I live in Ohio and we love it here. The lake is something else - lake erie islands are a blast. Cleveland has the rock hall of fame, great museums, theater, symphony, libraries, major league sports (well - they mostly stink but we do have them). Being close to the Lake means that the sky is often cloudy and grey in the winter so if you suffer from SADD, then you want to be further south of lake erie. Columbus is an fun place - Ohio State, State Fairgrounds. Can't say about other areas in Ohio as I've only lived in the Cleveland area & the Columbus area.

I've found the people in OH to be friendly and warm.