FALL GETAWAYS

Time to plan a weekend trip as summer winds down and fall leaves show their beauty.

Fall Getaways

Yes, Kelley’s Island is best known as a summer destination. But for a chill fall getaway, it’s actually still an option. Most of the tourists have gone home; some of the restaurants remain open, and the water is warm through mid-fall. Now is a perfect time to bring a jacket and take a walk, visit the Harvest Festival, or even camp at the state park.

Blue Rock State Park, south of Zanesville, is a great place to disconnect from your devices and get back in touch with the natural world. Fish, boat, or swim on Cutler Lake, or bring your own archery equipment to practice on the range. Or hike the moderate-todifficult trails, looking for rare orchids, Ohio wildlife, and the blue-colored shale that gives the park its name.

The National Museum of the Great Lakes, in Toledo, chronicles the geological, commercial, social, and political history of North America’s most important natural resource, with interactive exhibits and hundreds of artifacts. After your visit, put that learning into action with a visit to Maumee Bay State Park or the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge on Lake Erie.

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Step back into the 1830s for a fun-filled day at Roscoe Village, complete with shopping, dining, gardens, a museum, and a horse-drawn canal boat ride. Not ready to go home? Visit nearby Clary Gardens the next day, then stop by the Wooly Pig Farm Brewery to sample Bavarian-style craft beers and greet their namesake curly-coated pigs. → Craving adventure? Get out of Ohio for some great kayaking, rafting, or open boating on West Virginia’s Gauley River. The Lower section is reasonable for beginning rafters, with plenty of outfitters, while the Upper section poses Class V challenges for experienced visitors. Rent a cabin with a hot tub, stay at a lodge, or camp nearby, and raise a toast to an exciting weekend. ↓

Photo courtesy of Skip Heater

Photo courtesy of Roscoe Village Foundation

Can’t get out of Columbus? How about an orchardhopping weekend? There are plenty of places to choose from. Clear your schedule and pick apples at CherryHawk Farm in Marysville, Lynd’s Fruit Farm in Pataskala, and Legend Hills Orchard in Utica. And while you’re at it, stop by Schacht Family Farm for U-pick fall greens, peas, and beans.

Ross County is home to some of the state’s most beautiful autumn views. Shop local or see live theater in downtown Chillicothe, then marvel at the vertical stone cliffs at Buzzards Roost, watch for wildlife at Metahqua, or bike the 32-mile Paint Creek Recreational Trail, a 32-mile rails-to-trails paved path connecting Chillicothe and Washington Court House.

Findlay is surprisingly classy for a small town. Visit the Hancock Historical museum, then check in at the elegant Hancock Hotel, and dine on sushi or steak nearby. Wash it down with wine or bourbon, or check off a couple of stops on the 419 Ale Trail. Or, if that’s not your style, bring the kids for the one-day Oktoberfest and a visit to the Children’s Museum of Findlay.

The “City of the Gauls” has a lot to offer. Enjoy allday breakfast at Bladen Landing or a footlong hot dog at the Shake Shoppe. Check out local museums, tours, or the French Art Colony. Or plan your trip around The Bob Evans Farm Festival nearby in Rio Grande. And don’t forget to hop across the river to Point Pleasant, WV to visit the Mothman statue and museum!

Ready for some fall color? Head to Bainbridge, also known as “Leaf Country, U.S.A.”, in October for the Fall Festival of Leaves. With entertainment, parades, midway attractions, an antique tractor pull, self-guided scenic tours, and more, there’s fun for the whole family. Add on the Dr. John Harris Dental Museum or Seip Earthworks for some additional adventure. ♦