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Gervasi Vineyard, Canton, Ohio

After spending the morning and early afternoon at Stan Hywet Home and Gardens, I was excited to visit Gervasi Vineyard in the neighboring city of Canton.   Located in the heart of town, the entrance of wrought iron and stone welcomed me to a small Italian-like village where I found several fabulous restaurants, a AAA Four-Diamond boutique hotel and award winning wines.

I began my tour of Gervasi Vineyard at The Crush House which is located at the back of the property.  I was pleasantly surprised by the stylish restaurant and tasting room which was energetic, upbeat and full of conversation.

Not long after I had been seated, Nick, the wine bar expert behind the counter, stopped by to introduce himself and handed me a menu.   I told him I was interested in a wine tasting and a small meal to tie me over for dinner.  I watched as he efficiently checked on his customers, provided a brief overview of their next wine tasting and delivered their meals so effortlessly.

With so many available wines at Gervasi, I was relieved that they provided a predetermined tasting that coincided with my favorite wines.  I wanted to try a mix of the vineyards reds and whites and decided to order the Vintner’s GV Tour, referred to as their “grand tasting experience”.

While the Crush House Burger with Gorgonzola cheese and bacon was tempting, I knew I would be eating in a couple of hours and noticed the Formaggio and Salami Plate.  Offering a generous amount of meats and cheese, along with additional condiments, I knew this would be enough to satisfy me until dinner.

The charcuterie plate arrived and the presentation was elegant and inviting.  I could smell the tartness of the mustard and the fruitiness of the marmalade.  The cheese had a smoky taste and smooth texture paired with  the full flavor of the stone grain mustard, they married perfectly with the selection of meats.  The combination of prosciutto and blue cheese was super rich, creamy and absolutely delicious.

My first sample of six wines was the Floretto which has a light taste with a little sweetness.  I could smell the green bell pepper and taste a hint of lime.  The name, Floretto, means “little flower” in Italian and  this wine had a nice finish.

Gervasi’s Pinot Grigio, Lucello is a tart wine and very acidic with the flavor of green apple.  I enjoyed the crisp, clean taste of this wine.

I had just recently begun adding the chardonnay to my selection of wines at home to pair with salty and buttery foods.  I enjoyed drinking the Ciao Bella with the cured meats offered with my formaggio and salami plate and decided to purchase a bottle to enjoy at a later date.

Bellina is Gervasi’s white wine that is aged in oak barrels and I enjoyed the wine’s smooth finish.   Nick asked if I could detect the flavors of banana and toffee, and I supposed the buttery taste could have been toffee, but I did not recognize the banana.

The Red San Gervasio is the vineyard’s merlot and one of my favorite wine varietals to drink with rich foods, to add to sangrias and to sip through the long winter nights.  I liked this wine’s smooth, even texture and taste and knew that it would pair with practically most of the meals I enjoy.

With a little blue cheese left on my plate, I sampled the Nebbiolo which was the perfect combination due to their earthy flavors.  The Nebbiolo is perfect with fatty meats such as spicy beef short ribs and has a floral tone of violet.

Nick explained that the vineyard was currently out of their Lascito and Passione wines, which are grown and produced on their estate.  I was looking forward to the Barolo as this is one of my favorite Italian wines.

My next wine Abbraccio had won several awards at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition to include 2016 Best in Class and 2016 Double Gold.  Abbraccio, meaning “embrace” in Italian, is a full-bodied wine with bold layers of black cherries, black currant and subtle notes of plum.

My wine tasting was complete, but I added a couple of samples before visiting The Bistro, Gervasi Vineyard’s outdoor casual restaurant.    I decided on a glass of Barbera, a spectacular red wine and then added a sample of Sognata, the winery’s fabulous dessert wine that tasted like apple juice.  This wine won the 2016 Director’s Choice Award for the Best Dessert Wine from Ohio Wines and I purchased a bottle to enjoy as an after dinner drink.

It just so happened that the couple sitting next to me at The Crush was also at the Bistro.  I absolutely love that wine brings people together.   I had the pleasure of meeting Mike and Cathy who had just started dating within the last six months and we decided to order a drink together before finding a place along the lake.  The weather was perfect on this early evening and seats were filling up fast.  We placed our orders and enjoyed a few moments of people watching before our meals arrived.  The pizzas were spectacular and soon I had to start making the trek back to Columbus with a stop in Mansfield for one last winery for the day.

I had learned earlier that the Gervasi estate grows six acres of their own varietals so I took a moment to walk  among the grapes that would soon be ready for harvest.  Ripening under the summer’s hot sun, the vines were full of plump fruit and looked as though they were ready to be picked.

I was sad to leave because Gervasi Vineyard is an impressive winery that offers a wide range of services and activities.  Conveniently located off of .I-77, the winery is 20 minutes south of Akron.  The Crush House is open for both lunch and dinner, seven days a week and provides tours at noon, 1 o’clock and 2.  I could have easily spent the day here.

Have you had the opportunity to explore Gervasi Vineyard?  I would be happy to hear about your experience if you would kindly leave a message in the comments section below. Many thanks for reading about my afternoon at Gervasi Vineyard and wishing you many Happy Travels!

What to See and What to Do:

Gervasi Vineyard
1700 55th St. NE
Canton, OH  44721
Telephone:  330 497 1000

Where to Stay:

The Villas at Gervasi Vineyard
1700 55th St. NE
Canton, OH  44721
Telephone:  330 497 1000

Where to Eat:

The Crush House at Gervasi Vineyard
1700 55th St. NE
Canton, OH  44721
Telephone:  330 497 1000

I felt as though I was dining at an Italian villa.  The food was spectacular and the location superb.  I ordered the meat and cheese plate for dinner and enjoyed a wine tasting of Gervasi Vineyard wines.

Books to Read:

  • Wicked Akron:  Tales of Rumrunners, Mobsters and Other Rubber City Rogues, by Kymberli Hagelberg
  • Lost Akron by Mark J. Price
  • Goosetown:  Reconstructing an Akron Neighborhood by Joyce Dyer
  • The Rest is History:  True Tales from Akron’s Vibrant Past by Mark J. Price
  • If Looks Could Kill by M. William Phelps
  • Mafia Cop Killers in Akron: The Gang War Before Prohibition by Mark J. Price
  • The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier

Photo Guide to Akron/Canton: 

  • Cuyahoga Valley National Park
  • Northside Arts District in Akron
  • Luigi’s Restaurant at Lock 3 Park
  • 750ml wine bar in Pilgrim Square, recommended by Wine Spectator
  • Chill Ice Cream for exotic flavors
  • Blu Jazz Club for its history (performers include Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald)

Cody, Wyoming: More Than a Gateway to Yellowstone

Arriving in Cody, I made plans to spend the night and allowed only enough time for a quick stop on my schedule.   Having entered the town so late, I wanted to find a place for a quick dinner and settle down for a restful night of sleep.  I planned to wake early for the complimentary breakfast and start my journey towards Yellowstone.

I had expected fast food restaurants and steakhouses before finding Juniper:  Bar + Market + Bistro.  I ordered the Columbus Tapas Plate and a glass of wine.  The small plate was the perfect size with samples of manchego cheese, chorizo sausage, camembert cheese honey drizzle  served with pickled vegetables and garlic crostini.

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I woke earlier than I had expected, so with a couple of extra hours, I set out to explore the  charming cowboy town of Cody before heading west towards Yellowstone.

Cody is the eastern gateway into Yellowstone National Park.  It is named after William Frederick Cody, famously known as Buffalo Bill.   At first glance, Cody looks like your typical western town with its mountains in the distance and sparse surroundings, but its historic roots run deep.

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum is comprised of five museums and an extensive research library that preserves the exciting history of America’s Wild Wild West.  Starting towards the back, I located the Buffalo Bill Museum to learn more about this  interesting icon of the American Old West.

Born in 1846 in the town of Le Claire, Iowa Territory of the United States, William Frederick Cody would later earn the nickname “Buffalo Bill” by the age of 21 while supplying buffalo meat to the railroad workers out west.  He fought in the Civil War alongside the Union soldiers and battled the Indians in sixteen of the American Indian Wars.  Known for his sharpshooting skills, Cody was featured in a story by writer Ned Buntline of the New York Weekly based on Cody’s wild adventures.  Buntline invited Buffalo Bill to perform in The Scouts of the Prairie, the original Wild West show and Cody would eventually produce his own show, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, which would make him world-famous.

Exiting the Buffalo Bill display, I entered the Plains Indian Museum for the opportunity to study the culture and history of an Indian tribe that had created some of the most beautiful artwork.  What began as a collection of Cheyenne and Lakota costumes from the Buffalo Wild West show, has expanded with donations from private collections covering two hundred years of history.    The museum houses one of the country’s “largest and finest collections of Plains Indian art and artifacts” with over 6,000 items.

The annual Plains Indian Museum Powwow is sponsored by the museum where dancers from all over North America take part in this celebration of Native American culture.  A competitive dance competition includes several dance categories where various age groups compete to win prizes.  North American Indian tribes sell arts and crafts such as authentic beadwork, pottery, paintings and sculptures.

In addition to the Buffalo Bill and Plains Indian Museums, the Center of the West features the Whitney Western Art Museum, Cody Firearms Museum, the Draper Natural History Museum and the McCracken Research Library.

I found The Station in Cody for a lovely cappuccino before strolling through the Old Trail Town,  a restored Wild Wild West settlement on the original town site of Cody, Wyoming.  With nearly 25 buildings to explore, many of these authentic structures were carefully disassembled from their remote locations in Montana and Wyoming and reassembled at Old Trail Town to create a town reminiscent to a small village on the old frontier.  On display are a total of eleven cabins, two stores, a schoolhouse, post office, livery barn, blacksmith shop, museum, carpenter shop, granary, commissary and saloon.

One of the most popular sites at Old Trail Town is the “original cabins used by Old West outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and a Wyoming saloon frequented by Cassidy’s Hole-in-the-Wall Gang.”  Butch Cassidy (Robert Leroy Parker), a notorious Wild West outlaw known for committing train and bank robberies.  His sidekick Sundance Kid (Harry Alonzo Longabaugh), Harry’s wife Etta Place and Cassidy decided to flee the United States to Argentina to escape the pressure of law enforcement.  Although Cassidy’s death is documented as November 7, 1908, several acquaintances of Butch Cassidy claim that he returned back to the United States.  The search continues for the remains of Butch Cassidy when a recent DNA test was conducted in 2017 on human remains in Goodsprings, Nevada.

In addition to the homesteads erected within the Old Trail Town are graves which were also relocated to this site.  The most recognized gravesite is that of Jeremiah “Liver Eating” Johnston, who was portrayed by Robert Redford in the 1972 film Jeremiah Johnson.  Johnson’s nickname, based on legend, states that Johnson was married to a woman from the Flathead American Indian tribe who was killed by a young Crow Indian.  To avenge her death, Johnson claimed to have scalped 300 Crow Indians and then ate their livers.  From that point forward, the name stuck and Johnson was feared by all.

By afternoon, I was ready to begin my drive to Yellowstone National Park and realized that I would have missed the great hidden gems of Cody had I not decided to stay for the morning to visit the museums.

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The drive out of Cody was absolutely gorgeous, surrounded by Rattlesnake and Cedar mountains.  It was no doubt that I was in cowboy country when I passed by the Cody Stampede Park.

The city of Cody sponsors a weekly rodeo over the summer months and I had just missed the last performance of the year.  The most famous of all rodeos taking place in Cody is the Cody Stampede.  I learned from the front desk associate that some of the top cowboys in the country come to compete during the Stampede.

Cody is appropriately known as the “Rodeo Capital of the World”, which has been hosting the annual rodeo for nearly 100 years and is known as the longest running professional rodeo.

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I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Cody and felt that my experience gave me a clear understanding about the early Western years and life during the Gold Rush.   For now, I am eager to make my way into Yellowstone after a couple of days of long drives, but I am happy that I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the history of Cody and cowboys.

Have you had the privilege of staying in Cody, Wyoming? Do you have any recommendations for my future stay?  If so, I would love to hear about them if you would kindly leave a message in the comments section below.  Many thanks for your suggestions and I wish you many Happy Travels!

What to See and What to Do:

Buffalo Bill Center of the West
720 Sheridan Avenue
Cody, WY  82414
Telephone: 307 587 4771

  • Admission Fee:  $19.50 per adult, Children 6 – 17: $13, Children 5 and under: Free, Students (18 & older with valid student ID): $18, Senior Rate (65 and older):  $18.50;   Free admission for active duty military personnel and their families.   Save 50 cents per ticket by ordering online at www.centerofthewest.org .  Admission price includes entry to the museum for two consecutive days.  Members of the Center enjoy free admission.  Group rates are available for commercial motor coach tours and other organized groups by calling 307 578 4114.
  • Hours:  Open daily from 8AM to 6PM from May 1 – September 15; 8AM to 5PM from September 16 – October 31; 10AM to 5PM in November; 10AM to 5PM from December to February (Thursday – Sunday only); 10AM to 5PM from March to April;  Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Amenities:  Small gift shop, research library, cafeteria, outdoor playground
  • Entrance Locations:  The Main Entrance is located in the center of the building which leads to the Admissions Desk.  A South Entrance leads into the Draper Natural History Museum
  • Length of the Tour:  To explore all of the exhibits, I recommend 4 to 5 hours.
  • Tips for Your Visit:  Each museum is well done and informative.  Ensure you have plenty of time to visit as much of the museums as possible so you will not be disappointed.  I wished I would have spent more time here.

Old Trail Town
1831 Demaris Drive
Cody, WY  82414
Telephone  307 587 5302

  • Admission Fee:  $9 per adult, Children 6 – 12: $5, Children 5 and under: Free, Senior Rate (65 and older):  $8.00;  Admission price for self-guided tour.   Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more by calling 307 587 5302.
  • Hours:  Open daily from 8AM to 7PM from May 15 – September 30
  • Amenities:  Small gift shop
  • Length of the Tour:  1 – 2 hours

Cody Stampede Rodeo
519 West Yellowstone Avenue
Cody, WY  82414
Telephone:  307 587 5155

  • Admission Fee:  Cody Night Rodeo: $20 per adult, Children 7 – 12: $10, Children 6 and under: Free; Group rates are available by contacting the Ticket Office at 307 587 5155.  Stampede:  $20 for the first three nights; $25 for the fourth night; Xtreme Bulls tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.
  • Hours:  Gates open at 7PM, while the rodeo starts at 8PM.
  • Transportation:  Cody Stampede offers visitors the opportunity to ride the Cody Nite Rodeo bus. Contact Mike Smith at Cody Cowboy Stages by phone at 307 272 5573 or by email at codytransportation@yahoo.com.
  • Amenities:  Concession stands that serve hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, nachos, etc.,  No outside food or drinks permitted.  Small gift shop
  • Length of the Rodeo:  1.5 – 2 hours
  • Tips for Your Visit:  The rodeo will continue as scheduled, rain or shine.  You may need to bring a raincoat.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Always check with the venue or the site’s website for the most up-to-date information.

Where to Stay:

Comfort Inn at Buffalo Bill Village
1601 Sheridan Avenue
Cody, WY
Phone:  307.587.5556

Where to Eat:

Juniper:  Bar + Market + Bistro
1128 12th Street
Cody, WY  82414
Phone:  307.587.4472

I am a superfan of wine bars and charcuterie plates, so when I noticed Juniper: Bar + Market + Bistro, I knew this is where I was going to stop for a quick bite to eat and a glass of wine.  I ordered the “Columbus” small plate, befitting as I am from Columbus, Ohio and love manchego cheese!  The plate included manchego cheese, camembert cheese honey drizzle, chorizo sausage (yum!) served with pickled vegetables and garlic crostini!

The Station
919 16th Street
Cody, WY  82414
Telephone: 307 578 6661
Website: https://www.codycoffee.com/the-station

I ordered a mocha with an extra shot of espresso.

What to Eat: 

  • Buffalo
  • Chicken Fried Steak 
  • Chuck wagon-style meal cooked over a flame
  • Elk
  • Fry Bread – puffy taco base usually used for taco salads
  • Old Fashioned Soda from Annie’s Soda Saloon and Cafe in Cody
  • Pig Candy – sweet spiced bacon
  • Prime Rib
  • Rocky Mountain Oysters – calf testicles
  • Soda Bread discovered by the American Indians which is a mix of soda and flour
  • Wyomatoes – gourmet tomatoes with a sweet taste
  • Wyoming Whiskey 

What to Read: 

  • Cody (Then and Now), by Lynn Johnson Houze
  • A River Runs Through It, by Norman Maclean
  • Colter’s Run, by Stephen Gough

Photo Guide for Cody, WY:

  • Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark
  • Castle Gardens near Riverton, WY
  • Old Trail Town
  • Yellowstone National Park

 

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Plan a Visit to Buckeye Lake Winery for Ohio Wine Month in June

What better place to enjoy a bottle of wine than alongside the beauty of Buckeye Lake in Ohio?   Buckeye Lake Winery was my first choice for a girl’s day of wine tasting, so I called a couple of my Columbus girlfriends to join me and began our 25-mile road trip to Thornville.

We arrived at 11 AM when the winery opened and was met by the winery’s proprietor, Tracy Higgenbotham and a large truck of fermented grapes arriving from Napa Valley.  Tracy welcomed us, provided us with menus and excused himself for a moment while we decided on what to order for lunch.

Within minutes, we had ordered several wine samples, the charcuterie plate, Boursin with Pecan & Honey and the Fig and Gorgonzola flatbread.  Several other options we considered were the Brie Wedge with fruit and a house made port reduction, Buckeye Lake Winery’s signature Winery Chips with a garlic cream sauce, bleu cheese, Parmesan and scallions as well as the Caprese Flatbread.  One look at the brunch menu and we all agreed we needed to make reservations soon to share the Bananas Foster French Toast.

Chatting it up with Tracy, he was eager to tell us about the winery and his previous experience visiting California’s wine country on business trips.  With his passion for great food and delicious wine, he and his wife Laura opened the winery to bring the Napa Valley experience to Ohio.   Tracy explained that he works directly with vineyards in Napa, Sonoma, Lodi and the Russian River Valley, personally selecting the grapes that go into making his wines.  Wine production begins at custom crush houses where the grapes are fermented and then he coordinates the shipping of the product to complete the aging, blending and bottling of the wine in Ohio.

While most of Buckeye Lake Winery’s wines come from grapes in California, Tracy knows that the Ohio wine drinkers like their sweet wines and has collaborated with local Ohio grape growers to make the winery’s popular Sweet Lake View.

White Wines

  • Lake View White – Dry White Wine, California: The winemaker’s selection is a limited release blend of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc and is clean, bright and fruity $23 / $7
  • Pinot Grigio, Russian River Valley: This wine is aged in stainless steel tanks and is minerally rich. It has a honeysuckle and pear taste $24 / $7
  • Sauvignon Blanc – Napa Valley, California: Bright floral notes with tropical fruit, honeysuckle and a clean finish.  $26 / $8
  • Chardonnay – Napa Valley, California: This wine is barrel aged for 10 months and is clean and bright with hints of smoky toasted oak vanilla, green apples and pears.  $32 / $9

Red Wines

  • Lake View Red – Dry Red Wine, Lodi California:  The winemaker’s selection is a limited release blend of Petite Sirah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and is full bodied with a soft finish.  $29 / $8
  • Cabernet Sauvignon – Lodi California: This wine is barrel aged for 18 months and has hints of black cherry, blackberry and oak with a soft finish.   $32 / $9
  • Zinfandel – Lodi, California: This wine is produced with grapes from 100 year old vines and is barrel aged for 18 months.  It is jammy, spicy and rich with a velvet finish.  $43 / $9
  • Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, California: This wine is barrel aged for 18 months in oak barrels and is rich, robust with black cherry flavor and a hint of dark chocolate and tobacco.  $75 This wine is sold by the bottle only to Wine Club members and is not included in wine tastings

Ohio Wine

  • Sweet Lake View, Ohio Wine: Sweet Lake View is produced and bottled at Buckeye Lake Winery.  The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks and has hints of citrus, peach and honey  $18 / $6

Prices are subject to change, so visit Buckeye Lake Winery’s website for the most up-to-date information.

Our lunch had arrived and we could not stop raving about our selection.  The Fig and Gorgonzola flatbread was spectacular with a perfect mix of saltiness from the bacon, the sweetness of the figs and caramelized onion with bursts of garlicky goodness.  The charcuterie plate was a generous portion of meats and cheeses (homemade goat cheeses with either apricots or blueberries), a few grapes, olives and French bread with a delicious marmalade.   We could not wait to dig into the Boursin with Pecan & Honey but waited to make it our dessert to this divine trio of small plates.

While it would have been lovely to have dined inside of the wine cave, we found a table outside so that we could enjoy the soothing view of Buckeye Lake.  We shared a bottle of Chardonnay, Zinfandel as well as our meals while catching up on the latest gossip.  We shared photos, secrets and happily stayed longer than planned.  Feasting on spectacular meals and delicious wines, enjoying the spectacular views, we couldn’t help but feel that we had truly arrived in Napa.

Have you had the pleasure of visiting Buckeye Lake Winery?  What did you think of the fabulous wines and food?  What were your favorite wines and menu items?  I would love to hear about your experience sampling wines at the winery if you would kindly leave a message in the comments section below.

Many thanks for catching up with me at Buckeye Lake Winery and wishing you many Happy Travels. Cheers!

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What to See and What to Do:

Buckeye Lake Winery
13750 Rosewood Road
Thornville, OH  43076
Telephone:  740 246 5665

Where to Stay:

Best Western Lakewood Inn
122 Arrowhead Drive
Hebron, OH  43025
Telephone:  866 599 6674

Where to Eat: 

Buckeye Lake Winery
13750 Rosewood Road
Thornville, OH  43076
Telephone:  740 246 5665

Buckeye Lake Winery has extensive menu of starters and meals that have been customized to pair with their wines.

Here are more of my favorite Columbus Classics:

  • Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream:  Known for her unique flavor combinations, Jeni Britton Bauer has made ice cream famous in C-Bus!
  • North Market:  A one-stop shop for universal cuisine, Columbus’ North Market is worth a stop in the Short North District of the city.
  • The Thurman Cafe:  The Thurmanator is the burger of all burgers at this longtime local cafe in German Village.  There may be a wait all burgers are made to order.
  • Schmidt’s Sausage Haus and Restaurant:  While the sausage at Schmidt’s is the official food of Columbus, it’s the amazing Cream Puffs that have the locals lining up at the door.

What to Read: 

  • Columbus: The Story of a City, by Ed Lentz
  • Columbus, Ohio: A Photographic Portrait, by Randall L Schieber and Robin Smith
  • Ohio in Photographs: A Portrait of the Buckeye State, by Ian Adams
  • Secret Columbus, by Anietra Hamper

Photo Guide for Columbus: 

  • Coffman Park: small ponds, bridges, white barn, pavilion, landscaping, public art
  • Columbus Museum of Art:  the grounds, inside artwork and special exhibits
  • Everal Barn and Homestead:  landscaping, white barn, beautiful lake
  • Frank Fetch Park:  gardens, brick paths, beautiful trees and landscaping
  • Franklin Park Conservatory:  beautiful gardens, artwork, flowers and special exhibits
  • Gantz Park:  barn, beautiful trees,
  • German Village:  brick streets, landscaping, parks, charming architecture, Old World charm, historical buildings
  • Grove City:  brick roads, small town, shopping area
  • Hayden Falls – wooden walking path, waterfall
  • Historical Village of Hilliard:  a small village to include a schoolhouse, train car, chapel, log cabin, covered bridge, gazebo and granary
  • Homestead Park in Hilliard: walking path, covered bridge, barns, trains, tractor, pond and pet park
  • Inniswood Metro Gardens:  gardens, lily pond, herb garden, play area for children, secret garden
  • Ohio State House: rotunda and landscaping (photo permit required)
  • Ohio State University:  campus, landscaping, Mirror Lake, Ohio Stadium (you can pay a small fee to take photos inside)
  • Park of Roses in Clintonville:  various types of rose gardens
  • Riverfront Park:  city view, Scioto River, landscapes, fountains, walking paths
  • Schiller Park:  gardens, walking paths, stone columns, wooden bridge, small lake
  • Scioto Mile:  city views, Scioto River, landscapes, fountains, walking paths
  • Scioto Park in Dublin:  statue of Chief Leatherlips, river views, landscaping, and paths
  • Short North:  restaurants, italian village, shops, city views, murals
  • Topiary Park:  depiction of George Seurat’s 1884 painting, landscape, fountains, small pond, gazebo