Lifestyle: Finding Your Place - Newark

FINDING YOUR PLACE

Whether you prefer city, suburban or small-town settings, Central Ohio has a spot for you.

If downtown living isn’t your vibe, no worries. The Columbus Region has plenty of options, from trendy walkable neighborhoods to charming rural towns. Here’s an alphabetical snapshot of 28 notable communities around Central Ohio—one of which is apt to feel just like home to you.

NEWARK

FOUNDED 1802 | POPULATION 50,383 | COUNTY Licking

Despite being the second-largest city in Central Ohio behind Columbus, Newark maintains its small-town charm rooted in rural traditions.

A historic, Second Empire-style courthouse dating to 1876 anchors the town square; the streets surrounding it offer unique, familyrun shops and various community events. The Midland Theatre, built in 1928 but fully restored and updated in 2000, is also a big draw in this county seat tucked between two forks of the Licking River.

Located 25 miles east of Columbus, Newark is home to the largest branch campus of the Ohio State University and the largest set of geometric earthen enclosures in the world. Other community assets include a nearly 2,000-acre arboretum, a state nature preserve, wineries, golf courses, museums and abundant bike trails.