And one doesn t need to travel far to find plenty of fun things to do this season. There s clearly a very pent-up desire to travel, a pent-up desire to go and enjoy things, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said. There s so much to see, so much to do in Ohio.
Here is a sampling of travel destinations in the Buckeye State for those who are yearning for a day trip or weekend getaway. And although health orders have been lifted, we suggest calling ahead or checking websites for the latest safety guidelines in place.
THEME PARKS
Zoombezi Bay
The nearly 23-acre aqua park, located next to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Delaware County, is open for the summer for those looking to enjoy attractions such as the Baboon Lagoon, Cyclone, SoundSurfer and others.
Last year, the travel industry plummeted as the world struggled with the onset of a global pandemic, one that battered the economy and prompted uncertainty for businesses reliant on tourism dollars.
But with state parks, zoos, museums and other venues modifying COVID-19 safety restrictions and Gov. Mike DeWine announcing the ending of state health orders on June 2, there s a rising sense of optimism for national and state travel.
Based on research fielded by Longwoods International on April 28, a Columbus-based market research consultancy that specializes in travel and tourism, found that 86% of American travelers plan to take a trip within the next six months.
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A 19-year-old Ohio man has been charged with the death of a missing woman whose body was found inside a vacant home over the weekend, investigators said.
Blake A. Grewell was taken into custody Monday and charged with aggravated murder in connection to the disappearance and death of 20-year-old Brianna Ratliff, the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on Tuesday.
Investigators described Grewell as a former friend of the victim. No details on what evidence led to the arrest of Grewell or the charge against him were immediately provided.
A missing 20-year-old Ohio woman was found dead inside a vacant home on Sunday, investigators said.
Brianna Ratliff was last seen Thursday at about 7 p.m. in the Hall Park area of the city of Coshocton, about 70 miles northeast of Columbus, the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.
Ratliff had said she was going to the local Pit Stop gas station, located at 629 Chestnut Street, but was not heard from again. Ratliff went missing Thursday evening after saying she was going to a local gas station, the sheriff s office said. (Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office)
On Friday afternoon, Ratliff was reported missing.