Vacation in Ohio soon

[Country Doc]

I am going to Ohio in a couple of weeks. My wife is from Columbus so we are going there. We are going to Kidron to see Lehman's. I want to look at the stoves, hold a scythe, etc. We will drive the countryside and hopefully see some leaves. I love rural museums and Amish type stuff if it not too commercial. Any ideas of places I should see?

[james dilley]

Theres A great Antique shop in Barnesville I 70 east anout an hour from Col. Or go up I77 to My hope on Wed. to the sale Then Fridays is A big Flea market in Rogers Hio. You have Hartville Flea market on Tuesdays. Then try Geuaga lake for the kids>

[teresab]

You have to stop here to eat...it is wonderful and not very far from Lehmans! http://www.amishdoor.com/

[sweetcountrygrl]

Here are some good ones to visit...

http://www.heinis.com/ (MUST for cheese lovers)
http://www.wendellaugust.com/

[Country Doc]

Thanks, wife loves these. Keep them coming.

[ailsaek]

I found this site almost too helpful for planning our vacation there (next summer).

http://www.amish-heartland.com/

[lgslgs]

If you don't have this site bookmarked yet you might find it useful: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/9584/default.aspx

Lynda

[bill not in oh]

Originally Posted by sweetcountrygrl

Here are some good ones to visit...

http://www.heinis.com/ (MUST for cheese lovers)
http://www.wendellaugust.com/

I love Heini's!! Ya can fill up on samples!! LOL

Canton - Football Hall of Fame

Cleveland - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Definitely worth a trip if you're willing to go 70 or so miles north of Kidron. The Science Museum is next door and it's really interesting - kids love it!

Lucas - Malabar Farm http://www.malabarfarm.org/index.cfm

PS: James meant Mt. Hope... If you can plan a trip back the end of March, you can catch the exotic animal auction... Zebras, camels, elk, monkeys - ya just never know what's gonna show up

If you go to Kidron on Thursday, you can catch the auction (Livestock at 11:00 am I think) - it's across the street from Lehman's. Good for a half hour or so if you're not bidding. There's a restaurant nearby that has fairly decent food.

[james dilley]

Theres Bob Evans farm Also Rio Grande Ohio. Inventor? Place in Akron. Hale farm and Village. Down on I 77 Theres Shubrun ? Village.

[Danaus29]

Hocking Hills, Old Man's Cave in particular. Lovely area and should have some color by October. In the Columbus area there is the zoo and Franklin Park Conservatory. FPC charges admission (closed Mondays) but you can wander the grounds for free. I've heard the zoo parking has improved in the past couple years and the animals are in more realistic settings than even 5 years ago. And there is Olentangy Indian Caverns if you like caving.

If you do go down toward Hocking Hills, be sure to stop in Laurelville at the Laurelville Fruit Co. Raw cider with excellent flavor and decent prices.

Almost forgot, if you like chocolate the Anthony Thomas company gives tours of their production facility.

[james dilley]

Harry Loundon Chocolate company Canton Ohio I 77 North. (Jeffery Dalmer worked there) Plenty to See in Ohio Around Akron Canton. Theres the Ball park in Down town Akron. In Hudson I think Little Tykes Still has A Outlet store. In Cleveland Theres the Tour boats. Then theres the Islands in Lake Erie..

[Mike in Ohio]

Also (real) close to Kidron is Smuckers. http://www.smuckers.com/jm_smucker_c...re/default.asp

They are located in Orrville.

If you are going to MAlabar farm you might want to try stopping at Fin, Feather and Fur (on 250) - nice hunting, fishing, camping store.

[james dilley]

Thers A BIcycle super store in Stow Ohio on Ohio 91 north its called Eddy's They have 100's of bikes in ALL price ranges.Then there are the POrtage lake State park. I have cousins who work at Smuckers. But don't forget the Discount store for Nestle's Foods in Streetsboro . And then you have Harness racing as well as Saddle bred racing in Northern Ohio. Then theres Case western Reserve.

[MaryNY]

If you're going to Lehman's, you simply HAVE to go to Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen, which is only a short drive away. Here is a link to more info:

http://www.amish-heartland.com/amish/article/2497372

This restaurant is also listed on brochures available at Lehman's or I'm sure someone at the store can point you in the right direction.

Hope you have a nice trip!

MaryNY

[mwtslf23]

You have to go to Malabar Farm. http://www.malabarfarm.org/

[Country Doc]

Thanks for the many great ideas.

[bill not in oh]

You're gonna have to extend your visit.......

[Marilyn]

Country Doc,
Please let us know what you thought when you get back. I am planning a trip to Lehman's in early November. It will just be a Fri/Sat or Sat Sun trip, so maybe we can take in a couple of the sites.

[Mike in Ohio]

You should just move here <G>.

Mike

[teresab]

Originally Posted by Mike in Ohio

You should just move here <G>.

Mike

You're right Mike.

You know I don't think enough people appreciate our part of the country. At our local fair last week I met a man from Australia. He said he has traveled all over the world and has decided to settle in this area..he said it -to him at least- had the most to offer of any place he has ever seen. In a matter of a couple of hours we can be at the beach... or the mountains... Amish country...big farms or major cities (Cleveland,Pittsburgh,or Buffalo).

Let us know how you trip goes Country Doc..hope you have a GREAT time in our neck of the woods.