Here in Ohio, spring is a magical time. Wildflowers bloom, waterfalls flow powerfully and there's no better time to take a scenic hike.

This spring, you should make as much time as possible to get outside and enjoy the weather. After a long, cold winter, there's nothing better. The following are 11 of our favorite spring-friendly destinations in the state. See how many you've been to before and which ones you need to explore:

1. Holden Arboretum (Willoughby)

Visitors can observe this beautiful garden year-round, but it's especially beautiful in the spring. Holden Arboretum features a display garden, a crabapple collection, a hedge garden, a butterfly garden, a rhododendron garden, and conifer and magnolia collections. There's also a stunning canopy walk that gives you a truly unique perceptive. Click here for directions and more information.

2. Topiary Park (Columbus)

Few people know about the quaint, seven-acre park in Columbus that features one of Ohio’s most unique gardens, where art and plant life blend. The topiary garden depicts Georges Seurat’s famous painting "A Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of La Grand Jatte"—and it is the only known topiary representation of a painting. Click here for directions and more information.

3. Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm (Martinsville)

Tucked away in a small town in southwest Ohio, you'll find this peaceful oasis. It's a great destination for a unique day trip in the late spring and mid-summer months. During late spring, summer and fall, u-pick is available for visitors for a small fee. It's a lovely, refreshing way to spend the day.Click here for directions and more information.

4. Holden Arboretum Canopy Walk and Emergent Tower (Kirtland)

The Judith and Maynard H. Murch Canopy Walk at Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio features a 500 ft. long elevated walkway suspended 65 ft. above the forest floor. It gives visitors a truly unique perspective of the forest and the animals that live among the trees. And as an added bonus, there’s an observation tower on site that takes you up even further up—so much further that you end up above the trees. For more information and directions, read our full article here.

5. Brandywine Falls (Cuyahoga Valley National Park)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park in northeast Ohio is home to a breathtaking 65-foot waterfall that flows from Brandywine Creek. Known as Brandywine Falls, these easily accessible, beautiful falls are a popular highlight within the park and a must-see. Click here for directions and more information.

6. Young’s Jersey Dairy (Yellow Springs)

Tucked away in the charming small town of Yellow Spings, you’ll find Young’s Jersey Dairy—and it’s so much more than a dairy farm. While the freshly made ice cream will certainly entice you to check it out, it’s all the other fun things you can do at Young’s Jersey Dairy that will make you stay awhile. Click here for directions and more information.

7. Krohn Conservatory and Eden Park (Cincinnati)

If you’ve never been to Krohn Conservatory within Cincinnati’s Eden Park, you’re truly missing out. It’s a lesser-known gem that you can visit any time of year. No matter the season, you can enjoy exotic plants, the "rainforest" and other nature-related marvels here—but it's especially stunning in the spring. Click here for directions and more information.

8. Osage Orange Tunnel (Bellbrook)

Most people are surprised to find out that Ohio also has a tunnel of trees you can hike through—and it’s simply stunning. Sugarcreek MetroPark in Bellbrook, Ohio features the Osage Orange Tunnel. It’s a magical place you need to experience for yourself. For more information and directions, read our full article here.

9. Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens (Akron)

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens is a national treasure in Akron, Ohio that’s open to the public from April to December. Since 1912, this mansion has enchanted locals and visitors alike who’ve walked its halls and strolled its gardens.Click here for directions and more information.

10. Glenwood Gardens (Cincinnati)

When you’re looking for something fun to do with the family on a summer day, consider visiting one of your local, little-known parks. Discovery parks are full of hands-on activities and exhibits. Glenwood Gardens in Cincinnati is one of Ohio’s hidden gems just waiting to be explored. Click here for directions and more information.

11. Jane Coates Wildflower Trail (Put-In-Bay)

A wildflower trail is the perfect way to take in some colorful blooms, get some light exercise and breath some fresh air. The Jane Coates Wildflower Trail on South Bass Island in Put-In-Bay, Ohio is a hidden gem most people don’t know about. When the flowers are in bloom, it’s a downright enchanting experience. Click here for directions and more information.

How many of these places have you explored? Let us know!

And for more outdoor adventures in Ohio, check out our previous article: 9 Amazing Treetop Adventures You Can Only Have In Ohio.