ATTRACTIONS

Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens – Columbus. World-class horticulture, art, and nature exhibits on 40 acres with glasshouses and gardens.

Grove City Town Center – Grove City. Exciting historic district offers variety of shops, eateries, art spaces, nightlife, and special events.

Olentangy Indian Caverns – Delaware. Explore this ancient underground cavern, along with a petting zoo, mini-golf, and treasure hunt maze.

The Works – Newark. Museum with unique blend of science, art, technology, and history, with a planetarium, glassworks collection, historic artifacts, and hands-on learning center.

Ye Olde Mill – Utica. The home of Velvet Ice Cream is home to an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, ice cream museum, playground, fishing pond, and gift shop.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

2G’s Barbecue – Bellefontaine. BBQ pork, chicken, and seafood, including catfish, shrimp, & frog legs – with southern sides. All-you-can-eat fish every Friday.

1487 Brewery – Plain City. Authentic Bavarian biergarten experience with award- winning beers and a house made German- style food menu.

Amato’s Woodfired Pizza – Delaware. Handcrafted specialty pizzas hand tossed, topped with homemade sauce and fresh ingredients, and baked in a woodfired oven.

Bunker’s Mill Winery – Cardington. Enjoy a wide selection of locally crafted fine wines in tasting room and 2 patios. Carry-in food welcome.  

Mazza’s – Mount Vernon. Since 1939 serving homemade Italian family recipes including their legendary spaghetti and salads.

HISTORY          

Champaign Aviation Museum – Urbana. See restored aircraft, exhibits, stories, and veterans’ experiences from the World War 2 era.

Harding Home & Museum – Marion. Tour the house and museum of the 29th President with recently restored grounds to match its 1920 appearance.

Mott’s Military Museum – Groveport. Military exhibits with artifacts dating back to the Revolutionary War, including vehicles, aircraft, and boats.

Ohio Glass Museum – Lancaster. Explore the history of glassmaking in Ohio and watch artisans conduct live demonstrations in the Hot Glass Studio.

Slate Run Living Historical Farm – Canal Winchester. Tour barnyard, house, & gardens from the 1800s and watch costumed farmhands care for animals, cook, and do chores.

RECREATION

Buckeye Lake State Park – Buckeye Lake. Ohio’s oldest State Park features boating & fishing on 3,100- acre lake, and swimming, picnicking, hiking & hunting along the shores.

Fun In The Jungle – Sunbury. Indoor play palace for kids of all ages, with arcade, mini bowling, putt-putt, kiddie cars, playground, and food.

Kings Mill Golf Club – Waldo. Beautiful links along the Olentangy River with a mix of rolling hills, water, and woods resulting in a fun and challenging round of golf.

Kokosing Gap Trail – Mount Vernon. Paved 14-mile multi-use trail along the scenic Kokosing River, over railroad bridges and through wetlands, forests, and villages.  

Zoombezi Bay – Powell. 22-acre state-of-the-art water park, with slides, wave pool, action river, lazy river, kiddie pool, private cabanas, and refreshments.

SHOPPING

Finders Keepers Village – Heath. Something for everyone with unique handcrafted gifts, antiques, art, home décor and much more.

Old 42 Antiques – Plain City. Vintage marketplace with multiple vendors featuring a changing inventory of antiques, collectibles, and repurposed items.

Pickaway Craft Mall – Circleville. Dozens of vendor booths offering large variety of handmade crafts, décor, furniture for every season.

Sambucas Country Market & Greenhouse – Galena. Year around local specialty foods and seasonal items, scratch-made fry pies, fresh deli items, and more.

Uptown Antiques – Marysville. Antiques and primitives, as well as painted vintage furniture, handmade crafts, and candles.