Save time and money this season enjoying family fun in Coshocton, Ohio, with everything from hot air balloons to traditional Appalachian music, to 1800′s history, to wineries and outdoor fun.

Coshocton is home to the Monticello III Horse-drawn Canal Boat ride (www.visitcoshocton.com/horse-drawn-canal-boat) and the restored 1800′s canal era town of Historic Roscoe Village (www.RoscoeVillage.com). Roscoe Village features charming shops, restaurants and tours of the historic buildings that showcase life in the 1800′s, where visitors can interact with traditional artisans, meet an 1800′s doctor and participate in an old-fashioned one-room school lesson.

Shopping and dining in Roscoe Village is a delight. With stores containing jewelry, handcrafted leather goods, ladies apparel, gourmet foods, Vera Bradley, homemade fudge, antiques, flowers & plants, gifts, pottery, wine, kitchen wares, home décor, garden accents and more, it is easy to spend a leisurely day here. Dining is also a pleasure for the senses, with choices ranging from a wine and coffee bar, to family dining, to homemade custard ice cream, to pub fare, to patio dining and evening entertainment. You can even spend the night in the village in luxury accommodations.

The kids (young and old) will love meeting the huge Percheron draft horse teams that pull the Monticello III Canal Boat along an original section of the Ohio and Erie Canal. On the 45-minute canal boat ride the captain explains 1800′s canal life and tall tales told in first person creating the feeling of actually gliding right into the 1830′s.

While in Coshocton, enjoy the area’s five amazing wineries – Raven’s Glenn, Rainbow Hills, Yellow Butterfly, Heritage Vineyards and Shawnee Springs – which make up the Three Rivers Wine Trail (www.ThreeRiversWineTrailOhio.com). Along the trail, stop at Pearl Valley Cheese where they’ve been making award-winning natural cheese since 1928.

You’ll also find Unusual Junction, (www.TheUnusualJunction.com) a unique shopping and dining complex housed in a restored 1895 railroad depot. The station contains the Lava Rock Grill restaurant and a gourmet foods market, and the original “Price Is Right” sign hangs in the restaurant.

Summer events in Coshocton (www.VisitCoshocton.com/events) include the Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival on June 7-9, the Coshocton Dulcimer Days Festival on June 14-16 and the Indian Mud Run on June 22.

This summer Coshocton will also host “Ohio Chautauqua ~ When Ohio Was the Western Frontier” on July 23-27. This Ohio Humanities program offers free daytime workshops for youth and adults, then free evening first-person programs featuring frontier characters such as York, Johnny Appleseed, Margret Blennerhassett, Chief Logan and Oliver Hazard Perry.

In the fall, enjoy the Wings Over Coshocton Air Show on September 21, then the Coshocton County Fair September 27 – October 3. The Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival in Historic Roscoe Village and the Fall Foliage and Farm Tour, during the weekend of October 18-20, are two popular events each year. Then the season completes with the traditional Christmas Candlelighting Ceremonies in December in Historic Roscoe Village.

Coshocton offers several fun packages that make planning your next trip easy for your getaways, romantic escapes or family fun vacations. For more information, call for a free visitor packet at 800-338-4724 or go to www.VisitCoshocton.com and then visit Coshocton in person.

Experience the energy and excitement of a major metropolitan area or get back to nature with endless outdoor activities like boating, fishing, mountain biking and camping. Whether you are looking for a family getaway, great golf, creating a group tour or planning a meeting, Delaware County offers something for everyone.

Enjoy a variety of attractions including the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay, Olentangy Indian Caverns, Perkins Observatory, Polaris Fashion Place, Delaware State Park, Alum Creek State Park, and more. Play golf at one of a dozen public courses. You’ll also discover something for the arts lover and the history buff.

Delaware County offers comfortable, affordable lodging including hotel/motel, bed & breakfast or campgrounds. A variety of restaurants are located throughout the area from fast food to fine dining. Find quaint, one-of-a-kind antique stores and the world’s finest fashion-forward retailers.

Just minutes north of Columbus, Ohio, Delaware County offers big-time attractions and small town charm.

Delaware County Convention & Visitors Bureau
34 S. Sandusky Street
Delaware, Ohio 43015
1-888-DEL-OHIO (335-6446)

www.visitdelohio.com

Family-fun establishments abound in Marion, Ohio. NEW THIS YEAR – the Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center is more than just a pool that offers dual slides, a lazy river, splash zones and lily pads to fill a sunny day. Have fun putting a round of miniature golf, playing games at the family arcade, roller skating, bowling and more, or choose the new Marion Tallgrass Trail on Holland Road and get out your bikes and ride.

Then add a little history… Marion is touted as the home of Warren G. Harding, the 29th President of the United States. A visit to Marion would not be complete unless you included the Harding Home in your itinerary. The Harding Home was built for Warren G. Harding and Florence Kling Harding during their engagement, and they married there on July 8, 1891. The Hardings lived in the home until 1921. It was from this residence that Harding conducted his famous front porch campaign. Harding was the enthusiastic editor of the Marion Daily Star and Weekly Star, an Ohio Senator, and Ohio’s lieutenant governor.

Next on the list would be The Marion County Historical Society housed in Heritage Hall, a restored U.S. Post Office. It presents permanent and temporary exhibitions focusing on historic collections from Marion County’s early settlements. The museum also archives two galleries of Warren G. Harding Presidential Collections. The Wyandot Popcorn Museum finds its home under a colorful circus tent inside Heritage Hall. It is the largest, most impressive collection of popcorn wagons in the United States. Many wagons date back as far as the turn of the century. Actor Paul Newman’s antique popcorn wagon, which sat in New York City’s Central Park, is a prized item of the collection.

The historic Palace Theatre located in downtown Marion was built in 1928 by renowned theatre architect John Eberson. One of 200 theatres built, it is now one of only 18 remaining. As a showpiece for the Marion community, each year, the Palace presents a wide variety of live performances that appeal to all age groups.

The Edward Huber’s Museum houses the finest steam and gasoline tractors, threshers and road-building equipment. Edward Huber created many of these during the Industrial Revolution. You will be amazed at the scope of the collections.

A vineyard in the heart of Ohio that produces about 10 varieties of fine wines is somewhat unique. Shamrock Vineyard is a family business that bottles nearly 2,500 gallons of wine each year. Enjoy a tasting session as a visitor during the day or make it a special date at a summer Twilight Dinner.

One of the most unique memorials to those who have fallen can be seen at the Marion Veterans Memorial Park. There is a monument established to each of the conflicts in which the U.S. has been involved. That includes the Global War on Terrorism. Just down the street is the majestic World War II memorial.

To complete your stay, you will want to take in the many quaint shops in downtown Marion that feature coffee, gifts, candy, yarn, stained glass, artisan’s wares and more. Hometown food and hospitality can fulfill your hunger when including one of the downtown restaurants after shopping.

Visit www.VisitMarionOhio.com for additional details or links associated with the attractions listed.

Nestled in the Southeastern Ohio foothills of the Appalachians, Vinton County offers natural beauty and hometown charm that has delighted visitors for generations.

We are home to more than 70 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and backpacking. Nearby, there are over 300 miles of trails for off-road vehicles, hikers, and horseback riders. We also have historic covered bridges, quilt barns, and a haunted railroad tunnel.

After a day of travel and exploration, there are plenty of places where you can relax. Vinton County offers visitors the luxury of Ohio bed and breakfast inn rooms, cabins, cottages, camping and even accommodations at a castle.

Exceptional lodging, unique shopping opportunities, wonderful celebrations and amazing outdoor experiences await you during all four seasons of the year.

Vinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau
104 West Main Street
McArthur, Ohio 45651
800-596-4459

www.vintoncountytravel.com

Lazy Lane Cabins offers rustic cabins and deluxe vacation homes, each secluded on their own acreage ensuring your privacy. Our cabins are centrally located in the beautiful Hocking Hills region of southeastern Ohio, near Logan, where you can enjoy hiking, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, zip lining and more. All of our cabins are located within minutes of 9 state parks including Old Mans Cave, Ash Cave and Cedar Falls, where you’ll find caves, waterfalls, hiking trails and beautiful rock formations. Around the area, you will find antique shops, restaurants, craft shops and local artisans’ shops.

Our wide range of cabins sleep 2-10 and are all comfortably furnished including fully equipped kitchens, air conditioning and heat, satellite TV, hot tubs, gas grills, and fireplaces. Our comfy cabins are perfect for a romantic getaway, honeymoon or an affordable family vacation. Our cabins are set in peaceful and private wooded settings and some of the cabins are pet friendly.

With over 40 cabins and vacation homes to choose from, we’re sure to have one that suits your needs. Your outdoor adventure in Hocking Hills awaits you at Lazy Lane Cabins! Visit us at www.lazylanecabins.com for full details and check our online availability.

Whether it’s antiques, fine art, breathtaking scenery, a hike to Old Man’s Cave or a getaway in a woodland cabin, you’ll find it all just outside Logan in southeast Ohio.

The Hocking Hills area offers world-class outdoor adventure in a gorgeous backdrop. With hiking, zip lining, canoeing, backpacking, rappelling, horseback riding and fishing, every outdoor activity is represented. The Hocking Hills is the Canopy Tour Capital of the Midwest, with more zip lines than any other destination in the Midwest.

The streets of downtown Logan are filled with unique gift stores, antique malls, art and craft collections, cafes and restaurants. Shops feature creations by local artists and many offer workshops and classes on topics such as basket weaving, woodcarving and photography.

A wide variety of accommodations guarantee that travelers can find a place to stay that will fit any budget and taste. From creating a reproduction of an authentic Scottish Inn to building cozy little log cabins and cottages, life in the hills is an escape from everyday redundancy.

Spring brings an extraordinary show of wildflowers and wildlife. Early rains swell waterfalls to rush at their fullest. Our cool caves and invigorating waterfalls offer a refreshing break from summer’s dog days. In autumn, we challenge you to find a more beautiful place on earth. Winter brings a magical transformation as these already spectacular surroundings turn to a glistening wonderland of frosty trees, crystal falls and snow-covered hills. Each change brings a new season of events and activities that call you back again.

Hocking Hills Tourism Association
1-800-Hocking (462-5464)
www.1800hocking.com

Home to America’s LONGEST & SHORTEST covered bridges! The longest spans six hundred and thirteen feet above the Ashtabula River and the shortest spans eighteen feet. With thirty miles of Lake Erie shoreline, eighteen picturesque covered bridges and the largest grape growing region in the State of Ohio, we have a lot to offer on your next vacation. Tour our rolling landscape along country roads and immerse yourself in our Western Reserve Architecture and Midwestern Charm. Experience street festivals in our historic downtowns, take a stroll or bike ride on our 26 miles of Greenway Trail, cast your line for a record steelhead trout in one of our three Scenic Rivers or enjoy a canoe trip.

Ashtabula County is home to a microclimate, which grows 65% of all grapes in Ohio! Rolling hills lined with Viniferas and French/American Hybrids give this unique growing region the feel of Napa Valley. Enjoy a wine tasting and cellar tour at one of our 20 national award-winning wineries.

Kick back and enjoy a week long vacation in one of our lakeshore cottages, lakefront state park Lodge, finely appointed B&Bs or at one of our seventeen campgrounds. Family gatherings along Lake Erie’s southern shoreline are a pastime enjoyed by many. With cool lake breezes and plenty to do for all ages, Ashtabula County is a great place to connect with family and friends. Book your Summer vacation NOW to reserve your favorite lodging before it’s sold out! Make sure to pack your camera for your trip to Ashtabula County… Our Lake Awaits!