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OHIO DAY TRIPS Courtesy photo 2 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 OHIO DAY TRIPS Galion Inquirer “Clutter makes a CRAFTY CLUTTER House a Home” For a gift that’s unique, choose 2 mi. W. of I-71 Carrousel Antiques on Rt. 97 2 mi. • • S. of Mansfield Pictures Candles Melts on Rt. 42 118 North Main St., Mansfield, OH • 419-522-0230 Northwoods • Nautical Mon-Sat 10-5 Sun 12-5 Home Decor • Gifts 35+ Vendors 305 E. Main St | Lexington, OH Open until 9pm every first Friday of the Month Open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm 419.884.1901 May thru December 40738391 40738400 89 Years Young & Still Growing Shopping, Fun, Trees - Perennials - Hanging Baskets - Shrubs -Vegetable Plants and Seeds Herbs - Butterfly Plants - Organic Products Now With Two Florist Locations Mansfield, Ohio Shelby, Ohio Open Year Round 40873055 Events and more! 935 Home Road S 71 W. Main St. www.altafloral.com 419-529-2792 419-347-3470 www.altagreenhouse.com Crawford County BTVB Tour 2016 Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | 8am to approx. 4:30pm Visit Join the local tourism office on this one-day adventure! Start the tour at the new Trillium Event Center in Bucyrus; view vintage autos at Memory Lane in Galion; take a behind the Mansfield & scene tour of Pickwick Place; tour and learn the Young Frankenstein production process at the Galion Community Theatre; tour the new ODOT Facility located in Crossroads Industrial Park and Lunch and learn at Lowe-Volk Park with box lunches from Cooper’s Mill. Call today to sign up or for more information! Bucyrus Ohio! 301 S. Sandusky Ave Bucyrus, OH | (419) 562-0720 [email protected] | www.visitbucyrus.com 40873068 HOURS – Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10 am - 4 pm Norman’s Niche Cabin at 5183 Stetzer Rd, Bucyrus, 44820 419-562-9117 Wines and More Willow Hollow CabinAtWillowHollow Groups Fine Woodworking, Antique Cupboards & Art Gallery Welcome Large selection of wines, Fine Woodworking, Antique Cupboards & Art Gallery All items handcr afted by Ohio artists. domestic and craft beers, spices and mixes, All items handcrafted by ohio artists. wine accessories and wine scented candles, Sliver Bridge Coffee, Wine Jellies and beer jams. VISIT US ON FACEBOOK GROUP TOURS WELCOME! Cabin at Willow Hollow 219 Sandusky Ave | Bucyrus, OH | 419-617-1126 | Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 11-7 Hours - Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10am - 4pm (Other times by appointment) • 5183 Stetzer Rd, Bucyrus, 44820 • 419-562-9117 Galion Inquirer OHIO DAY TRIPS Wednesday, May 11, 2016 3 Many things to do in Crawford County business. The store offers homemade jams, candies and County o ers an array of other items. The business was founded in 1969 and offers entertaining and educational tours throughout interesting attractions the factory. Bucyrus is known as the By Kimberly Gasuras Bratwurst capital of the world [email protected] Crestline so many visitors head to From murals to a Speakeasy, The Crawford Park District Carle’s Bratwurst to see how Crawford County has several encompasses several parks the famous sausages are made. interesting attractions that throughout Crawford County The business was founded in would be fun to visit on a day including Unger Park, Sears 1929 and is still family-owned trip. Woods, the Daughmer Prairie and operated. The shop offers Savannah, Heckert Nature an array of other meats to pur- Preserve, the Sandusky Wild- chase along with a hot bar and Galion life Area and the Lowe-Volk a dessert bar. Park that is open daily. The The Speakeasy is hot spot in Bucyrus and is the under- The Brownella Cottage was park features a Learning Tree on North Sandusky Avenue hammered and handmade cop- ground location where Al constructed between 1885 along with hiking, fi shing and next to the Daily Scoop, only per kettles. After the death of Capone and his cronies were and 1887, and is said to be a variety of other activities for one block from Washington fourth-generation owner Helen known to hangout while in haunted. It was built as a wed- children and adults alike. Square where Grohe’s largest Picking Neff last year, Steve town. The hotel was built in ding gift to Bishop Brown mural, the Great American Schifer took over the business. 1916 and was named the High- and Ella Scranton Bradford by Crossroads, is located. He had been a coppersmith way Hotel. The Speak Easy Bradford’s adoptive mother Bucyrus Bucyrus Copper Kettle for the Picking family for 39 opportunities are available by Mary Scranton Bradford. Para- Works Ltd. was known as the years. contacting the Bucyrus Tour- normal Investigations can be There are three murals D. Picking Company for the Cooper’s Mill is a major ism and Visitors Bureau, 301 arranged by contacting the located in Bucyrus that were past 100 years. Visitors come attraction in Bucyrus and is South Sandusky Ave., or by Galion Historical Society at created by world-renowned from around the globe to tour known for the homemade calling 419-562-0720 or 1-866- [email protected], or artist Eric Grohe. The Liberty the company known for its apple butter made at the 562-0720. call 419-468-9338. Remembers mural is located Gardens and Gifts 48 South Main Street • Mount Gilead, OH Home Decor | Clothing | Accessories | Bulk Foods 4 Wednesday, May 11, 2016 OHIO DAY TRIPS Galion Inquirer Where to go in Morrow? Our top 10 things to do in the heart of Ohio Staff report Next on our list is Morrow County’s favorite paintballing spot, Splatter While a vastly rural county, Mor- Park Paintball Games. The paintball row offers residents and visitors alike park is located at 5560 County Road 29 more than just a trip to an agricultural and offers traditional paintball match- stronghold in Central Ohio. es, low-impact paintball games and The ever expanding Morrow County airsoft matches for nearly all ages. has plenty of recreational activities to The park is open Saturday and Sun- provide anyone a day of adventure or day from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit them at relaxation. splatterpark.com for more information. A fi rst stop for those who enjoy the For the hop enthusiast, next on outdoors, Mount Gilead State Park, our list of places to visit is Morrow located off State Route 95, offers County’s own Hoof Hearted Brew- visitors six miles of hiking and bridle ing, located 300 County Road 26 in trails, fi shing opportunities and camp- Marengo. ing facilities. Boasting a fl agship of stouts, pale The newly renovated park had a busy ales, porters and IPAs, Hoof Hearted off-season as it was the site of a $1.6 has a number of beers fi t to satisfy any million revitalization project, funded craft brew fan’s pallet. by a state grant designed to improve While the taproom in Marengo state parks across Ohio. is open a limited number of hours George Fleiner | Civitas Media Visitors can now use improved through the week, Hoof Hearted hosts Passangers take flight with Gary Tyo of Mid-Ohio Balloon Adventures. campsites, shower houses, a pavilion monthly events and release parties at and new playground equipment, while its Morrow location. Headwaters Outdoor Education Cardinal Center is outfi tted with an checking out Morrow’s lone state park. The brewery also recently opened a Center is another option for the out- indoor heated pool, a lake for fi shing, For those who want a different view pub in Columbus’ Italian Village, which door minded to hit in Morrow County. over 400 campsites with nine standard of the landscape, Mid-Ohio Balloon operates with more traditional hours. The site is located on county property cabins and 20 deluxe cabins available Adventures located in the heart of Visit them at hoofheartedbrewing. and is administered by Morrow Soil for rent. Morrow County provides its customers com. and Water Conservancy. Chesterville Flea Market located with an aerial look at the surrounding For differently geared outdoor rec- Activities at the HOEC include foot on State Route 95 in Chesterville offers area. reation in Morrow County, look no golf, an arboretum and a new util- patrons a selection of country creations Gary Tyo, the company’s owner and further than Fishing Frenzy Catfi sh ity building, as well as a Free Little and exhibits. The fl ea market is open 30-year balloon piloting veteran, is Lake located at 1769 State Route 309 Library and many trails through a vari- May through September on Saturday available for fl ight seven days a week in Caledonia. The lake is home to ety of habitats. and Sunday. May through November. a number of stocked catfi sh species Southern Morrow County is home For history buffs paying visit to the Mid-Ohio offers fl ights at sunrise and including blue, channel and shovel- to the Cardinal Center Campground central Ohio county, The Morrow sunset each day. Tyo can be reached at head catfi shes. and Shooting Center, an outdoor County Historical Society located in 419-560-7535 or at gary@ Anglers can also participate in tourna- event facility and campground located Mount Gilead focuses on the Morrow’s midohiobaloon.com. ments held every weekend at the lake. near State Route 61 and Interstate 71. rich cultural heritage. Galion Inquirer OHIO DAY TRIPS Wednesday, May 11, 2016 5 Lots to do in Richland County By Chris Pugh Ohio State Reformatory - [email protected] The Reformatory doors were opened to its fi rst 150 young There are many things to do offenders in September 1896. in Richland County. Here is a After housing over 155,000 men sample: in its lifetime, the doors to the Little Buckeye Children’s prison closed Dec.