GRAND LAKE ST MARYS Visit Mercer County with Its Quaint Towns, Historic Sites, Unique Shops and You Will Be in Awe
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 ON THE COVER 6 ARMSTRONG AIR & SPACE MUSEUM 8 BICYCLE MUSEUM OF AMERICA 9 FORT RECOVERY MUSEUM CARE THAT REVOLVES AROUND YOU. 10 LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUMS YOUR LIFE. YOUR HEALTHCARE. 11 MIAMI & ERIE CANAL 12 GRAND LAKE ST. MARYS Grand Lake Health System is a mission-driven, GRAND LAKE MIAMI & ERIE FAMILY The Greater Grand Lake Region The Greater Grand Lake Region Visitors Guide is available free Visitors Guide is a publication of 14 LIGHTHOUSES nonprofit healthcare provider serving residents of the WOUND CENTER PRACTICE The Evening Leader ™ at the Visitors Center office, area Grand Lake region of West Central Ohio since 1953. 200 St. Clair Street & PEDIATRICS Chambers of Commerce and 102 E. Spring St. 15 MAP OF GRAND LAKE ST. MARYS St. Marys, Ohio 45885 IN MINSTER St. Marys, OH 45885 From multiple centers of excellence and affiliated other locations. (419) 394-7414 419-394-9512 04463 State Route 66 theeveningleader.com practices throughout the region — including Joint Greater Grand Lake 16 THE LAND OF THE Minster, Ohio 45865 and Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys — Visitors Region CROSS-TIPPED CHURCHES GRAND LAKE 419-628-3821 The Wapakoneta Daily News we focus on creating personalized care experiences HOME HEALTH & 900 Edgewater Drive, 520 Industrial Dr. that emphasize communication, education, wellness, HOSPICE™ GRAND LAKE OB/GYN St. Marys, Ohio 45885 Wapakoneta, OH 45895 20 TWO-COUNTY AREA MAP 419-394-1294 (419) 738-2128 and prevention to improve the health and quality of 1122 East Spring Street 1067 Hager Street 800-860-4726 wapakdailynews.com 22 COURTHOUSES life of our families, friends, and neighbors living in the St. Marys, Ohio 45885 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 www.GreaterGrandLakeRegion.com The guide is published by 419-394-7434 419-394-7314 The Evening Leader and The communities we serve. Wapakoneta Daily News in 23 HIKING & BICYCLE TRAILS 1-800-543-5115 Toll Free 801 Pro Drive, Suite D3 cooperation with the Greater Grand 419-394-3335 After Hours Lake Region Visitors Center. AUGLAIZE MERCER GRAND LAKE Celina, Ohio 45822 24 CAMPING & PARKS UROLOGY SLEEP CENTER The Greater Grand Lake Region GRAND LAKE 419-394-7314 Visitors Guide all rights reserved. IN CELINA 975 Hager Street 26 AREA ATTRACTIONS NEUROLOGICAL No portion of the Visitors Guide 950 S. Main St., Ste 10 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 4 Eagle Drive, Suite B may be reproduced without written CENTER consent. 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MARYS, OHIO 45885 Ohio 45822 801 Pro Drive, Suite D1 801 Pro Drive, Suite D2 LCTC Map courtesy of Nealeigh 419-394-3335 419-586-5760 Design Group, Dustin Nealeigh 39 2019 MAJOR EVENTS Celina, Ohio 45822 Celina, Ohio 45822 140 Fox Road, Suite 209, 419-586-6489 419-586-6480 42 HOTELS, CABINS AND COTTAGES URGENT CARE Van Wert, OH 45891 AT JTDMH GRAND LAKE VANAN ENT & SINUS 419.586.5760 200 St. Clair Street PEDIATRICS CENTER St. Marys, Ohio 45885 MOR REHAB 1010 Hager Street 801 Pro Drive, Suite D4 Welcome to 419-394-3335 419.586.9300 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 Celina, Ohio 45822 419-394-9579 CIAO! MED SPA America’s Best Value Inn GRAND LAKE 419-586-6480 419.586.9300 Grand Lake Colina & St. Marys OCCUPATIONAL 801 Pro Dr, Suite D5 WAPAKONETA MEDICINE™ Celina, Ohio 45822 PRIMARY CARE™ NEW DAY 200 St. Clair Street 419-394-9579 AT THE WAPAKONETA PAIN MANAGEMENT St. Marys, Ohio 45885 4 Eagle Dr, Suite A MEDICAL CENTER CENTER 419-394-3335 Minster, OH 45865 1165 S. Knoxville Ave, Ste 105 812 Redskin Trail, Suite A St. Marys, Ohio 45885 CLEAR PASSAGE 419-394-9579 Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 419-394-9520 GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRIC 812 Redskin Trail, Suite C 419-738-4445 CENTER Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 GRAND LAKE PRIMARY 200 St. Clair 419-394-9579 CARE AT ST. MARYS™ St. Marys OH 45885 1040 Hager Street 419-394-9505 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 419-394-9959 3 ON THE COVER 6. Enjoy the scones, pastries and fudge at Cloud Nine Come Celebrate the An Insider’s Guide to Café. (Enjoy your beverage of choice with a delicious scone or a luscious piece of homemade cake and always leave with a piece of 50th Anniversary of Wapakoneta fudge for later!) Hundreds of thousands of people will be visiting Wapakoneta 7. Visit the Auglaize County Courthouse. (Citizens of the One of Humanity’s during 2019 to help celebrate the 50thAnniversary of the county funded an 8 million dollar renovation/restoration of this Apollo 11 mission and hometown son, Neil Armstrong, who beautiful courthouse. Worth. Every. Penny.) took those first steps onto the moon. Enjoy the celebration Greatest and fun events, but don’t miss exploring this special 8. Enjoy a meal at the Lucky Steer Restaurant. (No, it’s not a community. Here are 11 insider tips to help you make the most vegetarian joint. If you are looking for good local food, it’s a great Accomplishments of your visit: place to eat. The pancakes come highly recommended. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission that put man 1. Tour the Armstrong Air & Space Museum. (A great stop to 9. See a movie in the historic Wapa Theater. (A wonderful on the moon. The first human to walk on another celestial body, Neil learn about Wapakoneta’s Hometown Hero and the many other venue that harkens back to the grand cinemas of the days before Alden Armstrong, was born in Auglaize County and called Wapakoneta, Ohioans who braved the unknowns in space.) television and Netflix!) Ohio, his hometown. The community will be celebrating this milestone throughout 2019 2. Visit the Temple of Tolerance. (This Wapakonetan may not 10. Stop by Winans Coffee and Chocolates. (Yum, the name and invites you to join in the fun. A wide range of events are planned have gone to the moon but the owner of this property certainly says it all) for the anniversary year including stargazing nights, the world’s largest created an otherworldly landscape in his own backyard. A must see!) Moon Pie, a giant Homecoming Parade, a Hot Air Balloon Rally, 11. Take a walk or drive along west Auglaize Street. (View visiting Astronauts, a “Back 3. Check out the Alpha Café. (Appreciate the ambiance that the lovely, stately homes in many varied architectural styles, along to the 60’s” Dinner, special art mixes 1890’s elegance and 1950’s Diner Chic. A cold beverage this grand boulevard.) exhibits and many more fun and and the Bologna & Cheese Plate are a great way to kick off the festive events. Be a part of the weekend.) celebration, you can check out the entire calendar of events at 4. See the Eagle’s Landing, the childhood home of Neil www.Firstonthemoon.org or Armstrong. (This private residence is not open to the public, but follow the First on the Moon a walk or drive by gives you a glimpse of the neighborhood that Facebook page. nurtured a future explorer.) Th e City of 50 years ago the whole world watched with anticipation and 5. View the “Chair” burial monument at Greenlawn then excitement as man walked Cemetery. (There are stories, but none substantiated, why the Wapakoneta on the moon. Celebrate the great expense of laying a special railroad spur was incurred to WELCOMES YOU anniversary of that incredible bring in this monument for a local businessman that looks like it is achievement this year in topped with a ladies boudoir chair.) From a Native American heritage ... to the Moon; Wapakoneta, Ohio. Wapakoneta proudly offers shopping, dining and entertainment for all. Armstrong Downtown Air and Space Museum Waterpark Temple of Tolerance Mayor Tom Stinebaugh 710 Parlette Court, Wapakoneta, OH 419-738-3011 • www.wapakoneta.net 5 ARMSTRONG AIR & SPACE MUSEUM learn how a young man from small activities and rides, Run to the Moon, the museum. Please contact the museum to town America went on to become the and much more between July 19 – 21. make reservations and secure group rates. first human to walk on the moon. From April through September, the October–March: Join the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Museum is open 7 days a week, 9:30 am to Closed Monday the First Moon Landing at the Armstrong 5 pm Monday through Saturday and 11 am Tues–Sat: 9:30am–5:00pm Air & Space Museum and in Auglaize to 5 pm on Sunday. From October through Sunday: 12:00–5:00pm County throughout 2019. At the museum, March, the Museum is open 9:30 am to explore rocketry and propulsion during 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and 11 April–September: the Apollo 11 Launch Day on July 16. am to 5 pm on Sunday. Closed on Easter, Mon–Sat: 9:30am–5:00pm Meet Ohio astronauts, participate in Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Groups of Sunday: 11:00–5:00pm science demos, enjoy family friendly all ages are welcome for guided tours of 500 Apollo Dr | Wapakoneta, OH 45895 are numerous interactive exhibits that make the Museum a fun 800.860.0142 | @ArmstrongSpace and educational stop for the entire family.