17 experiences to have in Ohio before you die

Photo: Mark B

1. Nearly die of an internal trauma on the Beast at King’s Island.

Happy #NationalRollerCoasterDay!

A photo posted by Kings Island (@kingsislandpr) on Aug 16, 2015 at 5:55am PDT

2. At least try it.

When in Rome…or Ohio, as it may be. #skyline #skylinechili #cincinnatichili #cincinnatistylechili #ohio #hometown #coneydogs

A photo posted by Alicia Wilson (@dftbalicia11) on Aug 24, 2015 at 5:02pm PDT

3. Do something weird with science at COSI.

At Thursday's COSI After Dark – BOOM! Explosive Science we'll be attempting the 1812 Overture again. Last time we blew the 'I' off of COSI. Think we should try for the 'S' this time?

A video posted by cosiscience (@cosiscience) on Jul 1, 2015 at 9:25am PDT

4. See TBDBITL.

Let's #GoBucks! #scriptohio

A video posted by Sara Shookman (@sarashookman) on Sep 19, 2015 at 12:36pm PDT

5. Nerd out over Rock ‘n’ Roll kitsch at the Hall of Fame.

In my element #rockandrollhalloffame #cleveland #rockhall #rollingstones #herbritts #mickjagger

A photo posted by Bridget Anderson (@bkanderson92) on Sep 26, 2015 at 12:22pm PDT

6. Visit Shawshank.

The OSR #shawshank #ohiostatereformatory #ohio #abandoned #urbex #decay #hdr #hdr_captures #kings_hdr #discarded_butnot_forgotten #abandon_seekers #forsaken_features #d800e #nikon #abandon_seekers #ig_urbex #kings_abandoned #HDR_photogram #dilapidatedvisuals #ig_hdr_dreams #roadwarrior_hdr #sfx_hdr #sfx_decay #G_S_I #grime_lords #grime_nation #urbex_supreme #exploring_shotz #tv_urbex #g_s_i_member #on1pics

A photo posted by Frank C. Grace (@trigphotography) on Aug 31, 2015 at 7:47pm PDT

7. Do some urban exploration in Cincinnati’s abandoned subway.

Got the incredibly rare opportunity to tour the infamous Cincinnati Subway beneath Central Parkway last week. So much history to what could have been a great example of mass transit for the region. #cincinnatisubway #cincyhistory #cincystory #cincinnati #cincygram #queencityscenes #makecincyyours #masstransit

A photo posted by Make Cincy Yours (@makecincyyours) on Oct 20, 2013 at 10:29am PDT

8. Go really overboard during Halloween in Athens.

Overwaves (@kyledrutherford) #HallOUween #athenshalloween #halloween14 #halloweenweekend #athens40thanniversary #lokoween #ou #dj

A photo posted by Collıns Läatsch (@collinslaatsch) on Oct 26, 2014 at 11:31am PDT

9. Go bouldering in Hocking Hills.

Mossy bouldering #hockinghills #climbing #climb #bouldering #moss

A photo posted by Isaac Theodore (@isaac_theodore777) on Sep 26, 2015 at 9:07am PDT

10. Burn out your adrenal gland at Cedar Point.

#IheartCP

A video posted by Cedar Point Amusement Park (@cedarpoint) on Mar 5, 2015 at 11:38am PST

11. Pick a side.

Sunday funday 😛🍨💜 Liam's favorite treat! #graeters #yum #happysunday

A photo posted by Lauren Fondaw (@_wifestyles_) on Aug 30, 2015 at 1:01pm PDT

Would you rather give up your car or your phone? #convocookie 🚗📱(via alexgarey)

A photo posted by Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams (@jenisicecreams) on Jul 31, 2015 at 11:35am PDT

12. Nerd out at the Wright-Patt Dayton Air Show.

It was a nice day at the #DaytonAirShow As always it was nice to sit and talk with Sean and @teamoracle I'll see you guys again soon in Oshkosh! #SeanDTucker #TeamOracle #ChallengerIII

A video posted by Andrew Ritschel (@andyjuice22) on Jun 21, 2015 at 2:14pm PDT

13. Party with the Poles at Dyngus Day in Cleveland.

Dyngus Day is still going strong in Gordon Square! If you partied with the Scene Events Team tag us in your photos #sceneeventsteam #clevescene #dyngusdaycle #dyngusday #gordonsquare #thisiscle

A photo posted by Cleveland Scene Magazine (@clevescene) on Apr 6, 2015 at 5:16pm PDT

14. Party with the Germans at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati.

Thousands of people attend the chicken dance on Fountain Square at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Saturday, September 19, 2015. The Enquirer/Meg Vogel (@megvogelphoto) #oktoberfest #oktoberfestzinzinnati #germanheritage #cincinnati #ohio #cincyfall #downtowncincinnati #downtowncincy #fifthstreet #fifthst #fifthstreetcincinnati #fifthstreetcincy #fountainsquare #fountainsquarecincinnati #fountainsquarecincy #cincylove #chickendance

A photo posted by Cincinnati Enquirer (@cincienquirer) on Sep 23, 2015 at 2:44pm PDT

15. Embrace your inner hippie at Comfest.

Comfest still alive #igerscolumbus #aseenincolumbus #socolumbus #comfest2015 #comfest

A photo posted by Tim (@inthelandoftimothy) on Sep 18, 2015 at 11:22am PDT

16. Drink ALL THE BEERS.

A #daywithGLBC rolls on rain or shine at Lakewood Wine and Craft Beer Festival!

A photo posted by Great Lakes Brewing Company (@glbc_cleveland) on Sep 12, 2015 at 3:44pm PDT

It's the Beer Baron Happy Hour tonight. Join @winzy_woo , @johniedarko , and @anthonytankmansfield for liter boots tonight. We have 5th & Vine on tap to prepare you for Oktoberfest. #Moerlein #christianmoerlein #beer #craftbeer #otr #cincinnati #cincy

A photo posted by Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. (@moerleinbeers) on Aug 21, 2015 at 2:29pm PDT

Get a taste of our year-round lineup: Sunshine Daydream Session Ale, Head Hunter IPA, and Bumble Berry Honey Blueberry Ale. #craftbeer #ohiocraftbeer #madeincle

A photo posted by Fat Head's (@fatheadsbeer) on Jul 22, 2015 at 7:15am PDT

17. Eat too much at Tony Packo’s in Toledo.

If our hotdogs took a selfie… #selfieFriday #tonypackos #toledo #youcannevergowrong #tgif

A photo posted by Tony Packos (@tonypackos) on Sep 18, 2015 at 7:50am PDT