FAMILY FIELD TRIPS

Start planning your summer adventures at these destinations that offer great events, hands-on learning and fun for all ages.

Hartville

Nestled between Cleveland and Amish Country, Hartville offers a charming slice of Americana. With its celebrated antiques and thrift trail, wholesome attractions, local shops and warm hospitality, Hartville guarantees a good time for visitors of all ages. Plus, families can enjoy an array of events throughout the year — from live music performances to community gatherings and seasonal celebrations.

Hartville Kitchen is beloved for its delicious homestyle cuisine as well as an on-site bakery, a world-class oil and vinegar shop, an old-fashioned candy store and children’s shop and more than 25,000 square feet of retail space. Indulge in baked goods, pick up unique gifts and explore the charming boutiques and curated collections.

The must-visit Hartville MarketPlace and Flea Market features over 50 indoor shops and seasonal outdoor vendor spaces, providing a treasure trove of locally crafted goods, antiques and more. Families can spend hours browsing, bargaining and bonding over the thrill of finding hidden gems. New for 2023 is a series of Night Fleas on Friday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m.

Next door, Hartville Hardware is the largest independently owned hardware store in the United States, covering over 7 acres and offering a wide range of products and services, including home improvement, gardening and outdoor living. The newly renovated Idea House is sure to inspire upcoming home renovation projects.

Choose from quaint B&Bs, campgrounds or a hotel to extend your family field trip in Hartville. With scrumptious food, fun activities and plenty of shopping, you will find something for everyone in this charming small town. For more information, visit experiencehartville.com.

Findlay

Whether you call it a weekend getaway, a staycation, a road trip or just taking a break, Findlay has your back when planning your family’s next adventure.

A visit to Mazza Museum, a one-of-a-kind art museum featuring original children’s book illustrations, never disappoints. With free admission, opportunities to flex your imagination and a bit of nostalgia, exploring artworks at the Mazza Museum is always magical. For a hands-on learning experience, don’t miss the Children’s Museum of Findlay.

Keep your artistic side going at Painters’ Pottery in downtown Findlay, where you can create memories and your own masterpieces. Then, strike a pose at each of the 18-plus stops on the Mural Trail.

Once you’ve flexed your creative muscles, exercise a different set of muscles with a paddle on the Blanchard River Water Trail or a walk along the trails that weave throughout Findlay’s parks. Make sure to keep an eye out for an eagle nest!

A visit to Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation is a great option for train lovers of all ages, especially during the Family Fun Days or seasonal events. Add even more of Findlay’s family-friendly events to your calendar as the weather heats up, including the ArtWalk, Flag City BalloonFest and Oktoberfest. No matter when you visit or which activities you choose, a trip to Findlay is always a good idea. For more information, go to visitfindlay.com.

Behalt

“Behalt” is an oil-on-canvas cyclorama, 10 feet high and 265 feet long. It is on display in Berlin, Ohio, where it vibrantly displays the heritage of the Amish and Mennonites from their beginnings in Switzerland to the present day. Heinz Gaugel painted “Behalt” and many more pieces, influenced by a Mennonite of man

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