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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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