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2011 VISITORS GUIDE
800-860-GRAND
www.SeeMore.org
900 Edgewood Dr.
St. Marys, OH 45885
800-860-GRAND / 419-394-1294
[email protected]
www.SeeMore.org
Welcome
Welcome to the Greater Grand Lake
St. Marys Region, a diverse vacation
destination, rich with history,
hospitality and fun. From exploring man’s first step onto the Moon to
enjoying water sports on Ohio’s largest inland lake, we think you’ll find it
the perfect escape from the everyday, ordinary routine.
Stop by the Visitors Center, located within Grand Lake St. Marys
State Park, 900 Edgewater Drive, St. Marys, Ohio or call us for further
information. We will be glad
to help you plan your visit.
Contents
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Best Western Wapakoneta Inn
1008 Lunar Drive
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-2050 • www.wapaklodging.com
Visit our
Of Historic Interest . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Religious Attractions . . . . . . . . . . 7
Grand Lake St. Marys . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lighthouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . 12
Outdoor Recreation . . . . . . . . . 14
Public Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . 14
Accommodations Guide . . . . . . . 16
Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Area Information . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Festivals, Fairs & Celebrations . . . 30
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Bicycle Museum
of America
Of Historic Interest
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
Named in honor of astronaut Neil Armstrong, a Wapakoneta
native, the museum chronicles Ohioans’ contributions to the
history of flight. Exhibits include the Gemini
VIII spacecraft, the airplane Neil Armstrong
flew as a student, spacesuits, and a moon
rock. The massive dome houses the Astro
Theater, which features regular half-hour
films. Visitors will also have the opportunity
to test themselves on three space simulators.
500 S. Apollo Drive,
Wapakoneta, OH
45895 (Located at I-75
& Exit 111)
419-738-8811
800.860.0142
www.ohiohistory.org
Open year round. Admission charged. Winter
hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day): Tues.Sat.: 9:30am-5pm, Sun.: Noon-5pm; Closed
Mon. Summer hours (Memorial Day to Labor
Day): Mon.-Sat.: 9:30am-5pm, Sun.: Noon5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and
New Year’s Day.
Fort Recovery State Museum
Fort Recovery is the site of two of the most dramatic Indian battles
in American history. Museum features Wayne soldiers, a lifelike
warrior, battle descriptions and one of the largest Indian artifact
collections on display in Ohio.
On the grounds are two reconstructed blockhouses, a
connecting stockade and the Greenville Treaty Line marker.
A 103’ monument stands to remember the 900+ soldiers that
died here and an oak tree
to remember the Native
Americans. Other attractions
are a log home, blacksmith
shop, historical walkway,
local walk-by museum and
a state park. Admission
charge. Open daily noon-5pm,
June-August. Open weekends
One Fortsite St., Fort Recovery, OH 45846
May-September.
419-375-4649
www.fortrecoverymuseum.com
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This museum is the largest
private bicycle museum
in the world dedicated to
the history of cycling. The
museum opened in 1997
in downtown New Bremen.
Featuring over 350 bicycles
and countless pieces of
memorabilia, the collection
includes bicycles from the
former Schwinn Museum in
Chicago. Admission charge.
7 W. Monroe St., New Bremen, OH 45869
(Corner of SR-274 & SR-66)
419-629-9249
www.bicyclemuseum.com
Summer hours: Mon.-Fri.: 11am-7pm, Sat.: 11am- 2pm.
Winter hours: Mon.-Fri.: 11am-5pm, Sat.: 11am-2pm.
Miami and Erie Canal
Stop by the Lockkeepers House Visitors Center at Lock One
Park in downtown New Bremen to learn about the history of
this waterway. Traversing
249 miles from Cincinnati
to Toledo, Irish and German
immigrants labored from
1825 to 1845 to complete
the canal, which improved
transportation and
commerce for the western
portion of the state.
Lockkeepers House Visitors Center
Much of the canal in this area
Lock One Park
is intact with many historic
Corner of SR-66 & SR-274
structures, bridges and
New Bremen, Ohio 45869
419-629-0313
aqueducts along the way. The
towpath along SR-66 from Minster to Lock 14 north of St. Marys
is a great place to walk and enjoy nature’s beauty. Designated a
state Scenic Byway.
Mercer County
Courthouse
Forty-foot Ionic columns grace the
four entrances to the Greek Revival,
gray Bedford limestone courthouse
in the heart of Celina.
Its impressive interior is enhanced
with large bronze doors, marble
floors, walls and staircases as well as a
colored glass dome.
Group tours available by
appointment at all museums.
800-860-GRAND/419-394-1294
101 N. Main St., Celina, OH 45822
419-586-3178 for group tour
information
www.mercercountyohio.org
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Local History Museums
Group tours available by appointment at all museums.
Religious
Attractions
An appreciation of the local heritage can be seen in the
many area history museums. Unless otherwise stated,
the hours open are limited, but all can be viewed by
appointment. Group tours are also available. Call for
more information.
Auglaize County Historical
Society - Mooney Museum
Minster Historical Museum
112 W. Fourth St.,
Minster, OH 45865
419-628-4600
223 S. Main St.,
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-5243
New Bremen
Historical Museum
Auglaize County Historical
Society - Wapakoneta Museum
Buckland Historical Museum
Buckland Community Center
419-657-6569
Cridersville
Historical Museum
Maria Stein
Heritage Museum
2291 St. Johns Rd.,
Maria Stein, OH 45860
419-925-4532
www.mariasteincenter.org
Admission by donation.
Open Tue.-Sun. noon-4:30pm. Closed
Mondays and holidays.
This scenic byway consists of 34 buildings
representing the German Catholic
settlements of southern Auglaize and
Mercer counties, as well as portions of
northern Darke and Shelby counties, which
were placed on the National Register of
Historic Places. Consisting of churches,
schools, rectories and convents, this
grouping is symbolic of the cultural and
historical uniqueness of the region.
Spiritual Center of Maria Stein
New Knoxville
Historical Museum
107 E. German St.,
New Knoxville, OH 45871
419-753-2721
Shanes Crossing
Historical Museum
111 W. Sugar St.,
Cridersville, OH 45806
419-645-5374
130 E. Market St.,
Celina, OH 45822
419-678-2614
[email protected]
Call 800-860-4726 for
group tours or
self-guided tour maps
www.grandlake.net/lctc
120 N. Main St., PO Box 73,
New Bremen, OH 45869
419-629-8902
www.newbremenhistory.org
206 W. Main St.,
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-394-7069
Mercer County
Historical Museum
Land of the Cross Tipped Churches
151 E. Columbia St.,
Rockford, OH 45882
419-363-2998
Open weekdays during village office
hours.
Uniopolis Historical Museum
The Spiritual Center Retreat House is a unique place to
experience God’s peace and guidance. Arrangements can be
made for group or private retreats. A chapel, meeting rooms,
dining rooms and recreation hall are available. Mysteries of the
Rosary along gravel paths and a Respect Life Memorial are added
attractions in the lovely wooded setting.
2365 St. Johns Rd., Maria Stein, OH 45860 • 419-925-7625 • www.spiritualcenter.net
Maria Stein Relic Shrine
The shrine contains approximately 1000 relics of the saints and is the
second largest collection of its type in the United States. Built in 1890,
the shrine and the adjacent
former convent were placed
on the National Register of
Historic Places. Donations
accepted. Open Tues-Sun:
noon-4:30pm. Closed
Mondays and holidays.
75 E. Ohio St.,
Uniopolis, OH 45888
419-568-5586
Group tours available
by appointment at
all museums.
St. Charles Center
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Coldwell Banker South Shore
14 Bremen Drive
New Bremen, OH 45869
419-629-4663 answering 24/7
www.coldwellbankersouthshore.net
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This magnificent former seminary rests on 500 acres. Begun
in 1861 by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, the current
structure is a late gothic revival
building. The awesome facility
features a 370-foot frontage
and is topped by a five story
octagonal dome.
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2291 St. Johns Rd., Maria Stein, OH 45860
419-925-4532 • www.mariasteincenter.org
2860 US-127 S., Celina, OH 45822
419-925-4516
www.st-charles-cpps.org
800-860-GRAND/419-394-1294
A portion of the building
now serves as a senior living
community. Group tours by
appointment.
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Enjoy all that
Grand Lake
St. Marys
has to offer
Constructed as a feeder lake for the Miami-Erie Canal, Grand Lake
St. Marys, at its completion in 1845, was the largest man-made
lake in the world.
It was formed by raising two walls of earth, from ten to twentyfive feet high, called the East and West embankments. These
walls formed a high basin to retain the water. The reservoir rests
on the summit between the Ohio River and Lake Erie.
Now Ohio’s largest inland lake, Grand Lake St. Marys is a prime
recreational area offering a variety of activities for the whole
family. With over 13,500 acres of water and 52 miles of shoreline
(much of it accessible to the public), Ohio’s “Other Great Lake” is a
great site for picnicking, swimming, fishing, boating and camping.
Romer’s Westlake
Hotel Villas
Two Bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Fully Furnished Kitchen
Family Room
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Washer & Dryer
Villa’s Lodge Party Room
Free Wireless Internet
To make a hotel villa reservation, call
419-584-1444  www.westlakevillas.com
1101 West Bank Road, Celina, OH 45822
Romer’s Catering
& Entertainment Facilities
St. Henry
Celina
Greenville
419.678.8482 419.584.0606 937.548.2202
www.romerscatering.com
Hall & Party Room Rentals
Fishing
Fishing is a year round affair on Grand Lake St. Marys. Since the
lake is shallow (average 8-9 ft. In depth), it warms quickly in the
spring activating large mouth bass and large catches of bluegills
and crappies. There are professionally run and organized fishing
tournaments held every year. The lake is considered one of the
finest “pan fishing” areas in the state, with good populations of
crappie and blue gill.
Boating
Grand Lake St. Marys is open zoned for skiing and has unlimited
horsepower for power boating. A 300-foot “no wake” zone
provides for safety and shoreline protection. There are seven
state-operated launch ramps providing boaters access to the
lake. Private launch ramps are also available at marinas along the
shoreline. Sailing and jet skiing are very popular on the lake.
Marinas
Bayview Sun & Snow Marina
5350 Bayview Rd., Celina, OH 45822
419-268-2726
www.bayviewsunandsnow.com
The Boathouse at Grand Lake
1112 S. Main St., Celina, OH 45822
419-586-6657
www.boatgrandlake.com
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D & W Marina
7001 Cottonwood Dr., Celina, OH 45822
419-268-2280
Kozy Marina
8500 SR-703 E., Celina, OH 45822
419-394-8797 • www.kozymarina.com
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The Lighthouses . . .
You will be in awe as you view these stunning
lighthouses on Grand Lake St. Marys. Although it is an
oddity for an inland lake to possess a lighthouse, Grand
Lake St. Marys is proud to boast of three such structures.
Northwood
Lighthouse
This 1923 Eddystone
lighhouse is a monument
to the original English
Channel beacon.
. . . of Grand Lake
St. Marys
In the early days, it
operated under a
government license from
April to November.
Located on the north
shore between Celina and
St. Marys. Viewing from
lake only.
Listed on the National
Registry of Historic Places.
Rotary
Lighthouse
Behm’s
Lighthouse
This beautiful stately
structure was dedicated on
April 19, 2003 in memory
of Stanley Mike Grimm,
who was killed in an auto
accident in 1997.
The operating marine light
can be seen up to seven
miles.
This forty-foot working
lighthouse welcomes
visitors to Celina each
evening.
Built in 1986 by the Celina
Rotary Club, this structure
has a wrought iron
observation deck encircling
it for those who wish a
“grander” view of the lake.
It is located on US-127 and
Lake Shore Dr. in Celina.
It can be viewed on the
south shore of the lake at
5444 Behm Rd. at
Behm’s Landing.
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St. Marys Heritage Park
Parks & Recreation
Fort Recovery
Monument Park
President William Howard Taft President
William Howard Taft signed a bill in 1908
to authorize a monument in honor of
those soldiers who died serving under St.
Clair and Anthony Wayne.
Dedicated in July 1913, the base of
the 103-foot monument holds the
bones of the fallen soldiers who died
in the battles at Fort Recovery.
SR-119 and SR-49
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
The nine-foot tall statue on the west
face of the monument depicts a frontiersman facing the beautiful unsettled
land into which he triumphed.
St. Marys Memorial Park
Dedicated to the WWI veterans, the park, with its clock tower
and gazebo, rests beside the Miami-Erie Canal flowing through
downtown St. Marys. The Belle of St. Marys, a full-scale replica of
a packet canal boat, measures 76 feet long and 14 feet wide and
rests on the waters of the canal.
View the three painted murals depicting the history of this canal
town from the frontier era to the present. The restored art deco
fountain, wrought iron fencing and sister city tribute make this
small park a delightful stop.
202 E. Spring St., St. Marys, OH 45885
Fort Amanda
Monument & Park
Erected in 1812 under orders from
General William Henry Harrison,
Fort Amanda was a base of
supplies for Harrison’s army during
the War of 1812. The remains of
75 soldiers, each simply marked
“Unknown Soldier, War of 1812”
lie beside the Auglaize River. A
gray, granite shaft monument was
erected in 1915. Open dawn to
dusk May-October.
SR-198, 7½ miles northwest
of Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
The lake itself and much of its perimeter was dedicated as an
Ohio state park in 1949. The park has a large campground, two
public swimming beaches as well as swimming areas for boaters.
Picnic areas with tables and grills are located in scenic areas
around the lake. The East Bank/ Villanova area has several shelter
houses available on a reservation basis. Hunting is permitted in
designated areas. There are seasonal duck blinds available by
lottery through ODNR.
834 Edgewater Dr., St. Marys, OH 45885
Park Office: 419-394-3611; Campground Office: 419-394-2774
South St., St. Marys, OH 45885
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Outdoor Recreation
Bicycling & Recreation Paths
Celina-Coldwater Path
The 4.5-mile long, 10-foot wide path was once an old railroad bed. The path is
perfect for biking, walking, running and skating. Take SR-127 south of Celina and
turn right onto Schunck Rd. Path is on the left.
East Bank Path
This two-mile paved stretch is along the east bank of Grand Lake St. Marys and is
great for biking, walking, running, skating and has a full view of the lake.
Franklin Township Greenway Trail
This 5.5 mile, continuous, non-motorized, paved walking trail is located on the
south side of Grand Lake St. Marys. It not only meanders through a 100-acre wildlife
preservation area with an observation desk overlooking two wetlands, but also
traverses two covered bridges along the scenic route.
Miami and Erie Canal Path
You can hike for miles along this historic trail. The trail is accessible through
Memorial Park in St. Marys. Parking is available. A great place to walk and enjoy
nature’s beauty.
Route 703 Bike Path
This stretch on SR-703 between Celina and St. Marys is for the experienced rider as
the rider cycles alongside sometimes heavy traffic. The path is approximately nine
miles long.
West Bank Trail
This 7,000-foot paved trail is accessible on the west bank of Grand Lake St Marys south
of the State Boat Docks on West Bank Rd. in Celina. This trail meanders along the lake
and into a wooded area. The non-motorized trail is great for walking, biking and skating.
traverses two covered bridges along the scenic route.
Public Golf Courses
Arrowhead Golf Club
2211 Dirksen Rd., Minster, OH 45865
419-628-3111
www.arrowhead-golf.com
Deer Field Golf
5621 Shelley Rd., Rockford, OH 45882
419-363-9400/800-523-6306
Mercer County Elks Club
3242 SR-127, Celina, OH 45822
419-925-4215
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Fox’s Den
1221 Irmscher Blvd., Celina, OH 45822
419-586-3102 • www.foxsdengolf.com
Northmoor Golf
8330 SR-703 E., Celina, OH 45822
419-394-4896
Prairie View
26820 SR-67, Waynesfield, OH 45896
419-568-7888
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1321 Celina Rd., St Marys, OH 45885
800-373-9930 • www.bvistmarys.com
Best Western Wapakoneta Inn
1008 Lunar Dr., Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-2050 • www.wapaklodging.com
Celina Motel
225 S. Main St., Celina, OH 45822
419-586-2343
Cole’s Motel
565 E. Market St., Celina, OH 45822
419-586-3138
Comfort Inn
1510 Saturn Dr., Wapakoneta, OH 45898
877-738-8181
Country Hearth Inn & Suites
1410 Commerce Dr., St. Marys, Ohio 45885
800-434-5800 • www.amerihostinn.com
Y
Y
Lake view, coffee makers, refrigerators, microwaves,
hair dryers, irons, local paper, free HBO
15
Y
Y
(on
site)
Y
Y
TV Japan, coffee makers, refrigerators, microwaves,
hair dryers, irons, laundry, USA Today, Showtime,
playground, YMCA guest passes
15
Y
Y
Y
Y
Complimentary hot breakfast, in-room digital safes,
hair dryers, iron & ironing boards, two-line phone,
voice mail, coffee makers, microwaves & refrigerators
available, fax, copier, HBO
2
42/5
46/14
O
54
I
Y
31
Y
Y
Microwaves & refrigerators available, fax, copier, HBO
9
Y
Y
Microwaves & refrigerators available
93/15
O
56/5
I
53/2
I
Y
Y
Y
Complimentary breakfast, hair dryers, iron & ironing
boards, coffee makers, microwaves & refrigerators
available, fax, copier, HBO, RV & truck parking
Y
Y
Y
Y
Complimentary continental hot breakfast,
in-room digital safes, hair dryers, iron and ironing
boards, coffee makers, microwaves & refrigerators
available, fax, copier, HBO
30
Y
Y
Y
Y
Complimentary Express Start Hot Breakfast, digital
safes, hair dryers, iron & ironing boards, voice mail,
coffee makers, microwaves & refrigerators available,
fax, copier, HBO, YMCA guess passes
2
Y
In-room hair dryers, coffee makers, microwaves &
refrigerators available, fax, copier, cable TV
Holiday Inn Celina
2020 Holiday Dr., Celina, OH 45822 • 419-586-4919
www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/celina/
celna/hoteldetail
Knights Inn
1659 Wapak-Fisher Rd.,
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-2184 • www.knightsinn.com
Super 8 Motel
1011 Lunar Dr., Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-8851
Western Inn & Suites
413 Apollo Dr., Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-739-9600
West Bank Inn
1055 West Bank Rd., Celina, OH 45822
419-584-3625 • www.westbankinn.com
Romer’s Westlake Hotel Villas
1101 West Bank Rd., Celina, OH 45822
866-308-4552 • www.westlakevillas.com
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Additional Amenities & Services
38/2
Y
38
Y
Y
Y
Complimentary breakfast, hair dryers, coffee makers,
microwaves & refrigerators available, fax, copier, HBO
50
Y
Y
Y
Complimentary continental breakfast, hair dryers,
iron & ironing boards, microwaves & refrigerators
available, fax, copier, HBO
Y
Two-person whirlpool rooms available, complimentary
continental breakfast, in-room safes, hair dryers, iron &
ironing boards, voice mail, coffee makers, microwaves
& refrigerators available, fax, HBO
Y
Villa’s have two bedrooms - sleeps 6, furnished
kitchen, living room, washer/dryer
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Y
Y
Y
O
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Y
Exercise
Room
Whirlpool
Pool (I/O)
Breakfast
America Best Value St Marys
High Speed
Internet/
Cable
1421 State Route 703, Celina, OH 45822
800-373-9930 • www.bvicelina.com
Restaurant
Adjacent
America Best Value Inn Celina
Banquet
Room
Hotel/Motel
Conference
Room
Rooms/
Suites
Accommodations
Guide
Y
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Accommodations Guide
(cont.)
Cottages & Cabins
St. Marys
The Eight Acres
419-852-3333
www.theeightacres.com
Celina
Bank Road Bungalow
419-584-0748
[email protected]
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
866-644-6727
Edgewater Cottage
419-733-8105/419-629-3396
www.vrbo.com/104962
Wapakoneta
Wapakoneta/Lima South KOA
419-738-6016/800-562-9872
www.wapakonetakoa.com
Grandview Cottage
419-925-4078 (M-F daytime)
419-925-4840 (PM & weekends)
Heck’s Place
419-586-5309
B&Bs
Kurt’s Cottage at Bayview
937-439-5658
www.kurtscottageatbayview.com
Fort Recovery
Vacation Escapes by the Lake
937-232-3358
www.vacationsescapesbythelake.net
Montezuma
Riverside Landing
419-942-1227
R.M. Morvillius House
419-375-0046
Montezuma
The Inn of Wood ‘N’ Garden
419-268-4006
www.woodngarden.com
St. Marys, Ohio
Many companies large and small provide St. Marys
with a stable industrial base. Diversity, stability,
growth—This rare combination assures a leading role
for St. Marys well into the 21st Century.
St. Marys boasts many features highlighting the historic
Miami & Erie Canal, including the restoration of LOCK 13,
located in the heart of our Uptown Business District.
St. Marys, Ohio—A progressive community offering the
best of small town life.
City of St. Marys Development Office
Phone: 419-394-3303, ext. 3117
www.stmarysdevelops.com • www.cityofstmarys.net
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Camping
Celina
Hecht’s Landing
8583 SR-219
Celina, OH 45822
419-394-6433
www.hechtslanding.com
Grand Lake St. Marys
State Park
834 Edgewater Dr.
St. Marys, OH 45885
866-644-6727
www.ohiodnr.com
Kozy Kamp Ground
5134 It’s It Rd.
Celina, OH 45822
419-268-2275
Mercer County Fairgrounds
1001 W. Market St.
Celina, OH 45822
419-586-3239
Rustic Haven
935 Koehn Rd.
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-8089
Wapakoneta
Mendon
Glacier Hill Lakes
11675 Wapak-Freyburg Rd.
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-3005
River Trail Campground
7712 Deep Cut Rd.
Mendon, OH 45862
419-795-1400
St. Marys
Easy Campground
Your
health is
in our
hands.
14338 Townline-Kossuth Rd.
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-3836
Wapakoneta/Lima South KOA
14719 Cemetery Rd.
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-6016/800-562-9872
JOint tOwnship district
MeMOriaL hOspitaL™
200 St. clair Street
St. Marys, ohio 45885-2400
phone: 419-394-3335
wapakOneta priMarY care at the
wapakOneta MedicaL center™
812 redskin trail
Wapakoneta, ohio 45895
phone: 419-738-4445
Grand Lake faMiLY practice
and pediatrics at the ceLina
MedicaL center™
801 pro drive
celina, ohio 45822
phone: 419-586-6489
Grand Lake ent™
1165 knoxville avenue, Suite f
St. Marys, ohio 45885
phone: 419-394-9660
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1122 east Spring Street
St. Marys, ohio 45885
phone: 419-394-7434
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1122 east Spring Street
St. Marys, ohio 45885
phone: 419-394-7434
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1165 knoxville avenue, Suite f
St. Marys, ohio 45885
phone: 419-394-9340
Grand Lake OB/GYn™
1067 hager Street
St. Marys, ohio 45885
phone: 419-394-7314
812 redskin trail
Wapakoneta, ohio 45895
phone: 419-738-4414
Grand Lake OccupatiOnaL
Medicine™
200 St. clair Street
St. Marys, ohio 45885
phone: 419-394-3335
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1040 hager Street
St. Marys, ohio 45885
phone: 419-394-9959
Grand Lake sLeep center
975 hager Street
St. Marys, ohio 45885
phone: 419-394-9627
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4 eagle drive
Minster, ohio 45865
phone: 419-628-2308
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04463 State route 66
Minster, ohio 45865
phone: 419-628-3821
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Wapakoneta, ohio 45895
phone: 419-738-5651
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200 St. clair Street
St. Marys, ohio 45885
phone: 419-394-3335
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Shopping
the Greater Grand Lake St. Marys Region
If you are looking for the unique and unusual, you will
find an interesting mix of small and specialty shops
throughout the Greater Grand Lake St. Marys Region.
We have listed just a few for your treasure hunting pleasure.
Antiques, Gifts &
Collectables
Flowers, Plants & Gifts
2420 Celina Rd., St. Marys
419-394-8668
Wapakoneta Antique &
Specialty Shops
Enjoy a variety of antique and
specialty shops in the midst of historic
downtown Wapakoneta
www.wapakshops.com
Pilgrim Gift Shop
2219 St. Johns Rd., Maria Stein
419-925-4532
Village Green Garden Center
902 S. Blackhoof St., Wapakoneta
419-738-2424
We have a new look in Downtown Celina on
the shores of Grand Lake - Come check us out!
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Celina-Mercer County
Chamber of Commerce
Fowlers TV
1301 E. Spring St., St. Marys
419-394-5316
Books
New Bremen Coffee and Books
107 W. Monroe St., New Bremen
419-629-8009
820 S. Wayne St., St. Marys
419-394-2351
WSULC
7600 Lake Campus Dr., Celina
419-586-0345
Cozy Cabin Quilts
Accessories &
Personal Services
Famous Old Time Music
Company
20331 State Route 116, St. Marys
419-394-6762
Laudicks Jewelry
215 W. Main St., Coldwater
419-678-2929
201 N. Front St. St. Marys
419-394-4903
Hospitals
Grand Lake Health System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419-394-3335
200 St. Clair St., St. Marys, OH 45885 • www.grandlakehealth.org
Mercer Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419-586-1611
950 S. Main St., Celina, OH 45822 • www.mercer-health.com
Niekamp Farm & Flea Market
Chambers of Commerce
St. Marys Hardware
909 E. Wayne St., Suite 106, Celina
419-586-6688
Area Information
20322 US-33, Wapakoneta
419-586-1220
www.fotmc.com
6133 Olding Rd., St. Henry
419-925-5208
www.niekamp.com
Lois Beauty Shop/
Merle Norman Cosmetics
226 N. Main St., Celina, OH 45822 ● (419) 586-2219
www.celinamercer.com ● www.celinadowntown.com
Moran Refrigeration
Miscellaneous Shopping
Cottage Bookstore
Revival Spa at the Galleria
Visit Mercer County
with its quaint towns, historic
sites, unique shops and
recreational activities.
Flower & Plant Barn
158-174 E. High St., St. Marys
419-394-4257
Outdoor Supplies
Timberloft Bicycle Shop
207 S. Main St., Celina
567-890-0006
Celina-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . 419-586-2219
226 N. Main St., Celina, OH 45822 • www.celinamercer.com
Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . 419-629-0313
107 W. Monroe St., PO Box 3, New Bremen, OH 45869 • www.auglaize.org
St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419-300-4611
301 E. Spring St., St. Marys, OH 45885 • www.stmarysohio.org
Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419-738-2911
30 E. Auglaize St., Wapakoneta, OH 45895 • www.wapakoneta.com
Visitor Information
Auglaize-Mercer Counties Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . 800-860-GRAND
900 Edgewater Dr., St. Marys, OH 45885 • www.SeeMore.org
937-526-3232
www.wineryatversailles.com
6572 SR-47 • Versailles, OH 45380
Wine tasting and sales
Gifts and handcrafted gift baskets
Tours by appointment or chance
Reservations needed for groups of 10 or more
Ask about our special events and steak fry nights
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Radio Stations
WCSM 1350AM, 96.7FM
WKKI 94.3FM
800-860-GRAND/419-394-1294
Daily Newspapers
The Daily Standard, Celina
The Evening Leader, St. Marys
Wapakoneta Daily News
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Getting
Around Town
Golf Courses
Campgrounds
Airports
Cross Tipped Church
State Scenic Byway
Historic Churches
Motel/Hotels
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Rockford
Hospitals
Bed & Breakfasts
707
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Mendon
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Celina
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Grand Lake
St. Marys
Wapakoneta
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Carthagena
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New Knoxville
New Bremen
Maria
Stein
Minister
716
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Mileage from the
Greater Grand Lake St. Marys Region
Lake Erie
Indiana
Buffalo, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 miles
Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 miles
Charleston, WV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 miles
Cincinnati, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 miles
Cleveland, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 miles
Columbus, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 miles
Dayton, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 miles
Detroit, MI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 miles
Erie, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 miles
Ft. Wayne, IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 miles
Indianapolis, IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 miles
Pittsburgh, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 miles
Toledo, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 miles
Wheeling, WV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 miles
Youngstown, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 miles
St. Johns
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Uniopolis
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St. Henry
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St. Marys
Montezuma
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Buckland
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Coldwater
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The Miami-Erie Canal
Scenic Byway
Cridersville 7
West Virginia
Kentucky
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1. Auglaize County Courthouse
2. Auglaize County Mooney Museum
3. The Belle of St. Marys
4. Bicycle Museum of America
5. Celina-Coldwater Bike Path
6. Convention & Visitors Bureau
7. Cridersville Historical Museum
8. Fort Amanda Monument & Park
9. Fort Recovery Monument & Park
10. Fort Recovery State Museum
11. Fort Recovery Visitors Center
12. Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
13. Maria Stein Heritage Museum
14. Memorial Covered Bridge
15. Mercer County Courthouse
16. Mercer County Historical Society Museum
17. Miami-Erie Canal Towpath
18. National Marian Shrine of the Holy Relics
19. Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum
20. New Bremen Historical Museum
21. New Knoxville Historical Museum
22. Wright State Lake Campus
23. Northwood Lighthouse
24. Rotary Lighthouse
25. Route 703 Bike Path
26. St. Charles Center
27. St. Marys Memorial Park
28. State Fish Hatchery
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Points
of Interest
The Winery at Versaillies
A small family winery with all wine made on
premise. They offer tours and sampling, wine
by the glass or bottle, chilled wine, gifts and
wine accessories. Special events are held
throughout the year. They can accommodate
small private parties in the winery or patio.
Open 12 months a year, six days a week.
6572 SR-47, Versailles, OH
45380 • 937-526-3232
www.wineryatversailles.com
Famous Old Time Music Company
Amazing selection of vintage and new instruments, jam sessions
and entertaining indoor concerts.
20322 US-33, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 • 419-568-1220 • www.fotmc.com
Eldora Speedway
The fastest ½ mile dirt track in the nation hosts sprint, midget,
modified and stock races. Owned by NASCAR Legend Tony Stewart.
13929 SR-118, New Weston, OH 45348 • 937-338-3815 • www.eldoraspeedway.com
Pla-Mor Adventure Golf
Adventurous course consisting of boulders, waterfalls and
fountains. Snack shop. Admission charge.
225 E. Hardin, Coldwater, OH 45828
419-678-4767 • www.plamoradventuregolf.net
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The Langsdon Gem &
Mineral Collection
Mack Arena
Fabulous collection of gems and minerals with
661 samples on display from all around the
world, including apophyllite, stibnite, pyrite,
galena and purple amethyst. Displayed in brighly
lit cases, the minerals sparkle and gleam with a
life of their own.
SR-29 (10 miles west of Celina) • 419-942-1720
See professional bull riding at its best. Admission charge.
Putters Lane Fun Center
Celina Rotary Dog Park
The Mercer County
District Library
303 N. Main St., Celina,
OH 45822
419-586-4442
www.mercer.lib.oh.us/
minerals.htm
36-hole mini golf course, ice cream,
pizza and snacks.
04331 SR-66, Minster, OH 45865 • 419-628-1814
State Fish Hatchery
One of only six hatcheries in the state of Ohio, the
St. Marys site raises yellow perch, largemouth
bass, channel catfish, fathead minnows,
walleye and saugeye. Free tours are available by
appointment.
East Bank Rd., St. Marys, OH 45885 • 419-394-5170
This 3.8-acre fenced park offers a wonderful opportunity for unleashed fun for you and your dog. The
grassy, wooded area is divided for large and small
dogs and includes a water fountain and benches.
Waynesfield Motorsports Park
Great racing action.
15595 Waynesfield Rd., Waynesfield, OH 45896
419-568-2893 • www.waynesfieldmotorsportspark.com
Woodland Rollerdome
Renovated rollerdome with a
3,000-watt sound system.
2600 Celina Rd., St.
Marys, OH 45885
419-394-4246
Fort Amanda Canoe Livery
Canoe and kayak rentals for adventure along the Auglaize River.
22638 Dughill Road 109, Cridersville, OH 45806 • 419-657-6782
Lost Weekend II
Lunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises of
Grand Lake St. Marys available from MayOctober.
800-519-9220/419-268-9336
www.thelostweekend.com
W I T H O T T E R B E I N
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❖ 61 Rooms
❖ Heated indoor
pool and jacuzzi
❖ Pool memberships
available
❖ WiFi
❖ Complimentary
continental breakfast
❖ Meeting space available
419.394.2710
www.countryhearth.com
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S T . M A R Y S
Contact us today to arrange a tour!
Otterbein.org 419.394.2366
Independent Living ● Rehabilitation ● Assisted Living ● Skilled Nursing
11230 State Route 364, St. Marys, Ohio 45885
800-860-GRAND/419-394-1294
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2011 Festivals,
Fairs & Celebrations
Country Fest
Maria Stein
July 1-2
Independence Day
Celebration
New Knoxville
July 1-3
Freedom Days
Celina
July 14-17
Summer Moon Festival
Wapakoneta
July 22-24
Lake Festival
Celina
July 29-30
NTPA Tractor Pulls
Fort Recovery
July 31- Aug. 6
Auglaize County Fair
Wapakoneta
Aug. 4-7
World’s Longest Yardsale
US-127
Aug. 12-14
Summerfest
St. Marys
Aug. 12-18
Mercer County
Banner Fair, Celina
Aug. 19-21
Bremenfest
New Bremen
Aug. 26-28
Governor’s Cup Regatta
Celina
Sept. 9-11
Civil War at the Fort
Fort Recovery
Sept. 30-
Oct. 2
Oktoberfest
Minster
Oct. 16
Walk with Nature
Along the Miami-Erie
Canal, St. Marys
24th Annual
Maria Stein Country Fest
Totally free entertainment including the nationally known
Country Fest Tractor Square Dancers. Games, rides and music for all ages
throughout the weekend. Plenty of food to satisfy everyone’s palate.
FREE
SSION
ADMI E
& FRE
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PARKI
To Toledo
& Detroit
Celina
SR-274
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Chickasaw
New Bremen
SR-274
Exit 102
SR-119
Greenville
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June 24-26, 2011
www.mscountryfest.com
Maria
Stein
N
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I-75
June 24-26
SR-68
Harvest Jubilee
Fort Recovery
St. Johns Road
June 16-19
SR-716
Mercer County Ribfest
Celina
SR-127
May 6-7
Minster
SR-119
Maria Stein Country Fest
2291 St. Johns Road
Maria Stein, OH 45860
800-860-GRAND/419-394-1294
Exit 99
Sidney
To Dayton
& Cincinnati
Fun For All Ages!
Antique tractor pulls,
mini-Indy race, chainsaw
woodcarving, punt-pass-kick
competition, volleyball,
dodgeball, beanbag and
three-on-three basketball
tournaments,
diaper derby and 5k run.
Handicap accessible,
including restrooms
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Casual Dining in
Elegant Surroundings
Steak & Seafood ● Ballroom ● Outdoor Patio
15 Perry St., Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-7020 • marleysdowntownohio.com
Every journey
begins with
a step.
From the early days of space flight to our
historic first step on the moon, explore Ohio’s
contributions to space exploration at
the Armstrong Air & Space Museum.
For hours, admission and group tour information,
call 800.860.0142 or visit us at armstrongmuseum.org.
OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S
ARMSTRONGÊAIRÊ&ÊSPACEÊMUSEUM
500ÊApolloÊDr.,ÊWapakoneta,ÊOHÊ45895
p:Ê800.860.0142
armstrongmuseum.org
ohiohistory.org