Top Things to do in Ohio
Top Hotels in Ohio
- 1. Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
- 2. Hilton Cleveland Downtown
- 3. Graduate Columbus
- 4. The Westin Cincinnati
- 5. Berlin Grande Hotel
- 6. Ohio University Inn & Conference Center
- 7. Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
- 8. Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade
- 9. Hampton Inn Cleveland-Downtown
- 10. 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
Things to do in Ohio, United States: The Best Flea & Street Markets
If you are looking for an active place to stay with world-class attractions, Ohio’s major cities can satisfy any vacation desire. Each offers its own distinct flavor of fun, from professional sports – Bengals (Cincinnati), Cavaliers (Cleveland) and Indians (Cleveland again) – to museums, outdoor activities and more. One of the most famous is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. If football is your thing, don’t miss the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. For the science-minded, visit the meat eaters at the Carnivore Conservation Center in the Wilds near Cambridge, dedicated to the breeding and scientific study of endangered mid-sized carnivores. Kids will also love Planet Snoopy in Sandusky or the Columbus Zoo’s Zoombezi Bay Waterpark and Jack’s Landing rides.
Restaurants in Ohio
1. Jungle Jim's International Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,071 reviews
One of the largest farmers markets anywhere, covering more than 4 acres, virtually any type of food item is available.
Reviewed By eatshoptravel
Jungle Jim's International Market is Fairfield's claim to fame and most popular tourist attraction, and has been featured on TV. It all began in 1971 with a small road-side produce stand. In 1974 "Jungle" Jim Bonaminio purchased the current property and has kept growing and adding on since. The international part comes from stocking food and drink from around the world. Different ethnicities have long frequented Jungle Jim's because they could get foods and ingredients from their, or their ancestor's, country of origin. The international market is laid out by country; Great Britain, Germany, Japan, Thailand, China, Mexico, etc. There is a seafood department, a soda department with flavors both usual and unusual, a meat department (alligator and ostrich are available), a cheese department with brands from across the US and world, a deli with an olive bar, sushi, large selections of hot sauce and honey, a bakery, a variety of adult beverages, including a beer cave, a cigar bar, regular groceries, a large singing Elvis bear in the candy department, and of course, produce. Their restrooms are award-winning. In the spring, flowers and plants are sold. Prior to COVID-19, there were cooking classes, tours and a small theater in which to watch a movie about the Jungle Jim's story, but I don't know how those have been affected by the pandemic. Part of Jungle Jim's expansion was to add an events center, as well as other businesses on the property. A second location was opened in the Eastgate section of greater Cincinnati in 2012.
2. Springboro Flea Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are a small indoor flea market open 7 days a week with about 100 booths. We have a large variety of items from collectibles to antiques.
3. All Things Old Boutique
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
All Things Old features the most adorable boutique clothing, antiques and vintage home decor, Dixie Belle Paint Company products, and all kinds of treasures!
4. West Side Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,349 reviews
Built in 1912, this thriving public market offers fresh produce, meat, dairy products and a delicious variety of prepared foods.
Reviewed By ZaeCat - Cleveland, United States
Stopped by the market to pick up some amazing bread from my favorite bread stand and ended up walking around admiring the architecture and buying some fresh pasta and macarons as well. Interesting place. Definitely somewhere to check out when exploring Cleveland!
5. North Market Farmer's Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 792 reviews
Central Ohio's only public market has been serving the community since 1876.
Reviewed By Sinatralis - Rocky River, United States
This is a nice little farmers market very close to the convention center and they do have parking you can get your parking validated so you only pay a dollar if you purchase something. Great place for lunch as there are several choices from Indian Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese.. but they also have produce they have meats and they have a cute little bar that you could get a beer or a mixed cocktail and walk through the market it’s not very big but it is just the perfect size but great for a casual lunch as they have seating upstairs and outside picnic tables. Worth a stop for sure as it’s not super big but it is a nice little market.
6. Findlay Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 540 reviews
A variety of merchants feature their produce and wares in these distinct location categories: Market House, Farmer's Market, Outdoor and Storefront.
Reviewed By areis218 - Fall River, United States
Worth the visit! Lots to see, smell, and taste - the market offers a ton of specialty food items, ready to make and prepared. There are also great gift items just as jams, spices and work from local artisans. In the streets just outside of the market, there are a ton of great shops, restaurants and brew houses. Give yourself a few hours in the late morning/afternoon.
7. Chesterville Flea Market & Crafts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Chesterville Flea Market and Crafts features antiques, collectibles, sports merchandise, tools, housewares, knives, electronics and more. In our Handcrafters Co-op you can find hanging baskets, Amish baked goods and furniture, handmade crafts and home decor! We have local honey, Maple Syrup, jams and jellies, trees and plants. Product vendors include Avon, Tupperware, Avon and Scentsy.
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9. 2nd Street Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, and artisans fill this charming historic freight house. Reminiscent of European markets, it's alive with vendors, people and activity during market hours year-round.
Reviewed By patriciaskis
Terrific morning destination for coffee and crepes--enclosed venue for any type weather. Lovely bread, pottery, olive oil, vegetables, cheese, food vendors, and alpaca wool items; plus, flowers from The Flowerman!, of course! Jazz combo playing--just delightful!
10. Rogers Flea Market & Auctions
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Voted "Best Flea Market in Ohio" by Readers of Ohio Magazine. This 1600+ space Flea Market Open Year Round Every Friday and select Saturdays. Fair Foods, Fresh Air, Flea Market Finds! Check out our enormous Monthly Consignment Auction the SECOND TUESDAY of each month. Rogers Community Auction "Where Buyer and Seller Get Together."
Reviewed By danleep11 - Indiana, United States
Wife and I visit Rogers Community Auction (we call it Rogers Flea Market) twice or more each year. It is a 2 hour plus drive from our home in West Central PA and it is always good to get there early, so we get a 'room' in North Lima or other place near by, arise at about 6 am the next morning and get our favorite parking spot under a large tree...at about 7am...thereby, getting a shady parking spot, and starting our 'marketing' in the cool of a hot summer day. We have only been there during the summertimes, so we can't talk about any other calendar weeks. The flea market is very large, requiring a lot of walking if one wants to see all of it. Most are outdoors, but there are buildings with protected content, so there reason to visit at any time of the year. My wife loves the hot donuts made by an Amish group in one of the buildings, to which she bought two dozen very large and very good donutes. They are so large that one could possibly use them for horse shoe tossing...but no one would want to waste them on that!
