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olate doughnut, respectively. The winery side features seasonal pumpkin and mulled ciders. (Beer and wine flights are a good choice for those who can’t decide on just one.) Food favorites here include shareable appetizers like the Bavarian Pretzel and unique takes on burgers like the Bison Americana or the PBB & J topped with peanut butter, bacon and strawberry jam. The outdoor patio is open through October. 3946 Broadway, Grove City 43123, 614/991-0338, grovecitybrewery.com, plumrunwinery.com

Hike Through the Autumn Woods at Scioto Grove Metro Park

Groveport Rd., Grove City 43123, 614/878-9462, circlesfarm.com

Hike at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park

Boasting 14 hiking and mixed-use trails and a herd of grazing buffalo, this park located right outside the city limits is a local favorite with its 7,000 acres that run along both the Big Darby and Little Darby creeks. Enjoy the 12.5-mile, ADA accessible Camp Chase Trail for a longer jaunt through the park or opt for a shorter hike across the grass and under the changing fall foliage on the half-mile Turkey Foot Trail. The 1.7-mile Ancient Trail passes along a stretch of Big Darby Creek to open fields and forests. The

5-mile Darby Creek Greenway trail takes hikers past the ever-popular bison pasture. (The park has four pet-friendly trails so you can hike with your four-legged best friend, too.) 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway 43119, 614/370-6254, metroparks.net

Unwind at Grove City Brewing Co. and Plum Run Winery

Stop in for a drink and dinner at this family-friendly spot downtown that houses both a brewery and winery. Grove City Brewing Co.’s fall lineup of beers includes its seasonal collaborations with the nearby Jolly Pirate Donuts. Sip on a Jolly Apple or Jolly Buckeye, which pack the flavors of the shop’s apple fritters and peanut-butter-and-choc-

Located on the edge of Grove City, Scioto Grove Metro Park offers more than 600 scenic acres to explore. The park has eight hiking trails, a rope suspension bridge that crosses the Scioto River and a fire tower constructed in 2023 that provides visitors an additional way to catch a glimpse of the changing leaves. Two archery courses within the park offer 3D targets of faux animals along their .3-mile trails. Every hiking trail in the park is designated as easy, ranging from under a quarter mile to 2.5 miles in length, and well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome in all areas. The REI Scenic River Trail covers 1.8 miles along the river and crosses over the suspension bridge. 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City 43123, 614/9491078, metroparks.net