Sometimes we can't take long vacations in the Summer with the kids or your significant other due to busy schedules. Here are five places I found in Ohio that you will want to check out for a long weekend this Summer!
1. R Adventure Park in Logan, Ohio- The World’s First Zip Rail
- The rail features both roller coaster and zip line elements
- Also includes a ropes course and paint ball courses and you can rent ATVs
- The Family Ropes Course, is the world's largest and features 5 different towers and more than 60 challenge elements.
- For pricing and other information, click here.
(52 minutes from Columbus- 15155 Sauer Kraut Rd, Logan, OH 43138)
2. Land of Illusion’s Aqua Adventures in Middletown, Ohio - One of Ohio’s newest water parks, this beach features a massive inflatable obstacle course.
- Other activities include beach volleyball, paddle boarding, horse shoes, corn hole,
- Their opening day is Friday with daily tickets, group tickets and season passes.
(One hour and 30 minutes from Columbus- 8762 Thomas Rd, Middletown, OH 45042)
3. Hike the "Abandoned Moonville Tunnel" in McArthur, Ohio (Vinton, County)- Located less than 3 miles from the ghost town of Moonville, what's left of Mineral is also hiding in the middle of Zaleski State Forest.
- When you get there you find an abandoned town called Mineral
- The abandoned coal mining town of Moonville was founded in 1856, when the Marietta and Cincinnati railroad ran through the area’s woods.
- You’ll find the Moonville Tunnel Trailhead here. For more information about the Moonville Rail Trail, click here.
(One hour and 20 minutes from Columbus to the Kings Hollow Tunnel entrance- Township Hwy 21, New Marshfield, OH 45766)
4. Punderson Manor Lodge and Conference Center in Newbury, Ohio
- About 30 minutes from Cleveland, there's an underrated state park with a beautiful English Tudor manor that makes a cozy getaway.
- There are a variety of overnight accommodations here. You can stay in a guest room in the main house or your own personal cabin.
- Have a golf course, hiking trails, boating opportunities, disc golf, beach volleyball and more
- Eat all your meals in a traditional dining room--For the hours of operation for the manor's restaurant, click here.
(2 hours and 38 minutes from Columbus- 11755 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township, OH 44065)
5. Dover’s School House Winery in Dover, Ohio- The building used to be a one-room schoolhouse in 1886.
- Out of 150 wineries in Ohio this is named "Ohio's Most Unique Winery"
- Host a lot of events and wine and pain nights
- Be sure to check out this barn winery.
(1 hour and 53 minutes from Columbus-455 Schneiders Crossing Road Northwest, Dover, OH 44622)