, distinctive lodging and more “along the way” information that transforms a drive into a truly memorable experience.

Join in the Ohio. Find It Here. road trips conversation and share photos by using #WorthTheDrive, #OhioFindItHere and #OhioStatehouse. For more travel inspiration, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About the Ohio Statehouse

Since 1996 the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) has preserved the historical and political heritage of the State of Ohio, the Ohio Statehouse and Capitol Square. CSRAB educates the tens of thousands of citizens that tour the Statehouse annually, facilitates the function of state government and protects the historical integrity of the Statehouse while at the same time, ensuring the safety of those who work in and visit the Ohio Capitol. The Ohio Statehouse offers a wide range of exhibits and events for families and individuals of all ages.

The Statehouse is handicapped accessible and senior friendly. Enjoy the Capitol Cafe and Statehouse Museum Shop. Convenient parking is available in the Capitol Square underground parking garage. For more information about Ohio Statehouse events, please, visit ohiostatehouse.org.

About TourismOhio
TourismOhio, operating within the state of Ohio's Development Services Agency, works to ensure Ohio is positioned as a destination of choice, enriching lives through authentic travel experiences. The branding Ohio. Find It Here. supports Ohio's $44 billion tourism industry. For more, visit Ohio.org.


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