Best of Ohio Readers’ Ballot 2018
We asked our readers and website visitors to vote for their favorites throughout the state. Here are this year’s winners.
RECREATION
Bike Trail: Simon Kenton Trail
Champaign, Clark, Logan counties
simonkentonpathfinders.org
Canoe/Kayak Rentals: Birch Bark Canoe Livery, Urbana
1455 River Rd., Urbana 43078
birchbarkcanoelivery.com
Hiking Trail: Old Man’s Cave Loop Trail
19852 St. Rte. 664, Logan 43138
explorehockinghills.com
Park Camping: Indian Lake State Park
13156 St. Rte. 235 N., Lakeview 43331
parks.ohiodnr.gov/indianlake
Place to See Fall Leaves: Hocking Hills
explorehockinghills.com
State Park: Hocking Hills State Park
explorehockinghills.com
Winter Destination: Mad River Mountain
1000 Snow Valley Rd., Zanesfield 43360
skimadriver.com
Zip Line: Hocking Hills Canopy Tours
10714 Jackson St, Rockbridge 43149
hockinghillscanopytours.com
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ATTRACTIONS/LODGING
Amish Country Destination: Lehman’s
4779 Kidron Rd., Dalton 44618
lehmans.com
Bed & Breakfast/Inn: The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls
21190 St. Rte. 374, Logan 43138
innatcedarfalls.com
Botanical Garden: Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 E. Broad St., Columbus 43203
fpconservatory.org
College Town: Athens, Ohio
athensohio.com
Destination Spa: Charles Penzone
Multiple central Ohio locations
charlespenzone.com
Long Weekends Destination (In-State): Hocking Hills
explorehockinghills.com
Ohio Casino: Hollywood Casino
1968 Miami St., Toledo 43605
hollywoodcasinotoledo.com
Romantic Destination: Hocking Hills
explorehockinghills.com
Zoo: Columbus Zoo
4850 W Powell Rd., Powell 43065
columbuszoo.org
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FAIRS, FESTIVALS & PARADES
Art Fair/Festival: Black Swamp Arts Festival
Bowling Green
blackswampfest.org
County Fair: The Great Darke County Fair
800 Sweitzer St., Greenville 45331
darkecountyfair.com
Community Parade: Holiday Horse Parade
Greenville
visitdarkecounty.org
Fall Festival: Circleville Pumpkin Show
pumpkinshow.com
Food Festival: Columbus Food Truck Festival
columbusfoodtruckfest.com
Music Festival: Country Concert
Fort Loramie
countryconcert.com
Summer Festival: Gathering at Garst
Greenville
gatheringatgarst.com
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FOOD & DRINK
Amish Food: Der Dutchman
Multiple Ohio locations
dhgroup.com
Burger: Don’s Downtown Diner
208 S Main St., Bellefontaine 43311
937/599-4444
Casual Dining: Swig
219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg 43551
swigrestaurant.com
Cheesemaker: Heini’s Cheese Chalet
6005 County Highway 77, Millersburg 44654
heinis.com
Coffee Shop/Roaster: Native Coffee
200 W. Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine 43311
nativecoffee.co
Craft Brewery: Great Lakes Brewing Co.
2516 Market Ave., Cleveland 44113
greatlakesbrewing.com
Farmers Market: Logan County Farmers Market
Bellefontaine
logancountyfarmersmarket.com
Fine Dining: Michael Anthony’s at The Inn at Versailles
21 W. Main St., Versailles 45380
innatversailles.com
Food Truck: Dine & Dash
Urbana
makethedash.com
Ice Cream: Young’s Jersey Dairy
6880 Springfield Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs 45387
youngsdairy.com
Ohio-Made Candy: Maries Candies
311 Zanesfield Rd., West Liberty 43357
mariescandies.com
Outdoor Dining/Patio: Brewfountaine
211 S. Main St., Bellefontaine 43311
brewfontaine.com
Winery: The Winery at Versailles
6572 St. Rte. 47, Versailles 45380
wineryatversailles.com
ARTS/CULTURE
Art Museum: Toledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe St., Toledo 43620
toledomuseum.org
Art Walk: Findlay ArtWalk
Findlay
artspartnership.com/artwalk
Children’s Museum: COSI
333 W Broad St., Columbus 43215
cosi.org
Historic Site: Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial
93 Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay 43456
nps.gov/pevi/index.htm
History Museum: Garst Museum
205 N Broadway St., Greenville 45331
garstmuseum.org
Living History Attraction: Sauder Village
22611 state Route 2, Archbold 43502
saudervillage.org
Science Center/Science Museum: COSI
333 W Broad St., Columbus 43215
cosi.org
SHOPPING
Antiques: Jeffrey’s Antique Gallery
11326 County Rd. 99, Findlay 45840
springfieldantique.com
Independent Boutique: Peachtree
129 W Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine 43311
peachtreeboutique.com
Independent Bookstore: The Book Loft
631 S. Third St., Columbus 43206
bookloft.com
Main Street Shopping: Greenville
mainstreetgreenville.org
Shopping Center: Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town Center, Columbus 43219
eastontowncenter.com
