Located in downtown Lancaster, the Mithoff Building is a historic piece of architecture in the…read morearea. That said, it doesn't look run down, because it was restored in 2019, so it actually looks deceptively new. In fact, when I was looking for it while walking down Main Street, I passed by it a couple of times because I was like, "Well, this is the address, but this can't be the Mithoff Building because this building doesn't look old." According to my internet research, the Mithoff Building was built around 1820 as a hotel. Then the building was modified to a three-story, Italianate-style brick building in 1870. Now, the building is home to retail and service businesses, as well as a few residential apartments. The public is welcome to go inside the building and explore the first floor, where there's a mural on the wall with a timeline of the history of Lancaster, Ohio. If you're into history, this is a good place to visit to get some background on the town.

When General William Tecumseh Sherman was fighting in the Civil War for the Union, did he imagine…read morethat his hometown of Lancaster, Ohio, would one day erect a stature of him? Who the heck knows. But maybe homie had an inkling, because apparently dude was a four-star general, which the internet is telling me is the highest rank in the military, so I'm sure his hometown was very proud of him. You go, General Sherman! The statue of Sherman and a historical marker are located in a little plaza at the corner of Main Street and Broad Street. The plaza is nice and has some benches and things to sit on. You can read all about Sherman, and then sit and reflect on how much he accomplished during his life, and his dedication to preserving the Union.

Honestly, the only even remotely negative thing I have to say about this wonderful museum was that…read moreI wasn't entirely sure I was at the correct door until the docent greeted me and assured me I chose the right one. Furthermore, that really didn't matter once I got inside. The Georgian is breathtaking and full of little details that make it special. I found myself bending down to look at the intricate carvings on the furniture, stretching to look up the spiral staircase, and going down the stairs very slowly to catch all of the fascinating things that have found a home at the Georgian. The docents were fantastic, and the gift shop is not to be missed!

From the owner: Extraordinary architecture. Antiques from the 19th century, many made by local artisans. A…read moredelightful gift shop for history lovers.

If you've been following my reviews for a while then you know I absolutely adore covered bridges…read more So it should be no surprise that I have decided to visit a few while on our summer family vacation passing through Ohio. Zeller-Smith was on my radar because of it's proximity to our hotel. I found the drive to this bridge to be very enjoyable. Ohio is full of farmland and most all the fields have only recently been planted. Since the Springtime vegetation is so low, you can see for miles and miles. I truly loved how subdivisions and single family homes were integrated into the farmland landscape. Sort of made me feel like Marty McFly in Back to the Future when he went back in time and discovered the "coming soon" sign for the sudivision his family home would eventually be located in. BRIDGE FACTS Year Built: 1905 Builder: J.W.Buchanan Length: 79 feet Relocated to current location: 1986 Truss type: Multiple Kingpost Location: Sycamore Creek Park over Sycamore Creek in Pickerington, Ohio. FINAL THOUGHTS The park area is nice and has two playgrounds. On both sides of the bridge are large expansive fields. On the parking side there is a huge soccer field while on the other is an Arboretum with a lovely sitting area and beautiful meadow. The walk to the bridge from the parking area is paved and a small gravel path leads you to the creek where you can get a side view of this historic structure. I didn't find the paint color scheme chosen for this bridge to be attractive, but I do applaud the communities effort to integrate this bridge into the landscape. It is obvious someone (or a group of someone's) is caring for this bridge. Thank you for preserving it for our generation and many generations to come.

Nice little stop off. You can get out and walk around and see the train and related railroad stuff…read more There was a historical building you could visit, it was closed when we went.

Founded in 1975, the Canal Winchester Historical Society is dedicated to maintaining and renovating…read morehistorical items and collecting genealogical information. It's actually been incorporated in to the official Canal Winchester school curriculum. There are some really really neat programs, about one a month, as well as meetings every first Tuesday of each month at 7:30. There is some really cool info at this place. I enjoyed it when I stopped by. Membership is about 10 dollars.

I'm a big sucker for 60s, so I made a point to check out DACO's current Mod/60s exhibit before it…read morewas gone. All I can say is: So cool! Yes, I definitely wish there were more artifacts, posters and clothing on display, but that's just because I'm a lover of any and all things 60s era, so anything original to the time period just plain excites the dickens out of me and makes me think and ponder socio-economic conditions, and life in general, during America's past 100 years even more, haha. The museum is next to the Sherman house, a historical home with its own significance. There's plenty of free street parking if the small lot next to DACO happens to be full. I believe it was $11 to see their spotlight exhibit. If you're an art/history buff, I recommend you take a day stroll down to Lancaster and stop here; anything of historical significance is always worth patronizing, imo.

The current exhibit is Flower Power: Flora in Fashion. I loved all of the use of floral print…read morefabrics and the big paper flowers decorating the entrance to the exhibit. As part of the exhibit, I took a flower arranging class at the art education center on the museum property. Our instructors Brooke and Elizabeth were very knowledgable and gave us lots of helpful tips for working with flowers at home. Elizabeth provided all of the fresh flowers from her floral design business and farm (Bluegreen Gardens) and they were gorgeous. Admission to the Decorative Arts Center is free. On the weekends, they are open Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 pm. The staff is made up of volunteers and they are always fantastic.

Richard Outcault was an American cartoonist who is best known for creating The Yellow Kid and…read moreBuster Brown series, and he was a technical illustrator for Thomas Edison. But he was mostly known for his comic drawings, and is known as the father of the comic strip. He was also a resident of Lancaster, Ohio! The town created a mural of Outcault, which faces Wheeling Street but is technically located on Broad Street. It faces the south side of the building, on an overhang. According to a website that knows much more about Outcault than I do: In 2022, the Society of Professional Journalists and E.W. Scripps School of Journalism recognized Lancaster, Ohio, as an Ohio Historic Site in Journalism for being the birthplace of Richard Outcault. That's really neat!

This is the most beautiful library I have ever seen. As others have said it is quite literally a…read moremuseum, with something to see (and read) everywhere you look. The architecture and the gardens are incredible. I know this is an overused word, but the gardens are truly magical. There are mini gnomes, fairy gardens, and bee houses tucked in among the flowers. It was so peaceful. I could spend an entire afternoon there.

A beautiful discovery in a small town. Lots of charm and character. Good selection of slightly…read moreolder books in great condition. Super friendly staff. Can't wait to go back.

On a recent trip to visit Lancaster, OH we stopped here to see one of the many covered bridges in…read morethe area. Absolutely gorgeous little park. The leaves were at peak color for autumn, the air was brisk and the water on the lake was crystal clear. On-site is an historic little cabin but locked up for the colder seasons. They have a gorgeous event space as well. Plenty of parking and just as many photo ops. Perfect Fall day getaway.

This place definitely is very nice to stop by on any kind of day. Decent space amongst others as…read morewell bc u can go for a hike up the trails which has a short and long trail. Me and my fiancé went here and is marked out anniversary place! We loved the bridge and the lake! My friends even got married here a time or 2. Pumpkin hike in the fall and picnic tables are nice to even just hang around the front shelter house.