ATTRACTIONS NEAR AUSTINBURG
Austinburg, OH rests at the northeast tip of this Midwestern state. This small community hosts a population of approximately 2200 people and was named after its founder, Judge Aliphalet Austin. Although visitors to Austinburg may travel to this part for personal reasons, the area boasts of a number of fun and interesting activities for both adults and children.
Golf lovers will enjoy a visit and a round at Maple Ridge Golf Course. Two separate skill levels are tested on its 18-hole, 6000 yard course. Power carts are available in the Clubhouse along with a snack bar and lounge, pro shop and equipment repair options. Look for their regular promotions including Couple’s Night and Twilight Specials.
Indulge in an afternoon or evening, sampling local wine at the Farinacci Winery. An impressive selection of whites, reds and ice wine awaits you. Guests are also invited to stay at the small bed and breakfast right on property which includes a continental breakfast. Only one room is available so it is best to call ahead in order to ensure you can enjoy this truly unique experience.
Play with the family at Adventure Zone, located in nearby Geneva, OH. Not your typical amusement park, kids and adults alike can work up a sweat on the 50-foot climbing wall or test your putting skills on the gracefully landscaped miniature golf course. Batting cages are available for both baseball and softball enthusiasts and you can race the night away in a racing car along a 1000 foot track.
Approximately 26 miles outside of Austinburg, travelers can go back in time at the James A. Garfield National Historical Site in Mentor, OH. Tours are available seasonally of this large, 20-room farmhouse acquired in 1876 by Garfield to accommodate his wife and their family of five children.
Bellflower Park, also located in the Mentor area, contains a picnic area, sports fields for soccer and baseball as well as a water spray park that’s open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A wonderful outing on a hot summer’s day, laugh along as over a dozen water spigots, some in delightful shapes, spray delighted children within an area of 3000 square feet.
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