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Pick your Place to Play!
Flip through the Delaware County visitors guide and pick
your place to play!
If you like to play in the water, in Delaware County you’ll
find places to zoom down water slides, lie on beaches,
and go boating, fishing, swimming, sailing, kayaking, or
wading. You’ll even find a private beach for your dog.
Fulfill your sense of adventure by exploring the #1 Zoo in
the country, historic Indian caverns, and the universe. Go
hiking, biking and bird watching.
Golfers come to enjoy playing one or more of 14 public
golf courses. The courses are definitely “up to par” with
features such as bent grass, mature trees, and holes
designed to serve a variety of skill levels.
If you’d rather play indoors, go ice skating, jump on
trampolines, play laser tag, get some target practice, or
enjoy historic attractions.
Visitors flock to Delaware County to shop at the mall,
and to shop, dine, antique, and appreciate the arts in the
County’s charming downtowns.
table of contents
History........................................................................4
Summer Chill...Winter Sizzle.........................6
Visit Delaware........................................................8
Advertisers............................................................ 11
Visit Powell........................................................... 12
Visit Sunbury....................................................... 14
Events...................................................................... 16
Map............................................................................ 18
Attractions............................................................ 20
The Arts.................................................................. 24
Golf Courses......................................................... 25
Outdoor Recreation......................................... 26
Shopping & Picking.......................................... 28
Meeting Facilities.............................................. 28
Restaurants & Cafés........................................ 30
Accommodations............................................... 34
This guide also makes it easy to plan a group tour and a
family, girlfriend or guy’s getaway!
For more information or personal assistance, call us
at 1-888-DEL-OHIO (335-6446) or stop by our visitor
center located at 34 S. Sandusky Street in Historic
Downtown Delaware.
Additional information about attractions and
current events can also be found on our website:
visitdelohio.com. A playground for generations,
Delaware County has something fun for everyone
and is located right in the heart of Ohio just north
of Columbus.
Photo credit: Polar Bear and Zoombezi Bay photos by: G. Jones, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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a
playground for
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history
Located in the center of Ohio,
Delaware County was founded in 1808
and named after the Delaware Indians.
Delaware is home to Ohio Wesleyan University and the
birthplace of Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th president of the
United States. Hayes met his wife, Lucy Webb, when she
was one of the first female students at Ohio Wesleyan
University. A Hayes Trail through Historic Downtown
Delaware brochure takes you past points of interest,
including where his birthplace once stood.
Each September, Delaware County celebrates its
agricultural heritage with the Delaware County Fair, which
also features family entertainment and world-famous
harness racing. The internationally renowned Little Brown
Jug, one of the jewels in the triple crown of Grand Circuit
harness racing, draws over 45,000 spectators. The
Little Brown Jug has the uniqueness of being the only such
race of its caliber to still take place at a county fair.
Rich in heritage, Delaware County has many buildings
and areas listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, including Historic Downtown Delaware.
Downtown Delaware has been designated a Preserve
America Community by the White House, a Best
Hometown by Ohio Magazine, and also has the distinction
of being a Main Street Community.
Visitors can enjoy a self-guided walking
tour of Sandusky and Winter Streets,
using brochures prepared by the
Delaware County Historical Society.
Walking tour brochures are available at
the Historical Society and the Delaware County
Tourism Bureau.
The Old Towne Hall and Myers Inn in Sunbury are also
on the National Register of Historic Places. Both are
located on Sunbury’s quaint village square. For a heritage
exploration of the square, tour booklets can be borrowed
from the Myers Inn Museum.
For more history about Delaware County, plan a visit to
one of the Historical Societies and explore their libraries,
museums, and attractions.
Delaware County Historical Society, Cryder
Historical Research Library, and Nash House
Museum
157 E. William St., Delaware (740) 369-3831
www.delawareohiohistory.org
Hours: Tuesday 6-8 pm (March 15-October 15);
Wednesday 10-Noon, 1-5 pm; Sunday 2-5 pm; or by
appointment. Please call ahead to arrange a tour of the
Nash House.
Powell Liberty Historical Society Martin Perry
Homestead (Call for special events and viewing times.)
103 E. Olentangy St., Powell (614) 848-6210
Radnor Heritage Museum
Corner of St. Rt. 203 & Radnor Rd., Radnor
(740) 595-3398 or (740) 595-3319
Hours: 1st & 3rd Sunday each month, 1:30-4:30 p.m.,
April-Oct., and Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
or by appointment.
Myers Inn Museum
45 S. Columbus, St., Sunbury, (Facing Sunbury Square)
www.BigWalnutHistory.org
Hours: Thurs., Fri., Sun. Noon-3 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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1-888-DEL-OHIO • www.visitdelohio.com
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fun for all seasons
1-888-DEL-OHIO
www.visitdelohio.com
Summer Chill
Winter Sizzle
Splash and play at Zoombezi
Bay. Zoom down waterslides,
ride the tide, float down
the river, and have waves
of fun.
photo by: G. Jones
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Delve 105 feet below the
surface of the earth at the
Olentangy Indian Caverns
where the temperature is
always a chilly 54 degrees.
Shop and dine at Polaris
Fashion Place, one of Ohio’s
premier malls, featuring a
blend of upscale and local
favorite retail shops.
photo courtesy of Polaris Fashion Place
Warm up tasting wines at Soine
Vineyards, where each red,
white, and blush wine is crafted to
represent the natural characteristics
of the grape.
photo courtesy of Olentangy Indian Caverns
Spend some summer time
on ice at The Chiller North,
a Central Ohio premier ice
skating and hockey facility.
Bounce off the walls at
Sky Zone where adults and
children can jump for joy.
photo courtesy of Sky Zone Sports
Stay cool and be cool playing
tag indoors at Lazer Kraze,
the Ultimate Laser Tag and
Family Fun Center.
Aim for targets at Black Wing, the
only 5-Star rated, full-service shooting
center in Ohio. Consider attending the
monthly Dinner and Targets event.
photo courtesy of Lazer Kraze
Play in the water at Alum
Creek State Park, where
you’ll discover the largest
inland beach in the state
of Ohio.
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Take a step-back-in-time and
visit the Myers Inn Museum.
Warm yourself by the fireplace
and take a docent-guided tour
of this 1800’s stagecoach inn.
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visit delaware
Delaware – A charming downtown shopping,
dining and arts destination.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and
a Preserve America Community, downtown Delaware is
adorned with 1800’s historic charm and alive with activity.
A sought-out dining destination, there are lots of
restaurants to choose from and almost every one of them is
local and unique to the historic downtown. It’s not hard to
find something to truly please the palette. In fact, it would
take dining out almost every night for two weeks to sample
all the eateries before choosing your favorite.
Visitors find the restaurants, family friendly, and
affordable, offering traditional American cuisine as well as
International flair! Whether you prefer burgers or surf and
turf, mac and cheese or flaming cheese, fried rice or beans
and rice – you’ll find it here. Steaks, chops, gyros, gumbo,
wood-fired pizza, hummus, sushi, tacos, seafood, chicken
salad, fish and chips, stir-fry, quesadillas, tempura, spicy
chili, and Muffuletta, are just a few downtown favorites.
Satisfy your sweet tooth at restaurants, coffee shops,
and cafes with cookies as big as your face, yummy cupcakes,
mouthwatering chocolates, homemade frozen custard,
fudge cake, cheese cake, crème Brule, and more.
There are also lots of shops to explore, offering, antiques
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and collectibles, new books, vinyl records, beer making
supplies, consignment and vintage clothing, beads, global
wares, jewelry, video games, educational toys and games,
pet needs and original works of art.
Many come to Delaware to be inspired by the arts. The
Delaware Arts Festival takes place downtown annually in
May the Saturday and Sunday after Mother’s Day. Rotating
exhibits can be enjoyed at the Arts Castle, Ohio Wesleyan
University Ross Art Museum, and City Art Center. The
highly acclaimed Central Ohio Symphony provides five
exciting concerts each year, including a holiday concert and
free Independence Day concert on the lawn. Performing
arts, including theater, music, dance, and opera are offered
at Ohio Wesleyan University during the academic season.
In addition, downtown Delaware, is one of the few
remaining places you can still shop, dine and go to the
movies without even moving your car. Built in 1916, the
historic Strand Theatre shows new release and classic films,
including midnight premieres. The Strand is a true gem in
the heart of downtown, and even passers-by cannot resist
the smell of fresh-made popcorn.
The OHIO MACHINE provides a professional sports
team experience rarely found in a town the size of
Delaware. Professional lacrosse at its finest takes place
at Ohio Wesleyan’s Selby Stadium. The MACHINE plays
seven, exciting Saturday evening home games May-July.
The stadium is full of cheering fans during the lacrosse
season. Fans will be happy to discover convenient lodging
and dining options close-by when they come to Delaware.
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The world renowned Little Brown Jug Grand Circuit
Harness Race is another not to miss sporting event. The
Jug is a race for three-year-old pacers and one of the jewels
in the triple crown of Grand Circuit harness racing. The
race is always held the third Thursday after Labor Day, and
is also the only such race of its caliber to take place at a
traditional county fair.
The Sunday before the Delaware County Fair, the streets
of Delaware are alive with horses and marching bands.
The annual All-Horse Parade clip, clops through the
center of Historic Downtown Delaware. Described as the
largest non-motorized parade east of the Mississippi, over
500 animals can typically be seen in the parade.
In July, Delaware hosts the annual Blast from the Past
Cruise-In. The whole downtown is jammed with antique,
classic, and vintage cars, and some cruise the streets. This
is also a family-favorite event where the whole day is filled
with strolling the streets, ogling over cars, munching at
restaurants, and browsing shops. If you want to make a
weekend of fun, spend the night and visit the Columbus
Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay.
Enjoy a December getaway by combining holiday
shopping with stunning light exhibits at Alum Creek
and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, topped off with a
holiday concert performed by the Central Ohio Symphony.
Plan your visit or hop off Rt. 23 instead of zooming
by and enjoy hometown shopping and dining, arts,
outdoor recreation, or a professional sports experience.
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visit powell
and surrounding area
Rather than just driving through on your way
to the Zoo, stop for a tasty treat, antique, or
one-of-a-kind home décor item.
Powell offers some yummy experiences, including
fresh-baked cookies and breads at the local bakery,
mouth-watering ice cream flavors, and even buckeye
cupcakes.
If you’d rather have dinner than feed your sweet tooth,
you’ll discover lots of great options – both locally-owned
and well-known chain restaurants – upscale, down-home,
and family-friendly.
The shops located within the vintage homes lining
Powell’s main street and beyond provide an eclectic
shopping experience. If you’re in the market for an antique
decoration or furnishing, a contemporary décor item, or
Amish furniture, you’ll enjoy exploring the shops in Powell.
You can even create your own candle and paint pottery
while you’re there.
If you also appreciate quality hand-crafted items,
even some you can wear, you’ll want to roam around
both Powell and its next-door neighbor, Shawnee Hills.
High quality items can be found in both locations, and
the unique items you’ll discover also make great gifts.
Shawnee Hills is also a place for some great finds for those
who love to garden.
photo by A. Martin, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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Plan your visit around a special event such as a Farmer’s
Market, one of three annual Street Market Days, the
Cruise-In and Pig-Out, or the annual Powell Festival.
Outdoor recreation in Powell includes the Columbus
Zoo and Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay water theme park,
golfing, hiking in parks and nature preserves, as well
as boating and fishing on the near-by Scioto River and
O’Shaughnessy Reservoir, which are also connected to
Shawnee Hills. If you don’t have time as you pass through
on the way to the Zoo, there are plenty of reasons to pick
a day just to play in Powell.
1-888-DEL-OHIO
www.visitdelohio.com
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visit sunbury
and galena area
“How quaint” is what some people say when
they first see Sunbury’s village square with its
tall shade trees, copula atop the old towne hall,
and gleaming white gazebo.
Many times throughout the year, the square bustles
with fun, family-friendly activity. Farmer’s markets, three
annual flea markets, Christmas on the Square, Country
Cruise-In, and living history pageants, happen in the heart
of this small Ohio hometown. Sunbury Sizzle and Sounds
and the Galena Summerfest take place on the same day,
and attendees can catch a trolley ride to experience both
events.
Shop the square and surrounding area for antiques and
nostalgic items, dine at the hometown grille, or opt for
pizza, Asian, or a juicy ¾ lb. burger at the tavern.
The Myers Inn Museum is a Sunbury jewel located on
the southwest corner of the square. A stagecoach inn in the
early 1800’s, where you could share a bed with a stranger
for twenty-five cents, the Inn is now a museum that houses
area relics and history and Civil War memorabilia. You can
no longer spend the night at the Inn, but docent-guided
tours, luncheons, teas, meetings, and other events happen
at the Museum.
The Myers Inn Museum also serves as the headquarters
for Civil War General William Stark Rosecrans re-enactment
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troops. The barn at the Inn exhibits a harness maker’s
shop, wheelwright’s shop, and blacksmith. General
Rosecrans is said to be the only Civil War general without
a statue in his honor, and local historians will soon be
adorning the village square with a life-sized bronze statue
of Sunbury’s Civil War hero.
Some come to Sunbury to pay their respects at the Ohio
Fallen Heroes Memorial, the official Ohio memorial
honoring those from all branches of the military who lost
their lives in the Global War on Terrorism.
If you also want some fun outdoor recreation during
your visit to Sunbury, Alum Creek State Park is just a few
miles away and offers hiking trails, water recreation,
mountain biking, and bridle trails. Go bird watching at
Alum Creek, Hogback Ridge Preserve, or the Mudflats
Boardwalk in Galena. Take a five-mile bike ride by
combining the 4.7 mile Ohio to Erie Trail along St. Rt. 3,
and the .5 mile scenic Hoover Reservoir trail. Both trails
begin on Plumb Road and adventure south. Test your golf
skills playing one of the many near-by public courses.
It’s hard to believe all the experiences available in
Sunbury are located just four
miles east of I-71, where three
hotels and a variety of
restaurants are conveniently
located for travelers.
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Corn Show, Ashley
Hartford Independent Fair, Croton
Horseshoe Tournament, Ostrander
Greenwise Fair, Deer Haven Preserve, Delaware
Teddy Bear Safari, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell
Cruise-In and Pig Out, Powell
Polo Classic, Delaware
Sunbury Sizzle and Sounds, Sunbury Square
Galena Summerfest, Galena
september
october
Independence Day Celebrations
Delaware, Ostrander, Sunbury, Orange Township
Central Ohio Symphony Concert & Fireworks
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware
Independence Day Flea Market, Sunbury Square
Gardening and Arts Festival, Scioto Gardens, Delaware
Blast from the Past, Cruise-in Car Show,
Historic Downtown Delaware
Street Market, Powell
Alum Creek State Park Fall Festival
Central Ohio Symphony
OhioWesleyanUniversity, Gray Chapel, Delaware
OWU Homecoming, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware
Sunbury-Galena Cruise-In, Sunbury Square
Boo at the Zoo, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell
november
Zoofari (Adult Event), Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, Powell
Powell Festival, Powell
Summer Festival, Center for Older Adults, Delaware
Labor Day Flea Market/Ox Roast, Sunbury Square
Street Market, Powell
All-Horse Parade, Historic Downtown Delaware
Alum Creek Thunder APBA Hydroplane Racing, Alum Creek State Park, Delaware
Delaware County Fair, Delaware County Fairgrounds,
Delaware
Jugette Harness Race, Delaware County Fairgrounds,
Delaware
Little Brown Jug Grand Circuit Harness Race
Delaware County Fairgrounds, Delaware
Delaware State Park Fall Festival
Harvest Fair, Stratford Ecological Center, Delaware
Fall Harvest Festival, Radnor
The Castle Arts Affair
Delaware County Cultural Arts Center, Delaware
Christmas Parade, Historic Downtown Delaware
Fantasy of Lights, Alum Creek State Park, Delaware
Wildlights, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell
december
Street Market, Powell
Alumni Weekend, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware
Delaware Arts Festival, Historic Downtown Delaware
Central Ohio Symphony
OhioWesleyanUniversity, Gray Chapel, Delaware
Memorial Day Flea Market, Sunbury
The Memorial Golf Tournament, Muirfield Village,
Dublin (near Shawnee Hills)
august
may
Osprey Homecoming, Hogback Ridge Preserve, Sunbury
Earth Day Celebration, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell
Central Ohio Symphony
OhioWesleyanUniversity, Gray Chapel, Delaware
june
Maple Sugar Tours, Stratford Ecological Center, Delaware
Buckeye Dulcimer Workshop & Concert
Recreation Unlimited, Ashley
Eggs, Paws & Claws, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell
july
march
Maple Syrup Festival,
Camp Lazarus, Delaware
Maple Sugar Tours, Stratford Ecological Center, Delaware
april
february
events
Fantasy of Lights, Alum Creek State Park, Delaware
Wildlights, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell
Historic Downtown Delaware Holiday Celebration
and Tree Lighting
Holidays in Powell
Christmas on the Square, Sunbury
Central Ohio Symphony Holiday Concerts,
Ohio Wesleyan University, Gray Chapel, Delaware
Ohio Machine
Professional Lacrosse
www.theohiomachine.com
May 4, 18, 23 | June 15, 29 | July 6, 27
Come see Ohio’s first professional lacrosse
team play under the lights in historic Selby
Stadium at Ohio Wesleyan University,
Delaware
For Dates and a Complete Calendar of Events:
1-888-DEL-OHIO | www.visitdelohio.com
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Radnor
Ashley
Public Golf Courses
Lodging
Delaware
State Park
Delaware
Wildlife Area
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Oakhaven
Ostrander
Millcreek
Delaware
Delaware
Municipal Airport
Best Western
Delaware Inn
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Stratford
Ecological
Center
Soine Vineyards
Clark Shaw Road
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O'Shaughnessy
Reservoir
Ohio Wesleyan University
Pacer Inn & Suites
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Holiday Inn Express
Days Inn
Hampton Inn
Hidden Valley
Sandusky Str
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Tourism Bureau
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Comfort Inn
Delaware Golf Club
Perkins Obervatory
Cheshire Road
Glenross
Alum Creek
State Park
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Bent Tree
Exit #131
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Ohio Scenic Byway
Black Wing
Travel Inn
Delaware County
Fairgrounds
Arrowhead Lakes
Powell
Shawnee
Hills
Columbus Zoo
& Aquarium
Zoombezi Bay
Shamrock
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Safari
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Blackhawk
Hoover
Reservoir
ad
Home Road
Olentangy
Indian Caverns
Myers Inn Museum
Galena
Lewis Center Ro
Ohio
Wildlife
Center
Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial
Sunbury
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Sunbury
Africa Road
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Old St Road S
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Old State Road N
Big Walnut
Lewis Center
Chiller North
Little Bear Cabela’s
Conference Center
at NorthPointe
Exit
Polaris #121
Fashion
Place
Big Walnut Road
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Royal American Links
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Akron, OH 111 miles
Buffalo, NY 313 miles
Chicago, IL 347 miles
Cincinnati, OH 127 miles
Cleveland, OH 127 miles
Columbus, OH 27 miles
Dayton, OH 85 miles
Detroit, MI 176 miles
Indianapolis, IN 186 miles
Louisville, KY 231 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 210 miles
Toledo, OH 118 miles
Wheeling, WV 152 miles
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attractions
The Columbus Zoo
and Aquarium
4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
1-800-MONKEYS
www.columbuszoo.org
Acres and acres of animal exhibits
and naturalistic wildlife habitats.
Explore Asia Quest, the African
Forest, Discovery Reef, Manatee
Coast, North America, Australia,
photo by G. Jones, Columbus
Voyage to Southeast Asia, and Polar
Zoo and Aquarium
Frontier. Open all year, the Zoo also
features Wildlights, a sparkling light spectacular, late
November through December. African Safari coming in
2014!
Check out Jungle Jack’s Landing and discover 14 fun
rides, including a wooden rollercoaster and log flume!
Zoombezi Bay
3550 W. Powell Rd.,
Powell
(614) 724-3600
www.zoombezibay.com
Play in the water at
Zoombezi Bay! Experience
photo courtesy of G. Jones, Columbus
and Aquarium
exciting, state-of-the-art water
Zoo
slides, a wave pool, an action
river, and a lazy river. Zoombezi Bay also features
interactive water playgrounds, private cabanas, and more.
(Park open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day).
Chiller North
8144 Highfield Dr.,
Lewis Center
(740) 549-0009
www.thechiller.com
A Central Ohio premier ice
skating and hockey facility, the
Chiller North also offers public
photo courtesy of Chiller North
skating. Try the ice during a Noon
Skate, Public Skate, or Friday Night Meltdown. The
facility also features meeting and party space, hockey
leagues, skating lessons, corporate events, and birthday
party packages.
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Perkins
Observatory
3199 U.S. Rt. 23 S., Delaware
(740) 363-1257
www.perkins-observatory.org
Take an “out-of-this-world” trip
to Perkins Observatory. Perkins offers a public program,
including a fun, educational astronomy lesson, historic
tour, exhibits, and a glimpse of the galaxies through the 32
inch telescope most Friday nights. (Call or check website
for hours/tickets.)
Olentangy Indian Caverns
1779 Home Rd., Delaware
(740) 548-7917
www.olentangyindiancaverns.com
(O­pen April-October)
Formed millions of years ago by the
tremendous force of an underground
river, the caverns served as refuge for the
Wyandotte Indians. Descend 105 feet below the surface of
the earth, learn ancient lore, play miniature golf, climb the
rock wall, pan for gems, explore exhibits, and stay cool in
the caves where it’s always 54 degrees.
JUMP! CLIMB! PLAY!
Lazer Kraze
459 Orange Point Drive, Suite B,
Lewis Center (740) 548-7788
www.lazerkraze.com
The Ultimate Laser Tag and Family
Fun Center
photo courtesy of Lazer Kraze
Magic Mountain Fun Center
8350 Lyra Drive
(close to I-71 and Polaris Pkwy)
(614) 840-9600
www.magicmountainfuncenter.com/polaris
Sky Zone
(Indoor Trampoline Park)
459 Orange Point Dr.,
Suite E, Lewis Center
(740) 548-4004
www.skyzonesports.com
photo courtesy of Sky Zone
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attractions
Cabela’s
1650 Gemini Place at Polaris (off I-71 near Cambria Suites)
(614) 702-2300
www.cabelas.com
Stratford Ecological Center
3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware
(740) 363-2548
www.StratfordEcologicalCenter.org
M-F 8 a.m.–9 p.m.,
Sat. 8 a.m.–9 p.m.,
Sun. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
M-F 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., closed Sunday and holidays
(Call ahead for group arrangements)
Stratford Ecological Center is a
small, diversified, organic farm that
blends ecology with agriculture. The
center features a demonstration
farm and nature preserve offering
hands-on outdoor experiences for all
ages. Discover farm animals, organic
gardens, maple sugar, and nature trails.
Enjoy an educational excursion,
birdwatching, gardening, or picking
your own farm produce.
Soine Vineyards (soy knee)
3510 Clark Shaw Rd., Powell
(740) 362-7212
www.soinevineyards.com
photo courtesy
of Soine Vineyards
Fri. 5:30–8:30 p.m., Sat. 1–7 p.m. Check
website for current hours. Tastings can be
scheduled during off hours; please call ahead.
The winery produces approximately
nine cultivars of grapes and offers quality, locally-produced
red, white, and blush table wines. Each wine is hand crafted
to represent the natural characteristics of the grape. Soine is
part of the Capital Area Wine Trail.
Ohio Wildlife Center
6131 Cook Road, Powell (parking off Dublin Road, Rt. 745)
(614) 734-9453
www.ohiowildlifecenter.org
Second Sunday of the Month
Noon–4 p.m., Group program by
arrangement
The Ohio Wildlife Center is a
leader in wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education situated on
20 acres. Visit the resident animals,
photo courtesy of
take part in scheduled activities,
Ohio Wildlife Center
explore the nature trails, browse the
gift shop, and enjoy unique wild bird-viewing stations.
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Cabela’s 80,000-squarefoot store is built in
Cabela’s next-generation
format, featuring a large
stone fireplace, mountain
photo courtesy of Cabela’s
replica, dynamic wildlife
displays, aquarium, indoor archery range, deli, Gun
Library and Bargain Cave. Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost
Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, offers
thousands of quality outdoor products, including
hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and more.
Black Wing
3722 Marysville Rd.
(St. Rt. 36), Delaware
(740) 363-7555
www.blackwingsc.com
Sat.–Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.;
Tues.–Fri. 10 a.m.–9 p.m.;
closed Monday and selected
holidays
photo courtesy of Black Wing
Black Wing Shooting Center, the only 5-star shooting
range in Ohio, is Ohio’s Premier Shooting Destination.
Spend the day shooting trap, skeet, sporting clays or
5-stand outdoors or try one of the indoor ranges. The
Center also features a 20,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with
spacious banquet facilities for corporate outings as well as
classrooms for training.
Ohio Machine
45 S. Henry St., Delaware (game
location only)
(614) 754-1973
www.theohiomachine.com
Experience the excitement of
Major League Lacrosse! Fans
flock to Selby Stadium at Ohio
Wesleyan University to cheer on
the OHIO MACHINE. Beginning in May, the Machine will
play seven home games in 2013. Several games will end
with a big blast off – a spectacular fireworks exhibit.
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the arts
The Arts Castle
golf courses
190 W. Winter St., Delaware (740) 369-ARTS
Arrowhead Lakes Golf Club
580 N. Walnut St., Galena (740) 965-5422
(Exhibits, gallery shop, Castle Arts Affair, classes, events)
Bent Tree Golf Club*
350 Bent Tree Rd., Sunbury (740) 965-5140
www.artscastle.org
Performing Arts Series
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware (740) 368-3629
(A variety of traveling performers during academic year)
Big Walnut Golf Club
6683 St. Rt. 61, Sunbury (740) 548-5189
Delaware Arts Festival
Blackhawk Golf Club
8830 Dustin Rd., Galena (740) 965-1042
Historic Downtown Delaware (740) 363-2695
www.delawareartsfestival.org
(Weekend after Mother’s Day: Over 170 exhibitor booths
featuring juried works of local and regional artists and
crafts persons)
Delaware Golf Club (Semi-Private)
3329 Columbus Pike, Delaware (740) 362-2582
The Strand Theatre
Glenross Golf Club*
231 Clubhouse Dr., Delaware (740) 657-3752
www.thestrandtheatre.net
Hidden Valley Golf Course
580 W. William St., Delaware (740) 363-1739
28 E. Winter St., Delaware (740) 363-4914
(Historic movie theatre, showing new release and classic
films)
Richard M. Ross Art Museum
Little Bear Golf Club*
1940 Little Bear Loop, Lewis Center (740) 548-8532
Ohio Wesleyan University, 60 S. Sandusky St., Delaware
Millcreek Golf Club*
7259 Penn Rd., Ostrander (740) 666-7711
Tues., Wed., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.;
Sun. 1-5 p.m. (Available for special events)
Oakhaven Golf Club*
2871 U.S. Rt. 23 N., Delaware (740) 363-9900/548-5636
(740) 368-3606, www.ross.owu.edu
Art Exhibits, Guest Authors, Concerts, Opera,
and Theatre Productions
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware (740) 368-2000
(A variety of public performances during academic year)
Central Ohio Symphony
24 E. Winter St., Delaware (740) 362-1799 or
1-888-999-2676
www.centralohiosymphony.org
(Concerts: April, May, July, October, and December)
City Arts Center
22 E. Winter St., Delaware www.cityartcenter.org
Open: Fri. 4-7 p.m.; Sat. 2-7 p.m.; and by appointment
Royal American Links*
3300 Miller Paul Rd., Galena (740) 965-1215
Safari Golf Club*
4853 W. Powell Rd., Powell (614) 645-3444
Shamrock Golf Club*
4436 Powell Rd., Powell
(614) 792-6650
Sunbury Golf Course
1349 Golf Course Rd.,
Sunbury (740) 965-5441
*Meeting/Banquet Room(s)
photo by G. Jones, Columbus Zoo and
Aquarium
photo by Wendy Caldwell
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outdoor recreation
Alum Creek State Park
(3387 acres of water)
3615 S. Old State Rd., Delaware
(740) 548-4631
Camping (740) 548-4039
Marina (740) 548-6056 or 548-4068
Swimming (3,000 ft. beach), Boating, Water Skiing,
Picnicking, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Mountain Bike Trails,
Bridle Trails, and Winter Recreation
Delaware State Park (1330 acres of water)
5202 U.S. Rt. 23 N., Delaware (740) 369-2761
Camping (740) 363-4561
Marina (740) 363-6102
Swimming (800 ft. beach), Boating, Water Skiing,
Picnicking, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Wildlife Area, Bird
Watching, and Winter Recreation
Hoover Reservoir
Galena (614) 645-3305
Boating, Fishing, Sailing, Bird Watching, Mudflats
Boardwalk
Hoover Scenic Bike Trail (.6 miles)
Plumb Rd., Galena (between St. Rt. 3 and South Old 3C)
Genoa Bike Trail (4.1 miles)
Plumb Rd. at St. Rt. 3 to Max Town Rd. in Westerville
O’Shaughnessy Reservoir
Powell/Shawnee Hills (614) 645-3305
Boating, Fishing, Skiing
Autumn Lakes Campgrounds
8644 Porter Central Rd., Sunbury
(740) 625-6600
Berkshire Lake Campgrounds
Whitesands Campgrounds
St. Rt. 42 N., Delaware (740) 363-1896
Highbanks Metro Park
9466 U.S. Rt. 23 S., Lewis Center
(614) 891-0700
Mingo Park
500 E. Lincoln Ave., Delaware (740) 203-1450
North Orange Park
7560 Gooding Blvd., Delaware (740) 548-5430
(Orange Township near Lewis Center)
Aquatic Center (740) 657-8881
Preservation Parks:
(740) 524-8600
Big Walnut Community Trail
168 South Vernon St., Sunbury
Blues Creek Preserve
9627 Fontanelle Rd., Ostrander
Char-Mar Ridge Preserve
7741 Lewis Center Rd., Westerville
Deer Haven Preserve
4183 Liberty Rd., Delaware
Emily Traphagen Preserve
5094 Seldom Seen Rd., Powell
Gallant Farm Preserve
2050 Buttermilk Hill Rd., Delaware
Gallant Woods Preserve
2151 Buttermilk Hill Rd., Delaware
Hogback Ridge Preserve
2656 Hogback Rd., Sunbury
Hoover Scenic Trail
Galena, Ohio
River Run Preserve
158 Main Rd., Delaware
Shale Hollow Preserve (opening 2013)
6320 Artesian Run,
Lewis Center
1848 Alexander Rd., Galena (740) 965-2321
Cross Creek Camping
3190 S. Old State Road, Delaware (740) 549-2267
Tree Haven Campgrounds, Inc.
4855 Miller Paul Rd., Westerville (740) 965-3469
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shopping & picking
POLARIS FASHION PLACE In the southern part of the
County, you will find one of Ohio’s premier shopping malls.
Polaris offers a combination of upscale and local favorite
retailers. The mall also features 150 shops and eating
establishments, a children’s play area, and open air shopping
experience. Polaris Towne Center is located just across the
parkway.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DELAWARE is one of Ohio’s most
charming downtown shopping, dining, and arts destinations.
POWELL offers an up-scale, down-home and exciting eclectic
shopping experience.
SHAWNEE HILLS is a fun place to shop for quality
handcrafted items and gardening treasures.
SUNBURY is a place to leisurely shop and stroll around the
village square taking pleasure in a quaint hometown experience.
ANTIQUING & PICKING
Love searching for antiques and collectibles? Go picking in
Delaware County’s treasure-hunting triangle: DELAWARE
– SUNBURY – POWELL. These three areas offer numerous
antique shops and malls making the area a valuable antiques
and collectibles destination. Discover a long sought-after artifact
or begin a new collection as you hunt for unique, antique, and
nostalgic relics.
meeting facilities
Andrews House
39 W. Winter St., Delaware
(740) 369-4520
3 Rooms
Arts Castle
190 W. Winter St., Delaware
(740) 369-ARTS
2 Rooms 30/100
Berkshire Party House
1848 Alexander Rd., Galena
(740) 965-2428
Black Wing Shooting Center
3722 Marysville Rd., Delaware
(740) 363-7555
2 Rooms 25/100
Bridgewater Banquet &
Conference Center
10561 Sawmill Parkway, Powell
(614) 734-9800
Events for 50-1200
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Brookshire
405 Greif Parkway, Delaware
(740) 548-8188
Events for 25-500
COA Event Services
Catering for a Cause
800 Cheshire Rd., Delaware
(740) 363-6677
1-800-994-2255
Banquet Center: 256 or
Two Rooms: 101, 155
Events for 20-200
The Chiller North
8144 Highfield Dr., Lewis Center
(740) 549-0009
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
9990 Riverside Dr., Powell
(614) 645-3550
10 Rooms: 6000+
NorthPointe Hotel and
Conference Center
100 Green Meadows Drive S.,
Lewis Center
(614) 880-4300 or
1-866-233-9393
40 Conference/Breakout Rooms,
6000 Sq. Ft. Ballroom, 120 Guest
Rooms/Suites, Smaller meetings
or up to 800 A genuine conference
center designed to provide guests
with an unparalleled meeting
experience.
Country Gatherings–Radnor
2866 Rt. 203 North, Radnor
(740) 595-3095
1-800-743-1013
6600 Square Feet, Maximum
Seating 315 plus Outdoor Patio
Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
(740) 362-3851
Horse Shows, Trade Shows,
Seminars, Sales, Concerts,
Multiple Buildings and Facilities
Eagle Creek Leadership
and Challenge Center
6665 Eagle Creek Lane, Ostrander
(614) 352-2505
Big Rock Center: 2000 Square Feet
Challenge Center: 5000 Square
Feet, 325
Freeman’s Farm
6142 Lewis Center Rd., Galena
(740) 548-7866
Available June, July, August for
up to 50
Home Road Acres Party House
6772 Home Rd., Delaware
(740) 881-5595
Up to 140
Methodist Theological School
3081 Columbus Pike, Delaware
(740) 363-1146
Large and small classrooms for
general sessions
Theater Style 250
Oak Creek Farm, Inc.
4480 Beard Rd., Sunbury
(740) 524-4481
Party Barn and Picnic Grounds
(Indoor Room 100)
Ohio Wesleyan University
40 University Ave., Delaware
(740) 368-3186
15 Rooms (various capacities)
Banquet: 389
Pacer Inn & Suites
259 S. Sandusky St., Delaware
(740) 362-0050
Ballroom/Meeting Room 120
Recreation Unlimited
National Challenge Center for
People with Disabilities
7700 Piper Rd., Ashley
(740) 548-7006
Dining Hall: 300-350
Lodge: 250-300
The Life Center: 20,000 square
feet, including gymnasium, assembly
room, three classrooms, and more.
Quest Business & Conference
Center (Polaris)
8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus
(614) 540-5540; 1-800-909-7665
18 banquet/meeting rooms
Theater 320, Classroom 265;
Banquet 265
Richard M. Ross Art Museum
Ohio Wesleyan University
60 S. Sandusky St., Delaware
(740) 368-3606
Special events for small groups
The Strand Theatre
28 E. Winter St., Delaware
(740) 815-9266
Stratford Ecological Center
3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware
(740) 363-2548
Large meeting room: Theater 180;
Classroom w/tables 90
Wedgewood Country Club
9600 Wedgewood Blvd., Powell
(614) 793-9600
4 Rooms
Ballroom: 300
Willow Brook
100 Willow Brook Way S.,
Delaware
(740) 369-0048
2 Rooms: 10-180
The Women’s City Club
of Delaware
135 North Franklin St., Delaware
(740) 369-5536
Victorian Parlor and Banquet
Facilities: 50
Also see golf course information page.
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restaurants & cafés
DELAWARE
Amato’s Wood-Fired Pizza
6-8 S. Sandusky St., Delaware (740) 369-8797
Bob Evans
1301 Columbus Pike, (Rt. 23 S.) Delaware (740) 363-0231
Brooklyn Heights Bar and Grill
13 W. William St., Delaware (740) 362-2424
Buffalo Wild Wings
475 N. Houk Rd., Delaware (740) 363-9464
Bun’s Restaurant
14 W. Winter St., Delaware (740) 363-2867
Canton Chinese Restaurant
191 S. Sandusky St., Delaware (740) 363-5034
Chandra’s Bistro
10 N. Sandusky St., Delaware (740) 362-9227
Chelley Belly
59 N. Sandusky St., Delaware (740) 369-5792
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1710 Columbus Pike, (Rt. 23 S.) Delaware (740) 369-6360
Choffey’s Coffee and Confections
17 W. Winter St., Delaware (740) 419-9406
Corner Café Restaurant
535 Sunbury Rd. (St. Rt. 36/37 E.), Delaware (740) 369-0377
The Delaware Dog
23 N. Sandusky St., Delaware (740) 990-7065
Dragon House Chinese Restaurant
1804 Columbus Pike, Delaware (740) 363-1988
1808 American Bistro
29 E. Winter St., Delaware (740) 417-4373
El Vaquero
33 Woorting St., Delaware (740) 362-0919
En Super Buffet
1139 Columbus Pike (Rt. 23 S.), Delaware (740) 363-8899
Fiesta Mexico
12 W. William St., Delaware (740) 362-1880
Hamburger Inn
16 N. Sandusky St., Delaware (740) 369-3850
Horsey Hall Café
9716 Fontanelle Rd., Ostrander (740) 666-1605
The Jug Grill and Patio
837 N. Houk Rd., Delaware (740) 369-3267
J. Gumbo’s
12 S. Sandusky St., Delaware (740) 368-9494
Main Street Grill (at Buehler’s)
800 W. Central Ave., Delaware (740) 363-1933
Mi Cerrito Mexican Restaurant
19 E. Winter St., Delaware (740) 363-1587
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Please see www.visitdelohio.com for additional listings.
Old Bag of Nails Pub
66 N. Sandusky St., Delaware (740) 368-8083
Ollie’s Fine Ice Cream
19 S. Franklin St., Delaware (740) 363-6554
OPA Grill and Tavern
18 S. Sandusky St., Delaware (740) 363-7283
Payne’s Pizza & More
400 W. Central Ave., Delaware (740) 363-9040
Shorty’s
554 W. Central Ave. Delaware (740) 362-5555
Something Sweet Coffee & Bakery
2 N. Sandusky St., Delaware (740) 369-5282
Starbucks
6417 Columbus Pike, Delaware (740) 888-1270
Tavern 42
5200 US Highway 42 S., Delaware (740) 917-5445
Tian Fu Buffet
850 Sunbury Rd., Delaware (740) 363-3200
23 Delaware Diner
755 US Rt. 23N, Delaware (740) 417-9201
Veritas Tavern
15 E. Winter St., Delaware (740) 417-4074
The Warehouse Italian Dinners
1003 U.S. 23 North, Delaware (740) 387-8124
Whit’s Frozen Custard
31 N. Sandusky St., Delaware (740) 362-0715
POWELL/LEWIS CENTER
Asian Garden Buffet
8633 Columbus Pike (NorthPointe Plaza),
Lewis Center (740) 549-1888
Beijing
9852 Brewster Lane, Powell (614) 717-0051
Bob Evans
46 Hornbeam Lane, Lewis Center (740) 549-3055
9891 Brewster Lane, Powell (614) 766-1961
Buffalo Wild Wings
3878 Attucks Dr., Powell (614) 766-5371
Buffalo Wings & Rings
8661 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center (740) 548-1700
Chipolte Mexican Grill
8695 Owenfield Dr., Powell (740) 657-8355
9733 Sawmill Parkway, #G (614) 799-2267
Cinco De Mayo Mexican Grill
3962 Powell Rd., Powell (614) 210-0900
City Barbeque
556 W. Powell Rd., Powell (614) 224-8224
Culver’s
4137 W. Powell Rd., Powell (614) 734-9729
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C. William’s Bistro
26 Grace Dr., Powell (614) 505-6788
Easy Street Café
5 S. Liberty St., Powell (614) 888-3279
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
8607 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center (740) 549-4555
Greek Express
4091 Powell Rd., Powell (614) 791-9100
Gooseneck Tavern
9721 Sawmill Rd., Powell (614) 336-1111
Kogen’s (Far East Fare)
9711 Sawmill Parkway, Powell (614) 798-8882
Lattes and Lollipops (Indoor Play Café)
337 West Olentangy St., Powell (614) 798-2071
Lazy Cameleon
4028 Presidential Parkway, Powell (614) 792-8393
Liberty Tavern
50 S. Liberty St., Powell (614) 825-0500
Lin’s Wok Chinese
240 N. Liberty St., Powell (614) 844-6889
Local Roots
15 E. Olentangy St., Powell (614) 602-8060
Lucé Restaurant
3499 Market St., Powell (614) 881-4600
Mean Bean Coffee House
22 S. Liberty St., Powell (614) 436-6603
Mia Cucina
230 W. Olentangy St., Powell (614) 547-1543
Noodles & Company
9733 Sawmill Parkway (614) 659-0047
Panera Bread
8823 Owenfield Dr., Lewis Center (740) 657-8400
Ruby Tuesday
8753 Owenfield Drive, Powell (740) 548-1670
Scrambler’s
3980 Presidential Pkwy., Powell (614) 760-7220
Senior Antonio’s
8617 Columbus Pike (NorthPointe Plaza), Lewis Center
(740) 548-6996
Starbucks
2975 Powell Rd., Powell (614) 889-5029
9700 Sawmill Rd., Powell (614) 766-9000
21 Neverland Dr., Lewis Center (740) 549-0601
Thai Orchid
8736 Moreland St., Powell (740) 881-3000
Tokyo Sushi
9880 Brewster Lane, Powell (614) 799-2828
Vittoria
10241 Sawmill Parkway, Powell (614) 791-8100
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Wholly Joe’s Hot Dog
1182 Powell Rd., Lewis Center (614) 430-9441
SUNBURY/GALENA
Bob Evans
7315 St. Rt. 36/37, Sunbury (740) 363-4656
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
60 Fourwinds Dr. (St. Rt. 36/37), Sunbury (740) 362-2270
Doodle Dips
35 E. Granville St., Sunbury (740) 965-1431
Fire House Tavern
38 S. Vernon St., Sunbury (740) 965-2207
Galena Diner
13 W. Columbus St., Galena (740) 965-9357
Mi Sombrero
488 W. Cherry St., Sunbury (740) 965-1313
The Mudflats Bar and Grille
31 W. Columbus St., Galena (740) 965-5700
Piranha’s Grill
5192 Cheshire Rd., Galena (740) 549-3366
PJ’S
571 W. Cherry St., Sunbury (740) 965-2000
Starbucks
7305 St. Rt. 37, Sunbury (740) 363-1808
Sunbury Grill
38 E. Cherry St., Sunbury (740) 965-2900
Wah Yuen
36 S. Vernon St., Sunbury (740) 965-3060
Whit’s Frozen Custard
101 W. Cherry St., Sunbury (740) 965-1427
SHAWNEE HILLS
Bogey Bar & Grill
6013 Glick Rd., Powell (at Shawnee Hills) (614) 766-1900
El Vaquero
9130 Dublin Rd., Shawnee Hills (614) 336-1128
Hella’s
9346 Dublin Rd., Shawnee Hills (614) 792-5494
Iacono’s
9303 Dublin Rd., Shawnee Hills (614) 766-0444
Jimmy V’s
9215 Dublin Rd., Shawnee Hills (614) 659-9090
La Vaquera
9215 Dublin Rd., Shawnee Hills (614) 336-1128
Morgan House
5300 Glick Rd., Dublin (at Shawnee Hills) (614) 889-5703
Shanghai Lily
6161 Glick Rd., Shawnee Hills (614) 789-9330
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Breakfast
C=Continental
F =Full
Pets Allowed
Internet Access
H = High Speed
W= Wireless
Restaurant
O = On Site
N=Nearby
Pool:
I =Indoor
O=Outdoor
Fitness Center
Handicapped
Accessible
Number
of suites
Hotel/Motel
Information
Number
of rooms
accommodations
Best Western PLUS – Delaware Inn (740) 363-3510
1720 Columbus Pike
Delaware, OH 43015
715 •• I N H/W•F
Comfort Inn (740) 363-8869 • (800) 4Choice
1251 Columbus Pike
Delaware, OH 43015
574 •• I N H/W•F
Days Inn (740) 362-6159
7323 St. Rt. 37 E.
Sunbury, OH 43074
61 16 • I
Hampton Inn (740) 363-4700 • (800) HAMPTON
7329 St. Rt. 36/37 (at I-71)
Sunbury, OH 43074
602 •• I NH/W•C
Holiday Inn Express
(740) 362-3036 • (888) HOLIDAY
7301 E. St. Rt. 37
Sunbury, OH 43074
6116 • • I
N H/W•C
NorthPointe Hotel and Conference Center
(614) 880-4300 • (866) 233-9393
100 Green Meadows Drive S., Lewis Center, OH 43035
12069 • • O
O H/W
Pacer Inn & Suites (740) 362-0050
239 S. Sandusky St.
Delaware, OH 43015
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A genuine conference center designed to provide guests with an
unparalleled meeting experience.
Travel Inn (740) 369-4421
1001 US Highway 23 N.
Delaware, OH 43015
Bed and Breakfast
Sondra’s Bed and Breakfast (740) 965-4519 (also fax)
13695 Trenton Rd., Sunbury, OH 43074
Welcome Home Inn (740) 881-6588 or 1 (800) 381-0364
6640 Home Rd., Delaware, OH 43015
The Winter Street Inn (740) 990-8695
185 West Winter St., Delaware, OH 43015
N H/W• C
Check out the home page on www.visitdelohio.com
for information about overnight packages.
For additional
information and
assistance in
arranging conferences and
group tours, please contact:
The Delaware County Tourism Bureau
(740) 368-4748 or 1-888-DEL-OHIO
E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.visitdelohio.com
Brochure listings are for informational purposes only and subject to change.
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