Photos: Best Ohio food trails

With more than half of the 46 breweries in Columbus opening in the past five years, it's apparent the beer scene in the state capital is growing. The first four stops gets visitors an Ale Trail glass. Stopping at half the locations earns you a custom Ale Trail bottle opener. If you make it to all 46 stops, you get a limited edition Columbus Ale Trail art print. www.cbusaletrail.com

If you're craving a classic American meal, the Ohio Burger Trail is for you. Featuring five locations across the state, this mouth-watering trail will satisfy your craving and justify your need for a road trip across Ohio. www.trails.ohio.org/ohio-burger-trail/ (The Thurman Burger at the Thurman Cafe in German Village.)

Do you have a sweet tooth? Head to Butler County and follow the donut trail, which features 10 locations spanning from Middletown to West Chester. Get all the stamps on your passport and the visitor's bureau will send you a free t-shirt. www.gettothebc.com/donut-trail (Stan the Donut Man photo from Butler County Visitors Bureau)

Buckeyes aren't just the state nut or Ohio State's mascot. The Ohio Buckeye Candy Trail in Miami County features confectioneries across the Greater Cincinnati area that sell the peanut butter and chocolate treat. www.homegrowngreat.com/tour/ohio-buckeye-candy-trail/

Mamma mia, this Italian Food Trail in Trumbull County is *chef's kiss*. Head to northeastern Ohio for all your pasta needs. www.italianfoodtrail.com

Because Gahanna in central Ohio is the herb capital of the world, make sure to follow the Gahanna Herbal Cocktail Trail for herbal-infused beverages. Visit six of the nine locations to receive a branded cocktail glass. www.visitgahanna.com/visit-explore/herbal-cocktail-trail-passport

Try a glass of whiskey at Indian Creek Distillery, the state's oldest distillery, as part of the Darke County Whiskey, Wine and Ale Trail. Or maybe sit on the back porch of an old-dairy-barn-turned-brewing-company and enjoy the rural setting of western Ohio. www.whiskeywineandaletrail.com

The Columbus Coffee trail features 17 unique locations across the metro area. Participants can log their progress online or with a physical booklet stamped at each location. Complete four stops and get a free t-shirt. For the true caffeine addicts, visit all 17 locations for a free coffee mug and ultimate bragging rights. www.cbuscoffee.com/columbus-coffee-trail

There are 12 stops on the Columbus Taco Trail. Grab your pal and have a siesta! www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/columbus/taco-trail-columbus-oh (Condado photo by Joshua A. Bickel)

Licking County's rural fields are the perfect backdrop to the five wineries along the Licking County Wine Trail. Complete the trail and receive a free t-shirt. www.explorelc.org/winetrail/

You could win some major cash if you complete the Summit Brew Path. If you make a purchase at each of the 22 breweries in the Greater Akron area by December 15, 2019, you will be entered to win the grand prize of $2,000. Winners are selected January 10, 2020. www.summitbrewpath.com

On your next trip from Columbus to Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, make sure to complete the Route 33 Brew Trail (with your designated driver, of course.) These seven breweries line Route 33 through Lancaster all the way to Southeast Ohio including taprooms restored from a rural horse farm, a dairy barn, a neighborhood pub, industrial warehouses and more. Complete the trail and receive an Anchor Hocking Route 33 Brew Trail pint glass. www.route33brewtrail.com

Put-in-Bay offers a Foodie Trail, which features 24 restaurants and bars, and vacationers who complete 8 stops on the trail can receive a t-shirt and a wine glass. https://www.visitputinbay.com/put-in-bay-foodie-trail/

Grab some college buddies at take this self-guided BG Brew Tour at Bowling Green State University. It includes nine stops at the best bars and pubs in the northwestern Ohio college town. www.trails.ohio.org/bg-brew-tour/

Northeast Ohio boasts more wineries than other other region in the state. Wander through the vineyards of any of the 29 stops along the shore of the Lake Erie Wine Trail. www.lakeeriewinecountry.org/

Follow the 11 stops of the Joe in the YO Coffee Trail in Youngstown. Whether you want to visit a shop that roasts its own beans or sit down and eat lunch with your cup of coffee, Mahoning County has plenty of options. www.trails.ohio.org/joe-in-the-yo-coffee-trail/

The Celtic Cocktail Trail in central Ohio celebrates Irish heritage through the best of Dublin dining and craft drinks. Follow these 11 stops and receive prizes such as a koozie and t-shirt. www.visitdublinohio.com/things-to-do/celtic-cocktail-trail/

Collect stamps from each of the 30 locations in your Cleveland Brewery Passport for a chance to win a prize. Offer ends June 30, 2019. www.thisiscleveland.com/beerpassport

Do you like to find off-the-beaten-path diners with good food and neighbors? You might be an "Eaterarian." Stop at the nine unique eating experiences in Marion County as part of the Eaterarian Trail. www.visitmarionohio.com/dine/eaterarian-trail/

The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway stretches 21 miles through southeast Ohio. Ride up to the eight stops of the Brewed on the Bikeway trail, including award-winning local breweries, a cider house and more. www.athensohio.com/craft-beer-bike-tour-hockhocking-adena-bikeway (The Adena Hocking Bike Trail in Athens, Ohio. Photo by Abbey Marshall)

The Dayton Ale Trail renews each year, starting at the beginning of June. There are 19 stops, and when you take your completed stamped booklet to the designated location, you collect a prize. www.facebook.com/daytonaletrail/

After you finish your hike at Old Man's Cave, follow the Fairfield Head for the Hills Trail. The path features seven stops through the Hocking Hills area. www.trails.ohio.org/fairfield-head-for-the-hills-trail