2017 VISITORS GUIDE

AUGLAIZE & MERCER COUNTIES www.GreaterGrandLakeRegion.com The preferred choice for healthcare. Grand Lake Health System is a mission- driven, nonprofit healthcare provider serving residents of the Grand Lake region of West Central since 1953. From multiple centers of excellence and affiliated URGENT CARE AT JTDMH WOUND CARE CENTER GRAND LAKE SLEEP CENTER 200 St. Clair Street 200 St. Clair Street 975 Hager Street practices throughout the region — St. Marys, Ohio 45885 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 including Joint Township District Memorial Phone: 419-394-3387 Phone: 419-394-9512 Phone: 419-394-9992 Hospital in St. Marys — we focus on creating personalized care experiences that emphasize communication, education, wellness, and prevention to improve the health and quality of life of our families, GRAND LAKE VANAN ENT & SINUS CENTER NEW DAY OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE 801 Pro Drive, Suite D4 PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER friends, and neighbors living in the 200 St. Clair Street Celina, Ohio 45822 975 Hager Street St. Marys, Ohio 45885 Phone: 419-586-6480 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 communities we serve. Phone: 419-394-3335 Phone: 419-394-9520

JOINT TOWNSHIP DISTRICT GRAND LAKE GRAND LAKE FAMILY JAMES REICHERT, D.O. WAPAKONETA PRIMARY CARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEUROLOGICAL CENTER PRACTICE & PEDIATRICS GENERAL & BARIATRIC SURGERY AT THE WAPAKONETA MEDICAL CENTER 200 St. Clair Street 200 St. Clair Street AT THE CELINA MEDICAL CENTER 801 Pro Drive 812 Redskin Trail St. Marys, Ohio 45885-2400 St. Marys, Ohio 45885-2400 801 Pro Drive Celina, Ohio 45822 Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 Phone: 419-394-3335 Phone: 419-394-9522 Celina, Ohio 45822 Phone: 419-586-6480 Phone: 419-738-4445 Toll Free: 1-877-564-6897 Phone: 419-586-6489

GRAND LAKE HOME HEALTH GRAND LAKE HOSPICE GRAND LAKE PRIMARY CARE MIAMI & ERIE FAMILY GRAND LAKE OB/GYN 1122 East Spring Street 1122 East Spring Street AT ST. MARYS PRACTICE & PEDIATRICS 1067 Hager Street St. Marys, Ohio 45885 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 1040 Hager Street IN MINSTER St. Marys, Ohio 45885 Phone: 419-394-7434 Phone: 419-394-7434 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 04463 State Route 66 Phone: 419-394-7314 Toll Free: 1-800-543-5115 Toll Free: 1-800-543-5115 Phone: 419-394-9959 Minster, Ohio 45865 Phone: 419-628-3821 812 Redskin Trail After Hours: 419-394-3335 Wheatland Building Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 1165 S. Knoxville Avenue Phone: 419-738-4414 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 200 ST. CLAIR STREET 801 Pro Drive, Suite D3 Phone: 419-394-9579 ST. MARYS, OHIO 45885 Celina, Ohio 45822 Phone: 419-584-1981 419-384-3335 GRANDLAKEHEALTH.ORG 04463 State Route 66 Minster, Ohio 45865 Phone: 419-394-7314 Visit us online! 29887 Follow us on Facebook! TABLE OF CONTENTS The preferred choice for healthcare. Grand Lake Health System is a mission- driven, nonprofit healthcare provider 4 MUSEUM serving residents of the Grand Lake region 6 ARMSTRONG AIR & SPACE MUSEUM of West Central Ohio since 1953. From 8 BICYCLE MUSEUM OF AMERICA multiple centers of excellence and affiliated URGENT CARE AT JTDMH WOUND CARE CENTER GRAND LAKE SLEEP CENTER 200 St. Clair Street 200 St. Clair Street 975 Hager Street 10 LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUMS practices throughout the region — St. Marys, Ohio 45885 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 including Joint Township District Memorial Phone: 419-394-3387 Phone: 419-394-9512 Phone: 419-394-9992 11 GRAND LAKE ST MARYS Hospital in St. Marys — we focus on 13 LIGHTHOUSES & GRAND LAKE The Greater Grand Lake Region The Greater Grand Lake Region creating personalized care experiences Visitors Guide is available free Visitors Guide is a publication of at the Visitors Center office, area The Wapakoneta Daily News 15 MIAMI & ERIE CANAL Chambers of Commerce and 520 Industrial Dr. that emphasize communication, education, other locations. Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (419) 738-2128 16 THE LAND OF THE wellness, and prevention to improve the Greater Grand Lake wapakdailynews.com Visitors Region CROSS-TIPPED CHURCHES and GRAND LAKE VANAN ENT & SINUS CENTER NEW DAY 900 Edgewater Drive, health and quality of life of our families, St. Marys, Ohio 45885 The Evening Leader OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE 801 Pro Drive, Suite D4 PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER 419-394-1294 102 E. Spring St. 20 TWO-COUNTY AREA MAP friends, and neighbors living in the 200 St. Clair Street Celina, Ohio 45822 975 Hager Street 800-860-4726 St. Marys, OH 45885 (419) 394-7414 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 Phone: 419-586-6480 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 www.GreaterGrandLakeRegion.com communities we serve. theeveningleader.com 22 COURTHOUSES Phone: 419-394-3335 Phone: 419-394-9520 The guide is published by The Wapakoneta Daily News and The Evening Leader in cooperation 23 HIKING & BICYCLE TRAILS with the Greater Grand Lake Region Visitors Center. The Greater Grand Lake Region 24 CAMPING & PARKS Visitors Guide all rights reserved. No portion of the Visitors Guide may be reproduced without written 26 AREA ATTRACTIONS consent. For Advertising Information Call (419) 739-3519 28 THINGS TO DO JOINT TOWNSHIP DISTRICT GRAND LAKE GRAND LAKE FAMILY JAMES REICHERT, D.O. WAPAKONETA PRIMARY CARE Cover: Trevor Wayne Hayes, Wapak MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEUROLOGICAL CENTER PRACTICE & PEDIATRICS GENERAL & BARIATRIC SURGERY AT THE WAPAKONETA MEDICAL CENTER Cover Photo Credit: 33 CRAFT BREWERIES 200 St. Clair Street 200 St. Clair Street AT THE CELINA MEDICAL CENTER 801 Pro Drive 812 Redskin Trail Jeff Pontsler, Rockford St. Marys, Ohio 45885-2400 St. Marys, Ohio 45885-2400 801 Pro Drive Celina, Ohio 45822 Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 Photos Also Supplied by: Phone: 419-394-9522 Celina, Ohio 45822 Phone: 419-586-6480 Phone: 419-738-4445 Dave Shaner, St Marys; Shelly 35 AREA INFORMATION Phone: 419-394-3335 Grieshop, Coldwater; Deb Borns, Toll Free: 1-877-564-6897 Phone: 419-586-6489 Celina; John Zwez, Wapakoneta; Jeff Pontsler, Rockford; Annette 38 HOTELS, CABINS AND COTTAGES Moran, St Marys

Welcome to America’s Best Value Inn Grand Lake Colina & St. Marys GRAND LAKE HOME HEALTH GRAND LAKE HOSPICE GRAND LAKE PRIMARY CARE MIAMI & ERIE FAMILY GRAND LAKE OB/GYN 1122 East Spring Street 1122 East Spring Street AT ST. MARYS PRACTICE & PEDIATRICS 1067 Hager Street St. Marys, Ohio 45885 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 1040 Hager Street IN MINSTER St. Marys, Ohio 45885 Phone: 419-394-7434 Phone: 419-394-7434 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 04463 State Route 66 Phone: 419-394-7314 Toll Free: 1-800-543-5115 Toll Free: 1-800-543-5115 Phone: 419-394-9959 Minster, Ohio 45865 Phone: 419-628-3821 812 Redskin Trail After Hours: 419-394-3335 Wheatland Building Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 1165 S. Knoxville Avenue Phone: 419-738-4414 St. Marys, Ohio 45885 200 ST. CLAIR STREET 801 Pro Drive, Suite D3 Phone: 419-394-9579 ST. MARYS, OHIO 45885 Celina, Ohio 45822 Phone: 419-584-1981 419-384-3335 GRANDLAKEHEALTH.ORG 04463 State Route 66 Minster, Ohio 45865 3 Phone: 419-394-7314 Visit us online! 29887 Follow us on Facebook! FORT RECOVERY MUSEUM

1 Fortsite St | Fort Recovery, OH 45846 Visitors to present 800.238.8920 | www.fortrecoverymuseum.com day Fort Recovery On a small triangle of land along the , two significant see history come battles (1791, 1794) forever changed the course of this country’s alive through the history. The first battle, “The Battle of The Wabash,” resulted in reconstructed fort the greatest loss ever suffered by the and the with the two- greatest victory ever for the Native Americans! Nine hundred of this story blockhouses young nation’s 1200 soldiers were killed or mortally wounded at the and connecting hands of nearly 1500 warriors under the command of Miami Chief, stockade, along and Chief . with two log cabins with exhibits of early colonial furnishings and tools. The Award Winning Hotel Three years later, “The Battle of Fort Recovery” took place on adjacent museum houses accurately detailed figures of Wayne’s the same triangle along the Wabash. However, with the protection Legion. Also of interest are the Native American history, models Heated Indoor Pool of the fort, nearly 250 soldiers were able to resist a relentless two and artifacts, all of which tell the stories of those proud people. Fort day attack by a confederation of 2500 warriors. After the defeat, Recovery Monument Park features an obelisk monument that stands Little Turtle said he would never again fight the American Army, over 100 feet high in honor of the soldiers who died in both battles, saying, “To do so would be suicide to my people.” This battle was and whose remains are buried under that monument. Don’t miss 1410 Commerce Dr. an important step ultimately leading to the signing of the Treaty the historic murals that grace the downtown town area. 1421 E Market St. Celina Ohio of Greenville and opening up the lands of the Saint419-394-2710 Mary’s Ohio 45885 for American settlement. The success of the US Legion at Fort Open Weekends in May and September (12:00–5:00pm); 7 days a week Recovery and Fallen Timbers proved that the United States had a in June, July and August (12:00–5:00pm); $5.00 adults, $2.00 ages 7–12; 419-586-4656 viable army, was in control of its territories and insured the survival personal/group tours available with $25 minimum admission. [email protected] of this new nation. 419-375-4649 | www.fortrecoverymuseum.com www.americasbestvalueinn.com Choicehotels.com/hotel/oh590 Nestled along the Indiana state line in [email protected] Fort Recovery West Central Ohio, the Village of Fort Recovery State Museum is full of rich history, a quaint downtown and Fort lots of friendly folks who invite you to come This partial reconstruction of the Fort of Recovery and discover all that we have to offer. features two 20 ft. x 20 ft. two-story blockhouses with connecting stockades. Inside the fort area is located the We hope you’ll visit us soon! corner marker of the Greenville Treaty Line, which was established by the 1795 Greenville Treaty. Monument Park In 1908, President William Howard Taft signed a bill for 2020 Holiday Drive Celina, Ohio 45822 the construction of the Fort Recovery Monument to recognize the signifi cance of the military events that occured there, and to give a fi nal resting place to all soldiers who died in the battles. The obelisk memorial and burial crypt underneath 419-586-4919 were built in 1912 and dedicated on July 1, 1913. Museum ielinarit.net Fully On fl oors one and two, with completely new exhibits, Fort Recovery State Museum houses one of the fi nest military museums in the country. On the third fl oor is one of the nicer Remodeled prehistoric artifact collections on display in Ohio. Franke Walkway in 2016 This bucolic walkway links Fort Site Park to the Fort Recovery State Museum. Signs lining the walk detail the early history of the village as well as the two greatest Indian battles ever to take place in the United States, battles that occured on this very ground. Pioneer Cabins See two restored log cabins, one depicting home life in the early 1800’s, the other containing many old farm and hand tools. Descriptions of contents make the sites interesting and educational. See also: Indian Memorial Park; Pioneer Cemetary; Wabash River Source; Fort Recovery Community Museum 2016 Veteran’s Memorial Open: June - August: 12-5 daily 1 Fortsite Street May and September: 12-5, Sat., Sun., Holidays Fort Recovery, OH 45846 Tours - Schedule Anytime - 800-283-8920 www.frchamber.org www.fortrecoverymuseum.com Adults - $5.00 • Children - $2.0 Paid for by The Fort Recovery Chamber of Commerce & Project Recovery

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5 http://bestwesternohio.com/hotels/best-western-celina ARMSTRONG AIR & SPACE MUSEUM

500 Apollo Dr | Wapakoneta, OH 45895 museum chronicles Ohio’s contributions to space flight. There 800.860.0142 | @ArmstrongSpace are numerous interactive exhibits that make the Museum a fun www.armstrongmuseum.org and educational stop for the entire family. Kids and adults can A half billion viewers tuned in to watch the Apollo 11 moon landing experience the sense of weightlessness and freedom of movement and Neil Armstrong take the first step on another world. You can in the Zero-Gravity Trainer. Enjoy our new 30-minute presentation relieve that “giant leap” and see the future of space exploration at on the first manned lunar landing in the Astro Theater after the the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Infinity Room projects you into the vastness of space. Named in honor of Wapakoneta native Neil Armstrong, the Among the items on exhibit are an F5D Skylancer airplane, the

October-March April-September Tues-Sat: 9:30-5 Mon-Sat: 9:30-5 Sunday: 12-5 Sunday: 12-5 Closed Monday

500 Apollo Dr, Wapakoneta www.armstrongmuseum.org 419-738-8811 Gemini VIII spacecraft, Apollo 11 artifacts, a working model of the Mars Curiosity rover, and an Apollo 11 moon rock. Visitors can also view artifacts from Armstrong’s life and learn how a young man from small town America went on to become the first human to walk on the moon. From April through September, the Museum is open 7 days a week, 9:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 pm on Sunday. From October through March, the Museum is open 9:30 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 pm on Sunday. Closed on New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Groups of all ages are welcome for guided tours of the museum. Please contact the museum to make reservations and secure group rates.

October–March: Closed Monday Tues–Sat: 9:30am–5:00pm Sunday: 12:00–5:00pm

April–September: Mon–Sat: 9:30am–5:00pm Sunday: 12:00–5:00pm

St. Marys, Ohio  419-394-3303  www.cityofstmarys.net When you're visiting the You’ll get a warm welcome region, stop by downtown and have a lasting St. Marys to walk the experience in our town, so Miami & Erie Canal spend some time in towpath trail, play a round St. Marys soon and see for of miniature golf, and yourself. eexplore a daring past. You FromF US 33, take State can also enjoy the work of Route 66 South or 29 East area artists, and you'll find to St. Marys. old-fashioned values and service in our restaurants Don't miss the replica and stores. canal boat in Memorial Park!

7 BICYCLE MUSEUM OF AMERICA

7 West Monroe St., New Bremen, OH 45869 419-629-9249 | www.bicyclemuseum.com Take a ride down memory lane... The Bicycle Museum of America houses a rich source of bicycle history with over 350 examples on display. Examples of the collection include a bicycle outfitted for the U.S. Army infantry in the 1890s and the famed bicycle from the film Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure. You will also see a monocycle on display that was used in the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Check out the Bowden fiberglass bicycles, a collection of wooden bicycles, many highwheelers, and historic racing bicycles. The museum also has a model of an 1816 German-designed bicycle. Sting-rays from the 1960s and balloon-tired bicycles from the 1950s fill the historical interior with nostalgia. For serious bicyclists, the museum offers unique look into the history of a beloved sport. For most, it is an opportunity to stroll down memory lane. Additional collections of gemstones, inaugural medals and a Company C flag that accompanied a local contingent during the Civil War are also on display. The museum is always changing and evolving making each visitor experience unique. Make plans to visit this incredible private museum. Join Us... at Otterbein St. Marys! Independent Living, Patio Homes & Apartments Life Enrichment Center, with Warm Water Pool, Fitness Gym & Library Assisted Living Memory Support Skilled Nursing Designated Therapy Wing for Post Acute

Recovery & Rehabilitation featuring 11230 State Route 364 Private Suites St. Marys, OH 45885 State of The Art Therapy Gym 419-394-2366 Winter Hours: Mon–Fri: 9:00am–5:00pm Sat: 10:00am–2:00pm

Summer Hours: Mon–Fri: 9:00am–7:00pm Sat: 10:00am –2:00pm Closed Sundays Admission: $3 Adults, $2 Seniors, $1 Students. Guided Group tours by appointment. For more information, call (419) 629-9249 or visit www.bicyclemuseum.com

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9 MUSEUMS

LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUMS An appreciation of the local heritage can be seen in the many area history museums. Unless otherwise stated, the hours open are limited, but all can be viewed by appointment. Group tours are also available. Call for more information.

Auglaize County Historical Society New Knoxville Historical Museum Mooney Museum 107 E German St | New Knoxville 45871 | 419-753-2721 223 S. Main St | St. Marys 45885 | 419-394-7069 Open the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from 1–4pm Shanes Crossing Historical Museum 151 E Columbia St | Rockford 45882 | 419-363-2998 Auglaize County Historical Society Open weekdays during village office hours Wapakoneta Museum 206 W. Main St | Wapakoneta 45895 | 419-738-9328 Uniopolis HIstorical Museum Open the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from 1–4pm 75 E Ohio St | Uniopolis 45888 | 419-568-5586 Buckland HIstorical Museum Buckland Community Center | 419-657-6569

Cridersville Historical Museum 111 W. Sugar St | Cridersville | 419-645-5955

Maria Stein Heritage Museum 2291 St. Johns Rd | Maria Stein | 419-925-4532 www.mariasteinshrine.org | Admission by donation Mon–Thurs: 9:30–6:00; Fri & Sat: 9:30–4; Sun: Noon–4

Mercer County Historical Museum 130 E Market St | Celina 45822 419-678-2614 | [email protected]

Minster Historical Society 112 W Fourth Street | Minster 45865 | 419-628-4600

New Bremen Historical Association Museum 120 N Main St | PO Box 73 | New Bremen 45869 419-629-1014 | www.newbremenhistory.org GRAND LAKE ST. MARYS

A FUN FAMILY DESTINATION ...for More Than 100 Years of prime lakeside parkland. You will find trails and walkways, great access to fishing, swimming beaches, picnic amenities, excellent Families have long enjoyed vacationing at beautiful Grand Lake St. bird watching, public boat launch areas and a large, well maintained Marys. Ohio’s largest inland lake has been a destination for boating, state campground. swimming, fishing and picnicking for many generations. You’ll also find: Year round fishing, with many tournaments held Appreciate the History on the lake each year • Sport fishing species include bass, crappie, Constructed by man, without power equipment, Grand Lake St. perch, bluegill, catfish & walleye • Three pair of nesting American Marys served as a feeder lake for the Miami-Erie Canal. At its bald eagles • Over 10 miles of local nature hiking & biking trails completion in 1845, it was the largest man-made lake in the world • Excellent goose and duck hunting • A state fish hatchery • and is still the largest hand dug lake. Workers received 30 cents a day Snowmobiling • Waterfowl refuge and wetlands nature observation and a jigger of whiskey for their labors. In the early 1890’s the lake decks and trails • Handicap access fishing piers and boat docks became the site of the first off-shore oil drilling platform. By 1915 Kayaking clubs • Ice Fishing • Four bait & tackle shops around the there were more than 150 oil wells in the lake. Other past business lake • Great for Bird Watching—with a wide variety of waterfowl ventures on the lake included ice harvesting and commercial and migratory birds. fisheries. It was also the location of a large amusement park, dance halls and church camps. When visiting Grand Lake St. Marys, Don’t Miss: The 3 lighthouses on the lake • The many lakeside festivals, Enjoy the Great Outdoors concerts, races and other fun events • The great local cuisine and Today Grand Lake St. Marys State Park consists of nearly 600 acres lakeside dining available at a number of local restaurants.

The Area’s Best Jewelry Store! Visit Merer Conty In Business for 42 years with its quaint Custom Made Jewelry & Jewelry Repair towns, historic sites, In-Stock Jewelry, Jewelry Boxes, unique shops and Precious & Semi-Precious Stones & Much More! recreational activities. Stop In & See Our Unique Diamond Mine! ile isitin • 14kt and Sterling Silver Jewelry onton Celina • GIA Certified Diamonds Quality crystals for home decor & many other Sto y and say ello unique items from Gem World! One of a kind Table tops, plates with rack made from polished fossils and stone! CELINA-MERCER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 104 E. Mason Rd. Sidney, Ohio 937-492-6937 121 E. Logan Street, Celina, OH 45822 M-W 9-6 • Th 9-1 • Fri 9-8 • Sat. 9-3 419-586-2219 www.allisonscustomjewelry.com www.celinamercer.com Directions: Take 274 W. through Jackson Center to I-75 S. to exit 94 - Turn right off exit - Turn right on www.celinadowntown.com Mason Rd. Allison’s immediately on left! 235547

11 A FUN, FAMILY VACATION DESTINATION

Bring Your Boat You’ll find 13,500 acres of water and 52 miles of shoreline • Four boater’s beaches •Unlimited horsepower • Boat rentals available • 35 boat launch ramps - including seven free public launch sites • 13 restaurants, clubs and bars with lake access offering a wide variety of food and beverages • Both Moose and Eagles Lodges with their own marinas and a large number of courtesy docks • Open skiing • Excellent sailing lake • Three full service marinas • Fun boating events such as the LIA Barstool Open and Boat Decorating Contest and the Lake Festival Boat Poker Run • St. Marys Boat Club and their twice monthly sailboat races •Watching fireworks and Lakeshore Park concerts and events are even more enjoyable from the deck of your boat.

Stay a While From primitive campsites to lakeside, Jacuzzi hotel suites to homey cottages, you will find a wide variety of lodging options for your visit including two hotels with lake views, two hotels with docks available for guests, over 1,600 camp sites along the lake and many cottages, cabins and overnight facilities.

MARINAS Bayview Sun & Snow Marina Full Line of 5350 Bayview Rd., Celina 45822 Hand Guns, 419-268-2726 • www.bayviewsunandsnow.com Long Guns, D & W Marina Scopes, 7001 Cottonwood Dr., Celina 45822 419-268-2280 Ammunition, and Indoor Range Freedom Outdoors 215 Gordon Park Dr., St. Marys 45885 In House Brands: 419-394-9321 • www.freedomoutdoors.com Kozy Marina 8500 State Route 703 East, Celina 45822 419-394-8797 • www.kozymarina.com St. Marys Boat Club 937 Edgewater Dr., St. Marys 45885 419-300-7622 • www.stmarysboatclub.com The Boathouse at Grand Lake 1112 S Main St., Celina 45822 419-586-6657 theboathouseatgrandlake.com Grand Lake Guns, LLC 122 Hamilton Street • Celina, Ohio 45822 419-586-1936 • www.grandlakeguns.com Check us out on Facebook! Store Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:00am – 7:00pm • Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm Sunday (November & December Only) 11:00am - 4:00pm LIGHTHOUSES

You will be in awe... as you view these stunning lighthouses on Grand Lake St. Marys. Although it is an oddity for an inland lake to possess a lighthouse, Grand Lake St. Marys is proud to boast of three such structures.

Northwood Lighthouse This 1923 Eddystone Lighhouse is a monument to the original English Channel Beacon. In the early days it operated under a government license from April to November. Located on the north shore between Celina and St. Marys. Viewing from lake only (National Registry of Historic Places).

Rotary Lighthouse US Route 127 and Lake Shore Dr | Celina, OH This forty foot working light- house welcomes visitors to Celina each evening. Built in 1986 by the Celina Rotary Club, this structure has a wrought iron observation deck encircling it for those who wish a “grander” view of the lake.

Behm’s Lighthouse This beautiful stately structure was dedicated on April 19, 2003 in memory of Stanley Mike Grimm. The operating marine light can be seen up to seven miles. It can be viewed on the south shore of the lake at 5444 Behm Rd. at Behm’s Landing.

13 GRAND LAKE ST MARYS The Greater Grand Lake Region Visitors Center

13 MIAMI & ERIE CANAL

Step Back in Time along the Miami and Erie Canal Natural Area. The 67 acre parcel, with a pond, prairie area and The Miami & Erie Canal was significant in the development woodlands, provides a great spot for primitive camping, picnicking of Ohio as settlers found an easier way into the wilderness and or just enjoying nature. commerce found a cheaper route to markets. In St. Marys, Memorial Park is home to the Belle of St. Marys, a Beginning in 1825, it took 20 years to construct the 249 miles of replica canal boat and also features a covered bridge, clock tower canal from Cincinnati to Toledo and cost more than $8 million. and a lovely brick walkway along the canal. While in St. Marys Irish, French and German immigrants, who labored for 30 cents check out Grand Lake St. Marys, Ohio’s largest inland lake. This a day plus a jigger of whiskey, manually moved trees, rocks and soil 13500 acre manmade body of water originally served as a source to create the waterway through the wilderness. The peak year of water for the canal. for canal use was 1851 with over 400 boats moving freight and passengers. As railroad use increased, commercial use of the canal diminished. The final blow was the Great Flood of 1913 which destroyed portions of the waterway. A great place to begin local exploration of the canal is the Miami & Erie Canal Visitors Center at Lock One in New Bremen. The center offers numerous exhibits and displays and the lock has been restored to its 1910 appearance with wooden gates and a spillway bypass. While in New Bremen be sure to appreciate the many restored canal era buildings. Just north of the village along the canal is the Keunning-Dicke

15 THE LAND OF THE CROSS-TIPPED CHURCHES

This scenic byway consists of sixty buildings representing the German 1. Immaculate Conception Rectory Catholic settlements of southern Auglaize and Mercer Counties, as well 116 N. Mill St., Botkins, OH 2. (PRIVATE RESIDENCE) as portions of northern Darke and Shelby Counties, which were placed Cassella-Montezuma Rd. on the National Register of Historic Places. Consisting of churches, 3. Holy Family Church (1866) schools, rectories and convents, this grouping is symbolic of the cultural 14 E. Wood St., Frenchtown and historical uniqueness of the region. Today, these structures remind 4. Holy Trinity Church and Rectory (1899) usThis of the 39-mile hard workscenic and byway dedication consists of ofthese more early than settlers fifty buildingsas they built the 1. Immaculate 116 E. MainConception St., Coldwater Rectory 116 N. Mill St., Botkins, OH 5. Immaculate Conception Miami-Erierepresenting Canal the andGerman forged Catholic a new life settlements on the area’s of southern rich and productiveAuglaize 2. Gruenwald Church ComplexConvent (1903) (PRIVATE RESIDENCE) farmland.and Mercer Trips Counties, through asthe well rural as countryside portions of follow northern the quaintDarke churchesand 229Cassella-Montezuma W. Anthony St., Celina Rd. with their cross tipped “spires to heaven” and include stops at the focal 6. National Marian Shrine of the Holy Relics Shelby Counties, which were placed on the National Register of 3. Holy Family Church (1866) 14 E. Wood St., Frenchtown points of the region: the former convent at Maria Stein; St. Augustine (1892) and Former Convent (1900) ChurchHistoric - the Places. original Consisting Mother Churchof churches, of the schools, area at Minster rectories and and 4. Holy Trinity2291 St. Church Johns Rd., and Maria Rectory Stein (1899) 116 E. Main St., Coldwater convents, this grouping is symbolic of the cultural and historical 7. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church St. Charles Center, the magnificent and impressive former seminary 5. Immaculate and rectory Conception (1858) Church Complex (1903)229 W. Anthony St., Celina atuniqueness Carthagena. of the region. Today, these structures remind us of 6524 State Route 119, Cassella Call 800-860-4726 for group 6. Precious8. Precious Blood Blood School School and and Rectory Rectory (1903) 35 S. Maple St., Chickasaw the hard work and dedication of these early settlers as they built 35 S. Maple St., Chickasaw toursthe Miami-Erie or visit Canal and forged a new life on the area’s rich and 7. Nativity9. Sacred of Heartthe Blessed of Jesus Virgin Rectory Mary (1882) Church and www.grandlake.net/lctc 9333rectory State (1858) Route 119,6524 McCartyville State Route 119, Cassella productive farmland. Trips through the rural countryside follow 10. St. Aloysius Church (1877) the quaint churches with their cross tipped “spires to heaven” and 8. National State Marian Route Shrine274, Carthagena of the Holy Relics (1892) and 11. St. AnthonyFormer ChurchConvent (1869) (1900) 2291 St. Johns Rd., Maria Stein include stops at the focal points of the region: the former convent 471 St. Anthony Rd., St. Anthony at Maria Stein; St. Augustine Church - the original Mother Church 9. Sacred12. St. HeartAugustine of Jesus Church Rectory (1849) (1882) 48 N. Hanover, Minster of the area at Minster and St. Charles Center, the magnificent and 10. St.13. AloysiusSt. Bernard Church Church (1877)and Rectory State (1924) Route 274, Carthagena impressive former seminary at Carthagena. 75 W. Main St., Burkettsville 11. St.14. AnthonySt. Charles Church Seminary (1869 and Chapel 471 St. (1906) Anthony Rd., St. Anthony Call 800-860-4726 for group tours or check out the story 12. St. Augustine U.S. Route Church 127, Carthagena (1849) 48 N. Hanover, Minster 15. St. Francis Church and Rectory (1906) map at the Ohio Department of Transportation’s website: 13. St. Bernard 1509 Cranberry Church Rd., and Cranberry Rectory Prairie(1924) 75 W. Main St., Burkettsville 16. St. Henry Church (1897) http://gis3.dot.state.oh.us/ScenicByways/LCC.html 14. St. Charles 272 E. MainSeminary St., St. and Henry Chapel (1906) U.S. Route 127, Carthagena 17. St. John Church and Parish Hall (1850) 15. St. Francis Schemel Church and Van and Buren Rectory Sts., Fryburg (1906) 1509 18. St. JohnCranberry the Baptist Rd., Church Cranberry and Rectory Prairie (1889) 8533 State Route 119, Maria Stein 16. St.19. HenrySt. Joseph Church Church (1897) and Rectory 272 E. (1887) Main St., St. Henry State Route 364, Egypt 17. St.20. John St. Joseph Church Church and andParish Rectory Hall (1866) (1850) Schemel and 1689Van St. Buren Joseph Sts., Rd., Fryburg St. Joseph 21. St. Joseph Church and School (1911) 18. St. John 101 theW. Pearl Baptist St., WapakonetaChurch and Rectory (1889) 22. St. Louis8533 ChurchState Route and Rectory 119, Maria (1914) Stein 15 Star Rd., North Star 19. St.23. JosephSt. Mary Church Church andand Rectory Rectory (1871) (1887) State Route 364, Egypt 20. St. Joseph 3821 Philothea Church andRd., PhilotheaRectory (1866) 1689 St. Joseph Rd., St. Joseph 24. St. Michael Church Complex (1881) 21. St. Joseph 33 Elm Church St., Ft. Loramie and School (1911) 101 W. Pearl St., Wapakoneta 25. St. Nicholas Church and Rectory (1908) 22. St. Louis 128 Church Church St., and Osgood Rectory (1914) 15 Star Rd., North Star 26. St. Patrick Church (1884) 23. St. Mary Glynwood Church Rd., and Glynwood Rectory (1871) 3821 Philothea Rd., Philothea 27. St. Patrick Church and Rectory Marker 24. St. Michael Hoying Churchand Wright-Puthoff Complex Rds.,(1881) St. 33 Patrick Elm St., Ft. Loramie 25. St.28. NicholasSt. Paul Church Church and and Rectory Rectory (1888) (1908) 128 Church St., Osgood Sharpsburg Rd., Sharpsburg 26. St.29. PatrickSt. Peter Church Church and(1884) Rectory Glynwood (1904) Rd., Glynwood 1477 Philothea Rd., St. Peter 27. St.30. PatrickSt. Remy Church Church (1840)and Rectory Marker Hoying and 108Wright-Puthoff E. Main St., Russia Rds., St. Patrick 31. St. Rose Church Complex (1911) 28. St. Paul 7428 Church State Route and Rectory119, St. Rose (1888) Sharpsburg Rd., Sharpsburg 32. St. Sebastian Church and Rectory (1903) 29. St. Peter 3280 Church County Rdand 716A, Rectory St. Sebastion (1904) 1477 Philothea Rd., St. Peter 30. St.33. RemySt. Wendelin Church Church (1840) Complex 108 E. (1870) Main St., Russia 2980 Ft. Recovery-Minster Rd., Wendelin 31. St.34. RoseTrinity Church Church ComplexComplex (1885) (1911) 7428 State Route 119, St. Rose State Route 67, Trinity, IN 32. St. Sebastian Church and Rectory (1903) 3280 County Rd 716A, St. Sebastian

16 33. St. Wendelin Church Complex (1870) 2980 Ft. Recovery-Minster Rd., Wendelin 34. Trinity Church Complex (1885) State Route 67, Trinity, IN 17

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MARIA STEIN SHRINE OF THE HOLY RELICS or private retreats. A chapel, meeting rooms, dining rooms and 2291 St. Johns Rd | Maria Stein 45860 recreation hall are available. Mysteries of the Rosary along 419-925-4532 | www.mariasteincenter.org gravel paths and a Respect Life Memorial are added attractions in the lovely wooded setting. The beautifully ornate shrine was built in 1890 by the Sisters of the Precious Blood and contains approximately 1000 relics of the saints, ST. CHARLES CENTER & SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY the second largest collection of its type in the United States. Visitors are also invited to visit the Eucharistic Chapel, Heritage Museum 2860 U.S. Route 127 South | Celina 45822 and Gift Shop. The peaceful grounds offer a chance for reflection in 419-925-4516 | www.stcharlescpps.org the Statue Garden, the Chapel in the Woods and the Angel Garden. www.saintcharlesseniorliving.com Group guided tours by appointment. Hours: This magnificent former seminary was founded in 1861 by Mon thru Thurs: 9:30am–6:00pm, Fri & Sat: 9:30am–4:00pm the Missionaries of the Precious Blood; the current structure is Sun: Noon–4:00pm, Closed Mondays and Holidays. a late gothic revival building. The awesome facility features a 370 No admission charge. Donations gratefully accepted. foot frontage and is topped by a five story octagonal dome. The facilities Chapel of the Assumption is home to an incredible two SPIRITUAL CENTER OF MARIA STEIN story mosaic custom made in Germany and installed in 1961. A 2365 St. Johns Rd | P.O. Box 95 | Maria Stein 45860 portion of the building now serves as a senior living community With More Locations in Your Community featuring modern apartments with contemporary amenities. 419-925-7625 | www.spiritualcenter.net Mercer County Community Hospital The Spiritual Center Retreat House is a unique place to experience 800 W. Main St., Coldwater—419-678-2341 God’s Peace and Guidance. Arrangements can be made for group Community Medical Center/Doctors’ Urgent Care 950 S. Main St., Celina—419-586-1611

Mercer Health Home Care 909 E. Wayne St., Suite 126, Celina—419-584-0143

Mercer Health Medical Equipment 909 E. Wayne St., Suite 108, Celina—419-584-1973

Mercer Health Rehabilitation Services, Provided by Community Sports and Therapy Center 903 E. Wayne St., Celina—419-586-2077

Mercer Health Medical Group at Celina Pro 801 Pro Dr., Celina—419-586-3113

Mercer Health Medical Group at the Galleria 909 E. Wayne St., Celina—419-586-1863

Mercer Health Medical Group at Coldwater 830 W. Main St., Coldwater—419-678-2381

Mercer Health Medical Group at Ft. Recovery 1830 Union City Rd., Ft. Recovery—419-375-4144

Mercer Health Medical Group at St. Henry 442 Stachler Rd., St. Henry—419-678-2371

Mercer Health Medical Group at Southland 3920 Southland Rd., New Bremen—419-629-2772

For a full listing of services and physicians, visit www.mercer-health.com

With More Locations in Your Community

Mercer County Community Hospital 800 W. Main St., Coldwater—419-678-2341

Community Medical Center/Doctors’ Urgent Care 950 S. Main St., Celina—419-586-1611

Mercer Health Home Care 909 E. Wayne St., Suite 126, Celina—419-584-0143

Mercer Health Medical Equipment 909 E. Wayne St., Suite 108, Celina—419-584-1973

Mercer Health Rehabilitation Services, Provided by Community Sports and Therapy Center 903 E. Wayne St., Celina—419-586-2077

Mercer Health Medical Group at Celina Pro 801 Pro Dr., Celina—419-586-3113

Mercer Health Medical Group at the Galleria 909 E. Wayne St., Celina—419-586-1863

Mercer Health Medical Group at Coldwater 830 W. Main St., Coldwater—419-678-2381

Mercer Health Medical Group at Ft. Recovery 1830 Union City Rd., Ft. Recovery—419-375-4144

Mercer Health Medical Group at St. Henry 442 Stachler Rd., St. Henry—419-678-2371

Mercer Health Medical Group at Southland 3920 Southland Rd., New Bremen—419-629-2772 19

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5. Greater Grand Lake Region Visitors Center 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday Society Museum West Virginia 8 miles south of Celina on Kentucky & Visitors Center State Route 127 Phone 419-925-5208 www.niekamp.com Buses & Large Groups Welcome One of Mercer County’s Largest Tourist Attractions

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Auglaize County Courthouse 201 Willipie St | Wapakoneta 45895 www.auglaizecounty.org This neoclassical structure of Berea sandstone features a central gallery open to the second floor making the stained glass skylight visible from both floors. “The Copper Lady,” who once stood proudly atop the court- house tower, now has a prominent place in the gallery.

Mercer County Courthouse 101 N. Main St Celina 45822 | 419-586-3178 www.mercercountyohio.org Forty foot Ionic columns grace the four entrances to the Greek Revival, gray Bedford limestone courthouse in the heart of Celina. Its impressive interior is enhanced with large bronze doors, marble floors, walls and staircases as well as a colored glass dome.

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CELINA - COLDWATER PATH WEST BANK TRAIL The 4.5 mile long, 10 foot wide path was once an old railroad bed. This 1.7 mile paved trail is accessible on the west bank of Grand This shaded path which runs through fertile farm land is perfect Lake St Marys on West Bank Rd., Celina. This trail meanders along for biking, walking, running and skating. Take St. Rt. 127 south of the lake and into a wooded area. The non-motorized trail is great for Celina and turn right on to Schunck Rd., path is on the left. walking, biking, and skating.

EAST BANK PATH This 2 mile paved stretch is along the east bank of Grand Lake St. Marys. It is great for biking, walking, running, skating and has a full view of the lake. Alan Davis FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP GREENWAY TRAIL Insurance Agency Highlight of this 6.5 mile, continuous, non-motorized, paved “your solutions provider” Since 1984 walking trail is the 100 acre, wildlife preservation area that can be viewed along the pathway. The Franklin Township Nature Park includes an observation platform overlooking two wetlands. “Our Experienced and Professional Team is here for all of your insurance needs! Let us help you start saving money today!” MIAMI-ERIE CANAL PATH You can hike for miles along this historic trail. The trail is accessible ALAN DAVIS from Memorial Park. St. Marys. (parking available). A great place to walk and enjoy nature’s beauty. AUTO * HOME * LIFE * BUSINESS FARM * CROPS * RETIREMENT PRAIRE CREEK WETLANDS TRAIL TRUCKING & TRANSPORTATION This 0.7 mile trail meanders through the Prairie Creek Wetlands where you can view abundant wildlife among the three ponds. This crush stone trail is adjacent to the Franklin Township Greenway Trail. 1-800-686-2148 ROUTE 703 BIKE PATH 127 WEST AUGLAIZE STREET 4241 ST.RT.66 WAPAKONETA, OHIO MINSTER, OHIO This stretch on State Route 703 between Celina and St. Marys is for 419-738-7447 419-628-0015 the experienced rider as the rider cycles alongside sometimes heavy traffic. The path is approximately 9 miles long. Follow us on

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Kozy Campground Glacier Hill Lakes 5134 It’s It Rd., Celina, OH 45822 11675 Wapak-Freyburg Rd., 419-268-2275 Wapakoneta, OH 45895 www.kozykampground.com 419-738-3005 www.glacier-hill-lakes.com Mercer County Fairgrounds Heck’s Landing 1001 West Market St., 8583 St Rte 219, Celina, OH 45822 Celina, OH 45822 419-394-6433 419-586-3239 River Trail Campground www.mercercountyohiofair.com 7712 Deep Cut Rd., Mendon, OH 45862 419-795-1400 Grand Lake www.rivertrailoh.com St. Marys State Park 834 Edgewater Dr., Rustic Haven St. Marys, OH 45885 935 Koehn Rd., St. Marys, OH 45885 419-394-2774 419-394-8089 www.ohiostateparks.org Wapakoneta KOA E-Z Campground 14719 Cemetery Rd., 14338 Townline-Kossuth Rd., Wapakoneta, OH 45895 St. Marys, OH 45885 419-738-6016 419-520-9168 www.wapakonetakoa.com

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COLDWATER MEMORIAL PARK Campground Office 419-394-2774 The lake itself and much of its perimeter 600 West Vine Street, Coldwater, Ohio, 45828 was dedicated as an Ohio State park in 1949. The park campgrounds has Not only is the 40 acre park home to multiple 199 campsites (174 with electric and 15 full hook- up) and 7 rental cabins. A sports fields and courts, the community swimming “campers only” swimming beach, Wi-Fi and boat tie-ups are available within pool and the annual Coldwater Community Picnic the campground. Horseshoe pits, sand volleyball, basketball, bicycle rentals, a and the World’s Largest MDA Softball Tournament, 9 hole putt-putt course and a camp store are located within the campground. but it is also home to some incredible public art. The park also has 3 public swimming beaches as well as swimming areas for Stroll the park and view the chain saw carvings boaters. Picnic areas with tables and grills are located in scenic areas around of John Guagenti of On Track Carvings. You will the lake. The East Bank/ Villanova area has several large stone shelter houses find intricately carved tributes to each of the five available on a reservation basis. Boat dock rentals are available through branches of the U.S. Military as well as a 12 ft. the State Park Office. Hunting is permitted in designated areas. There are Statue of St. Francis and a giant baseball bat and cap. seasonal duck blinds available by lottery through ODNR. FT. AMANDA MONUMENT & PARK KOMMINSK LEGACY PARK State Route 198 (7 ½ miles NW of Wapakoneta) Located along the banks of Erected in 1812 under orders from General William Henry Harrison, Fort the Miami & Erie Canal in Amanda was a base of supplies for Harrison’s army during the War of 1812. downtown New Bremen between The remains of 75 soldiers, each simply marked “Unknown Soldier, War the Lock Keeper’s House and of 1812” lie beside the Auglaize River. A gray, granite shaft monument was The Crown Pavilion. This new erected in 1915 marking the site of the first shipyard, first religious meeting interactive art park draws visitors house, first post office & first national cemetery. Open May thru October: from all over the region to Dawn to Dusk. interact, explore and participate in a way that traditional parks FORT RECOVERY MONUMENT PARK do not allow. Some of the park State Routes 119 and 49, Fort Recovery, OH 45846 President William features include an embankment Howard Taft signed a bill in 1908 to authorize a monument in honor slide, a jungle gym, a splash pad, a sun-shade art structure, hillside seating of those soldiers who died serving under Generals St. Clair and Wayne. and musical and lion sculptures. Fun for all senses and all ages. Dedicated on July 1, 1913, the base of the 101 foot monument holds the bones of the fallen soldiers who died in the battles at Ft. Recovery. The ST. MARYS MEMORIAL PARK nine-foot tall statue depicts a frontiersman facing west to the beautiful Chestnut & South Streets, St. Marys, OH 45885 Dedicated to the local unsettled land into which he triumphed. veterans, the park has the St. Marys River and the Miami & Erie Canal flowing through it in downtown St. Marys. The Belle of St. Marys, a full GILLILAND NATURE SANCTUARY scale replica of a packet canal boat measures 76 feet long and 14 feet wide 5380 Club Island Rd., Celina, OH, 45866 The Gilliland Nature Sanctuary and rests on the waters of the Canal while the Memorial Covered Bridge is located on the Southside of Grand Lake St Marys. The 80 acre prairie spans the St. Marys River in the park. The park also contains the Veterans grass and wooded wildlife sanctuary offers an observation tower and Walkway, Clock Tower and bricked walking path for a stroll along the canal contains 23 signposts identifying different plant and tree species and and the newly restored canal Lock 13 and adjoining High Street Park. ecosystems along the 2.7-mile walking trail at the site. The park also contains a kiosk containing pamphlets with a map and more details about ST. MARYS HERITAGE PARK plants, trees and habitat in the sanctuary. 202 E. Spring Street, St. Marys, OH 45885 View the three painted murals depicting the history of this canal town from the frontier era to the present. GRAND LAKE ST. MARYS STATE PARK The restored Art Deco fountain, wrought iron fencing and sister city Park Office, 834 Edgewater Dr., St. Marys, OH 45885 419-394-3611 - tribute make this small park a delightful stop. Banking wherever you are Mobile Banking

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Bud’s Corvette Showroom The Winery at Versailles 1415 Commerce Dr., St. Marys, OH 45885 6572 SR 47, Versailles, OH 45380 800-688-2837 | www.budschevy.com 937-526-3232 | www.wineryatversailles.com If you love Corvettes, check out Bud’s Chevrolet’s huge indoor A small family winery with all wine made on premise. They offer Corvette showroom, a favorite Ohio tourist stop for all Corvette tours and sampling, wine by the glass or bottle, chilled wine, gifts fans. Don’t miss the annual, huge Corvette Rally on May 7, 2016. and wine accessories. Special events throughout the year and they Corvette showroom hours: can accommodate small private parties in the winery or patio. Open Mon–Thurs: 9:00 am–7:00 pm, year round, 6 days a week. Fri 9:00 am–6:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am-–3:00 pm. St. Marys Boat Club Eldora Speedway 937 Edgewater Dr.,St. Marys, OH 45885 13929 State Route 118, New Weston, OH 419-300-7622 | Weekends only | www.stmarysboatclub.com 937-338-3815 | www.eldoraspeedway.com Member services include seasonal docks, boat storage, trailer Owned by NASCAR great Tony Stewart, this nationally known storage, hoist, jib crane, Club house with bathrooms, showers, speedway, the fastest 1⁄2 mile dirt track in the nation, annually hosts kitchen, lounge, cable TV and free Wi-Fi. sprint, midget, modified and stock races including the famous All Star Outlaw Sprints, the Annual Kings Royal Race and the U.S.A.C. Arts Place Four Crown Nationals. 207 East Spring St., St. Marys, OH 45885 419-394-0707 | artsland.org Niekamp - Farm Market, Antiques and Collectibles Located in the downtown historic district, the Collective Center houses 2484 State Route 127, St. Henry, OH 45883 a gallery and studio space for visual and performing arts instruction. 419-925-5208 | 866-535-1416 | www.niekamp.com Hours: Mon & Wed: 12–4 p.m., Tues & Thurs 2–6 p.m. With over 55,000 square feet of shopping pleasure including Amish meats & cheeses, hand-dipped ice cream, handmade quilts, Amish Celina Rotary Dog Park Oak furniture and sporting goods. Niekamp’s is a fun stop for the Located on the west bank of Grand Lake St. Marys, this 3.8 acre, whole family. fenced park is a wonderful opportunity for unleashed fun for you and your dog. The grassy, wooded area is divided for large and small Overdrive Entertainment dogs and includes a water fountain and benches. 3769 State Route 127, Celina, OH 45822 419-925-9999 | www.TheOverdrive.com St. Marys East Bank Dog Park Located in East Bank Park just off SR 364, along Grand Lake St. Premier entertainment venue featuring musical acts and comedians. Marys, this two acre fenced park is a scenic site for unleashed fun Check out their website for a complete schedule of events. for you and your dog. The grassy, shaded area is divided for large and small dogs. Pla-Mor Adventure Golf 225 E. Hardin, Coldwater, OH 45823 Coldwater Creek Alpacas 419-678-4767 | facebook.com/plamoradventuregolf 5254 Younger Rd., Celina, OH 45822 Bring the entire family to play this adventurous course consisting 419-678-8621 | www.coldwatercreekalpacas.com of boulders, waterfalls and fountains. Snack shop, admission charge, Stop by to see these peaceful, beautiful animals. Check out the call for hours or visit website. Coldwater Creek Alpaca Store for items made from their soft fleece. Call for an appointment. Brew Nation & The Potter House on Main 110-108 S. Main St. Celina, OH 45822 Cridersville Speedway 419-584-1705 | facebook.com/brewnationscelinaohio 19140 S. Dixie Highway, Cridersville, OH 45806 www.cridersvillespeedway.org Paint your own pottery. Enjoy great food, specialty coffee drinks, wine, craft beer and unique gift shop. Live musical entertainment. Exciting go kart racing action. AREA ATTRACTIONS

Fort Amanda Canoe Livery S & B Mack Arena 22638 Dughill Road 109, Cridersville OH 45806 10 miles west of Celina, OH on St. Rt. 29 | 419-942-1944 www.fortamandacanoelivery.com See professional bull riding at its best. Watch the thrilling action or Canoe & Kayak Rentals for adventure along the Auglaize River. try it yourself. Heated Arena, Concessions. Admission charged. Reservations Welcome. Call 419-657-6782 for River Conditions. Every Saturday night Oct–May 7:30 p.m.

Grand Lake Mariners Collegiate Baseball Riverside Arts Center Each summer the local team takes to the home field in Westview 3 W Auglaize St. Wapakoneta OH 45895 Park in Celina. Throughout June and July the Mariners participate 419-738-2352 | riversideartcenter.org in a top notch college league where future professional players hone their skills. Games are played on weekday evenings and weekend Located in historic downtown Wapakoneta, the Center houses a afternoons. Admission charged. Call 800-860-4726 for a complete gallery and studio space for visual and performing arts instruction. game schedule. Open Wednesday through Friday, www.grandlakemariners.com Noon to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm.

Grand Miami Disc Golf Course in K.C. Geiger Park St. Marys Miniature Golf 100 Greenville Road, St. Marys OH 45885 K.C. Geiger Park, Greenville Road, St. Marys, OH | 419-394-3303 Enjoy this 18 hole disc golf course in beautiful K.C. Geiger Park. www.cityofstmarys.net/departments/parks/kc-geiger-park Free for all ages. This course is operated on the honor system, $2 a round for ages 13 & over. $1 for ages 12 & under. Lake Area Arts Group Promoting the Visual Arts in the Grand Lake Area. Individual Hour’s in-season Monday through Sunday 11am–11-pm. artists display their work and offer presentations that are open to everyone. Local artists present workshops to selected high school art Waynesfield Motorsports Park students. Art exhibits rotate in the seven libraries in Mercer County. 15595 Waynesfield Road, Waynesfield OH 45896 419-584-3201 | www.waynesfieldmotorsportspark.com www.lakeareaartsgroup.weebly.com or www.facebook.com/lakeareaartsgroup Friday Night—Go Kart Racing. Saturday Nights—Stock Car, E-mods, Mini Sprints, Sprint Cars, Bomber Trucks & Compacts, The Langsdon Gem & Mineral Collection great racing action. The Mercer County District Library 419-586-4442 | www.mercer.lib.oh.us Grand Lake Skate U.S.A. Rock hounds take note of this fabulous gem and mineral collection 2600 Celina Rd., St. Marys, OH | 419-394-4246 which features 661 samples on display from all around the world. This renovated Rollerdome includes a 3,000-watt sound Each sample is labeled with the mineral type and place of origin. system and the area’s only laser-light show webbing across the Displayed in brightly lit cases, the minerals sparkle and gleam with a skate floor. Other amenities include an arcade, the Tiki Bar life of their own. Snack shop and souvenir shop.

Rockford Belle 135 Market St, Rockford OH | 419-363-3242 www.facebook.com/TheRockfordBelle Entertainment venue in Rockford, featuring Gospel and family musical performances.

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GOLF COURSES Celina Lynx Golf Club Community Lanes Varsity Bowling Lanes 1221 Irmscher Blvd. 356 E 3rd St. 91 Herzing St. Arrowhead Golf Club Celina, OH 45822 Minster, OH 45865 St. Marys, OH 45885 419-394-2915 2211 Dirksen Rd. 419-586-3102 419-628-2717 Minster, OH 45865 CINEMA 419-628-3111 Northmoor Golf Miracle Lanes Lock One Theater www.arrowhead-golf.com 8330 State Route 703 East 1848 Union City Rd. 8 West Monroe St. Celina, OH 45822 Ft Recovery, OH 45846 New Bremen, OH 45869 419-394-4896 Deer Field 419-375-4274 419-629-4105 5621 Shelley Rd. www..lockonetheater.com Prairie View Rockford, OH 45882 Plaza Bowling Lanes 26820 State Route 67 Celina Cinema 419-363-9400 114 E. Forest St. 800-523-6306 Waynesfield, OH 45896 116 North Main St. 419-568-7888 Celina, OH 45822 Celina, OH 45822 419-586-5340 419-586-9999 Mercer County BOWLING 5 Screens Elks Club Speedway Lanes 3242 State Route 127 Pla-Mor Lanes 455 N. Herman St. Starlight Drive In Celina, OH 45822 225 E. Hardin New Bremen, OH 45869 1889 U.S. Route 127 St. Henry, OH 45883 419-925-4215 Coldwater, OH 45828 419-629-2409 419-678-3113 419-925-4944

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CLOTHING & PERSONAL Revival Spa Moran Refrigeration, SPECIALTY SHOPS ACCESSORIES 909 East Wayne St. Suite 106 Inc. Armstrong Air & Space Celina, OH 45822 820 South Wayne St. Laudicks Jewelry Inc. 419-586-6688 St. Marys, OH 45885 Museum Gift Shop 215 W. Main St. www.revivalspa.com 419-394-2351 500 S. Apollo Dr. Coldwater, OH 45828 www.moranrefrigeration.com Wapakoneta, OH 45895 419-678-2929 HOME & HARDWARE 419-738-8811 Re:Furb Sweet www.armstrongmuseum.org Betsey’s Fowler TV Inc. Shabby Chic Boutique Shop 1301 E Spring St. Brew Nation & the St. Marys, OH 45885 207 S. Main St. 139 S. Main St. Celina, OH 45822, Potters House on Main Rockford, OH 45822 419-394-5316 110-108 S. Main St. www.fowlerstvinc.com 567-644-1086 419-363-9005 www.refurbdowntowncelina. Celina, OH 45822 www.shopbetseys.com 419-584-1705 Grand Lake com Builders Supply Golden On Main Wellington Décor Calico Cafe 7100 Riley Rd. 217 W Main St. 44 Canal St. 116 W. Main St., Suite 3 Coldwater, OH 45828 Celina, OH 45822 Montezuma, OH 45866 Coldwater, OH 45828 419-913-4550 419-586-1407 419-678-2417 www.goldenonmain.com www.wellingtondecor.com

Visit The Ohio Bar in historical downtown Wapakoneta! Great food, Live Entertainment strong spirits & Every Friday & Saturday Night a friendly atmosphere! Full Service Bar • Craft Beers on Tap & Bottle Large Wine Selection – Enjoy Here or Take One To Go Billiards, bowling & darts! Fenced in Patio • Wood Fired Pizza • Panini’s • Wraps Coming in • Signature Sandwiches 2017 • Homemade Soups Lake Rat Brewery • Gourmet Salads THE OHIO BAR • Fresh Baked Pastries & Deserts ast laie Street 108 & 110 S. Main Street 110 Poplar Street aakoneta io Celina, Ohio 45822 Sidney, Ohio 45365 419-584-1705 937-710-4734 THINGS TO DO

Casa Chic Pilgrim Gift Shop LOCAL FOOD Bella’s Italian Grille 109 W. Auglaize St. Located within the Maria FAVORITES 1081 West Bank Rd. Wapakoneta, OH 45895 Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics Celina, OH 45822 2291 St. Johns Rd. Beach Point 419-586-9545 419-738-2298 Maria Stein, OH 45860 bellasitaliangrille.com www.casachicwapak.com 419-925-4532 6303 St Rt 219 www.mariasteinshrine.org Celina, OH 45822 Casa Rodriquez Niekamp Farm 419-919-7070 202 W. Logan St. & Flea Market Wapakoneta Antique Celina, OH 45822 6133 Olding Rd. & Specialty Shops Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill 419-586-6548 St. Henry, OH 45883 8 South Blackhoof St. 1200 Indiana Ave. 419-925-5208 Wapakoneta, OH 45895 CJ’s Highmark’s St. Marys, Ohio 45885 1211 Irmscher Blvd. www.niekamp.com 419-738-8004 wapakshops.com 419 -778- 7112 Celina, OH 45822 beerbarrelpizza.com 419-586-5552 Mommy & Me On Main The Winery At cjhighmark.com 104 S Main St. Behm’s Landing Celina, OH 45822 Versailles Celina Wine Store 6572 St. Rt. 47 5444 Behm Rd. 419-586-9964 716 W Logan St. Versailles, OH 45388 Celina, OH 45822 facebook.com/Mommy-and- Celina, OH 45822 937-526-3232 419-394-3934 419-586-6416 Me-on-Main-162922486893 wineryatversailles.com celinawinestore.com

St. Marys Marathon RIDER EXPRESS 419-300-1060 Appetizers Sandwiches Hot Subs Pick Up Only Thin & Crispy $ Our Original GP Fish 10.00 Thick Sicilian Style Rectangle Chicken wings Pepperoni, Sausage, Italian Sausage, Pizzas Large Pizza Onions, Mushrooms, With Up to 5 Deluxe Toppings Green Peppers, Extra Sauce and

$ WORLD FAMOUS 25.00 ® 18 INCH PIZZA WITH 2 TOPPINGS BROASTER CHICKEN! 10 WINGS, BREADSTICKS, 2 LITER 202 W. South Street • St. Marys, OH 216 EAST SPRING STREET | DOWNTOWN ST. MARYS 419-300-1060 CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK! Delivery: Thursday - Sunday 419-394-2244 Starting at 4:30 p.m.

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Cloud Nine Café Happy Daz McDonald’s Carthegena Café 102 W. Auglaize St Wapakoneta & Celina, OH Grand Lake Rd Niekamp Farm & Flea Market Wapakoneta, OH 45895 567-356-4034 Celina, OH 45822 6133 Olding Rd. 419-738-6757 happydaz.com St. Henry, OH 45883 www.cloudninecafeusa.com Celina, St Marys, Coldwater, 419-925-5208 Wapakoneta, Minster www.niekamp.com Hazelnut Coffee 419-586-1848 C-Town Wings 318 S. Ash St Pla-Mor Lanes 107 s Main St Celina, OH 45822 225 E. Hardin Celina, OH 45822 567-890-5500 Motor Inn Coldwater, OH 45828 419-942-9464 www.hazelnutcoffeecompany.com Family Restaurant 419-678-3113 ctownwings.com 10391 US RT 127 www.plamorlanes.net JT’s Brew & Grill The Fountain Restaurant Mendon, OH 45862 Brew Nation & 470 Fortman Dr 419-363-2200 116 W. Market St St Marys, OH 45885 Potter House On Main Celina, OH 45822 419-300-3663 110-108 S. Main St New Bremen Celina, OH 45822 419-586-4479 www.jtbrewandgrill.com Coffee Company 419-584-1705 Guarnieri Pizzeria Marley’s Downtown 107 W Monroe St Villa Nova Drive-Thru 220 E Spring St. 15 Perry St. New Bremen, OH 45869 182 Eastbank Rd. Wapakoneta, OH 45895 419-629-8009 St Marys, OH 45885 St Marys, OH 45885 419-738-7020 419-394-5555 419-394-2244 marleysdowntownohio.com www.nbcoffee.com villanovadrivethru.com

SOS? Need help on the water? Call 911 for the US Freshwater Boaters Alliance

We are the USFBA, “Boaters Helping Boaters”. For more informa� on visit: www.USFreshwaterBoatersAlliance.com or call us at (419) 318-9139 All Volunteer, Free On Water Towing CRAFT BREWERIES

Moeller Brew Barn 8016 Marion Dr | Maria Stein, OH 45860 419-925-3005 | www.moellerbrewbarn.com Tour the Brewery where they brew Fresh Local Craft Beer. Enjoy beer by the pint or sample a flight in their Tap Room. Take home a 1/2 gallon growler, 5 gallon or 15.5 gallon keg. Beer trailer available for Special Events or host your private party at the Brew Barn! Tailspin Brewing Company 626 S 2nd Street | Coldwater, OH 45823 | 419-763-4222 Tailspin Brewing Company is a veteran-owned brewery and Tap Room specializing in craft beer that appeals to a wide variety of tastes. Keep an eye out for new releases being added to the lineup in an ever expanding menu of new experiences. The transformation of a former dairy barn into this unique brewery just adds to the ambiance when enjoying their tasty craft beer. Like them on Facebook for updates. MOELLER BREW BARN 8016 Marion Drive Maria Stein, OH 419-925-3005 SOMETHING’S BREWING AT THE BARN! FRESH LOCAL Local Craft Beer, CRAFT BEER Brewed For You! (Tours, Live Music, Snacks & AVAILABLE IN CANS Growlers to Go) TAP ROOM & BREWERY 626 S. 2nd Street Coldwater, Ohio Wednesday 3-11 • Thursday 3-11 • Friday 3-11:30 Saturday 12-11:30 • Sunday 12:30-10 419-763-4222 FOLLOW US: Thurs. 3pm-10pm • Fri. 3pm-11pm • Sat. 12pm-11pm • Sun. 1pm-8pm KEGS Visit our Website at TailspinBrewing.co or Check us out on Facebook moellerbrewbarn.com 1/6TH & 1/2 BARRELS

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AREA INFORMATION

Greater Grand Lake HOSPITALS Region Visitors Center 900 Edgewater Dr | St Marys, OH 45895 Joint Township Distcrict Memorial Hospital 419-394-1294 | www.GreaterGrandLakeRegion.com 200 St. Clair St | St. Marys, OH 45885 419-394-3335 | www.grandlakehealth.org Celina-Mercer County Chamber Of Commerce 121 E. Logan St | Celina, OH 45822 Mercer County Community Hospital 419-586-2219 | www.celinamercer.com 950 S. Main St | Coldwater, OH 45822 419-678-2341 | www.mercer-health.com Southwestern Auglaize County Emergency Services Chamber Of Commerce Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office | 419-738-6565 107 W. Monroe St | New Bremen, OH 45869 419-629-0313 | www.auglaize.org Mercer County Sheriff’s Office | 419-586-7724

St. Marys Area Chamber Of Commerce Local Newspapers 301 E Spring St | St Marys, OH 45885 The Evening Leader, Wapakoneta Daily News, The Daily Standard 419-300-4611 | ww.stmarysohio.org Local Radio Stations Wapakoneta Area Chamber Of Commerce WCSM 1350AM, 96.7FM, WKKI 94.3FM 30 E. Auglaize St | Wapakoneta, OH, 45895 419-738-2911 | www.wapakoneta.com

• Competitive electric rates

• Reliable electric service

• Responsive, timely service

• Knowledgeable, professional

• Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund

• $50,000 Annually in community donations

• Member-owned   

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2017 MAJOR EVENTS

Food Truck Rally Summer Moon Festival World’s Longest Bremenfest Celina, OH Wapakoneta, OH | July 19–23 Yardsale New Bremen, OH | August 18-20 May 19th & 20th bremenfest.com www.mercercountyohiofair.com www.summermoonfestival.com US 127 | Aug 3–6 www.newknoxville.com www.127sale.com Lake Festival New Bremen Pumpkinfest New Bremen, OH | Sept. 22–23 Harvest Jubilee Celina, OH | July 28–30 LIA Barstool Open Fort Recovery, OH | June 15–18 newbremenpumpkinfest.com www.Fortrecovery.org www.celinalakefestival.com Grand Lake | Aug 12 www.lakeimprovement.com Grand Lake Marathon Country Fest NTPA Tractor Pulls Celina, OH | September 23 Maria Stein, OH | June 23–25 Fort Recovery, OH | July 28–29 Summerfest www.grandlakemarathon.com www.mscountryfest.com www.fortpull.com St Marys, OH | August 11–13 www.stmarys.org Oktoberfest Independence Auglaize County Fair Minster, OH | Sept. 29–Oct 1 Day Celebration Wapakoneta, OH | July 30–Aug. 5 www.minsteroktoberfest.com New Knoxville, OH Mercer County June 30–July 1 www.auglaizecountyfair.org Banner Fair Walk with Nature along Coldwater Celina, OH | Aug 11–17 Freedom Days www.mercercountyohiofair.com the Miami-Erie Canal Celina, OH | June 30–Jul 2 Community Picnic St Marys, OH | October 15 www.stmarys.org www.freedomdayspicnic.com Coldwater, OH | August 3–6 www.coldwaterpicnic.com

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Additional Amenities HOTEL/MOTEL & Services Suites Room Room Room Cable Rooms / Exercise Banquet Breakfast Whirlpool Adjacent Pool (I/O) Restaurant HS-Internet/ Conference Celina America Best Value Inn Celina 42/5 Y Y Y Lake View, Coffee Makers, Refrigerators, Microwaves, 1421 State Route 703, Celina, OH 45822 Hair Dryers, Irons, Local Paper, Free HBO 419-586-4656 www.VantageHotels.com Best Western Celina 53/2 I Y Y Y Y Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Digital Safes, Hair Dryers, 2020 Holiday Dr., Celina, OH 45822 Iron & Ironing Boards, Voice Mail, Coffee Makers, Microwaves 419-586-4919 & Refrigerators Available, Fax, Copier, HBO, YMCA Passes http://bestwesternohio.com/hotels/best- western-celina Celina Motel 29 Y Y Microwaves & Refrigerators Available, Fax, Copier, HBO 225 South Main St., Celina, OH 45822. 419-586-2343 Romer’s Westlake Hotel Villas 30 Y Y O Y Villa’s have 2 BR Sleeps 6, Furnished 1101 West Bank Rd., Celina, OH 45822 Kitchen, Living Rm, Washer/Dryer 419-584-1444 www.westlakevillas.com West Bank Inn 14 Y Y Y 2 person Whirlpool Rooms Available, Complimentary Continental 1055 West Bank Rd., Celina, OH 45822 Breakfast, In-Room Safes, Hair Dryers, Iron & Ironing Boards, Voice 419-584-3625 www.westbankinn.com Mail, Coffee Makers, Microwaves & Refrigerators available, Fax, HBO Minster Crescent Motel 3 Y Smart TVs, Free High Speed Internet & Wi-Fi, 14 South Hanover Street, Minster, OH 45865 Iron & Ironing Boards, and Kuerig Coffee Makers 419-501-2611 www.theCrescentMotel.com St. Marys America Best Value St Marys 46/16 O Y Y Y Y TV Japan, Coffee Makers, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Hair Dryers, 1321 Celina Rd., St Marys, OH 45885 (On Irons, Laundry, USA Today, Showtime, Playground, YMCA Guest 419-394-2341 www.VantageHotels.com Site) Passes Quality Inn & Suites 56/5 Y I Y Y Y Y Complimentary Continental Hot Breakfast, Digital Safes, Hair Dryers, 1410 Commerce Dr., St. Marys, Ohio 45885 Iron & Ironing Boards, Coffee Makers, Microwaves & Refrigerators 419-394-2710 www.ChoiceHotels.com Available, Fax, Copier Wapakoneta Best Western Wapakoneta Inn 54 I Y Y Y Y Y Complimentary Hot Breakfast, In-Room Digital Safes, 1008 Lunar Dr., Wapakoneta, OH 45895 Hair Dryers, Iron & Ironing Boards, 2 Line Phone, Voice 419-738-2050 Mail, Coffee Makers, Microwaves & Refrigerators Available, bestwesternohio.com/hotels/ Fax, Copier, HBO bestwestern-wapakoneta-inn

Holiday Inn Express 89 Y I Y Y Y Y Complimentary Express Start Hot Breakfast, Fitness Center Open 24 1510 Saturn Drive, hours, Precor Fitness Equipment, Digital Safes, Wapakoneta, OH 45895, 567-356-4151 Hair Dryers, Iron & Ironing Boards, Voice Mail, Coffee Makers, Microwaves and Refrigerators Available, Fax, Copier, http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/ HBO, Heated Indoor Pool, Hotel Renovated with IHG hotels/us/en/wapakoneta Formula Blue Design Super 8 Motel 38 Y Y Y Complimentary Breakfast, In-Room Hair Dryers, 1011 Lunar Dr., Wapakoneta, OH 45895 Coffee Makers, Microwaves & Refrigerators Available, 419-738-8810 www.wyndhamhotels.com Fax, Copier, HBO Wapak Inn & Suites 38/2 Y Y In-Room Hair Dryers, Coffee Makers, Microwaves & Refrigerators 1659 Wapak-Fisher Rd. Available, Fax,Copier, Cable TV Wapakoneta, OH 45895, 419-738-2184 www.WapakInn.com

CABINS, COTTAGES, AND BED & BREAKFAST INNS The Gels Home Bank Road Bungalow The Miami Erie R.M. Morvillius House Bed & Breakfast Celina, 45822 | 419-584-0748 Bed & Breakfast 206 S. Main St. 507 N. 2nd St. [email protected] 38 N Frankfort St Ft. Recovery, 45846 Coldwater 45822 Escape by the Lake Minster, 45865 419-375-0046 419-678-3288 23 Bass Dr., Celina 45822 260-726-5984 [email protected] www.gelshomebnb.com 937-232-335 Wapakoneta KOA Riverside Landing The Eight Acres Grand Lake 82 North Canal St. St. Marys, 45885 14719 Cemetery Road St. Marys State Park Wapakoneta, 45895 834 Edgewater Drive, Montezuma, 45866 419-852-3333 419-738-6016, 800-562-9872 St. Marys, 45885 419-942-1227 www.wapakonetakoa.com 1-866-644-6727 35 EXPLORE. DINE. SHOP. Historic New Bremen

AMERICAN BISTRO 7 W Monroe St. www.bicyclemuseum.com 17 W Monroe St. www.17west.com