Hi! I'm trying to plan a romantic getaway in Ohio and would really appreciate it if anyone here could give advice on places to stay and sensible ways to save money while there. I already have some affordable flights scoped out, but my fear is that the cost of spending a week at a place like Hocking Hills (our original choice) would push the trip over our low-income budget. Adding to my concern is that, since our trip would need to be in early or middle December, a lot of places will probably be closed for winter.
Our hope was to stay in a cozy little cabin but we're definitely willing to be flexible and make compromises in order to make this happen. In short, we're looking for a place where two people on a budget could afford to stay for a week (or at least a few days!) during December. Any and all advice you guys have will be huuuugely appreciated, trust me!
Thanks!

I grew up in Ohio, and LOVE it. Why did you choose it, if you are flying in from another place? Just wondering.

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why don't you go for ecuador... it is nice place and affordable.

Among your stops in eastern Ohio should be the Newark landmark of Longaberger Baskets. http://www.worldslargestthings.com/e...etbuilding.htm
In Dover along I-77 you can visit the Warther Woodcarving Museum http://www.warthers.com/
Depending on where you are coming from you could consider taking a train to one of several stops in Ohio. amtrak,com

I traveled to Ohio for work for a number of years. My favorite places/sites were:

Cleveland Museum of Art and Severance Hall. Another person might like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Toledo Museum of Art is fabulous and FREE!

The Amish country more or less near Wooster is beautiful.

Columbus has a good small art museum and a nice outdoor/pioneer/farm museum.

But you should really consider Washington, D.C. Hotels are expensive during the week, less so on weekends, it is usually cheaper than Ohio to fly to, there are lots of good places to eat in every price range, and ALL the best sites are FREE because we Americans already own them!

Ohio..nice places to stay ...........

Dec is off season for Hocking Hills and if it's a cozy little cabin you want with a hot tub, it is very affordable. The Love Bug Cabins rent for 59-89 a nite: http://www.ashcave.com/