Two of the sweetest words, day trip, often conjure images of a day jam-packed with memorable moments, unforgettable adventure, and sheer relaxation. Next time you’ve got a day free, fill your car with gas – it’s all you’ll need – for a day trip that will take you from Breitenbach Winery in Dover to Lyons Falls, tucked in Mohican State Park in Loudonville.
Google Maps offers two routes between the winery and the waterfall, the shorter of which spans just under 41 miles with an estimated drive time of around 55 minutes. If you prefer taking the longer route, you’ll travel 53 miles in a little over an hour. The estimated drive time for both routes doesn’t include traffic, so consider that when making your decision.
If a day of wine and a waterfall sounds like a piece of paradise to you, carve out time for this epic day trip in Ohio. However, if you’re too far away, you don’t have to miss out at all. Check out these 10 amazing day trips in Ohio, each of which only requires a lone tank of gas.
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Travel to the heart of Ohio’s Amish Country, where you’ll find Breitenbach Winery. The popular winery, which opened in 1980, welcomes guests for wine tastings, a delicious meal at its café.
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For insight into how the wine is made, right on-site, join one of the wine cellar tours during the annual Dandelion May Fest, held on the first Saturday of May each year.
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Breitenbach Winery makes 40 different types of wine, which you can sample between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Tasting is in the gift shop, where you can also stock up on souvenirs from your day.
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The winery features an eclectic selection of wines, including blueberry wine, apricot wine, and cranberry wine. Discover such other delicious options as the dandelion wine, classic merlot, or chardonnay.
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A meal often complements wine perfectly. Stop by Breitenbach Café for a delicious bite to eat – a fresh salad, a wood-fired pizza, or both.
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Chances are once you visit the winery during your day trip, you’ll want to return, and Breitenbach offers plenty of reasons to come back. It hosts a variety of events – from live entertainment to tastings – throughout the year.
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Stop by the official website of Breitenbach Winery for more information, including days and hours. Or, head over to the winery’s page on Facebook.
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A tasty meal and delicious wine is the perfect prelude to your journey to Mohican State Park, and Lyons Falls, in Loudonville. You’ll have a short hike to the cascade, so make sure you bring or wear hiking boots or comfortable shoes.
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Spanning more than 1,100 acres, Mohican State Park boasts numerous hiking trails, including the two-mile Lyons Falls Trail. The trail is rated between moderate and difficult, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, so be prepared for a bit of a challenge.
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The trail meanders through wooded areas, along Clear Fork Gorge, and leads to two Lyons Falls – Big and Little. Big Lyons Falls, the first waterfall you’ll come to, drops a spectacular 80 feet, and you can even walk behind it.
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Little Lyons Falls is another natural wonder, albeit quite a bit smaller than its larger namesake, on the loop trail. The waterfall tumbles down 25 feet, and you can view it from above.
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Discover a full list of activities at Mohican State Park on its official page with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, or stop by its page on Facebook.
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Confirm the winery’s days and hours before setting off on this unforgettable day trip that pairs two of life’s finest – wine and a gorgeous waterfall. Before heading out, just add your address to Google Maps; fill up your tank, and bring along your sense of adventure. To discover even more fun adventures in Ohio, follow Only In Ohio on Facebook and sign up for Ohio’s daily newsletter.
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Address: 5934 Old Rte 39 NW, Dover, OH 44622, USAAddress: Lyons Falls Trail, Hanover Township, OH 44864, USA
