Cleveland + Amish Country + Geauga County Day Trip - East

Located in Northeast Ohio, only 30 miles east of Cleveland, Geauga County is the second largest Amish population in the state and fourth largest in the world. They “wilkum” (Amish for, you guessed it, “welcome”) you to make yourself at home.

Geauga County offers a glimpse into the past with picturesque historic towns, Century Village & Museum and a thriving Amish community. Cultural opportunities abound with “Concerts in the Park," annual art shows, Vancura Gallery, Geauga Lyric Theater Guild and many festivals and special events.

If shopping is your passion, unique shops offering everything from antiques to alpacas abound. If outdoor activities are more your style, enjoy time at one of the Geauga Park District areas where hiking, biking, birding and boating are just a few of the offerings. Outdoor classes, art displays and performances in the outdoor are also available. And there are many beautiful golf courses including Fowler's Mill.

From historic Westfield Inn to high tea at Rosepointe Cottage Tea Room, there are many culinary options to sample … just be sure you save room for pie at Mary Yoder’s Amish Restaurant.

When you’re finally ready to call it a day, there are a variety of lodging options from which to choose. Punderson Manor Resort & Conference Center offers everything from charming guest rooms to cozy cabins while the Red Maple Inn, Ohio’s largest Four-Diamond AAA-rated Bed & Breakfast features Amish dinners on certain Friday nights. Several smaller bed and breakfasts boast their own charms and you can even rent a beautiful, cozy farmhouse for a week of relaxation.

From horse-drawn sleigh rides to bathtub races, maple sugaring tours to pumpkin festivals, Geauga County offers fun events year-round.

What to do:

• Visit Ohio’s second largest Amish population
• Visit a farm or farm market for fresh, local produce
• Explore a beautiful park in the Geauga Park District
• Ohio Wines - Wines and Vines Trail
• Golf at one of several amazing courses, including the Pete Dye masterpiece at Fowler's Mill
• Experience Ohio's oldest state fair -the Great Geauga County Fair (Labor Day Weekend)
• Shop for great antiques
• Play all day at Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom
• Explore the world of maple sugaring and take home pure maple syrup 
• Rent a cabin for a weekend
• Enjoy unique gift shopping

Where to stay:

• Ohio’s largest Four-Diamond Bed & Breakfast, Red Maple Inn
• The Club at Hillbrook
• Goodwin House Bed & Breakfast
• Punderson Manor Resort & Conference Center

Visit www.tourgeauga.com or call 1-800-775-TOUR for more info and a calendar of events.