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Are you a self-proclaimed history buff? Enjoy brushing up on your Logan County History with this historic tour around Logan County.  Logan County History Center– Have you ever experienced time travel? Pay a visit to the Logan County History Center and travel back in time to experience Logan County’s past.
More History in LoCo Ohio Caverns– Channel your inner Indiana Jones by exploring over 2 miles of surveyed passageways ranging in depth from 30 to 103 feet. Piatt Castles– Channel your inner royal self as you tour the Piatt Castles tucked away in the beautiful countryside of West Liberty, Ohio. First Concrete Street in America – Experience what it’s like to go back in time and travel on the First Concrete Street in America. Court Avenue is a small street in Downtown Bellefontaine and is the first street in the United States that was paved with concrete in 1893. Historic Holland Theatre– Catch a culturally diverse show at the only Dutch Themed Theatre in America! The Holland Theatre is even on the National Registry of Historic Landmarks! Highest Point of Ohio – Travel to Campbell Hill to explore the highest point in the State of Ohio, where the air is a little thinner than normal. Camp Myeerah– You can enjoy hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, birding and fishing at the 450 acre Nature Preserve. Sandy Beach Bridge– This unique bridge is a surviving remnant of the old Sandy Beach Amusement Park. This historic bridge has been brought back to life and is open to pedestrian traffic during the non-winter seasons. Orchard Island Post Office – This post office was in service from 1912 to 1926 and has since been renovated and restored and brought back to life for people to experience a part of Indian Lake’s Past. Don’t forget to share your fun with us by using the #locofun!
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 Logan County has so much fall fun this year and you won’t want to miss out! Check out these hot fall spots!
1. Marmon Valley Farm Take the kids to have fall fun out on the farm! You can enjoy a nice trail ride up in the rolling hills of Logan County, a fun pony ride, play mini-golf or go for a hay ride! To schedule your trip please call 937-593-8000. 2. Angles Nursery and Landscaping Angles Nursey and Landscaping, located on S. 68 in Bellefontaine, will be Logan County’s fall destination complete with a corn maze, u-pick pumpkins, mums, food trucks and more. Bring the kids down to experience tons of fall fun. 3. Hurley’s Farm Enjoy picking pumpkins, a sunflower field, apples and tons of fall fun at Hurley’s Farm. Check out their Facebook to keep up with all of their fall events. 4. Country Friends Of Ohio Check out this cute little shop in Downtown West Liberty for all of the fall home decor!  Check out some of the fun thing you can do this winter in Logan County!
1. Snowboarding, Skiing or Tubing at Mad River Mountain! This is some fun that the entire family will enjoy! Ohio’s #1 Winter Destination is also home to the largest tubing park in the Midwest! With 10 lanes of tubing fun you’re bound to make memories that will last a lifetime. 2. Skate around at the Indian Lake Rollarena! Release your inner child and wizz around with the family over in Russell’s Point. Maybe you even grab a bite to eat over at Cassano’s Pizza for dinner! 3. Trail Ride at Marmon Valley Farm! Take in the scenic wintery views of Logan County while riding horseback! When you’re finished, pick up a pizza to-go at FIrehouse PIzza! 4. Putt and Play Golf Center Enjoy playing laser tag with the kids in the fortress in the basement, challenge them to a game of mini-golf or try out some virutal reality! 5. Bowling at TP Lanes When was the last time you went bowling? It’s time to shake the dust off and challenge your family to a game! Loser has to pay for dinner over at Iron City Sports Bar. 6. Ohio Caverns Grab a jacket and go check out America’s Most Colorful Caverns with the family!
Putt & Play Golf Center
Ohio Caverns
Mad River Mountain
Marmon Valley Farm
The holland theater
Marmon Valley Farms
Piatt Castle Mac-a-Cheek
Logan County History Center
Sandy Beach Bridge
Simon Kenton Bike Trail
 Need a trendy gift? Just want to go shopping? Check out these cute boutiques we have here in Logan County!
1. The Poppy Seed 110 W Columbus Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 This boutique and hair salon will help you stay on trend. They carry women’s clothing, jewelry and other accessories. 2. Peachtree Boutique 129 W Columbus Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 Peachtree has something for everyone and is the place to go for a unique gift. They carry apparel, gifts and accessories for men, women and children. 3. The Rustic Boutique 130 S Main St, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 This cute little store located in the Marketplace is a locally owned boutique with something for everyone. They carry apparel and accessories and some cute and quirky items. 4. The Hanger 120 N Main St, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 This boutique carries trendy women’s clothing and accessories at great prices! They feature stylish dresses, jewelry, skirts, pants and tops. You can even check out their website to order online! 5. Luxe 150 E Lake St, Lakeview, OH 43331 This salon, spa and boutique carries the items you need in your wardrobe. Stay on trend and have items in your wardrobe that can work for any event. 6. Nanny Goat 108 N. Detroit St. West Liberty, OH 43357 This used book & gift shop is for adults and children. They feature children’s books and will be adding new adult books. They even carry home & kitchen decor, candles, gifts and are still adding more. 7. Rusty Crow 110 S Main St. De Graff, OH 43318 This little boutique features Seasonal & Home decor items to decorate the inside and outside,1803 Candles, Braided Rugs, balloons, bereavement items. Basically they have something for everyone
Visitors can take two different tours a historic one or a more scenic tour. The Historic Tour includes parts of the caverns viewed by visitors from 1897-1925. Guests descend 44 steps into the cavern at the site of discovery. Guides will provide information about the history and even point out historic graffiti left behind by early explorers.
For a more scenic tour you’ll want to go on the Natural Wonder Tour. You’ll be lead through a winding path overlooking the picturesque Mingo Valley and enter the cavern through a sinkhole entrance opened in 2012. This tour will feature areas discovered after the excavation in the 1920s. Just don’t forget no matter what the weather is outside the temperature in the cave is always around 54 degrees.
Whit’s Frozen Custard – Savor a hand-made scoop (or two!) of Frozen Custard in Downtown Bellefontaine. Republic Theatres – Curl up with your loved ones while enjoying a movie (at a reasonable price, too).
Putt and Play Golf Center – Get the whole family involved with 18 holes of putt putt, laser tag and virtual reality! Native Coffee – Relax and unwind with a warm (or cold) cup of joe or hot chocolate at this Downtown coffee shop.
The Donut Shoppe & Bakery – This mom and pop shop makes the best donuts and sweets in Logan County, but if you’re planning on making a stop for donuts in the AM, make sure you’re ready to wait in line.
Brewfontaine – Be sure to meet up with a few of your friends to throw back a couple of beers and enjoy a nice sandwich to improve your odds of winning the next nine holes. Cherokee – Enjoy finishing up your 18 or 36 hole game at this spacious, green course. Fion Wine Room – The 19th hole will be waiting for you in Huntsville when you’re finished. You can even work on that short game of yours at the driving range that is attached to the wine room.
Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek – Channel your inner royal self as you tour the Piatt Castles tucked away in the beautiful countryside of West Liberty, Ohio. First Concrete Street in America – Experience what it’s like to go back in time and travel on the First Concrete Street in America. Court Avenue is a small street in Downtown Bellefontaine and is the first street in the United States that was paved with concrete in 1893. Logan County History Center – Have you ever experienced time travel? Pay a visit to the Logan County History Center and travel back in time to experience Logan County’s past. Highest Point of Ohio – Travel to Campbell Hill to explore the highest point in the State of Ohio, where the air is a little thinner than normal. Myeerah Nature Preserve– You can enjoy hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, birding and fishing at the 450 acre Nature Preserve. Sandy Beach Bridge – This unique bridge is a surviving remnant of the old Sandy Beach Amusement Park. This historic bridge has been brought back to life and is open to pedestrian traffic during the non-winter seasons. Orchard Island Post Office – This post office was in service from 1912 to 1926 and has since been renovated and restored and brought back to life for people to experience a part of Indian Lake’s Past.  Romantic Day Date When was the last time you had a romantic date without the kids? Get a sitter and unwind with this fabulous day-long date. Sweet Aromas – Start the day off with a coffee and bakery item. Enjoy your coffee while strolling around the streets of Downtown Bellefontaine. Explore the local shops! Peak Performance couples’ massage – Relax and treat yourself to a peaceful sixty minutes of massage. Fion Wine Room – Hop on in the car and take a short drive over to the Fion Wine Room in Huntsville to experience any and all types of wine. Don’t worry guys, they have beer and whiskey for purchase too. Republic Theatres – Sit back and relax a nice movie with a fun box of buttery popcorn. Bobbi’s Bungalow – Unwind for the night in the small town of West Liberty at Bobbi’s Bungalow—a 1920s themed house with plenty of charm.  Russells Point Date Night Treat that sweetie of yours nicely with this fun date night. Gathering Grounds – A charming coffee shop located in Russells Point serving up delicious hot drinks and homemade bakery items. Indian Lake Sports Park – Take your favorite honey to get ready for a fun day of putt-putt and go kart racing. This park offers many tracks for all day fun! Cassano’s – A rad pizza stop that dishes out thin-crust square cut pizza plus pasta, fish, subs and more! Donut Shop and Bakery on the Lake — Enjoy homemade donuts and pastries or even grab some ice cream.  Date Night in Huntsville Experience all that Huntsville has to offer on your night away from the kids. Desperados – Stop to enjoy some good eats on the patio along with great drinks and usually live music. Town Trolley – A trolley cart located in the heart of Huntsville. Enjoy hand dipped ice cream on a warm summer day. Fion Wine Room – Enjoy the nice cozy and cool atmosphere of the Fion Wine Room. You can even sip on wine while hitting balls out on the driving range.  Date Nights in Bellefontaine Explore Downtown Bellefontaine with your favorite human. Native Coffee – Relax and unwind with a warm (or cold) cup of joe or hot chocolate at this Downtown coffee shop. Putt and Play – Get the whole family involved with 18 holes of putt putt, laser tag and virtual reality! The Syndicate – This beautiful restaurant located in Downtown Bellefontaine is the place to take your honey on a date night. Enjoy live music and weekly specials that are out of this world. Whit’s Frozen Custard – Home of the freshest frozen handmade custard. Enjoy custard sundaes, Whitzers and shakes at this quaint little custard shop. Republic Theatres – Sit back and relax a nice movie with a fun box of buttery popcorn.  Sweet Tooth Trial Experience what it’s like to truly go into a sugar coma. Ice Cream Parlor – Enjoy home made ice cream made with local Woodruff Premium Milk in small town West Liberty. Maries Candies – An award-winning homemade chocolate candy shop. Their story starts with an unexpected family hardship that lead to a flourishing business and family tradition. Shakes at the Lake – Nab a milkshake at Shakes at the lake They also have fun weekly flavors—stop by to check it out. City Sweets and Creamery – Enjoy Donuts made from scratch, as well as scrumptious cupcakes, cakes, cookies, hand dipped Ice Cream and Candy! Whit’s Frozen Custard – Home of the freshest frozen handmade custard. Enjoy custard sundaes, Whitzers and shakes at this quaint little custard shop. Dairy Queen (Bellefontaine & Russells Point) – Looking for a classic DQ Blizzard? Cool down on a hot summer day with a piece of Dairy Queen. DeGraff Creamery – A local Pizza shop that is known for their tasty hand dipped ice cream. Town Trolley – A trolley cart located in the heart of Huntsville. Enjoy hand dipped ice cream on a warm summer day. Donut Shop and Bakery on the Lake – Enjoy homemade donuts and pastries.  Girls Day What’s a better way to ‘treat yoself’ than a girl’s day? Homegrown Yoga – Get your zen on with your girls! Sweet Aromas – Stop in with your girls grab a coffee and enjoy some time to catch up. Hot, iced or frozen you can’t go wrong getting your coffee here. Salon Expo – Girl, when was the last time you had your nails done? Treat yourself to a beautiful manicure and pedicure at Salon Expo. Brewfontaine – Enjoy sipping a delicious craft beer at the #1 beer bar in the state of Ohio. They’re also known for the Instagram-able mural outside of the bar that is sure to get you all of the likes. Shopping Dowtown Bellefontaine – Just U’NeeQ – Walk into a treasure trove of handmade farmhouse décor, furniture and more. – A Robbins Nest – Enjoy shopping for fine art, antiques and gifts inspired by a modern farmhouse look. – The Hanger Boutique – Shop for trendy women’s clothing and accessories at glamorous and reasonable prices. – The Poppy Seed – Enjoy being pampered with a new hair-do while shopping for a fabulous new outfit. – PeachTree – This Boutique has a classy style with a little edge and carries apparel, gifts and accessories for men, women and children. – Nest 1896 – Peruse this farmhouse-inspired boutique, housed in a renovated historic building. Enjoy exploring three floors of 50+ venders who specialize in making vintage, handmade and locally made items as well as architectural salvage and project pieces.  Get Out and Play Day Let’s get active and experience the scenes of Logan County! Myeerah Nature Preserve – You can enjoy hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, birding and fishing at the 450 acre Nature Preserve. They even have a play set for the kids to enjoy. Firehouse Pizza – Enjoy eating a warm piece of pizza while the kids play in the play firetruck in the restaurant. Marmon Valley Farm -For the rest of the afternoon take the family out to Marmon Valley Farm! With putt-putt, farm animals, horseback riding, rock climbing and more stop out and see what the farm has going on.  Bellefontaine Blast Enjoy these eateries and a day filled with fun. Sweet Aromas – A locally owned gourmet coffee shop, café and internet hotspot located in the heart of Downtown Bellefontaine. TP Bowling Lanes – Challenge your friends or family to a bowling match. Brewfontaine – Enjoy a nice craft beer at the number one beer bar in Ohio tucked away in Downtown Bellefontaine. Putt and Play – Home to multiple Golf simulators, an indoor 18-hole putt putt course, HTC Powered Virtual Reality Booths and laser tag. City Sweets and Creamery – Enjoy donuts made from scratch, as well as scrumptious cupcakes, cakes, cookies, hand dipped Ice Cream and Candy!  Downtown Dinner, Desert and a Movie Not a night owl? Get to dinner early, then wrap up your evening snuggling with coffee (or your favorite person) and a movie. 2 G’s Barbeque – Stop in Downtown Bellefontaine to experience the best Barbecue in Bellefontaine. Whit’s Frozen Custard – Enjoy fresh, homemade frozen custard in Downtown Bellefontaine. Republic Theatres – Sit back and relax a nice movie with a fun box of buttery popcorn.  Bowling Day Take a trip to the Lanes and enjoy some dinner and dessert afterwards! TP Lanes – Challenge your friends or family to a bowling match. I would highly recommend eating at the bowling alley. When we go we always get popcorn with cheese and a pizza to enjoy! The whole menu is delicious though! City Sweet and Creamery – The loser of your bowling match pays for the ice cream! City Sweets has a wide variety of homemade treats and ice cream to try out! You can’t go wrong stopping in at this sweet location!  Mid-Summer Dream Enjoy a summer day at the Lake with this day trip. Old Field Beach – Looking for a get-away, but don’t want to leave Ohio? Enjoy those beach vibes at Indian Lake State Park’s Old Field Beach. Bass Pro Shop – Looking for something to do other than lounge around at the beach? Enjoy challenging your family to some good old-fashioned putt-putt at the Bass Pro Shop. Winner buys dinner! Indian Head Roadhouse – Enjoy one of their infamous Big Bloody Mary’s along with delicious American-style food.  The Iron Challenge A day trip for the competitive couple. Putt & Play – With putt-putt, laser tag and VR this location is the right place to kick off the day! Iron City Sports Bar – A full-service restaurant/sports bar featuring popular twists on the American Pub fare. Located in Bellefontaine. TP Lanes – Challenge your friends to a bowling match. Loser pays for Dairy Queen. Dairy Queen – Looking for a classic DQ Blizzard? Cool down on a hot summer day with a piece of Dairy Queen.  Shop-a-holic’s Dream Is shopping your past-time? Enjoy all the Downtown Bellefontaine boutiques and artesian stores. Nest 1896 – Peruse this farmhouse-inspired boutique, housed in a renovated historic building. Enjoy exploring three floors of 50+ venders who specialize in making vintage, handmade and locally made items as well as architectural salvage and project pieces. Craft, Paper Scissors – Logan County’s art and craft supply destination. PeachTree – This Boutique has a classy style with a little edge and carries apparel, gifts and accessories for men, women and children. The Poppy Seed – Enjoy being pampered with a new hair-do while shopping for a fabulous new outfit. The Hanger Boutique – Shop for trendy women’s clothing and accessories at glamorous and reasonable prices. A Robbins Nest – Enjoy shopping for fine art, antiques and gifts inspired by a modern farmhouse look. Just U’NeeQ – Walk into a treasure trove of handmade farmhouse decor, furniture and more. The Fun Company – Out shopping with the little ones? Walk into this Toyland filled with games, gifts, books and more. The Silver Elephant – Find vintage and antique furniture as well as gifts and accessories. They also offer Interior Design work and upholstery. Freehold Revival – Walk into an eclectic world filled with upcycled furniture and recycled clothing. The Potter’s Shed – Step back in time to the collectible years of precious moments, figurines and mounds of gift-able items.  Downtown Detox
Enjoy unwinding in Downtown Bellefontaine. Peak Performance – Work out all the knots at Peak Performance in Downtown Bellefontaine. Kiyomi Sushi and Steakhouse – Enjoy Japanese and Chinese cuisine and delicious, fresh Sushi in Downtown Bellefontaine. PeachTree Boutique– Stop in at this award-winning boutique, made up of apparel, gifts and accessories for men, women and children. They constantly mix it up, change it out and are filled with surprises. Native Coffee – Relax with a warm (or cold) cup of coffee before heading home for the night.  We understand that family trips can be expensive and it’s hard to take the kids out every weekend without spending $$$. We came up with some budget friendly day trips that require minimal to no spending (unless you want ice cream). History Exploration: Logan County History Center: The History Center is free to tour and with a combination of The Orr Mansion, the Transportation Museum and The History Museum the Logan County History Center has something for everyone. The kids will love the Transportation Museum with biplanes and other interesting items. Once you finish at the History head down to the Historic Downtown Bellefontaine for some ice cream from Whit’s Frozen Custard. Enjoy your ice cream in front of the beautiful courthouse right by the famous pineapple fountain! You could even walk down to the corner of S Main & Chillicothe for a fun photoshoot! Be sure to use our hashtag #locofun on social media! (BONUS: Check out our Highway to History for a county wide day trip!)
At Fox Island Enjoy swimming along the beach at Fox Island. Picnic tables, restrooms and a beach volleyball court also accompany the beach. There is also a park being built! This beach is less frequented by tourists compared to Old Field Beach and is considered to be a hidden gem of Logan County! End your day with a trip to the Donut Shop and enjoy some premium homemade ice cream! Grab your ice cream and then walk over to Sandy Beach Bridge for an amazing view of Indian Lake and a fun location for some pictures!
(PRO TIP: I’ve heard from ice cream pros (kids) that the blue moo cookie dough is the best flavor and good for making tongues turn blue)
(PRO TIP: There is a hidden hay maze in the top of the barn that the kids will love) If you and the kids are hungry after your visit to the Farm head over to Firehouse Pizza for delicious food and ICE CREAM! This local eatery even has a patio and firetruck for the kids to play on!
 Are you coming to visit Logan County and want to spend a day at Indian Lake? Well one of the best ways to travel around the Lake is of course by boat! And don’t worry we have the perfect location for you to rent from! Spend-A-Day Marina is located in Russells Point and offers many options for all types of boaters! Now let’s plan out your day! First Stop: Of course, this going to be Spend-A-Day Marina to pick up the boat! Now enjoy a nice cruise around the lake! (PRO TIP: Use you GPS on your phone and enter these locations to navigate around the lake) Lunch Stop: We highly recommend checking out the Tilton Hilton. This location has boat docks and a great patio to sit on. Enjoy their delicious burgers. Yes, the restaurant does sit on a tilt that’s what makes this hidden gem so much fun! Beach Stop: Old Field Beach is the perfect location to dock and get in the water to cool off. Spend a couple hours floating, splashing and relaxing on the boat or on the beach! Dinner Stop: Head out to Cranberry’s Resort, dock the boat and be prepared for a fun evening! With live music almost every night, weekly dinner specials and a view of the lake you just can’t beat this is the place to be on Saturday night! Final Stop: Head back and drop the boat off at Spend-A-Day! 
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