Hiking/Outdoors
Lancaster is just minutes from some of the best hiking and outdoor activities in the region
I was first blown away by this place when I was 9 years old - stunning outdoor views
113 locals recommend
Old Man's Cave Visitor Center
19988 OH-664 ScenicI was first blown away by this place when I was 9 years old - stunning outdoor views
Rising Park
1100 N High StRock Climbing, Repelling, Tours-just a 13 minute drive- Advance reservations recommended
16 locals recommend
High Rock Adventures - Hocking Hills Ecotours
10108 Opossum Hollow RdRock Climbing, Repelling, Tours-just a 13 minute drive- Advance reservations recommended
Fishing, swimming, hiking, boat rentals 15 miles/19 minutes
https://lakeloganstatepark.com/
39 locals recommend
Lake Logan State Park
Fishing, swimming, hiking, boat rentals 15 miles/19 minutes
https://lakeloganstatepark.com/
Food scene
Walking distance and has good pizza/Dinner/cocktails
https://www.pinkcricketrestaurant.com/
740-653-7300
Pink Cricket Restaurant
929 E Main StWalking distance and has good pizza/Dinner/cocktails
https://www.pinkcricketrestaurant.com/
740-653-7300
“American grub in old timey surroundings” Chicken and Waffles
202 N Cherry St, Lancaster, OH 43130 740-654-7828
https://cherrystreetpub.com
15 locals recommend
Cherry Street Pub
202 N Cherry St“American grub in old timey surroundings” Chicken and Waffles
202 N Cherry St, Lancaster, OH 43130 740-654-7828
https://cherrystreetpub.com
The Downtown Bistro
123 N Broad StA great old school mom and pop restaurant with comfort food and breakfast all day - sausage gravy and biscuits!!
540 W Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130 740-653-5973
http://toddsmountainview.com/
Todds Mountain View Restaurant
540 West Fair AvenueA great old school mom and pop restaurant with comfort food and breakfast all day - sausage gravy and biscuits!!
540 W Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130 740-653-5973
http://toddsmountainview.com/
Gastro Pub
149 W Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130; 1.6 miles/3 minutes
Dinner might be a 20-30 minute wit time
740-277-6053
21 locals recommend
Ale House 1890
149 W Main StGastro Pub
149 W Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130; 1.6 miles/3 minutes
Dinner might be a 20-30 minute wit time
740-277-6053
Great Diner food and reasonable prices
537 N Broad St, Lancaster, OH 43130
740-687-1144
Deb's Corner Cafe
537 North Broad StreetGreat Diner food and reasonable prices
537 N Broad St, Lancaster, OH 43130
740-687-1144
Provisions Bakery & Deli
135 West Main StreetIn downtown Lancaster- try the breakfast croissant
Winery/distillery/brewery
4.8 Miles/8 minutes
* No Appointment Required for Wine Tasting *
Choose your own flights, 5 for $9/$2 per taste
* Local Beer and Whiskey *
* Small Plate Food Items and Pizzas Available
2363 Lancaster-Newark Rd NE, Lancaster, OH 43130 740-687-4414
https://www.rocksidewinery.com/
10 locals recommend
Rockside Winery and Vineyards
2363 Lancaster-Newark Rd NE4.8 Miles/8 minutes
* No Appointment Required for Wine Tasting *
Choose your own flights, 5 for $9/$2 per taste
* Local Beer and Whiskey *
* Small Plate Food Items and Pizzas Available
2363 Lancaster-Newark Rd NE, Lancaster, OH 43130 740-687-4414
https://www.rocksidewinery.com/
From Buckeye Lake Winery:
"A casual but elegant restaurant and winery located on the south shore of Buckeye Lake. We pair simple foods with great wines. Whether it’ s a casual dinner or a special event, come for the wine, stay for the view."
13750 Rosewood Rd NE, Thornville, OH 43076 17.4 miles/26 minutes
40 locals recommend
Buckeye Lake Winery
13750 Rosewood Rd NEFrom Buckeye Lake Winery:
"A casual but elegant restaurant and winery located on the south shore of Buckeye Lake. We pair simple foods with great wines. Whether it’ s a casual dinner or a special event, come for the wine, stay for the view."
13750 Rosewood Rd NE, Thornville, OH 43076 17.4 miles/26 minutes
Things to do
Take the kids to the movies old school- old school concessions- funnel cakes, elephant ears, hot dogs....
2420 E. Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130 1.8 miles/3 minutes
http://www.skyviewdrivein.com/
9 locals recommend
Skyview Drive-In Theatre
2420 E Main StTake the kids to the movies old school- old school concessions- funnel cakes, elephant ears, hot dogs....
2420 E. Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130 1.8 miles/3 minutes
http://www.skyviewdrivein.com/
Family fun on a Saturday night
"A 3/8 Red Clay Semi Banked Oval that provides some of the
best dirt racing you can Imagine..." 37 minutes from Lancaster House
No website- but they are on FB
Midway Speedway
Family fun on a Saturday night
"A 3/8 Red Clay Semi Banked Oval that provides some of the
best dirt racing you can Imagine..." 37 minutes from Lancaster House
No website- but they are on FB
For Kids/Family
Kid friendly things to do and places to go (most of the places in the other categories are kid friendly as well)
over 60 hands-on exhibits, children from 6 months to 8 years of age can
become explorers, scientists, engineers, and artists.
1708 River Valley Cir S, Lancaster, OH 43130 4.3 miles/9 minutes
https://www.aha4kids.org/
PRICING
$8.00 /Children under 12 months free
12 locals recommend
AHA! A Hands-On Adventure A Children's Museum
1708 River Valley Cir Sover 60 hands-on exhibits, children from 6 months to 8 years of age can
become explorers, scientists, engineers, and artists.
1708 River Valley Cir S, Lancaster, OH 43130 4.3 miles/9 minutes
https://www.aha4kids.org/
PRICING
$8.00 /Children under 12 months free
Take the kids to the movies old school- old school concessions- funnel
cakes, elephant ears, hot dogs....
2420 E. Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130 1.8 miles/3 minutes
http://www.skyviewdrivein.com/
$8 Adults $4 kids 4-11; Free kids 3 & under
9 locals recommend
Skyview Drive-In Theatre
2420 E Main StTake the kids to the movies old school- old school concessions- funnel
cakes, elephant ears, hot dogs....
2420 E. Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130 1.8 miles/3 minutes
http://www.skyviewdrivein.com/
$8 Adults $4 kids 4-11; Free kids 3 & under
Just 2.6 miles away with a playground, a catch-and-release fishing pond,
& magnificent hilltop views. visitfairfieldcounty.org/listing/rising-park/
1120 N High St, Lancaster, OH 43130 2.6 miles/6 minutes
17 locals recommend
Rising Park
1100 N High StJust 2.6 miles away with a playground, a catch-and-release fishing pond,
& magnificent hilltop views. visitfairfieldcounty.org/listing/rising-park/
1120 N High St, Lancaster, OH 43130 2.6 miles/6 minutes
Lakes/Boating/Swimming/Fishing
Fishing, swimming, hiking, boat rentals 15 miles/19 minutes
https://lakeloganstatepark.com/
39 locals recommend
Lake Logan State Park
Fishing, swimming, hiking, boat rentals 15 miles/19 minutes
https://lakeloganstatepark.com/
36 miles of shoreline with lots of restaurants and bars. The state park is at 2905 Leibs Island Rd NE, Millersport, OH 43046- 17 miles/25 minutes. The lake is stocked with bass, stripers and other game fish. I also Use dough balls to catch HUGE catfish- and add some strawberry jello mix to catch HUGE Carp :)
Also check out Weldon's Ice Cream Factory 2887 Canal Dr, Millersport, OH 43046
14 locals recommend
Buckeye Lake State Park
2905 Leibs Island Rd NE36 miles of shoreline with lots of restaurants and bars. The state park is at 2905 Leibs Island Rd NE, Millersport, OH 43046- 17 miles/25 minutes. The lake is stocked with bass, stripers and other game fish. I also Use dough balls to catch HUGE catfish- and add some strawberry jello mix to catch HUGE Carp :)
Also check out Weldon's Ice Cream Factory 2887 Canal Dr, Millersport, OH 43046