Things to see...
Gifford State Forest: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry welcomes you to the heart of Ohio's hill country. Gifford State Forest is the smallest of Ohio's state forests, at 320 acres, but offers some very pleasant hunting and hiking opportunities in the scenic northern edge of Athens County. This state forest was donated to the state in 1959 by William Gifford Selby under conditions that it be used for experimentation and research. It was named for his mother Virginia Gifford and her family. Enjoy hiking, picnics or plant identification. 4 miles North of Amesville on State Route 550. http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/gifford
Quilt Barn Tours: There's no better way to tour the hills of Athens County than the Quilt Barn Tour. Your mission: to see over twenty historic quilt barns. Your reward: spectacular views of the Appalachian hill country. While on the lookout for the next historic Quilt Barn, you'll discover winding creeks, fields of wildflowers, spectacular overlooks, and covered bridges. Pack a picnic and don't forget your camera. Choose between the 45-mile Appliqué Loop, the 45-mile Stitch Loop, or the 55-mile Quilter's Loop.
Gifford State Forest: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry welcomes you to the heart of Ohio's hill country. Gifford State Forest is the smallest of Ohio's state forests, at 320 acres, but offers some very pleasant hunting and hiking opportunities in the scenic northern edge of Athens County. This state forest was donated to the state in 1959 by William Gifford Selby under conditions that it be used for experimentation and research. It was named for his mother Virginia Gifford and her family. Enjoy hiking, picnics or plant identification. 4 miles North of Amesville on State Route 550. http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/gifford
Quilt Barn Tours: There's no better way to tour the hills of Athens County than the Quilt Barn Tour. Your mission: to see over twenty historic quilt barns. Your reward: spectacular views of the Appalachian hill country. While on the lookout for the next historic Quilt Barn, you'll discover winding creeks, fields of wildflowers, spectacular overlooks, and covered bridges. Pack a picnic and don't forget your camera. Choose between the 45-mile Appliqué Loop, the 45-mile Stitch Loop, or the 55-mile Quilter's Loop.
Things to do…
Village Productions: Village Productions (VP) is a private, non-profit community-based organization serving rural, mostly Appalachian, area around Amesville, Ohio. VP holds classes 7 days a week in yoga, dance, music, pilates, drumming and many other activities. Drop ins are wel-comed. For more information go to www.village-productions.org or contact: 740.777.4621
Amesville Firemen’s Festival: AFF happens the third weekend of every July. Carnival games for kids, live music, bingo, tractor pull, dancing performances as well as rides in the Crosley 1954 miniature Fire Engine. See www.amesvilleohio.org for more details.
Dutch Creek Winery specializes in mead, cider and fruit wines. We are a husband and wife team who manages both the farm side of the operation, beekeeping and growing an apple-peach-pear orchard, as well as the pro-duction side of our winery by creating some of the best artisanal, small-batch meads, ciders, and fruit wines that Athens, OH has to offer. http://dutchcreekwinery.com/
Wolf Tree Winery: Producing Mead, Fruit Mead (Melomels), Metheglin (spiced mead), Fruit Wines, Ciders, Pymiths and other unusual Wines Set in the hills of South-eastern Ohio. Visit our tasting room and try a taste, glass or a bottle of one of our many flavors You're welcome to bring your own food, to eat inside or outside. http://www.wolftreewinery.com/
Homecoming Farm: At Homecoming Farm we do not use any synthetic fertilizers or insecticides, and our farm is free of herbicides. We believe in full transparency and invite you to ask us any questions about our methods, just contact us. 14964 Linscott Run Rd. Amesville Ohio 45711 740-448-3402 http://www.homecomingfarmohio.com/about-us.html
Places to stay…
Natalie's B and B: https://www.facebook.com/nataliesbnb
Burr Oak State Park: https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/burr-oak-state-park
Air bnb: for other options https://www.airbnb.com at zip code 45711
Rocky Top Barn Events and Cabins: 15844 Linscott Run Road, https://www.facebook.com/pg/rockytopbarn/about/?ref=page_internal
Couch Surfing: https://www.couchsurfing.com/
HipCamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US
Places to eat…
Park's Place Restaurant, at the corner of Route 550 and 329 the restaurant has been a fixture in Amesville for decades. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner (Thursday through Sunday) the diner features local produce, meats and condiments making down home food and desserts. For more go to: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=amesville%20diner
Coonskin Crossing, 8 State Route 550 serving pizza, nightly specials and fast food. Also stocks snacks, beer and wine and other items.
Mason’s Pancake Breakfast happens every second Saturday starting at 7:30 am till 10:00. $5.00 gets you all you can eat pan-cakes, sausage, potatoes and other breakfast fare. Masonic Lodge 7 South Franklin Street.
Burr Oak Restaurant, Perched just above Burr Oak Lake, our restaurant and bar offer a spectacular view from every seat, during every season of the year. Keep an eye out for our bald eagles and other wildlife amidst the trees as you enjoy dining in this beautiful setting. http://stayburroak.com/dining/
The Stockport Mill Restaurant http://www.stockportmill.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhQSF-MJLz0
Village Productions: Village Productions (VP) is a private, non-profit community-based organization serving rural, mostly Appalachian, area around Amesville, Ohio. VP holds classes 7 days a week in yoga, dance, music, pilates, drumming and many other activities. Drop ins are wel-comed. For more information go to www.village-productions.org or contact: 740.777.4621
Amesville Firemen’s Festival: AFF happens the third weekend of every July. Carnival games for kids, live music, bingo, tractor pull, dancing performances as well as rides in the Crosley 1954 miniature Fire Engine. See www.amesvilleohio.org for more details.
Dutch Creek Winery specializes in mead, cider and fruit wines. We are a husband and wife team who manages both the farm side of the operation, beekeeping and growing an apple-peach-pear orchard, as well as the pro-duction side of our winery by creating some of the best artisanal, small-batch meads, ciders, and fruit wines that Athens, OH has to offer. http://dutchcreekwinery.com/
Wolf Tree Winery: Producing Mead, Fruit Mead (Melomels), Metheglin (spiced mead), Fruit Wines, Ciders, Pymiths and other unusual Wines Set in the hills of South-eastern Ohio. Visit our tasting room and try a taste, glass or a bottle of one of our many flavors You're welcome to bring your own food, to eat inside or outside. http://www.wolftreewinery.com/
Homecoming Farm: At Homecoming Farm we do not use any synthetic fertilizers or insecticides, and our farm is free of herbicides. We believe in full transparency and invite you to ask us any questions about our methods, just contact us. 14964 Linscott Run Rd. Amesville Ohio 45711 740-448-3402 http://www.homecomingfarmohio.com/about-us.html
Places to stay…
Natalie's B and B: https://www.facebook.com/nataliesbnb
Burr Oak State Park: https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/burr-oak-state-park
Air bnb: for other options https://www.airbnb.com at zip code 45711
Rocky Top Barn Events and Cabins: 15844 Linscott Run Road, https://www.facebook.com/pg/rockytopbarn/about/?ref=page_internal
Couch Surfing: https://www.couchsurfing.com/
HipCamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US
Places to eat…
Park's Place Restaurant, at the corner of Route 550 and 329 the restaurant has been a fixture in Amesville for decades. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner (Thursday through Sunday) the diner features local produce, meats and condiments making down home food and desserts. For more go to: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=amesville%20diner
Coonskin Crossing, 8 State Route 550 serving pizza, nightly specials and fast food. Also stocks snacks, beer and wine and other items.
Mason’s Pancake Breakfast happens every second Saturday starting at 7:30 am till 10:00. $5.00 gets you all you can eat pan-cakes, sausage, potatoes and other breakfast fare. Masonic Lodge 7 South Franklin Street.
Burr Oak Restaurant, Perched just above Burr Oak Lake, our restaurant and bar offer a spectacular view from every seat, during every season of the year. Keep an eye out for our bald eagles and other wildlife amidst the trees as you enjoy dining in this beautiful setting. http://stayburroak.com/dining/
The Stockport Mill Restaurant http://www.stockportmill.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhQSF-MJLz0
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