What a beautiful state park. Drive by the entrance off 23 while on a foodie road trip and decided…read morewe'd stop by on our way back home. Glad we did, the park is so pretty. Curvy roads, lots of trails and an absolute win for us as it they were having their Halloween event at the campgrounds so got to stop, talk to some of the nicest folks and check out the decorated campgrounds. Lots of space for campers left which surprised me but the park is a bit off the beaten path here in beautiful Ohio. My favorite part was climbing up the old watch tower. The top isn't open to get in to the box at top but high enough to have a lovely view of the countryside.

Scioto Trail State park has become one of our favorites after only our second camping adventure…read morethere. It's the perfect distance from Columbus to make it a doable drive after work on a Friday so that we're able to set up camp before too late in the evening. It's also just enough topography to help you forget for a moment that you're in relatively flat Ohio. (I know I mentioned the forestry service/state forest roads in my previous review but they are well worth the drive in the fall. Especially this fall where the cold snap in September lead to gorgeous colors.) On this past adventure, while it was exceedingly rainy, we still found time to take a hike. We walked around the lake which was lovely as most of the maples still had their leaves. Hiked the Friendship Trail which picks up in the offshoot of the campground and ends on the road at the end of the activities field. We also hiked part of the Church Hollow trail which made for some great mushroom finds. I even saw my first ever wild yam plant (identified later as there is NO cell service within the campground area)! We were pretty much self contained camping, in the same spot as last time. I recommend checking out the sites on the off shoot of the campground. The sites are a bit wider and most of the sites are shaded. I visited the pit toilets once when we first arrived and found them to be clean as far as Ohio state park pit toilets go. They weren't being sanitized at the same rate they were a couple of months ago however, I am sure they are used far less when it starts to get chilly and more and more campers are in RVs.

There is an excellent guide on many of these horse back riding adventures. They share lots of great…read moreinformation and perspectives to make it all a memorable experience. Don't forget to tip your guides, it shows you appreciate the entire experience and all the work they do with not just the tour/ride but also what they do with the horses and the research they do in providing new insights and stories. --Ask for Raleigh!

They are fine taking your money but so unhelpful and friendly in other ways. Not the service I…read morewould have expected, no morals

This is a wonderful nature preserve that has a lot of neat geological features and a wonderful…read morewildflower display in the spring. It is a donated property, and there is signage about where the house and such used to be located. Now, it is open to the public and has three trails to explore. When you first turn in, there is a small gravel parking area, but you can drive up the former driveway to a larger parking area that puts you in closer proximity to the trailheads. The Arch Loop trail featured a natural arch, as suggested by its name, which is also visible from an overlook near the kiosk. It's well worth going on the trail, however, as it takes you down near the Rocky Fork Creek, and into a field of glorious wildflowers in whites, purples, scarlet, yellows, and more. There are slump blocks to be seen too. Both the Falls Trail and the Tuliptree Trail, are also appropriately named. The Falls Trail offers geological features, as well as small waterfalls, while the Tuliptree Trail is surrounded by, you guessed it, many tuliptrees! There are some benches in strategic places too. Very pretty area with plenty of neat things to see!

The pool was nice and warm. The hot tub was nice also. The property was clean. There was a bunch…read moreof food options within a 5 minute drive also.

A Chillicothe landmark. Right by the highway and the commercial strip. Big, with an event space…read moreI've been in for wedding receptions, very pleasant. We might have stayed here before, but we have family in town so we generally stay with them. But we didn't want to overwhelm them this time so stayed over here. Super service. They weren't very full last night, but I bet they will be tonight for the holiday. Pool is right up front, and we went in for a bit. No screaming kids. Rooms are small but nicely appointed. Fridge, microwave, decent TV. Comfy beds. Muted road noise, because you are right beside the highway. Fairly loud hallway noise, not bad on an emtpyish night but probably annoying when it's busy. Small bathroom, just the tub and toilet. Sink and mirror in room. Good enough for a short stay with a couple people. No extra outlets or USBs. Well, two outlets on the bedside lamp. Reasonable prices. Free wifi, seems a little weak though. Small free breakfast, nothing special. I'm sure we'll be back.

My wife and I went to Castle Inn for 2 nights in July, 2025 and stayed in room 202…read more The Good: -The decor of the castle was what we expected. It was pretty cool to see the armored knights, the cool architecture of the castle (inside and out), the beautiful stained glass windows and all the older decorations. -The bedroom and bathroom were clean (except it was very dusty). -We were pleasantly surprised that there was a refrigerator and microwave because the way the website is worded it sounds like there is only a common refrigerator on the 2nd floor. -The Innkeepers, Dave and Trish, were very friendly and helpful. They try hard to please you and work hard. -Breakfast was ok. Mostly frozen sausage and bagged hash browns. There was also quiche, bagels and toast with various condiments. The Not So Good -Obviously the castle is old and you would expect it to have somewhat of a musty smell. It was exceptionally musty when you walk into the castle. Most people may tolerate it but with my breathing problems it was difficult for me. The room we stayed in was not bad but you can still smell it, especially when you open the door. -The rooms look really nice on the website but not as nice in person. The inn needs a lot of work and one maintenance man cannot possible do it all himself. More help is really needed. -Could use a place to hang cloths along with some hangers.

Reservations were smooth and easy but you do have to call to make a reservation and prepay. The…read moreperson helping with reservations was helpful and got me set-up right away. Checking in was also a breeze. I got a text the day before with directions on parking, check-in, policies, etc. We called 30 minutes out to let them know when we would be arriving. The innkeeper was ready with our room keys and a lovely little welcome snack basket. He showed us the basics of the castle and to our room for the evening. We had a room on the third floor. It was cute with a jacuzzi tub, and a little private side room with a couch in it. We did not use the jacuzzi tub. The shower water was hot and felt great. The bed was comfortable and the comforter kept us warm (as it was a bit chilly in the room). Our room was adorable. There was a TV and DVD player in the room. Breakfast was simple and filling. Our host was a bit frazzled because of weather delays but he was so pleasant! We happily waited and talked with the other guests. We had eggs, hashbrowns, toast, english muffins and sausage. The night before he said it would be buffet style and then the next morning he ended up plating everything and bringing it out to us. There was also coffee, juice, and hot tea available. I would recommend adding some ketchup and jam to the menu options. There is a cute little gift shop with some interesting items in it. The innkeeper let us stay as long as we liked even though check-out was at 11a. There was one other couple staying with us that night but we pretty much had the place to ourselves. The decor is awesome. Overall the castle is adorable and fun. The innkeeper was so sweet and attentive. There are a few areas of maintenance improvements that could be done throughout the castle. I would love to see someone help invest for the repairs because I would hate for anything to happen to this beautiful space.

Showed up to no electricity from the hurricane. NO GENERATORS! Hung out for 3 hours waiting for it…read moreto be turned on. Decided a pitch black cabin in the boonies eith no cell service wasnt going to work so we went back home. Couple days later, still isn't on. Very aggressive when asking for a refund. Offered to reschedule 2 days later, that was their only option, as 2 full time workers we couldnt accommodate that. Basically stole $450 from us. 10 out of 10 would not recommend this place. Plenty of cabins closer to hocking hills with legitimate business owners. These owners have one thing in mind and one thing only YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY.

Stayed in Cuddles. So cozy! About 30 minutes from the hikes we wanted to do in Hocking Hills…read more Hosts left complimentary wine and snacks, and the cabin was well equipped. We are already planning a return trip in the spring. Definitely would recommend for a getaway.

Honestly, I think this was the nicest rest I've ever been in and I travel often. The parking lot…read morewas easy to navigate, the lawn was well maintained, the building and the view were both aesthetically pleasing, the inside was clean and bright, they have several vending machines, and the bathrooms were spacious. Would recommend!

Newer rest stop. I am very excited to see Ohio update their rest stops. Most of them Are…read moreoutdated. And desperately in need of updating. This location looks amazing. There is plenty of parking for cars and of course semi trucks. The staff keeps the place very clean. I had zero issues today.