About State Parks in Southwest Ohio

All state parks in Ohio are maintained by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). They are also all free to enter, with no parking fees. Across the state, parks vary greatly in their landscape, facilities, and activities. The state parks in southwest Ohio offer a diversity of landscapes.

In this list, we are giving the addresses and contact details, the size of the park, and the facilities and activities available at each location. Please note that if you wish to fish or hunt, a license is usually required.

Map of State Parks in Southwest Ohio

Buck Creek State Park

Situated in Springfield, Clark County

• Address: 1976 Buck Creek Lane, Springfield, Ohio 45502
• Phone: 937-322-5284 | Website | Facebook

John Bryan State Park

Situated in Yellow Springs, Greene County

• Address: 3790 State Rte 370, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
• Phone: 937-767-1274 | Website | Facebook

Great Council State Park

Situated in Xenia, Greene County

This is a different kind of state park from any of the others in Ohio. Featuring a 12,000-square-foot interpretive center modeled after a historic Shawnee longhouse, this center focuses on the Shawnee culture and their way of life.

• Historic Displays: hands-on displays, bridging past and present.
• Gallery Space: exhibits of artistry and heritage of the region’s cultures.
• Theater Space: watch a short film where modern Shawnee voices illuminate the history of Great Council.
• Living Stream:  learn about how Shawnee people made use of Ohio’s waterways (interactive).
• Blackfish Trail: a half-mile walking trail.

• Address: 1587 US Rte 68 N, Xenia, Ohio 45385
• Phone: 937-502-0057 | Website | Facebook

Sycamore State Park

Situated in Trotwood, Montgomery County

• Address: 4675 N Diamond Mill, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
• Phone: 513-523-6347 | Website | Facebook

Kiser Lake State Park

Situated in Conover, Miami County

• Address: 4889 N State Rte 235, Conover, Ohio 45317
• Phone: 937-843-2717 | Website | Facebook
• Check out our article about Kiser Lake State Park!

Hueston Woods State Park

Situated in College Corner, Preble County

• Address: 6301 Park Office Rd, College Corner, Ohio 45003
• Phone: 513-523-6347 | Website | Facebook

Caesar Creek State Park

Situated in Waynesville, Warren County

• Address: 8570 E State Rte 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068-9719
• Phone: 513-897-3055 | Website | Facebook
• Check out our article about Caesar Creek State Park!

Cowan Lake State Park

Situated in Wilmington, Clinton County

• Address: 1750 Osborn Rd, Wilmington, Ohio 45177
• Phone: 937-382-1096 | Website | Facebook

Rocky Fork State Park

Situated in Hillsboro, Highland County

• Address: 9800 North Shore Dr, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
• Phone: 937-393-4284 | Website | Facebook

Adams Lake State Park

Situated in West Union, Adams County

• Address: 14633 State Rte 41, West Union, Ohio 45693
• Phone: 937-393-4284 | Website

East Fork State Park

Situated in Bethel, Clermont County

• Address: 3294 Elklick Rd, Bethel, Ohio 45016
• Phone: 513-734-2730 | Website | Facebook

Stonelick State Park

Situated in Pleasant Plain, Clermont County

• Address: 2895 Lake Dr, Pleasant Plain, Ohio 45162
• Phone: 513-734-4323 | Website | Facebook

Little Miami State Park

Little Miami State Park is a trail corridor. Visitors can traverse the 50-mile linear park by water from the Little Miami State and Natural Scenic River, or on land via the paved Little Miami Scenic Bikeway.

The trail goes from Terrace Park in Hamilton County to Hedges Road in Greene County. The remainder of the trail to Springfield is also paved and operated by Greene County Parks and Trails.

• Address: 39 S Maple St, Waynesville, Ohio 45068
• Phone: 937-382-1096 | Website | Facebook

Ohio State Parks

We have articles on the state parks in the four other regions of Ohio:

• Central
• Northeast
• Northwest
• Southeast

Let’s Visit State Parks in Southwest Ohio!

Have you visited any of the 13 state parks in southwest Ohio? Which is your favorite? We would love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experiences with us.

For more things to do in southwest Ohio, check out our lists of things to do in Cincinnati, Dayton, Mason, Springfield, and Yellow Springs.

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Map of Rainy Day Things to Do

Indoor Playgrounds

Indoor playgrounds are designed to keep children amused in any weather conditions, too hot, too cold, or too wet, these are the places to take the kids for extreme fun!

Urban Air

Urban Air is an indoor trampoline park with so much fun for the kids and relaxation areas for the parents. There are nine Urban Air locations in Ohio with a variety of attractions, such as ziplining, rope climbing, and, of course, trampolines.

• Check out our article about Urban Air Dublin!

Open the drop-down list for all locations, addresses, and websites:

Scene75

Scene75 is an indoor entertainment center with four locations in Ohio. Attractions vary by location, but there is a games arcade, go karts, mini golf, and food options at all locations.

• Check out our article about Scene75 Columbus!

Open the drop-down box for a list of locations, addresses, and websites.

Acres of Fun

Acres of Fun is an indoor playground for the whole family to enjoy. Attractions include go-karts, bumper boats, spider jump, roller skating, batting cages, laser tag, mini golf, and much more. There is a restaurant with drinks, ice cream, nachos, hamburgers, pizza, etc.

• Address: 3889 Friendsville Rd, Wooster, Ohio 44691
• Phone: 330-345-4386 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Ghostly Manor Thrill Center

Ghostly Manor Thrill Center is open year-round with fun and games for all ages, including XD 4D theater, laser maze, escape room, VR gaming, bounce houses, and an open play area.

The haunted house is not recommended for children under 10 as it is truly scary!

• Address: 3319 Milan Rd, Sandusky, Ohio 44870
• Phone: 419-626-4467 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Jump & Jack’s

Jump & Jack’s main focus is on children aged 12 and under. There are toddler play areas for the younger ones, and inflatables for bouncing, climbing, sliding, and jumping. Jack’s Playground is a huge area featuring tunnels, fast slides, climbing structures, and more.

• Address: 7102 Office Park Drive, West Chester, Ohio 45069
• Phone: 513-779-5867 | Website | Facebook

Dig ‘N Play

The Play Structure has a 4-lane racing slide, a zip line, and a see-through twisty slide. The Sand Table encourages kids to think, interact, and explore. A large selection of inflatables. Drinks, including coffee and wine, are available on-site.

• Address: 9405 Cincinnati Columbus Rd (Rt 42), West Chester, Ohio 45069
• Phone: 513-847-1055 | Website | Facebook

Museums

A selection of museums with interactive exhibits and learning activities can be found in Ohio. Make learning fun with a visit to any of these locations!

Dayton Airforce Museum

The National Museum of the US Air Force is the world’s largest military aviation museum. With interactive flight simulators and a lot of space-related exhibits, the kids will love to spend a morning or afternoon here!

• Address: 1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, Ohio 45433
• Phone: 937-255-3286 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
• Check out our article about the Dayton Airforce Museum!

Castle Noel

Castle Noel is a year-round indoor Christmas museum in Medina. Experience the Blizzard Vortex, Santa’s Chimney Squeeze, and ride a slide. It snows inside, and you can see the 25-foot animated Christmas tree.

• Address: 260 S. Court St, Medina, Ohio 44256
• Phone: 330-721-6635 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
• Check out our article about Castle Noel!

Legoland Discovery Center

Legoland Discovery Center is in Columbus and is a full day of fun for all Lego-loving kids! With more than 12 attractions, Lego-building fun, and Lego characters to meet.

• Address: 157 Easton Town Center, Columbus, Ohio 43219
• Phone: 614-407-7721 | Website | Facebook | Instagram  

COSI – Center of Science and Industry

The Center of Science and Industry in Columbus has interactive exhibits with themes such as Energy Explorers, Gadgets, Life, and Ocean. There are event exhibits that are shown for a short time too. This is an educational and fun experience that can take up a full day.

• Address: 333 West Broad St, Columbus, Ohio 433215
• Phone: 614-228-2674 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Candyland Children’s Museum

Candyland Children’s Museum is aimed at younger kids. It has three floors of exhibits and activities such as a water table, a race track, a wind tube, and a ball track. There is an area specifically for babies, and so much more.

• Address: 202 Market St, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
• Phone:740-876-8987 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Indoor Water Parks

Indoor water parks are great fun year-round. We have picked out the two largest to feature here.

Kalahari Resort

Kalahari Resort is the largest indoor water park in the country and is based in Sandusky. Facilities include a spa for adults only, a lazy river, a toddler play area, a surf simulator, and a swim-up bar. There is also an arcade, an escape room, and a 7-D theater.

• Address: 7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky, Ohio 44870
• Phone: 877-525-2427 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge have two locations in Ohio. Each location has different attractions, but both are an ideal day out for the whole family. Each has dining options.

• Mason Address:  2501 Great Wolf Dr, Mason, Ohio 45040
• Phone: 800-913-9653 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
• Sandusky Address: 4600 Milan Rd, Sandusky, Ohio 44870
• Phone: 800-641-9653 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

More Indoor Fun

The two locations in this section simply do not fall into the above categories!

Alien Vacation Mini Golf

Alien Vacation Mini Golf is a blacklight 3D mini golf and sci-fi movie museum in Medina. Grab a ball and club and play 18 holes of freaky blacklight mini golf in 3D! Wear the 3D glasses to make it extra memorable as you explore an alien landscape. There are 12 different themes you will encounter, from a fair to the jungle, and so much more.

• Address: 260 South Court Street, Medina, Ohio 44256
• Phone: 330-721-1224 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
• Check out our article about Alien Vacation Mini-Golf!

Pins Dublin

Pins Mechanical Dublin is in the Bridge Park area and has duckpin bowling, arcades, Foosball, pinball machines, a huge Jenga, and more. Children are welcome here until 8 pm, when it becomes strictly adults only!

• Address: 6558 Riverside Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017
• Phone: 614-761-3933 | Website | Instagram
• Check out our article about Pins Dublin!

Let’s Go to Indoor Fun Locations!

Have you taken your children to any of these locations? We’d love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experience.

We have a more comprehensive list of Indoor Playgrounds in Ohio, and Indoor Water Parks in Ohio. Our article about Ice Skating in Ohio has a list of indoor skating rinks, and Train Rides are a great way to spend rainy days! During the festive season, Drive Through Christmas Lights are evening family fun times.

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Located on an ordinary street, at the corner of Oakwood Avenue and Walnut Lane, Smith Gardens are open year-round during daylight hours.

The variety of plants attracts birds, butterflies, and other small creatures.

Concerts and story hour are held once a month during the summer months.

The garden house hosts activities such as the Perennial Sale each April.

Landscaped gardens, shaded benches, a creek, and a pond with fish are some of the attractions at this well-maintained park.

Where is Smith Gardens Located?

• Address: 11 Walnut Lane, Oakwood, Ohio 45419
• Phone: 937-298-0775 | Website

Location Map for Smith Gardens

More Places to Visit in SW Ohio

Have you visited Smith Gardens? In which season did you visit? Or maybe you have been there in more than one season. Did you prefer any of the seasons? We’d love to know! Share your experience with us in the comments below.

While you’re in the area, you may like to check out our article about Things to do in Dayton, or in southwest Ohio, Cox Arboretum, Caesar Creek State Park, the Trolls at Allwood Audubon, and Young’s Jersey Dairy.

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This arboretum is designed to allow visitors to connect with nature, with thoughtfully arranged trees, shrubs, and plants to capture the imagination.

Cox Arboretum Features

Pollinator Gardens: Learn about pollinator-friendly plants to attract birds, bees, and butterflies to your backyard.

Specialty Gardens: Learn to make sustainable plant choices. From stonewall perennials to rock and water gardens.

Barbara Cox Center: This center for sustainable horticulture shows visitors how to improve quality of life and to effect positive change in the world through plants.

Tree Tower: Climb 81 steps up this tree tower to take you above the conifer collection and provides panoramic views of not only the arboretum, but the Miami Valley too.

Bell Children’s Maze: Parents can watch from the overlook or join in the fun as their children navigate 1,175 boxwoods to the center of the maze.

Zorniger Education Center: Programs, events, and workshops about horticulture and natural history are available here year-round.

Conservation Corner: Includes habitats such as a tall grass prairie, shrublands, wetlands, and a bird blind for viewing wildlife.

Nature Trail: The grounds of the arboretum are easy to walk. 2.5 miles of trails take visitors through woodlands and meadows. Paved paths provide another mile through the cultivated gardens.

Ruth Cummings Mead Woodland: A hardwood forest with mature trees and wildflowers in a 100-acre tract of land at the rear of the arboretum.

Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome here.

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Where is Cox Arboretum Located?

• Address: 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45449

Five Rivers MetroParks:

• Phone: 937-275-7275 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Cox Arboretum Foundation:

• Phone: 937-277-4839 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Location Map for Cox Arboretum

More Parks in Ohio

Have you visited Cox Arboretum? Did you find it an immersive experience? We would love to know! Share your opinion with us in the comments below.

Ohio has a wonderful selection of parks and nature spaces. Here are some of our favorites: Inniswood Metro Gardens, Westerville, Central Ohio; Mary Jane Thurston State Park, Grand Rapids, NW Ohio; Blendon Woods, Columbus; Metro Parks Farm, Canton, NE Ohio.

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Sunset Ridge Lavender Farm is open for visitors from June to mid-July, but not every day, so check out their opening hours before setting off.

The large purple barn was built by the Ohio Amish in 2017 and is mortise and tenon construction. It is a work of art – a white oak frame held together with hickory pegs. The barn has a gift shop at the south end, a porch with rocking chairs for visitors to relax, and the remainder of the space is for activities.

Yoga sessions and photography sessions are popular activities.

Pick your own lavender. Each bundle should be 100-150 stems. No appointment is necessary for this activity. Scissors, rubber bands, and info on lavender picking is provided.

The gift shop offers culinary items, skin care and bath products, lavender bundles, jewelry, and more.

Where is Sunset Ridge Lavender Farm Located?

• Address: 6360 Fowler Rd, Enon, Ohio 45323
• Phone: 937-974-2600 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Location Map for Sunset Ridge Lavender Farm

More Farms to Visit in Ohio

Have you visited Sunset Ridge? Did you pick your own lavender or just enjoy the day? We’d love to know! Share your experience with us in the comments below.

Want to find more lavender farms in Ohio? Check out our round-up!

Some other Ohio farms that welcome visitors include: Molnar Farms in Poland, NE Ohio; Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala, Central Ohio; Brumbaugh Fruit Farm in Arcanum, SW Ohio; and Leeds Farm in Ostrander, Central Ohio.

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Located in Carillon Historical Park, a 65-acre open-air history museum in Dayton, the Carillon Brewing Company offers visitors a glimpse into 1850s-era Dayton through authentically prepared food and drink of the times.

Gas copper lamps light the walkway outside. Water is drawn from a brick furnace, and malt is milled by hand to make spent grain bread.

American Oak barrels line the lower floor, each capped by an educational panel showing the history and science of brewing.

Beers include:

• Porter – the most popular style of beer in the mid-19th century.
• Irish Red – originally brewed by Lett’s in Ireland around 1864.
• Berliner Weiss – a traditional European sour.

There is also a selection of seasonal beers throughout the year.

Food items include:

• Blacksmith Brisket – smoked, chopped brisket.
• The Frontiersman Feast – three meats for a BBQ bounty!
• Barrel Drums – smoked, crispy wings.
• The Tavern Twist – warm pretzels with Carillon bier cheese and honey mustard.

The brewery is open Wednesday – Sunday: 11 am – 9 pm.

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Where is Carillon Brewing Company Located?

• Address: 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
• Phone: 937-910-0722 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Location Map for Carillon Brewing Company

More Things to Do in Southwest Ohio

Have you visited Carillon Historical Park and the Brewery? Did you find the food and beer very different from modern times? We’d love to know! Share your experience in the comments below.

If you are in the area in December, be sure to drop by to see A Carillon Christmas when the park becomes a winter wonderland of sparkle and magic!

If you enjoy quirky and different things, The Trolls at Aullwood Audubon are not to be missed.

Check out our round-ups of things to do in Dayton, Cincinnati, and Yellow Springs.

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About Morel Mushrooms

Morel mushrooms are not to everyone’s taste, they have an earthy, nutty flavor. But this variety is a premium find if you are a keen mushroom hunter!

The season is between four and six weeks, typically between March and May. There are four types of Morel mushrooms, the black Morel, the gray Morel, the yellow Morel, and the Bigfoots. Bigfoots are very rare and are up to 10 times the size of the other Morels. They appear late in the season.

Morel mushroom season starts in the south of Ohio and works its way north, so if you want to ‘chase Morels’, start in the south and move northward each week.

The best places to find Morels are at the base of dead trees, particularly ash and elm, under or beside fallen trees, under bark, and where there has been fire or flood.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has produced a series of four videos about Morel Mushrooms, from finding them to cooking them. Each one is shown below with the main points listed after the video.

Where to Find Morels and Identification

Main Points

• Normally associated with ash trees and elm trees, particularly dead ones. Also look at the bases of apple trees and Tulip Poplars.
• Beware of False Morels – they are poisonous! When you get your morels home, be sure to cut them lengthwise and make sure they are hollow in the middle.

Mushroom Hunting Tips

Main Points

• The date for Morel hunting is less important than what is in flower. When Redbuds, Violets, and Trilliums are in bloom, the mushrooms will be in peak season.
• It’s a good idea to wear long pants as you may encounter poison ivy, bugs, and/or snakes.
• Carry two bags with you. One is for morels you are sure of, and the other is for those that you’re not certain about, to keep them separate. The bags should be made of mesh (like onion bags) so the spores can fall through to the forest floor.

Finding and Picking Morels

Main Points

• Scan the area you are hunting in. If you spot a fallen tree, take a look. If nothing is immediately obvious, use a walking stick to gently move the leaves around to see if there are any mushrooms. If you find one, there will almost certainly be more.
• To pick the mushroom, pinch the base so that you don’t disturb the root and everything that is underground.
• Never ask another mushroom hunter where they found their hoard – they won’t tell you and it’s considered poor etiquette!

Preparing and Cooking Morels

Main Points

• Check your mushrooms are real and not false Morels. The cap should be attached to the stem all around, it doesn’t hang like a bell on the stem. Cut the mushroom lengthwise and make sure it is hollow. False Morels have white fibers along the center. ‘If it’s not hollow, don’t swallow!’
• To clean the mushrooms, use a spray bottle and spray over a bowl. You can then take the bowl of water that now has spores in it and pour it at the base of a tree in your yard, or a nearby tree if possible – you never know, you may have your own crop next year!
• There are many recipes out there for cooking Morels, such as this air fryer method. The mushrooms in this recipe are stuffed and breaded.

Morel Mushroom Hunting in State Parks

Many of Ohio’s State Parks, State Forests, and State Wildlife Areas allow mushroom hunting, but there are rules so you will need to contact the park office. One rule that applies to all parks is that you must stay on the trail, off-trail collecting is prohibited.

Many National Parks do not permit mushroom hunting. It is important to check with the park office if you wish to look for Morels in any of these parks.

Map of State-Run Locations

This map shows most of the State Parks (green icon), State Forests (orange icon), and State Wildlife Areas (red icon). If you click on any of the locations it will show the phone number of the office.

Let’s Go Morel Mushroom Hunting in Ohio!

Do you go mushroom hunting for Morels or any other varieties? Have you discovered them in any unusual places? We would love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experience with us.

If you are the outdoor type, you may like spotting Ohio Wildflowers, Hawks in Ohio, Woodpeckers in Ohio, Hummingbirds, and Caterpillars. Be sure to know about the pesky Ticks in Ohio before you head out!

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Map of Romantic Stay Locations in Ohio

Romantic Adventure Getaways

With two locations in central and Southwest Ohio, Romantic Adventure Getaways is different from anywhere else! This is a luxury resort for couples. The twist is that there is a series of tunnels, secret passages, trap doors, and slides, complete with riddles to solve. Move from area to area by solving the riddles or completing the challenge. These activities are completely private, just for you two.

• Mt Vernon Address: 206 N Main St, Mt Vernon, Ohio 43050
• Phone: 740-504-7425
• Hillsboro Address: 309 S High St, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
• Phone: 937-939-2130
• Website | Facebook | Instagram
• Check out our article about Romantic Adventure Getaways!

The Timbrook Guesthouse

The Timbrook Guesthouse is a tropical paradise in the Columbus area! Here you will find perennial gardens, an outdoor jacuzzi, a heated pool, a fire pit, a parrot aviary, and a gazebo. The bedrooms are individually decorated in a unique style. There are four packages available. Be sure to check out the Aloha Package and the Pua Package for a special romantic getaway.

• Address: 5811 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
• Phone: 614-634-2166 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Welsh Hills Inn

Welsh Hills Inn is situated on a hilltop in Granville, central Ohio, surrounded by the picturesque Welsh Hills countryside. Full gourmet breakfast is included with your stay, and light refreshments, snacks, and fruit are available throughout the day. An outdoor pool, high-back rockers overlooking the countryside, hammocks, and games courts. In the evenings, enjoy the outdoor stone fireplace beneath a maple tree canopy. There are a number of packages available. Check out the Romance & Roses Package!

• Address: 2133 Cambria Mill Rd, Granville, Ohio 43023
• Phone: 740-321-1493 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Country Inn at Walden

Walden is a luxury inn and spa in Aurora, northeast Ohio. Each suite is individually decorated with luxury amenities and uninterrupted views of Ohio’s Western Reserve. The Barn gourmet dining room offers classic Italian dishes, prime steaks, and more. There are two packages available here.

• Address: 1119 Aurora Hudson Rd, Aurora, Ohio 44202
• Phone: 330-562-5508 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Donna’s Premier Lodging

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Donna’s Premier Lodging in Ohio’s Amish Country offers guests 17 ultra-private, well-appointed accommodations, including secluded cabins in the woods and suites close to downtown Berlin.

With many personalized touches and attention to detail, Donna’s is the perfect place for couples to celebrate a special occasion or for a romantic reconnection.

• Address: 5523 East St, Berlin, Ohio 44610
• Phone: 330-893-3068 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

The Atlee Suites

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The Atlee Suites is a collection of 5 rental suites located on the 3rd floor of The Atlee building in downtown Berlin. Located right in the heart of Amish Country, the suites are thoughtfully designed and are perfect for romantic getaways.

The two front suites are perfect for people-watchers, with a balcony overlooking Main Street. The three back suites have views of the rolling hills of the area.

• Address: 4786 E Main St, Millersburg, Ohio 44654
• Phone: 330-275-3859 | Website | Instagram

Inn at Honey Run

The Inn at Honey Run is a boutique inn and restaurant in the heart of Amish Country. Here you can experience truly private lodging at an adult-only resort. There are 25 inn rooms, 12 Honeycombs, and two cottages for you to choose from. Everything is designed for your stay to be quiet and romantic, and just the two of you! You can indulge in fine dining at the Tarragon restaurant on-site.

• Address: 6920 County Road 203, Millersburg, Ohio 44654
• Phone: 330-667-0011 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa

The Villas at Gervasi each have four luxurious suites with a shared patio. Book an individual suite or an entire villa. The Casa is a luxury boutique hotel with individual suites. The Farmhouse is a large home that sleeps eight guests. There are a few packages available. Check out the Couples Retreat Package!

• Address: 1700 55th Street NE, Canton, Ohio 44721
• Phone: 330-497-1000 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Lakehouse Inn Retreat

Situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie in Geneva, the Lakehouse Inn offers an all-inclusive experience. Here you can watch a sunset on the Lake, relax on the patios, tour the local wineries, or enjoy spa pampering. Six romantic packages are available here. In particular, check out the Date Night Package and the Couples Spa Retreat!

• Address: 5653 Lake Rd, East Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio 44041
• Phone: 440-466-8668 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Landoll’s Mohican Castle

This is a uniquely designed replica castle. The main building has no elevators or hallways. All suites are accessed from the outside, either on the ground level or via stairs. The décor is elegant old English style with chandeliers and dark wood furniture. The Copper Mug Bar & Grille is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

• Address: 561 Township Rd 3352, Loudonville, Ohio 44842
• Phone: 419-994-3427 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Cherry Ridge Retreat

Cherry Ridge Retreat has cabins both for adults only and for families. There are eight luxury cabins in 140 acres of forested land. Each cabin has a full kitchen, a hot tub, a fire pit, a TV, a phone, and Wi-Fi, and in-cabin massage therapy is available.

• Address: 22097 Cherry Ridge Road, New Plymouth, Ohio 45654
• Phone: 740-380-7777 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
• Check out our article about Cherry Ridge Retreat!

Inn at Cedar Falls

The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls is in Logan, the heart of Hocking Hills. Guests can choose to stay in one of six cabins that accommodate from two to six guests, one of five cottages that all sleep two people, there are 20 lodges that accommodate from two to 28 guests.

They also offer the height of glamping in one of three geodomes that have all amenities and facilities, including a bathroom and kitchenette. You may prefer a luxury yurt that also has the same level of facilities.

• Address: 21190 State Route 374, Logan, Ohio 42128
• Phone: 740-385-7489 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Glen Laurel

Glen Laurel is America’s only luxurious Scottish Country Estate and Inn. Guests can choose to stay in a room, suite, croft, or cottage.

Four packages are available; check out the Romance Package. Romantic add-ons are also available, including Romantic In-Room Dining, One Dozen Roses, Bliss Massage, and Fresh Floral Arrangements.

• Address: 14940 Mount Olive Rd, Rockbridge, Ohio 43149-9736
• Phone: 740-385-4070 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Ravenwood Castle

Ravenwood Castle is a replica of an English Medieval castle in the woods of Hocking Hills. This is a true step back in time. Although every modern facility is available, guests are encouraged to take time for a quiet and tranquil stay.

There are seven rooms in the castle, five Huntsman’s Hollow cabins, and nine Medieval Village cottages. All accommodations are decorated with cozy old-world charm.

• Address: 65666 Bethel Road, New Plymouth, Ohio 45645
• Phone: 740-596-2606 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Romantic Stays in Ohio

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For more adult-only things to do and places to visit, see our articles about Casinos in Ohio, Resorts in Ohio, and Carriage Rides in Ohio.

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Cowvin’s Corny Maze is at Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs, southwest Ohio. Cowvin is the name of one of the young cows at the farm.

This fall fun experience has a 3½ acre cornfield with over one mile of paths. At the end of the maze, kids are greeted with a play area full of activities. A wagon ride to the maze is included in the admission price.

The maze has lots of twists and turns and dead ends, making it a real adventure to find the exit! Open every day from 11 am to 6 pm (weather dependent). Children under 4 years old go free.

Tickets are available at the Young’s Farmstead Cheese Marketplace in the Dairy Store.

Young’s Dairy holds many events throughout the year. Check out their ‘Cowlendar of Events’ to see what’s happening when you plan to visit.

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Where is Cowvin’s Corny Maze Located?

• Address: 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
• Phone: 937-325-0629 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
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More Things to Do in Southwest Ohio

Southwest Ohio has some great cities to visit. Check out Things to Do in Yellow Springs, Things to Do in Dayton, and Things to Do in Cincinnati.

Check out more local gems in Ohio – Remember When Tea Room, 50 West Brewing Co, Trolls at Aullwood Audubon, Trolley Stop.

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Constructed in 1887, the stone dam provided water power for the Harbison Flour Mill, which was just behind it. Cedar Cliff Falls replaced a previous dam that was destroyed in a flood. Work was halted at the flour mill in 1917.

This manmade waterfall usually has plentiful falling water. It rivals the beauty of any natural waterfall! At around 30 feet wide and 40 feet high, the stone wall is 2 to 2½ feet thick. The stone wall’s downstream face is vertical, and the upstream face has a 2:1 slope. The stone wall is curved to absorb the water pressure behind it.

Visitors can park at Cedar Cliff Falls if they don’t wish to hike. Hikers can park near the Log House and take the 2.5-mile out-and-back trail via the Gorge Trail and Rim Trail. This is an easy trail and should take around 50 minutes to complete. Dogs on a leash are welcome here.

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Where is Cedar Cliff Falls Located?

• Address: Indian Mound Reserve, 2750 U.S, US-42, Cedarville, Ohio 45314
• Phone: 937-562-6440 | Website | Facebook

Location Map for Cedar Cliff Falls

Let’s Go to Cedar Cliff Falls!

Have you visited Cedar Cliff Falls? Did you take the long hike or the short walk? Leave a comment below and share your experience!

We have a full article about Indian Mound Reserve, and you may like to discover Indian Mounds in Ohio and Waterfalls in Ohio.

Check out more local gems in Ohio – Split Rocks Trail, Mad River Mountain, and Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk

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