From the heartwarming countryside to the breathtaking waterfalls hiding deep in the forests, the Buckeye State is absolutely stunning—and you shouldn’t let anyone tell you any different. Here are 18 pictures that may just change the way you see Ohio:

  1. What a stunning sunset over Lake Erie at Mile Long Pier in Lorain.

Jonathan Barnes

  1. Cedar Falls at Old Man’s Cave in the Hocking Hills is a tranquil, yet inspiring, sight to behold.

Ryan Maloney

  1. The sun peeking through the trees at Oak Openings in Swanton is mesmerizing.

Holly Elchert

  1. This Bicentennial Barn just outside of Norwalk looks downright majestic.

Seth Shaffer

  1. Blue Hen Falls near Brecksville at night is spine-tinglingly beautiful.

Cameron Schron Photography

  1. Sharon Woods Metro Park near Westerville is stunning in this photograph.

Jen Beckley

  1. This farmhouse against a sunset in Farmersville is a heartwarming sight to behold.

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  1. The beauty of West Milton Cascades is simply stunning.

Vincent Nobel

  1. This rooftop view of a late summer night in Cleveland nearly takes your breath away.

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  1. The photographer of this beautiful picture captured the Milky Way just south of Bellevue.

Seth Shaffer

  1. Pictured is the calm just before a storm in Germantown.

DQuillenPhotography

  1. This covered bridge in Sidney is a lovely sight to behold.

Steve Arnold

  1. Pictured is Honey Run Falls in the afternoon sun in Knox County.

Ryan Maloney

  1. This sunset in Maumee Bay State Park is picture perfect.

All that’s Jas/Facebook

  1. How beautiful does this farm scene in Wayne County look? What a gorgeous place to call home.

Cynthia Vaughn‎/Facebook

  1. This lone ferris wheel at the abandoned Chippewa Lake Park in Medina is hauntingly beautiful

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  1. Twilight looks stunning on Cincinnati.

Jennifer Wiggins/Flickr

  1. This photo taken in Ashland proves that we truly don’t have to look any further than our backyard to be captivated in Ohio. <3

Amanda Ferguson-Lilly

Do you have any stunning photos of Ohio? Share them with us! You can post them directly to our Facebook page or e-mail them to submit-oh@onlyinyourstate.com.

Jonathan Barnes

Ryan Maloney

Holly Elchert

Seth Shaffer

Cameron Schron Photography

Jen Beckley

DQuillenPhotography

Vincent Nobel

tivolatman/Flickr

Seth Shaffer

DQuillenPhotography

Steve Arnold

All that’s Jas/Facebook

Cynthia Vaughn‎/Facebook

Iconic Photographer/Facebook

Jennifer Wiggins/Flickr

Amanda Ferguson-Lilly

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