OhioAviation & Car Culture

Ohio is the birthplace of aviation. The Wright brothers built their airplanes in Dayton, Neil Armstrong and John Glenn both called Ohio home, and the largest military aviation museum in the world sits outside Dayton. Mid-Ohio adds one of America's great road courses.

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Ohio aviation

  • National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, DaytonThe world's largest military aviation museum, with free admission.
  • Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical ParkThe Wright Cycle Company and Huffman Prairie, where the Wrights learned to fly.
  • Armstrong Air & Space Museum, WapakonetaHonoring the first person to walk on the Moon, in his hometown.

Ohio car culture

  • Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, LexingtonA classic road course that hosts IndyCar and sports car racing.
  • Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, ClevelandCars and aircraft from Cleveland's history as a manufacturing center.

Best drives in Ohio

Ohio Route 555, the Triple NickelHills and blind crests through southeast Ohio.
Lake Erie Coastal Ohio TrailLighthouses and lakefront towns.
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Ohio FAQ

Where can I see vintage and military aircraft in Ohio?
Start with National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and Armstrong Air & Space Museum. The world's largest military aviation museum, with free admission.
Where are the best car events and race tracks in Ohio?
Car people in Ohio head to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. A classic road course that hosts IndyCar and sports car racing.
What are the best scenic drives in Ohio?
Ohio Route 555, the Triple Nickel and Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail are two of the most popular. Hills and blind crests through southeast Ohio.
Does Prop & Piston ship to Ohio?
Yes. Orders ship in 1-2 business days and typically arrive in 4-7 business days anywhere in Ohio.

Neighboring states

Event schedules, hours, and access change. Check with each venue before you go.