Summer Getaway: 8 of our favorite Ashtabula County adventures
There are always fun things to do in Columbus but it’s always good to diversity your summer.
And why not diversify in Ashtabula County, just a three hour jog from Columbus?
The Lake Erie shoreline terrain is your one-stop shop to entertainment in every industry, be it water sports, agriculture, wine, beer, site seeing, the arts, hiking, food, golf, and so much more.
Here are a few of our favorite attractions in Ashtabula County:
Geneva-on-the-Lake
For more than 130 years, Geneva-on-the-Lake has been Northeast Ohio’s summer hotspot. Offering amusement parks, arcades, fishing, boating, restaurants and night clubs.
Make a weekend out of it at one of their campgrounds, motels, cottages, bed & breakfasts or summer houses conveniently located near all the action.
Geneva Area Grape Jamboree
A celebration of the harvesting of grapes! Taste freshly squeezed grape juice, wine and various grape products. All entertainment, including grape stomping, is free.
The art show, craft fair, grape culinary contest, concession booths, farmer’s market, antiques, ethnic foods, amusement rides, street dancing, sports competition makes for a JAM-packed weekend for the entire family.
Geneva State Park
Calling all adventurers, this is the place for you! Seasonal hunting for small game, waterfowl and deer; fishing for walleye, bass, salmon, steelhead, yellow perch via charter boats and from the shoreline.
Three-mile hiking trail, sand beach, picnic pavilions, marina, freshwater marshes and estuaries are all located along the lake.
Grand River Canoe Livery
Escape the noise and commotion of city life, unwind and relax as you canoe down the scenic Grand River. Different length rides, canoe portage available.
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Lake Erie Canopy Tours
Adjacent to The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake, in Geneva State Park, add a little extra zip to your Ohio ziplining experience with 3 ways to play.
Choose from Zipline Canopy Tours with 60′ towers, double zips, sky bridges & lake panoramas or test yourself on the daring free fall or discover one of the Adventure Ropes Courses for all ages.
Lift Bridge Community Association
Among the port where the Ashtabula River meets Lake Erie is a vibrant entertainment district in Northeast Ohio known for its historic buildings, local retail shops, eclectic restaurants, and festivals. Make sure to take in the area’s rich history, too!
Sport Center Arcade
Since 1947, THE place on the Strip to win great prizes. They’ve got the best games with the highest payout and biggest selection of prizes.
Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival
Visit our 19 beautiful covered bridges year-round. During Festival, there are events at the bridges and a central festival in Jefferson with a parade, craft show, fair food, entertainment and so much more!
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