Katie's Local Guidebook
Nature Walks
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
2200 Gratiot Rd SEGreat for a nature walk!
Rising Park
1100 N High StGreat place to take the dogs!
One of my favorite places to visit! Relaxing and beautiful!
251 locals recommend
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad StOne of my favorite places to visit! Relaxing and beautiful!
Food Scene
The food is always delicious, the staff is wonderful and in the summer the views of the lake are breathtaking. Plus it's a 2 minute drive from our carriage house!
40 locals recommend
Buckeye Lake Winery
13750 Rosewood Rd NEThe food is always delicious, the staff is wonderful and in the summer the views of the lake are breathtaking. Plus it's a 2 minute drive from our carriage house!
Papa Boo's
11356 Avondale RdGreat food on the lake.
Recently renovated and reopened, this local pizza shop has been in our family for over 25 years! Delivery to the carriage house and only 2 miles away so it's a super convenient choice for dinner!
Little Pizza House
13034 King Road NortheastRecently renovated and reopened, this local pizza shop has been in our family for over 25 years! Delivery to the carriage house and only 2 miles away so it's a super convenient choice for dinner!
Food Scene
Great selection of beer. The food is fast and delicious and it's very casual! Close to the Buckeye Lake Stake Park which has a great new walking trail.
11 locals recommend
Chef Shack
Great selection of beer. The food is fast and delicious and it's very casual! Close to the Buckeye Lake Stake Park which has a great new walking trail.
Horvath’s Harbor
14675 Zion RdWe love their atmosphere, food and cocktails!
Buckeye Lake Brewery
5176 Walnut RdGreat beer selection and food
Horvath’s Harbor
14675 Zion RdMusic Venue
Weekend concerts. We are about 10 minutes away which makes it a better option than camping!
18 locals recommend
Legend Valley
7585 Kindle RdWeekend concerts. We are about 10 minutes away which makes it a better option than camping!
Event Venue
Guests coming for a wedding would be pleased to know we are about 10 minutes from The Backwoods.
Barn At The BackWoods
8572 High Point RoadGuests coming for a wedding would be pleased to know we are about 10 minutes from The Backwoods.
Kid Fun
The Works
55 S 1st StGreat for kids!!
COSI
333 W Broad StGreat for the whole family! Even for a date night!
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W Powell RdGreat for animal lovers!
The Wilds
14000 International RdAwesome experience every time!
Zoombezi Bay
4850 Powell RdSummer bucket list!
Local Favorites
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad StStunning art!
Rockmill Brewery
5705 Lithopolis Rd NW
The Patch on 37 (Lynd Fruit Farm)
3131 Johnstown-Alexandria RdAwesome selection of flowers for fall plus spots to take pictures!