Tourism

Over 130 haunted attractions are scattered throughout Ohio. It's a collaborative industry, with a booming following fueled by dedicated craftsmen and actors.

Many of Ohio’s waterways have faced bacterial contaminations this summer. It has a lasting impact on lake and riverfront town economies.

Ohio History Connection will pay Moundbuilders Country Club in Newark to buy out its lease and end the long-running legal dispute over the Octagon Earthworks, although the sum is confidential under a settlement agreement.

About $130 million worth of work on the convention center would take five to seven years to complete. The arena would need $62 million worth of work in the next two to three years.

A study showed the travel industry supports more than 82,500 jobs in Columbus and Franklin County. Visitors spent about $8.2 billion at local businesses last year.

The rest stop is decorated with the colors and themes of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, which became Ohio's first World Heritage Site in September.

Research suggests the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks' World Heritage status is worth about $12.5 million for three Ohio counties, but the designation may be worth more.

There are over 50 national parks in the United States.

There are over 50 national parks in the United States.

There are over 50 national parks in the United States.