Best Of: Readers’ Picks 2017
The votes are in, the ballots are tallied, and we’re ready to share our 2017 Best of Ohio readers’ picks.
Best of Ohio: 2017 Readers’ Ballot Winners
Recreation
Bike Trail: Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail
Columbiana County
bicycletrail.com
Hiking Trail: Old Man’s Cave, Hocking Hills State Park
19852 St. Rte. 664, Logan 43138
parks.ohiodnr.gov/hockinghills
State Park: Hueston Woods State Park
6301 Park Office Rd., College Corner 45003
parks.ohiodnr.gov/huestonwoods
Winter Destination (outdoor): Hocking Hills State Park
Hocking County
parks.ohiodnr.gov/hockinghills
Inland Lake: Indian Lake
12774 St. Rte. 235 N., Lakeview 43331
parks.ohiodnr.gov/indianlake
Place to see Fall Leaves: Hocking Hills State Park
Hocking County
parks.ohiodnr.gov/hockinghills
Ohio Casino: Hollywood Casino Toledo
1968 Miami St., Toledo 43605
hollywoodcasinotoledo.com
College Town: Oxford
Butler County
enjoyoxford.org
Romantic Destination: Hocking Hills
Hocking County
explorehockinghills.com
Long Weekend Destination (in-state): Hocking Hills
Hocking County
explorehockinghills.com
Destination Spa: Lakehouse Inn & Spa
5653 Lake Rd. E., Geneva-On-The-Lake 44041
thelakehouseinn.com
Bed & Breakfast/Inn: Glenlaurel
14940 Mount Olive Road, Rockbridge 43149
glenlaurel.com
Historical Site: Bear’s Mill
6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Rd., Greenville 45331
bearsmill.com
Botanical Garden: Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 E. Broad St., Columbus 43203
fpconservatory.org
Zoo: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell 43065
columbuszoo.org
Amish Country Destination: Lehman’s
4779 Kidron Rd., Dalton 44618
lehmans.com
Fairs, Festivals, & Parades
County Fair: The Great Darke County Fair
800 Sweitzer St., Greenville 45331
darkecountyfair.com
Art/Fair Festival: Black Swamp Arts Festival
Bowling Green 43402, Wood County
blackswampfest.org
Summer Festival: Gathering at Garst
205 N. Broadway, Greenville 45331
gatheringatgarst.com
Wine Festival: Riverside Wine Fest
219 McManness Ave., Findlay 45840
visitfindlay.com/event/riverside-wine-fest
Beer Festival: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Cincinnati
oktoberfestzinzinnati.com
Food Festival: Strawberry Festival
405 Public Square, Troy 45373
gostrawberries.com
Food & Drink
Fine Dining: Michael Anthony’s at the Inn
21 W. Main St., Versailles 45380
innatversailles.com
Casual Dining: The Merchant House
406 S. Broadway St., Greenville 45331
tmhgreenville.com
Ice Cream: Graeter’s
Multiple Ohio locations
graeters.com
Craft Brewery Taproom: Great Lakes Brewing Co.
2516 Market Ave., Cleveland 44113
greatlakesbrewing.com
Winery Tasting Room: The Winery at Versailles
6542 St. Rte. 47, Versailles 45380
wineryatversailles.com
Coffee Shop/Roaster: Coffee Pot
537 S. Broadway, Ste. 101, Greenville 45331
ourcoffeepot.com
Amish Food: Der Dutchman
720 St. Rte. 97 W., Bellville 44813; 445 S. Jefferson Rt. 42 Plain City, 43064; 4969 Walnut St., Walnut Creek 44687
dhgroup.com
Burger: The Lock 24 Restaurant
42087 St. Rte. 154, Lisbon 44432
330/420-0464
Breakfast Spot: The Old Arcana
109 W. George St., Arcanum 45304
oldarcana.com
Farmer’s Market: Rogers Flea Market
45625 St. Rte. 154, Rogers 44455
rogersohio.com
Cheesemaker: Heini’s Cheese Chalet
6005 County Rd. 77, Millersburg 44654
heinis.com
Ohio-Made Candy: Dietsch Brothers
400 West Main Cross St., Findlay 45840
dietschs.com
Food Truck: Amy May’s Rockin Taco
Findlay, Hancock County
facebook.com/amymaysrockintaco
Arts/Culture
Children’s Museum: COSI
333 W. Broad St., Columbus 43215
cosi.org
History Museum: Garst Museum
206 N. Broadway St., Greenville 45331
garstmuseum.org
Art Museum: Toledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe St., Toledo 43620
toledomuseum.org
Public Art: The Topiary Park
480 East Town St., Columbus 43215
topiarypark.org
Historic Theatre: Victoria Theatre
138 N. Main St., Dayton 45402
victoriatheatre.com
Science Center/ Science Museum: COSI
333 W. Broad St., Columbus 43215
cosi.org
Music Venue: Blossom Music Center
1145 W. Steels Corner Rd., Cuyahoga Falls 44223
facebook.com/BlossomMusicCenter
Music Festival: Nelsonville Music Festival
Nelsonville 45764, Athens County
nelsonvillefest.org
Art Walk: Short North Gallery Hop
N. High St., Columbus 43201
shortnorth.org/arts-galleries/gallery-hop
Shopping
Antiques: Jeffery’s Antique Gallery
11326 County Rd. 99, Findlay 45840
facebook.com/jeffreysantique
Shopping Center: Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town Center, Columbus 43219
eastontowncenter.com
Flea Market: Rogers Flea Market
45625 St. Rt. 154, Rogers 44455
rogersohio.com
Main Street Shopping: Main Street Greenville
421 S. Broadway, Greenville 45331
mainstreetgreenville.org
Made-in-Ohio Shopping: Celebrate Local
Easton Town Center, 3952 Townsfair Way, Columbus 43219 & Liberty Center, 7127 Foundry Row, Liberty Township 45069
celebratelocalohio.com
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