A visit to Cleveland isn’t complete without visiting “A Christmas Story House,” little Ralphie’s childhood home in the 1983 holiday classic movie “A Christmas St...

While showcasing Cleveland sites like Agora Theater, “The Rocker” tells the story of a washed-up musician who is given a second chance at stardom. Rainn Wilson of “The Office&rd...

Catch a glimpse of Cincinnati’s oldest tavern on the NBC television show “Harry’s Law,” which follows attorney Harriet “Harry” Korn (Kathy Bates) as she starts ane...

Featuring Denzel Washington, Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson, 2010’s “Unstoppable” thrilled audiences with the tale of a runaway train carrying a load of toxic chemicals. The locomoti...

After a visit from Guy Fieri of the Food Network’s “Diner’s, Drive-Ins and Dives,” diners at Blue Ash Chili can even order their chili “Guy’s Way” – a ...

ABC Family’s “Greek” takes place at fictitious Cyprus-Rhodes University, drawing similarities to Oxford’s Miami University. If the so-called “dramedy” was really i...

With features on Food Network’s “Best of Ohio” and “The Life of the Brownie,” as well as “Rachael Ray” and “the Today Show,” this Columbus-based ...

Toledo’s Cake in a Cup put itself on the map after taking home top honors on the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars.” Although it was the shop’s Lemon-Blueberry creation that ...

Featured on The Travel Channel’s “101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown,” Cincinnati’s Camp Washington Chili Parlor has spent more than seven decades perfecting a secret recipe that...

Since its inception in 1964, nearly 20 million people from across the country and the world have experienced this dynamic hands-on science museum in Columbus. What many people do not realize, however...

Fans of the popular TV show “WKRP in Cincinnati” should recognize the Cincinnati Enquirer Building on Vine Street downtown, as it was the home for the wacky radio station featured on the ...

As Cincinnati’s oldest neighborhood, the Columbia Tusculum area is known for its well-preserved historic district and unique architecture, including its famed “painted ladies – rest...

Nowadays kids love to tune into shows like “Yo Gabba Gabba!,” but in the late 1960s “The Banana Splits Adventure Hour” – a children’s variety show produced by the ...

Inspired by the All-American Soap Box Derby, the 2011 film “25 Hill” was filmed at Akron’s Derby Downs. Starring Trey Caldwell and Ralph Waite, the film chronicles an 11-y...

With a visit to this iconic downtown Cincinnati building, fans of the 1988 movie “Rain Man” can relive the critical moment when Charlie (Tom Cruise) finds out about his estranged brother ...

Featured on Food Network’s “Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels,” Fahrenheit has been praised for its honey crust pizzas topped with items like roasted leeks, sweet corn and pancetta ...

Redhawk fans and alumni will catch a familiar glimpse of Miami University’s Farmer School of Business in “Ides of March,” which hit movie screens in late 2011. The politically-charg...

The Food Network’s “Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels” was attracted to this Creole-inspired restaurant, which brings a little bit of The Big Easy to Cleveland with Mardi Gr...

Toledo-area native Crystal Bowersox wowed more than 13,000 fans at a Fifth Third Field performance of the National Anthem before a Toledo Mud Hens game in 2010. The runner-up for American Idol's ...

Findlay Market made its debut on the big screen as the backdrop for many scenes in the 1981 film “The Pride of Jesse Hallam” starring Johnny Cash. The market is beloved by Cincinnatians a...

Cincinnati’s hometown heartthrob Nick Lachey led the city’s “Clash of the Choirs” team to victory in 2007, and the group celebrated their first public performance at...

G&R Tavern in tiny Waldo is known for its “world famous” fried bologna sandwich, which has attracted CBS Sunday Morning’s “Roadside” segment. More like a hamburger t...

Known for housing the fourth largest Amish community in the world, this northeastern Ohio region was featured on a segment of “The Art of Living with Marilu” – hosted by actress Mar...

Fran and Michael Geraci opened up their Italian eatery and pizza shop in 1956 and have been satisfying hungry diners in Cleveland ever since. Guy Fieri of Food Network’s “Diner’s, D...

Beating out cross-town ice cream rival Aglamesis Brothers on Food Network’s “Food Feuds,” Graeter’s is known for its colossal multi-shaped chunks of chewy chocolate chips &nda...

This monstrous indoor water park was highlighted in an episode of the CBS’ “Undercover Boss,” during which Great Wolf Resorts CEO Kim Schaefer travels around the country to ...

Cleveland’s Hard Rock Café is home to some of music’s most notable seen-on-TV artifacts, like a silk two-piece suit worn by Prince at the 1998 Grammy Awards and a suede pullove...

The moment when little Ralphie from the 1983 holiday classic movie “A Christmas Story” first locks eyes with the Red Ryder BB gun was shot at Cleveland’s Higbee Building. The histor...

Portions of the NBC mini-series “Centennial” were filmed in Historic Roscoe Village in Coshocton, Ohio in June of 1978. In order to create a more realistic setting for the film, Universal...

You’ll have to go to Cleveland to experience Hot Sauce Williams Barbecue’s Polish Boy, which has drawn both The Travel Channel’s Adam Richman of “Man vs. Food” and A...

If you’re feeling adventurous like Adam Richman of Travel Channel’s “Man Vs. Food Nation,” stop by Izzy’s for the 110 Reuben Challenge. Created in 2011 to mark the resta...

Columbus-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, which specializes in frozen treats, was singled out on the Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” focusing on hot and spicy food...

This historical Ohio River bridge connecting Cincinnati to Covington, Ky., was made famous in the 1988 movie “Rain Man,” as it’s featured in the scene where Charlie (Tom Cruise) and...

With more than 70 sandwiches on its menu, it’s no surprise Katzinger’s was included on the Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” The deli’s #39 – Billy...

The hit FOX television show “Glee” is set in Lima, Ohio, where Kewpee Hamburgers is a legend. Although the burger joint hasn’t appeared in the show, it’s exactly the k...

Two 1970s classic TV shows – “The Brady Bunch” and “The Partridge Family” – filmed episodes at Kings Island Theme Park in Mason. While Mike Brady (Robert Reed) and...

Featured on The Travel Channel’s “No Reservations” with Anthony Bourdain, Lola Bistro impressed the notoriously discerning Bourdain with signature dishes including the walleye (sour...

Lolita’s Fried Brussels Sprouts – served with capers, anchovies and walnuts – earned foodie fame status when they were included on Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever ...

On the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” Guy Fieri was pleasantly surprised by Lucky’s Café’s baked goods and sandwiches – especially the Lu...

Visitors to picturesque Malabar Farm State Park will get a good view of the infamous oak tree from the 1994 movie “The Shawshank Redemption,&...

Melt Bar & Grilled’s Melt Challenge – a grilled cheese sandwich made with 13 different cheeses, three slices of bread and a mound of hand-cut fries and cole slaw – was made famo...

Although most people know Montgomery Inn as a rib joint, it was the restaurant’s delectable Saratoga Chips that earned the spot foodie fame on The Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise.&r...

If you’re in Dayton, OH and looking for a sweet treat, stop by Moore Dessert Please! to indulge in one of owner Brittany Moore’s famous cupcakes. Since making their debut on the Food Netw...

Visitors to Wilmington will recognize the monstrous, old-fashioned marquee of the Murphy Theatre, where portions of the 1993 movie “Lost in Yonkers” were filmed. The 1940s-era movie, writ...

Filmed in Nelsonville, the 1985 movie “Mischief” portrays the classic shy boy trying to win over the girl of his dreams. Starring Doug McKeon, Chris Nash, Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelly...

Loved by locals and visitors alike for its eclectic ambiance of stained glass and memorabilia, Nighttown is most well-known for its jazz scene. As the only club in Ohio on Down Beat’s list of T...

A staple in Columbus for more than a decade, Ohio Deli is known for its enormous portions – especially the Dagwood challenge, which attracted Adam Richman of The Travel Channel’s “M...

In the 2000 movie “Traffic,” Ohio Supreme Court Judge Robert Wakefield (Michael Douglas) spends a lot of time in the Ohio Judicial Center, where many of the court scenes were shot. In the...

Put yourself in wrongfully convicted prisoner Andy’s (Tim Robbins) shoes with a visit to the Ohio State Reformatory, the backdrop for the 1994 movie “The Shawshank Redemption.” One ...

Movie buffs might recognize the Ohio Statehouse in the 2000 movie “Traffic,” where scenes from a press conference take place on the historic building’s steps. Starring Michael Dougl...

Billing itself as a “cool place for shady people,” ParkView NiteClub attracted Guy Fieri of the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” The dive bar is known for i...

Located along Cincinnati’s waterfront, Paul Brown Stadium is home to the queen city’s professional football team – the Cincinnati Bengals. Aside from the air-time this stadium recei...

Known for its made-from-scratch cuisine and on-site entertainment, Cleveland’s Pickwick and Frolic has been featured on the Food Network’s “Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels.”...

In an episode of the NBC television show “30 Rock,” Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) cheers on the Tribe at Cleveland’s Progressive Field and even considers moving to the city with her boyfrien...

With the Marvel comics-inspired movie “The Avengers” starring Chris Evans (Captain America) and Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), fans should watch for some Cleveland icons on the...

Remembering Cleveland’s warm welcome of the newbie group in 1974, Canadian rock trio Rush made an easy decision to film their first U.S. performance at the city’s Quickens Loan Arena ...

Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum honors some of the industry’s most influential musicians and houses some of their most iconic memorabilia. Unique artifacts like Janis Jo...

While Sandusky, Ohio is known for attractions like Cedar Point Amusement Park and the Merry-Go-Round Museum, it also served as Tommy Callahan’s hometown in the 1995 comedy “Tommy Boy&rdqu...

Meat lovers rejoice at Schmidt’s, which has drawn The Travel Channel’s Adam Richman of “Man vs. Food” and been featured on "101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown.” The eatery,...

Clevelanders watching the opening credits of the 1997 movie “Air Force One” starring Harrison Ford will no doubt recognize one of the city’s most beautiful landmarks, Severance ...

Those with a hankering for pierogies need not look further than Cleveland’s Sokolowski’s University Inn. It’s been a staple for Polish food since 1923, making it one of the city&rsq...

Visitors to Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood can’t miss the eye-catching St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral, whose blue-green Russian pillars dominate the skyline of this up-and-coming par...

Featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” Sterle’s Slovenian Country House has been offering guests an authentic Central European experience made from scratch ...

The owners of Cincinnati’s Sugar Cupcakery wowed judges with their baking creativity as contestants on the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars.” Taking the honor of the city’s ...

Not only have Columbus-based Sugardaddy’s mouthwatering Blondies stolen the show on the Food Network’s “Throwdown with Bobby Flay,” the bakery’s treats have been feature...

“Legitimately wild” is how Guy Fieri of The Food Network described Terry’s Turf Club on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” – due both to owner Terry Carter’s non-...

Built in 1886 by Peter Bissman, The Bissman Building operated as a wholesale grocery warehouse in downtown Mansfield, Ohio. The building has historically had several recorded encounters of paranormal...

The Flip Side is a gourmet burger lover’s dream. Originating in Hudson, Ohio and since migrating to Columbus’ Easton shopping center, the Flip Side offers up burgers made with all natural...

Chef Michael Symon singled out The Greenhouse Tavern’s Gravy Frites as his favorite fried treat on the Food Network show “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” Symon, who owns a restaurant ju...

Looking for a fine oriental dining experience? The Hunan House Chinese Restaurant was among the five restaurants featured on Food Network’s “The Best Of: Asian Plates”. Located in C...

Bigfoot enthusiasts will want to make a pit stop at Oregonia’s Little River Café, where scenes from the yet to be released “The Legend of Grassman” were shot. The ind...

Located on the corner of Pearl and Whitney Roads in Strongsville, Ohio, The Mad Cactus is new and improved thanks to Chef Robert Irvine and the rest of the Food Network’s “Restaurant Impo...

Known as the Warsaw Tavern on “The Drew Carey Show,” the Memphis Plaza Lounge in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood was real-life Clevelander Drew Carey’s favorite place to...

The Pizza Place, disguised as Pinky’s restaurant, appeared in scenes of the 1980’s drama film “Brubaker” starring Robert Redford. Located in New Lexington, Ohio, this family-o...

Founded in 1938 by two German immigrants, The Sausage Shoppe – formerly known as Kirchberger Sausage – has been attracting carnivores for decades. The Travel Channel’s Anthony Bourd...

Hundreds of Dean Martin enthusiasts flock to “The Spot” in Steubenville each year to honor the sweet crooner and famous member of the Rat Pack. Weekend festivities include a film festival...

When you’re craving a burger, look no further than Thurman Café in Columbus’ German Village, whose Thurmanator (two 12-ounce burgers topped with ham, bacon and all of the fixings) ...

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill in Cincinnati prides itself on live music and beer in mason jars – and the beloved country singer wouldn’t have it any other way. Inspired by ...

A Hungarian hot dog staple in Toledo since 1932, Tony Packo’s  was made famous by Toledoan Jamie Farr (aka Corporal Max Klinger) who mentioned the eatery on six episodes, including the fin...

Grab an old-fashioned soda or an ice cream sundae at Lebanon’s Village Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant, where scenes from the 1994 movie “Milk Money” were shot. Starring E...

It’s tough to open a bridal magazine without coming across one of Wendy Kromer’s elaborate cake designs, which have been featured on TV shows like “The Martha Stewart Show” an...

Dave Rife goes incognito in his family-owned White Castle burger chain in an episode of the CBS television show “Undercover Boss.” The episode’s highlights include a stint at one of...

The Wyandot County Courthouse in Upper Sandusky is the perfect setting for a scandalous 1940s-era trial, as seen in the 1994 movie “The Shawshank Redemption.” The scenes in which Andy (Ti...

It’s no surprise that Young’s Jersey Dairy was featured on the Food Network’s “Best of” episode focusing on family adventures. It has delighted guests since the ...