Ohio village selected for ‘Midwest Living’ best-of list

A sidewalk lined with shops, outdoor seating, green trees, and a vintage-style street clock. In the background, a white building with a gold-domed tower and a church steeple are visible under a clear blue sky.

A “Storybook Ohio Town” was named one of the Midwest’s best small towns in Midwest Living‘s 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards.

Granville’s New England charm certainly stood out. The article points to the village’s charm, colonial-style architecture, striped shop awnings, and church steeples reminiscent of Ivy Leagues.

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The village also impresses with its history. The article reads, “Earn some unofficial course credits in local history by exploring the Robbins Hunter Museum, visiting the Indigenous-built Alligator Effigy Mound, and staying at the Buxton Inn, Ohio’s oldest continuously operating inn.”

Also check out the magazine’s guide to enjoying a day trip to Granville, complete with visits to OneLove and Station cafes, Denison University, the many shops and stops down East Broadway, and the highly regarded Seek-No-Further Cidery.

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