Attractions    

Dawes Arboretum – Newark.
Explore the extraordinary collection of trees, beautiful gardens, and natural wetlands, woodlands, and meadows.

Hollywood Casino – Columbus.
Vegas-style casino with over 2,000 slots, table games, and live poker, with multiple dining options and live entertainment.

Olentangy Indian Caverns – Delaware.
Explore ancient cavern, with petting zoo, miniature golf, gem mine, and new treasure hunt maze.

Queen of the Lake III – Buckeye Lake.
Take a paddleboat ride aboard this restored 88-foot sternwheeler on scenic Buckeye Lake.

Short North Arts District – Columbus.
Neighborhood filled with art galleries, murals, boutiques, nightlife and dining.

Food & Beverage

Dalton Union Winery & Brewery – Marysville.
Wines and beer hand-crafted on premises with weekend entertainment and food trucks.

G & R Tavern –Waldo.
Diners travel for miles for the “world famous” bologna sandwich, along with burgers, chicken, pies, and more.

Red Oak Pub & Restaurant – Newark.
Amazing appetizers, wings, burgers, entrees and more. 2015 Best of Licking County award-winner.

The Warehouse – Marion & Delaware.
Authentic Old World Italian food with sauces and recipes made from scratch.

Todd’s Mountain View Restaurant – Lancaster.
Hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring broasted chicken and classic home-cooked favorites.

History

Central Ohio Fire Museum – Columbus.
Tour a restored 1908 fire station featuring early firefighting equipment with a themed play area for kids.

Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries and Nature Preserve – Glenford.
533-acre ancient American Indian preserve with vein of colorful flint, and a museum.

Ohio’s Small Town Museum – Ashville.
Truly unique museum nationally recognized on the Oprah Winfrey Show and in the New York Times.

Ohio Statehouse – Columbus.
Tour the home of the Ohio government process at this National Historic Landmark and museum.

Wyandot Popcorn Museum – Marion.
Visit the largest collection of priceless popcorn wagons and peanut roasters in the United States.

Recreation

Alum Creek Reservoir – Delaware.
Over 3,000 acres of water for boating, skiing, and fishing, along with a beach for swimming.

Bluefusion Entertainment – Marion.
Family fun center with 22 bowling lanes, over 50 arcade games for all ages, and a full-service sports pub.

Get Air Trampoline Park – Pickerington.
Kids fun center with trampolines, ninja course, toddler jump space, and foam pits.

Infirmary Mound Park – Granville.
316 acres with hiking and mountain bike trails, horseback riding, picnic areas, and fishing lake.

ZipZone Outdoor Adventures – Columbus.
Guided zip line tours, treetop adventure course with over 60 challenges, and a ground level park for youngsters.

Shopping

Amish Oak Furniture – Pataskala.
High quality Amish handcrafted furniture, custom designs, and a dealer for Smith Brothers of Berne.

Olde Mint Antiques – Bellefontaine.
Treasure -filled antique mall featuring over 30 vendors in a historic venue.

Tanger Outlets – Sunbury.
Large outdoor mall with national name-brand outlets offering discounts on favorites from clothing to housewares.

The Cheese House – Plain City.
Artisan cheeses, meats, specialty gourmet foods, fudge, spices, local-made jams and more.

Woolson Company – Mount Vernon.
Old-fashioned general store, antiques, and artwork from local artisans since 1897.

FEATURED ATTRACTIONS

Adrenaline packed adventure as you fly in, on, and above the water at Jet Pack Water Adventures using gravity-defying jet packs.

Marion County has everything from world-class museums, spectacular shopping, excellent food and top-notch entertainment. Please remember to check out the attraction’s hours of operation and/or call ahead if you have questions. We promise you’ll have a great time in Marion County, Ohio!