Let's visit Ohio
Travelers visiting Ohio and looking to spend the night in something other than a hotel by the highway have plenty of choices. Stay in a lodge with its own water park, lounge in a hot tub in your own cabin in the heart of Amish country or relax on your balcony overlooking a lake.
Great Wolf Lodge
If you are looking to combine unique accommodations with the fun of an on-site water park, head to the Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, less than three hours north of Columbus. Visitors stay in suites that can accommodate 4 to 8 people and feature rustic decorations, coffeemaker, microwave, television and a small refrigerator. Guests can opt for a theme suite that allows kids to sleep in a cave or their own log cabin. The lodge offers many on-site dining options, such as a big breakfast at Lumber Jack's Cook Shanty, a quick lunch at the water park's Klondike Cafe and a casual dinner at the Gitchigoomie Grill.
On-site recreation includes the water park with its four story tree house/water fort, lazy river ride and water slides. The water park is for guests only, however, a limited number of visitor passes are available for purchase. If you wish to leave the lodge, explore the Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve or take a nearby ferry to Ontario's Pelee Island.
Great Wolf Lodge
4600 Milan Rd.
Sandusky, OH 44870
866-257-5627
greatwolf.com
Sunset Ridge Log Cabins
Those looking to relax on their own private porch out in the country should head to the Sunset Ridge Log Cabins in Danville, two hours south of Sandusky. These couples-only fully furnished log cabins offer a fully equipped kitchen with stove and refrigerator, dining area, living room, bedroom and a private hot tub on the back deck.
If you wish to leave the cabin, which is nestled in an Amish region, you can explore the neighboring communities. Hunt for antiques in Millersburg or hike in Mohican State Park.
Sunset Ridge Log Cabins
11772 Shoemaker Rd.
Danville, OH 43014
740-599-2981
sunsetridgelogcabins.com
Twilight Cabin
Spend the night in your own private cabin, called the Twilight Cabin, in Sugarcreek, an hour east of Danville. The fully furnished cabin offers wireless Internet, fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living room, jacuzzi tub in the bathroom and a deck complete with a propane grill and hot tub. They even provide bath linens and a washer and dryer.
Sugarcreek, also part of Ohio's Amish region, offers many opportunities for fun. Visit the nearby Farm at Walnut Creek, a working Amish farm, peruse the goods at the Amish flea market or sample Amish food at the Der Dutchman Restaurant.
Twilight Cabin
3451 Township Rd. 157
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
877-645-8532
twilightcabin.com
Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center
Folks looking to spend the night in a lodge on the border of Acton Lake are advised to head to the Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center in College Corner, four hours west of Sugarcreek. Situated in the Hueston Woods State Park, the lodge offers many different accommodations. Choose a guest room with a king bed or two double beds. Each guest room has coffeemaker, cable television, air conditioning and a refrigerator. You can also choose a suite complete with a king size bed, coffeemaker, refrigerator, plasma television, whirlpool tub and private balcony. Cottages, for couples and families, and camp sites, with and without electrical hook-ups, are also available. Enjoy a meal any time of day at the on-site Trailblazer Dining Room or enjoy a drink at the Johhny Appleseed Lounge. Please note that the lodge and dining room are open year-round, but the lounge is open on a seasonal basis.
The lodge has a bounty of recreational opportunities. Play paintball, explore the marina with your boat or cast your fishing line in the lake. Guests can swim in the outdoor and indoor pools or work out in the gym. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance.
Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center
5201 Lodge Rd.
College Corner, OH 45003
513-664-3500
800-282-7275
huestonwoodsstateparklodge.com
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