Make reservations now and don't miss this great opportunity to relax and leave the everyday stresses of life at our door.
Great things to do this summer in Fairfield and the surrounding counties. Due to an abundance of snow and rain this past winter, the waterfalls in the Hocking Hills State Parks are spectacular. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway resumes their weekend rides beginning Memorial Day weekend and will have "Robbery Train" rides on June 13th and Sept. 19, 2009. For more information visit www.hvsry.org
The outdoor drama “Tecumseh” opens their season June 5th at Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre, and continues through August 29, 2009 with performances Monday-Saturday. More information at www.tecumsehdrama.com
Downtown Logan, Ohio
will again be the site of the Washboard Festival on June 18-20, 2009. You
can, also, tour the Columbus Washboard Co. the last manufacturer of washboards
in the USA. www.washboardfestival.com
The Fairfield Heritage Association "Tour of Homes" is scheduled
for Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 10 AM to 6 PM. and the Lancaster Festival
is from July 23rd through August 1, 2009. Plenty of music and arts to be
enjoyed by everyone with The Temptations preforming on Saturday, July 25th
and Lee Annn Womack on August 1, 2009. For a complete list of concerts, etc
visit www.lanfest.org
The
Parade of the Hills takes place in Nelsonville, OH on Aug, 19-20, 2009. Highlight
of the festival is the Ohio State Fiddling Contest. Additional information
is available at www.paradeofthehills.org
A complete schedule of events can be found at www.visitfairfieldcounty.org
, www.1800hocking.com and www.pumpkinshow.com.
Additional activities can be found at www.visitfairfieldcounty.org and www.1800hocking.com.
Boating (20 minutes) - Hocking River canoe liveries offer moonlight cruises in addition to daytime trips.
Fishing (10 minutes) - A. W. Marion State Park/Hargus Lake Fishing, picnic area, paddle boats & canoes for rent.
Golf Course (20 minutes) - Six quality golf courses within 20 miles. We can arrange tee times.
Hiking (30 minutes) - The Hocking Hills State Parks offer hiking, picnic. swimming. or just bring your blanket and find that prefect spot to just relax or take a nap.
Museums / Galleries (10 minutes) - Visit The Georgian, The Sherman House, and the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio in historic downtown Lancaster. Take a walking tour of historic homes.
Nature Preserves / Trails (15 minutes) - Clearcreek, Chestnut Ridge & Slate Run Metro Parks within 15 miles or less. Shallenberger Nature Preserve
Theatre (30 minutes) - 'Tescumseh' at Sugarloaf Mountain in Chillicothe
Wine Tasting (15 minutes) - Slate Run Vineyard Tasting Room/Gift Shop Some grapes grown on site.
Links to Local Attractions
Free Activities & Attractions in the Hocking Hills
State Parks in the Hocking Hills - 30 minutes - An abundance of hiking and walking trails, nature programs, picnic and playgrounds
www.visitfairfieldcountyoh.org
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
Online Reservations/Availability