![]() ![]() Want to extend your trip? Consider staying at Hocking Cottage or this quaint guesthouse. There are countless booths with quirky housewares and decorations. If you like antiques, make a stop at the Logan Antique Mall on your way home. You can also try ziplining with Hocking Hills Canopy Tours. Cantwell Cliffs is another 2-mile hike that has some scenic views. If you’ve been-there-done-that, consider some of the other trails in Hocking Hills! I enjoyed the short 1-mile hike at Rock House, which had some impressive sandstone caves. You can also extend the hike to Cedar Falls, which is 6 miles round-trip. Most people do the Old Man’s Cave trail, which is just over 1 mile total and features some small waterfalls and interesting rock formations. Hocking Hills is a classic destination, and some of you may be groaning since you’ve been there countless times on school and family trips. The park there is much larger and has more trails, but is further away (about 2.5 hours). If you do come for a photoshoot, be sure to be mindful of others using the trails.įor a similar forest experience, you can also visit Oak Openings Preserve Metro Park near Toledo. ![]() The impressive trees make for a lovely photo backdrop, and you’ll frequently see engagement or family shoots in the woods. This part of the forest feels especially peaceful and almost otherwordly. In this metro park, you’ll find paved and unpaved trails, with one of the paved trails going through the stunning Tall Pines Area. If you’re looking for a pleasant walk or photoshoot location, you can get both at Walnut Woods. Want to extend your trip? Consider staying at this two-story cabin in Clifton. See my post on things to do in Yellow Springs for more recommendations! (Clifton is technically another town, but it’s only a few miles away). Nearby, you’ll find the 19th-century Clifton Mill where you can buy freshly-ground flour, take quaint photos, or have a meal overlooking the water. If you enjoy hiking, there’s around 11 miles of easy to moderate trails across three parks, including the Glen Helen Nature Preserve, John Bryan State Park, and Clifton Gorge.Ĭlifton Gorge is my favorite, as it has the most dramatic lanscapes with the layers of worn-away rock and turquoise waters. ![]() Rose & Sal is my personal favorite with its wide selection of vintage decor. These days, it’s a colorful hippie town full of unique shops and restaurants. Yellow Springs was originally founded in 1825 as a socialist utopian society. Yellow Springsīest for: small town charm, hippie vibes, hiking Note: Ohio doesn’t have a very robust public transport system, so all the time/distance estimates are based on driving times. ![]()
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