There is ample parking at the Buttermilk Falls Trailhead, and the scenic overlook is a short walk across Buttermilk Falls Parkway.

The overlook is a wooded deck providing a view of the geology of North Chagrin Reservation.

The water from Buttermilk Creek travels to the Chagrin River, which flows into Lake Erie.

Nearby attractions include the North Chagrin Nature Center, Squire’s Castle, and North Chagrin Oxbow Lagoon.

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Where is Buttermilk Falls Located?

• Address: Mayfield, Ohio 44143
• Website Trailhead | Website Scenic Overlook

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If you love to visit Ohio State Parks, Ohio Metro Parks or Ohio State Nature Preserves, be sure to check out Mt. Gilead State Park and Clifton Gorge!

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Fort Steuben depicts the life of the frontiersmen. The site was considered a desirable location for military defense as it is bounded on the east by the Ohio River and lies on a slope of land, with hills to the west.

The Fort was named after the Prussian army officer Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, who assisted General Washington in the Revolutionary War.

The non-profit Old Fort Steuben Project was formed to reconstruct the fort on its original site.

Visitors can see the blockhouses for enlisted men, the officers’ quarters, the quartermaster and the artificer’s shops, the guardhouse, the hospital, and the commissary.

Group Tours, School and Youth Field Trips, and Virtual Tours are available. Self-guided tours are always available, and an informative and friendly interpreter can be scheduled upon request.

An admission donation is payable, and member discounts apply.

The Fort is open from May through October:

• Monday to Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
• Sunday: 11 am – 4 pm

The Fort Steuben Visitor Center and Museum Shop are open all year from 10 am to 4 pm, except holidays.

Events include the Ohio Valley Frontier Days Festival in June, Quilt Show in April, Summer Concert Series, and Christmas at the Fort from late November to late December.

Where is Fort Steuben Located?

• Address: 120 S 3rd St, Steubenville, Ohio 43952
• Phone: 740-283-1787 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

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Let’s Visit Fort Steuben!

Have you visited Fort Steuben? Did you enjoy the historic feel of the location? We’d love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experience.

If you love Ohio’s history, you will love Squire’s Castle, Mull and Parker Covered Bridges, and the Octagon Earthworks.

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Experience panning for gold or finding gemstones from around the world at the Hocking Hills Gem Mine & Gold Rush.

There are three different gem buckets and two gold buckets to choose from at varying prices:

• Lil Prospect – rough gemstones
• Rock Hound – rough and tumbled gemstones
• Motherlode – the largest selection of rough gemstones
• Gold Rush – gold
• Lucky Strike – gold

Take-home gem mining kits are available, including a bag of gem rough, a mining screen, a suede bag, and a gemstone ID card.

When you are done mining, you can pay a visit to the Rock Shop, where you will discover a great variety of unique gemstone items for sale.

The mining sluice is open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm daily.

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Where is Hocking Hills Gem Mine Located?

• Address: 29150 Pattor Rd, Logan, Ohio 43138
• Phone: 740-385-4295 | Website | Facebook

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More Fun in Hocking Hills

Have you been gem mining in Hocking Hills? Did you feel like an Alaskan gold panner? We’d love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experience.

Hocking Hills is known for its stunning hiking trails, but there are plenty of other things to do in the area, such as Hocking Hills Mini Golf and Hocking Hills Kayaking, and some unique shopping experiences, including the Columbus Washboard Co and Hocking Hills Candle Works.

If you still want to discover more, check out our Ultimate Guide to Hocking Hills.

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Octagon Earthworks is comprised of two geometric enclosures featuring a circle enclosing 20 acres and an octagon enclosing 50 acres. The walls of each enclosure reach eye level.

The Hopewell culture was responsible for creating the Newark Earthworks.

Octagon Earthworks is part of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, which is Ohio’s first UNESCO World Heritage site.

As there has been little investigative archaeological work carried out at Octagon Earthworks, historians and researchers have their beliefs about these mounds. Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks are looking forward to having archaeological digs carried out in the future.

Here is a slideshow of the information boards at Octagon Earthworks. A slideshow of photos from the site is below.

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Where is Octagon Earthworks Located?

• Address: 125 N 33rd St, Newark, Ohio 43055
• Phone: 740-344-0498 | Website

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Let’s Visit Octagon Earthworks!

Have you visited Octagon Earthworks or any of the Indian Mounds in Ohio? We’d love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experience.

If you would like to know more about Mounds, check out our articles, Indian Mounds in Ohio, and Indian Mound Reserve.

For more information about some of Ohio’s great historical places, you might like Ohio Caverns and Caves in Ohio.

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There are many services available at the Emerald Necklace Marina. The Marina Store and Courtesy Dock has live bait, fishing tackle, boating necessities, bagged ice, cold beverages, gifts, and much more.

There is a dry rack for boats from 18 to 23 feet long. The dry rack includes winter storage.

A gated boatyard for winter and summer storage is available, with access to the boatyard during operating hours. A trailer yard for summer storage is also available.

The Emerald Necklace Marina Café gives visitors the chance to recharge with snacks, including nachos, pretzels, Mozzarella sticks, and buffalo cauliflower. Mains include chicken tenders, summer salad, black bean burger, and cheeseburger. Gluten-free buns are available.

There is a selection of soft drinks, tea, and coffee available too.

The Ice Cream Bar sells a variety of Honey Hut ice cream as well as a good selection of beers, wines, and cocktails.

Kayaks and paddleboards are available for rental at 41 North Coastal Adventures. Reservations are recommended.

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Where is Emerald Necklace Marina Located?

• Address: Rocky River Reservation, 1500 Scenic Park Dr, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
• Phone: 216-226-3030 | Website

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More Fun in the Rocky River Valley

Have you visited the Emerald Necklace Marina? Did you rent a kayak? We’d love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experience.

The Rocky River Valley has a lot to offer visitors. Here are some of our favorites: Big Met Golf Course, Rocky River Stables, and Rocky River Nature Center.

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Mull Covered Bridge was built by the Mull Sawmill with the help of a grant from the Sandusky County Commissioners for customers to be able to cross Wolf Creek to reach the mill.

The Town Lattice Truss bridge was closed in August 1962 after a new concrete arch bridge was built to carry vehicles across the creek.

The Sandusky County Historical Society approached the county commissioners to order its preservation, and the bridge was kept as a historic site and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

The bridge was renovated in 1990 and re-renovated in 2015. Today, the bridge is maintained by the Sandusky County Park District.

Mull Covered Bridge is reservable, but parking is limited

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Where is Mull Covered Bridge Located?

• Address: 1521 Co Rd 9, Fremont, Ohio 43420
• Phone: 419-334-4495 | Website

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Let’s Visit Mull Covered Bridge!

Have you visited Mull Covered Bridge? How about any other covered bridges in Ohio? We’d love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experience.

Do you love historical sites? If so, you may like these articles: Covered Bridges in Ohio, Indian Mounds in Ohio, Squire’s Castle, and Ohio Village.

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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

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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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The Worden’s Ledges trail is an easy hike with beautiful rock formations. Nobel Stuart, who married Nettie Worden in 1951, sadly, Nettie passed away within a year of the marriage, leaving everything to Nobel, who went on to spend his time creating the rock carvings and sculptures that hikers will come across.

Look out for the trail markers that depict a raccoon’s face along the trail. A short way into the trail, hikers will come to a well-marked junction. Turning left will lead in a clockwise direction, passing the carvings and sculptures.

For horseback riders, there is an adjacent bridle path, but it does not go past the carvings. Hikers can add to their walk by taking the bridle path before or after the hiking trail.

Hinckley Reservation has many activities and amenities if you want to make a day of it or are staying in the area.

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Where is Worden’s Ledges Located?

• Address: 895 Ledge Rd, Hinckley, Ohio 44233
• Website

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Let’s Go to Worden’s Ledges!

Have you been to Worden’s Ledges? Were you more intrigued by the rock formations or the carvings? We’d love to know! Share your experience with us in the comments below.

Check out some more places for great hiking: Split Rocks Trail in Hocking Hills, Clifton Gorge in Yellow Springs, Cedar Cliff Falls in Cedarville, and Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk in Reynoldsburg.

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Play golf and enjoy the stunning scenic views of Big Creek Reservation and the Rocky River.

The course was originally named Course #1 and was the idea of the sports director of the Cleveland Press, Rodney C. Sutton. He proposed that a ‘pay-as-you-play’ course should be built by the Cleveland Metropolitan Park Board to enable more people to be involved in the up-and-coming game of golf.

Big Met is believed to be Ohio’s most played golf course and has hosted more than six million rounds of golf since it opened in 1926.

Golf club rentals and power and hand cart rentals are available. There are also putting greens. Check for discount days and junior rates.

Visit the website for rental information and to book your tee time online.

The Big Met Grille serves burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries, and more.

The Terrace is available for private rentals. See more information on the website.

Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are available in winter, with equipment rental available at the golf course.

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Where is Big Met Golf Course Located?

• Address: 4811 Valley Parkway, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126
• Phone: 440-331-1070 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

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More Outdoor Fun in Ohio

Have you played a round or two at Big Met? Did you enjoy the surroundings? We’d love to know! Share your experience in the comments below.

Ohio has a lot to offer when it comes to outdoor fun. In the same area is Rocky River Stables. If you enjoy miniature golf, you may like to visit Hocking Hills Mini Golf. Summer days on the river are always a favorite! Check out our articles about River Tubing and Canoeing in Ohio.

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Squire’s Castle is a shell of a building, but well worth a visit. It is managed by Cleveland Metroparks and is located within the North Chagrin Reservation.

The gatehouse is modeled after German and English baronial castles and is a popular visitor destination.

The stone building, although known as ‘Squire’s Castle’, isn’t a castle at all. It is the gatekeeper’s house for a castle/mansion that was never built. It was the project of Feargus Squire, one of the founders of Standard Oil Company. The plans for this summer house changed when Mrs. Squire died.

Set in stunning surroundings, the castle is also a popular spot for weddings. The open area in front of the castle is ideal for games and picnics.

Trail at Squire’s Castle

2½ miles | Loop | Moderate | Dogs on a leash | Hiking | Horseback | Snowshoeing

This trail is popular for hiking, horseback riding, and snowshoeing. There are a couple of steep inclines, one at the beginning and one at the end. The rest of the trail is quite flat and generally shaded by trees.

Where is Squire’s Castle Located?

• Address: 2844 River Rd, Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44094
• Phone: 216-635-3200 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

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More Historic Places in Ohio

Have you visited Squire’s Castle? Did you enjoy the surroundings as well as the building? We’d love to know! Share your experience in the comments below.

Ohio has a lot of historic places to visit, such as the Carillon Brewing Company, Ohio Village, and Indian Mounds. If you really enjoy visiting castles, check out our article about Castles in Ohio.

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