 Ohio is especially famous for two of the largest amusement parks in North America which draw tourists from around the world : Cedar Point in Sandusky and Kings Island in Mason . Other major attractions include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland ; the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton ; the Bass Islands near Sandusky ; the National Museum of the United States Air Force , the world 's largest and oldest military aviation museum located in Dayton ; The Wilds , one of the world 's largest conservation centers located in Cumberland ; the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium , the nation 's premier zoo ; Lake Erie ; and the annual Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus . Other notable attractions include the Toledo Museum of Art , the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial in Niles , the Egypt Valley Wildlife Area in Belmont County , the Stan <unk> Hall and Gardens in Akron , the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden , the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland , the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus , the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton , the 125 historic covered bridges located throughout the state and the Great Serpent Mound in Adams County . 
