Columbus Surroundings

The Olentangy Indian Caverns in Delaware, Ohio are limestone caverns believed to have been used by the Wyandotte Indians. Visitors descend more than 30m / 100 feet along a path with stairs to explore the caverns. Some of the highlights of the Olentangy Indian Caverns include the "Council Rock", a large gallery used for tribal ceremonies by the Wyandotte Indians, as well as "Indian Lover's Bench," "Battleship Rock," "The Crystal Room," "Fat Man's Misery," "Cathedral Hall," and "The Bell Tower".

Flint Ridge State Memorial and Museum is the site of a prehistoric flint quarry. Flint was an important piece of the Hopewell Indian culture. The site museum explains how the flint was extracted, shaped, and used. After visiting the museum visitors can walk around the original quarry.

Also on site at the Flint Ridge State Memorial are picnic areas and a gift shop with flint jewelry and other items.

The Avery Downer House/Robbins Hunter Museum is a striking mid 19th Century American Greek Revival mansion. The home was owned by the Avery, Spelman, and Downer families and was eventually bought by Robbins Hunter, Jr. Hunter was an antique collector who always hoped to see the Avery Downer House become a museum.

The collection includes a range of household items and decorative arts including paintings, musical instruments, furniture and China.

The Robbins Hunter Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gardens at Gantz Farm is located in Gantz Park in Grove City. The garden is actually an extensive and professionally landscaped herb garden with paths and walking areas for all to enjoy. Gardens at Grants Farm also offer programs and cooking classes, as well as an annual herb sale each spring. There are also special programs for children.

The Buckeye Central Scenic Railroad offers a variety of scenic excursion through central Ohio on vintage passenger coaches pulled by a diesel locomotive. In addition to the regular schedule the railroad also offers seasonal theme excursion. Some of these unique trips include the Easter Egg Hunt, Fall Colors, and Pumpkin Patch. Check ahead to find out what is being offered by the Buckeye Central Scenic Railroad.

Pickerington is named for Abraham Pickering, one of the towns founders. Some of the highlights in Pickerington include the Pickerington Ponds State Nature Preserve, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, and the Pickerington Museum.

The Wyandot Lake amusement park is now closed permanently.

The Perry County Historical Society owns and operates the Barrister House, a circa 1840 home. The home has been lovingly restored and functions as a museum and gift shop. The restoration work is on going but visitors can stop in to see the ways of everyday life in the first half of the 20th Century.