Call or visit us online! 877-581-2345 211 Claremont Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805 www.ExploreAshlandOhio.com VISITOR GUIDE Explore Ashland Visitor Guide 2020-2021 • 877-581-2345 • ExploreAshlandOhio.comWE offer fun, inviting events and attractions to satisfy each member of the family…wrapped up in a warm and beautiful package that is Ashland County. For an interesting trip, follow State Route 60 from top to tip into Mohican Country. Rolling farmland and gentle wooded hills of Johnny Appleseed fame dominate the landscape and make antique hunts and auctions events for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re interested in exciting events, a relaxing family outing, or a day of shopping and dining, Ashland County is a great place to make your next trip memorable. Call or visit us online! 877-581-2345 www.ExploreAshlandOhio.com WE invite you to take a stroll on our streets to discover the delights downtown Ashland has to offer Our town’s motto is “Someplace Special”, and our downtown certainly lives up to that! We welcome you to experience downtown Ashland and discover our wonderful stores and restaurants, where you will enjoy an exceptional shopping experience, great service, and unique merchandise. Our downtown has grown exponentially in the last several years, which means it will take you days to savor all that we have to offer, from shops with one-of-a-kind offerings, to restaurants with amazing and exciting flavors. If you are looking for entertainment, Ashland Main Street has you covered- check out our website at www. ashlandmainstreet.org or our Facebook page to see what exciting events and activities we are hosting in Ashland. We look forward to your visit to our great community, and we’ll see you downtown! All under one roof! 145 W. Main Street • Breakfast • Lunch • Specialty Coffee Drinks • Desserts 419-281-7375 Fresh floral, specializing in funeral, everyday, and special occasion. Unique local artist gifts 419-207-0245 See Main Street map on page 66 Skydive at Aerohio! It’s official – Aerohio is open here in Ashland! They specialize in First Jumps, Tandems, Solo, Group Jumps, and Instruction Courses. Safety is their number one goal through providing the highest possible level of training. After experiencing the weightlessness of freefall, you’ll glide through blue skies, past white clouds, under wing, and enjoy the panoramic view and quiet tranquility of parachute flight. Go experience the sky and thrill of human flight at Aerohio Skydiving Center- Located at the Ashland County Airport! Enjoy kayaking and paddle boarding at Pleasant Hill Lake and Charles Mill Lake Parks! Blaze the Brookside Mountain Bike Trail and Pump Track! The Brookside Mountain Bike Trail is the product of collaboration between Ashland Bike Company and the City of Ashland. This loop trail spans 3.3 kilometers, and offers 13 meters of elevation change. The trail head is located at Brookside West Park, near the east pavilion. Be sure to check out the new pump track too! A pump track is similar to a motorcross or BMX dirt course with jumps, rollers, and bermed corners. The new pump track is connected to the Mountain Bike Trail. Dirty Water Route 500km Start with the back tire in the Ohio River and end with the front tire in Lake Erie! Ashland County is proud to be “on the map” for this ultimate ride on out-of-the-way backroads, gravel paths, and whatever else may find its way onto the course. For more information: www.ashlandbikecompany.com/events/dirty-water-route-500km-pg198.htm has been added to the Ashland City and County maps www.ExploreAshlandOhio.com ADVENTURE AWAITS IN ASHLAND COUNTY# # # ASHLAND CITY PARKS ASHLAND CITY PARKS ASHLAND CITY PARKS #MILLER’S HAWKINS MARKET # # # ASHLAND BALLOONFEST THE GREENS BISTRO & PUB ASHLAND GOLF CLUB & SHANKS BAR & GRILL TRINITY LUTHERAN ASHLAND UNIVERSITY # # # # BUFFALO WILD WINGS EVA’S TREATS ASHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY #SURREY INN WHIT’S FROZEN CUSTARD GOLDBERRY ROASTING COMPANY # # # #ASHLAND CITY PARKS # ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH #ASHLAND CITY PARKS # ASHLAND CITY PARKS # # BUEHLER’S # ASHLAND CITY PARKS ASHLANDWOOSTER DRIVE IN LYNWAY RESTAURANT FRANKLIN AVE UH SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER FREER FIELD 7 CITY OF ASHLAND MIKE’S MUSIC CORNER ASHLEY’S CANDY & NUT SHOPPE JOAN’S TAVERN FARM & HOME HARDWARE UNIONTOW N BREWING CO . ASHLAND BIKE CO . FIG + OA K DOWNTOWN PERK & ENJOY FL ORAL & GIFT S Center Street Historical District Br oa d St . = Dirty Water Route Ashland City Parks listed in green = Ashland County Parks www.ExploreAshlandOhio.com8 THE city of Ashland has become a well-respected center for the Arts. Ashland University’s Hugo Young Theatre hosts world-renowned speakers, as well as top-notch musicians and plays. On campus, explore the museums, Coburn Art Gallery, and beautiful gardens. The Myers Memorial Band Shell comes alive in the summer with a variety of musical acts, highlighted by the Ashland Symphony Orchestra. Ashland is also home to the Ashland Regional Ballet and Opus II Dance Studio. Sports and outdoor enthusiasts will love our City Parks and Recreation facilities - hosting many softball & golf tournaments. In fact, there are seven parks in all, with activities for young and old - including Brookside Golf Course. Golfers can also try their hand at the challenging Ashland Golf Club. After a round at Ashland Golf Club, relax and enjoy a meal at Shank’s Bar & Grill. Ashland University offers NCAA Division II football, basketball, soccer, baseball, cross country and more. The Ashland County Park District promotes multiple uses for its several parks, including: hiking, walking, biking, hunting, fishing, bird watching and other outdoor pursuits. BalloonFest is held every year close to the 4th of July weekend. Balloon Pilots come from all over the country to participate. The Balloon Glow, music, and kids activities, along with balloon competition, make for a fun-filled weekend. In July, Ashland hosts Chautauqua, where you’ll encounter history through first person historical portrayals. Trained actor/scholars assume the character of historical figures and present living history performances in the open air surroundings of the Myers Memorial Band Shell. And that’s not all…we also have horse shows, car shows, farmers markets, corn mazes, museums, parades, lakes, camping and…we really could just go on and on. ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION9 ATTRACTIONS Ashland Balloonfest - June 24-27, 2021, June 23-26, 2022. Freer Field 1256 Center Street, Ashland, Ohio 44805 (GPS Address) www.ashlandohioballoonfest.com. Enjoy the colorful skies as hot air balloons fill the air for this memorable week- end. Entertainment, music, shows, and food are all part of the nonstop activities. Ashland County Yesteryear Machinery Club Our yearly show is held in July at The Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center (1783 St. Rt. 60, Ashland ). Free admis- sion, flea market, food vendors and free entertainment. Demonstrations and R/C pulls. Kiddies pedal pulls and car show on Sunday. To find out more about the show go to www.yesteryearmachinery.org or call Tom Adams at 419-651- 4109. RECREATION AerOhio Skydiving - See display ad on back cover Ashland Golf Club - See display ad on page 2 Hickory Lakes Campground - From Exit 186 off I-71; 6.7 miles east on US 250. 23 TR 1300, West Salem, OH 44287 (Ashland County), 419-869-7587. www. hickorylakescampground.com. Family camping in a quiet, peaceful setting. 170 electric/water sites, pull thrus for big rigs. Cabin rental, swimming, hiking, fishing. Mohican Adventures Canoe, Camp, Cabins & Fun Center - Your MOHICAN ADVENTURES await you! Visit our Canoe Livery & Fun Center for relaxing river trips, challenge yourself on our aerial adventure park, & play the night away at our adventure go-kart and golf courses. Extend your stay at our Campground & Cabins in one of our deluxe cabins with hot tub, full-service RV sites, or wooded tent sites. Packages & group rates available. 419-994-4097 (Canoe Livery & Fun Center) 419-994-2267 (Campground & Cabins) www.mohicanadventures.com e-mail: info@mohicanadventures.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS Visit our website for a complete list. www.ExploreAshlandOhio.com Next >