Food destinations within easy reach of Columbus, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Columbus, worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous for Bryn Du Mansion grounds and the village restaurant row
Granville Ohio is the day-trip 35 minutes east of Columbus, a Denison University village with Bryn Du Mansion's 52-acre estate since 1905 and dining.
Drive east on Interstate 70 then US-16 to Granville
Famous for Inn at Cedar Falls dining and orchard cider
Hocking Hills State Park 50 minutes southeast of Columbus is the nature day-trip with the Inn at Cedar Falls dining room, hiking and seasonal apple orchards.
Drive southeast on US-33 to Logan
Famous for Young's Jersey Dairy ice cream and Winds Cafe
Yellow Springs Ohio is the bohemian day-trip 75 minutes west of Columbus, with Young's Jersey Dairy ice cream, Winds Cafe breakfast and Sunrise Cafe.
Drive west on Interstate 70 to Springfield, then south to Yellow Springs
Famous for Rockmill Brewery and historic Lancaster downtown
Lancaster Ohio is the Hocking Hills gateway day-trip 35 minutes southeast of Columbus, with Rockmill Brewery and the historic downtown stretch.
Drive southeast on US-33 to Lancaster
Famous for The Wild Goose Creative scene and Park Place restaurant row
Newark Ohio 40 minutes east is the corridor day-trip pairing with Granville, with Park Place restaurant row and the Licking County riverside.
Drive east on Interstate 70 to Newark exit
