Ohio is a truly special place to live. From our abundance of state parks and world famous museums to our incredible history and hidden gems, there are plenty of privileges that come with living in Ohio. The following are 9 of our favorite privileges that automatically come with living in the Buckeye State.

  1. We’re home to the Roller Coaster Capital of the World.

Daniel X. O’Neil/Flickr Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio is a world famous attraction for roller coaster fanatics.

  1. We essentially have bragging rights for life.

Micah Drushal/Flickr We paved the way for mankind.

  1. We gave the world rock n’ roll.

Bob Hall/Flickr Cleveland is the proud home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

  1. We can visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame whenever we want.

Erik Drost/Flickr It’s just a short road trip to Canton.

  1. We can also escape to the quaint countryside anytime we like.

Pat (Cletch) Williams/Flickr Ohio has the largest Amish population of any state in the nation. (As of 2000, the Amish population in Ohio was 49,750. Pennsylvania comes in at number 2 with an Amish population of 40,100.)

  1. And our rural scenery is unparalleled.

Benjamin Lehman/Flickr All throughout the state, these beautiful barns give our state a unique stamp on America the Beautiful. (The pictured barn is located in Stark County.)

  1. We have 75 state parks.

Britt Reints/Flickr Adventure is never very far away.

  1. During the holidays, we can physically visit the house from A Christmas Story.

Tim Evanson/Flickr It’s one of the most beloved museums in all of Cleveland.

  1. We have PLENTY of hidden gems to explore.

Richard Cawood Follow/Flickr Pictured is the Loveland Castle Museum, just a short drive from Cincinnati.

What other privileges would you add to this list? Share your thoughts with us!

Daniel X. O’Neil/Flickr

Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio is a world famous attraction for roller coaster fanatics.

Micah Drushal/Flickr

We paved the way for mankind.

Bob Hall/Flickr

Cleveland is the proud home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Erik Drost/Flickr

It’s just a short road trip to Canton.

Pat (Cletch) Williams/Flickr

Ohio has the largest Amish population of any state in the nation. (As of 2000, the Amish population in Ohio was 49,750. Pennsylvania comes in at number 2 with an Amish population of 40,100.)

Benjamin Lehman/Flickr

All throughout the state, these beautiful barns give our state a unique stamp on America the Beautiful. (The pictured barn is located in Stark County.)

Britt Reints/Flickr

Adventure is never very far away.

Tim Evanson/Flickr

It’s one of the most beloved museums in all of Cleveland.

Richard Cawood Follow/Flickr

Pictured is the Loveland Castle Museum, just a short drive from Cincinnati.

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