Nearby activities, attractions, and points of interests:
Burr Oak Lake - A 10 horsepower lake that allows pontoon boats, canoes, and kayaks. Swimming locations are located at a public beach off SR 13 and off a boat in bootleggers cove. Swimming off the Lake House and Sunset Point properties is not permitted (state law), but fishing is welcome. There are hiking trails completely around the lake; they are part of the Buckeye Trail and the American Discovery Trail.
Dock 1 Marina - 1/2 mile - The only place on the lake to rent boats: pontoons, johnboats, canoes, and kayaks. Also available: bait, tackle, snacks, fishing license, and ice. (740) 767-3585
Forrest Hills Golf Course - 1 mile - A 9 hole golf course is located on SR 78. (740) 767-4623
Burr Oak Lodge - 2 miles - 2 restaurants, bar, indoor pool. There are events throughout the year, including Pioneer Days, Civil War reenactments and art exhibitions. (740) 767-2112
Trimble & Glouster - 3.5 miles - Krogers (grocery and pharmacy) (740) 767-3851. Red Box, bank, ATM, Post Office, gas stations, Dollar Stores, tavern, beer & wine drive-thru, library, Darbyland Hardware, Sikorskis Restaurant, and small diners.
Little Italy Pizza - 3.5 miles - Best pizza in town; the ONLY pizza in town! (740) 767-2321
Smoke Rise Ranch Horseback Riding - 10 miles - Whether you prefer to be part of the action - with cattle drives, team penning, cow cutting and guided trail rides, or to ride at your leisure - Smoke Rise is sure to give you a taste of the old west and the famed cowboy life-style.
Nelsonville, Ohio - 15 miles - Hocking Technical College, Movies 10 (740) 753-3400, Stuart Opera House, Rocky Boots, Paul Bunyan Festival, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway.
Athens, Ohio - 18 miles - Ohio University, shopping, Farmer's Markets, restaurants, sports bars, movie theatre.
Dairy Barn - 18 miles - Located in Athens, Ohio, the Dairy Barn offers exhibitions, events, and educational programs that nurture and promote area artists and artisans; develop art appreciation among all ages; provide the community access to fine arts and crafts from outside the region; and draw attention and visitors to Southeast Ohio.
Muskingum River Parkway State Park - 19 miles - The Muskingum River Parkway and its 160-year-old navigation system were designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers in July 2001. The Muskingum River's 10 hand-operated locks are now recognized as one of America's great engineering accomplishments.
Historic McConnelsville - 20 miles - A quaint rivertown where you will feel as though have stepped back in time. Many buildings are in the Ohio Historical Register. From the Twin City Opera House to Button House Museum and on to the beautiful antebellum Howard House Restaurant, the village is a feast for the eyes and the senses.
The Wilds, Cumberland, Ohio - 40 miles - Thousands of acres have been developed and divided into large sections where African, Asian, and North American wild animal species are managed.
Blennerhassett Island State Park - 44 miles - Located on the Ohio River in Parkersburg, WV, visitors can enjoy picnicking, horse-drawn wagon rides, shopping at the Friends of Blennerhassett Gift Shop, the refreshment stand, bike rentals, nature walks, and, of course, touring the beautiful Blennerhassett Mansion.
Hocking Hills - 50 miles - The Hocking region is characterized by massive sandstone outcroppings, deep cool gorges, towering hemlocks and glistening waterfalls. Abundant wildlife including white-tailed deer, barred owls, ruffed grouse and an occasional bobcat make the wooded ravines and ridgetops their home. Hocking Hills Canopy Tours
Burr Oak Lake - A 10 horsepower lake that allows pontoon boats, canoes, and kayaks. Swimming locations are located at a public beach off SR 13 and off a boat in bootleggers cove. Swimming off the Lake House and Sunset Point properties is not permitted (state law), but fishing is welcome. There are hiking trails completely around the lake; they are part of the Buckeye Trail and the American Discovery Trail.
Dock 1 Marina - 1/2 mile - The only place on the lake to rent boats: pontoons, johnboats, canoes, and kayaks. Also available: bait, tackle, snacks, fishing license, and ice. (740) 767-3585
Forrest Hills Golf Course - 1 mile - A 9 hole golf course is located on SR 78. (740) 767-4623
Burr Oak Lodge - 2 miles - 2 restaurants, bar, indoor pool. There are events throughout the year, including Pioneer Days, Civil War reenactments and art exhibitions. (740) 767-2112
Trimble & Glouster - 3.5 miles - Krogers (grocery and pharmacy) (740) 767-3851. Red Box, bank, ATM, Post Office, gas stations, Dollar Stores, tavern, beer & wine drive-thru, library, Darbyland Hardware, Sikorskis Restaurant, and small diners.
Little Italy Pizza - 3.5 miles - Best pizza in town; the ONLY pizza in town! (740) 767-2321
Smoke Rise Ranch Horseback Riding - 10 miles - Whether you prefer to be part of the action - with cattle drives, team penning, cow cutting and guided trail rides, or to ride at your leisure - Smoke Rise is sure to give you a taste of the old west and the famed cowboy life-style.
Nelsonville, Ohio - 15 miles - Hocking Technical College, Movies 10 (740) 753-3400, Stuart Opera House, Rocky Boots, Paul Bunyan Festival, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway.
Athens, Ohio - 18 miles - Ohio University, shopping, Farmer's Markets, restaurants, sports bars, movie theatre.
Dairy Barn - 18 miles - Located in Athens, Ohio, the Dairy Barn offers exhibitions, events, and educational programs that nurture and promote area artists and artisans; develop art appreciation among all ages; provide the community access to fine arts and crafts from outside the region; and draw attention and visitors to Southeast Ohio.
Muskingum River Parkway State Park - 19 miles - The Muskingum River Parkway and its 160-year-old navigation system were designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers in July 2001. The Muskingum River's 10 hand-operated locks are now recognized as one of America's great engineering accomplishments.
Historic McConnelsville - 20 miles - A quaint rivertown where you will feel as though have stepped back in time. Many buildings are in the Ohio Historical Register. From the Twin City Opera House to Button House Museum and on to the beautiful antebellum Howard House Restaurant, the village is a feast for the eyes and the senses.
The Wilds, Cumberland, Ohio - 40 miles - Thousands of acres have been developed and divided into large sections where African, Asian, and North American wild animal species are managed.
Blennerhassett Island State Park - 44 miles - Located on the Ohio River in Parkersburg, WV, visitors can enjoy picnicking, horse-drawn wagon rides, shopping at the Friends of Blennerhassett Gift Shop, the refreshment stand, bike rentals, nature walks, and, of course, touring the beautiful Blennerhassett Mansion.
Hocking Hills - 50 miles - The Hocking region is characterized by massive sandstone outcroppings, deep cool gorges, towering hemlocks and glistening waterfalls. Abundant wildlife including white-tailed deer, barred owls, ruffed grouse and an occasional bobcat make the wooded ravines and ridgetops their home. Hocking Hills Canopy Tours
