Handy Guidebook to Buckeye Lake and surrounding areas.
Sightseeing
The Wilds
14000 International RdThis is a safari type attraction located only 46 miles east.
This is located 6.8 miles east. It includes nearly 2000 acres of plant collections, gardens and natural areas. The site includes approximately 12 miles of hiking trails and roadways for a driving tour.
33 locals recommend
The Dawes Arboretum
7770 Jacksontown RdThis is located 6.8 miles east. It includes nearly 2000 acres of plant collections, gardens and natural areas. The site includes approximately 12 miles of hiking trails and roadways for a driving tour.
The Newark Earthworks consist of three sections of preserved earthworks built by the Hopewell culture between 100 BCE and 400 CE. It contains the largest earthen enclosures in the world.
Great Circle Museum
455 Hebron RdThe Newark Earthworks consist of three sections of preserved earthworks built by the Hopewell culture between 100 BCE and 400 CE. It contains the largest earthen enclosures in the world.
This is located 23 miles east. This is a great place to hike, bike or kayak. 4.3 miles of trail are paved and there are additional 10 miles of unpaved trails for hiking.
24 locals recommend
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
2200 Gratiot Rd SEThis is located 23 miles east. This is a great place to hike, bike or kayak. 4.3 miles of trail are paved and there are additional 10 miles of unpaved trails for hiking.
Food scene
Buckeye Lake Brewery
5176 Walnut RdLocal brewery with many craft beers located 1/2 mile west.
Local bar and grill with live music, food trucks and lake views. It is located 0.6 miles west.
22 locals recommend
Boat Yard at Buckeye Lake
5171 N Bank RdLocal bar and grill with live music, food trucks and lake views. It is located 0.6 miles west.
This restaurant is attached to Buckeye Lake Brewery and is located 0.5 miles west.
11 locals recommend
Chef Shack
This restaurant is attached to Buckeye Lake Brewery and is located 0.5 miles west.
Located 11 miles south on the other side of the lake in Thornville.
40 locals recommend
Buckeye Lake Winery
13750 Rosewood Rd NELocated 11 miles south on the other side of the lake in Thornville.
Whit's Frozen Custard
4595 Walnut RdLocated 1.1 miles west on 79.
Located 0.2 miles down the street on the corner of Myers and Hebron Rd (79). Amazing food at a great price!
6 locals recommend
Dragon Village of Buckeye Lake
11097 Hebron RdLocated 0.2 miles down the street on the corner of Myers and Hebron Rd (79). Amazing food at a great price!
Located 5.6 miles on the west side of the lake in the town of Millersport.
18 locals recommend
Weldon's Ice Cream Factory
2887 Canal DrLocated 5.6 miles on the west side of the lake in the town of Millersport.
0.4 miles north on 79, across from Rittberger Market and Goodwill.
Knuckle Heads Burger's & Ice Cream
10960 S Main St0.4 miles north on 79, across from Rittberger Market and Goodwill.
This amazing permanent food truck is located 0.4 miles north on 79 across from Knuckleheads Burgers & Shakes. It's open Thursdays - Sundays from 11am - 8pm.
Lindsey's SmokeHouse Barbecue
4553 Walnut RoadThis amazing permanent food truck is located 0.4 miles north on 79 across from Knuckleheads Burgers & Shakes. It's open Thursdays - Sundays from 11am - 8pm.
Leisure/sport
9 hole golf course, practice range, full service bar with a grill room. Located 4.2 miles east.
6 locals recommend
Harbor Hills Country Club
225 Freeman Memorial Dr9 hole golf course, practice range, full service bar with a grill room. Located 4.2 miles east.
Altitude Trampoline Park - Heath
771 South 30th Street8.3 miles north on 79 in Heath
Legend Valley
7585 Kindle RdOutdoor concert venue located 5.5 miles east off of 70 and 13.
Located on the banks of the Scioto River in downtown Columbus, 32 miles west. COSI features more than 300 interactive exhibits throughout themed exhibition areas. It has the largest planetarium is the largest in Ohio.
254 locals recommend
Center of Science and Industry
333 W Broad StLocated on the banks of the Scioto River in downtown Columbus, 32 miles west. COSI features more than 300 interactive exhibits throughout themed exhibition areas. It has the largest planetarium is the largest in Ohio.
Located 5.2 miles heading west by either taking I70 or route 40 through Hebron.
10 locals recommend
National Trail Raceway
2650 National Rd SWLocated 5.2 miles heading west by either taking I70 or route 40 through Hebron.