Ohio Destination Named The State's 'Must-Visit Small Town'

Ohio is home to vibrant big cities and extraordinary small towns that showcase the unmatched beauty the state has to offer, not just to the people who call it home but to anyone who visits to see what makes the Buckeye State so special .

Thrillist compiled a list of the "must-visit small town" in every state, smaller destinations that offer "a respite from big-city life" and a glimpse of the "romanticism of small towns" in America. From beach towns promising white sandy shores to mountainside villages and idyllic coastal havens, the list is full of locales you simply have to see for yourself.

Of all the unique spots around Ohio, the state's best small town to visit is Chagrin Falls. With a population of around 4,000, this location has gorgeous scenery and a notable history. According to the site:

"Somewhere between Cleveland and Akron is the sleepy town of Chagrin Falls, where the brightly colored autumn trees and snow-piled winters inspired Bill Watterson as he drew Calvin and Hobbes. It has small wonders otherwise, like the town's actual falls beneath the historic Popcorn Shop (once a stop on the Underground Railroad). But there are legitimate claims to firsts — the original Dave's Cosmic Subs and Jeni's (at least outside of Columbus) are here. Besides the many surrounding walkable nature preserves, the allure mainly comes from the boutique stores (and the cramped bookstore). If you tire of small-town vibes and colonial homes, northeast Ohio's two major metropolitan areas are just 40-minute trips away."

Read up on more of the best small towns in the U.S. to visit at thrillist.com . You can also check out our previous coverage of the "most charming small town" in the state .