Located in Richland County, Ohio approximately an hour and 20 minutes from Columbus, the Mohican and Loudonville area are a well-known spot for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Travelers can find plenty of beautiful hiking trails in Mohican State Park, or you can fish, bike or simply pick a picnic area and spend the day reading in the sun. You’ll love swimming in Pleasant Hill Lake. When you are looking for the perfect Mohican vacation rental, make sure to look in these nine popular places.
1. Downtown Loudonville
Located halfway between Columbus and Cleveland, Loudonville is a popular place to look for vacation rentals away from the city. The city is commonly known as the “Canoe Capital of Ohio” because of the many locations on the Mohican River that are optimal for water sports. There are plenty of restaurants that offer home cooking and other cuisines, or you can take a tour through the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum to learn about the history of the region.
2. Mohican State Park and Forest
The Mohican State Park is the perfect place for some outdoor activities. There are 13 miles of hiking trails and an additional 32 miles of trails at the nearby Mohican Memorial State Forest for mountain biking and cross-country skiing in the winter. The park has a gift shop and free high-speed Internet in case you need to check in with work. For those who love horses, bring your own and ride over the 22 miles of bridle trails or rent a horse at one of the local riding stables.
3. Powell, Ohio
If you prefer to find a vacation rental closer to the action, Powell, Ohio is one option. Visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and learn about mammals and birds from all around the world. The city has eight different parks with over 18 miles of bike paths located around the city, and you can visit the Jungle JackÂ’s Landing amusement park for a day of fun. Zoombezi Bay is the local water park for your family to spend a day languishing on a river or gasping in pleasure as you zoom down a slide.
4. Mohican River
The Mohican River is the main tributary of the Walhonding River. There are approximately 40 miles of winding water for canoeing and kayaking. Find a vacation rental along the shore of the river and rent a raft to float away. Go fly fishing from the banks and catch pike and smallmouth bass, or build a small campfire and toast marshmallows in the moonlight. To dry off, take a day trip to the Ohio Bird Sanctuary and see a variety of OhioÂ’s birds up close.
5. Mansfield
While not as popular as Cleveland and Columbus, Mansfield is the perfect place to go for skiing in the winter. The city offers beautiful Victorian architecture and Malabar Farm, which was the site of Lauren Bacall and Humphrey BogartÂ’s wedding. Visit the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building Museum to view what life in Ohio was like during the Civil War. You can also tour the Shawshank Redemption Richland Carrousel Park, which offers free rides to children 12 and under. Other points of interest when planning your itinerary in your vacation rental include a tour of Brownella Cottage and the Ohio State Reformatory.
6. Charles Mill Lake Park
Just a few minutes away from Mansfield, Charles Mill is the perfect place to look for a vacation rental that is close to nature. Located on Black Fork Creek, the park has a boat launch, so you can bring your watercraft with you on vacation and go fishing for bass, catfish, and bluegill. The park allows hunting from Labor Day to Memorial Day, and the Main Camp and Eagle Point registration offices sell snacks and miscellaneous items to park goers.
7. Blackfork River
Located in Shelby, Ohio, the Blackfork River area offers lush greenery, privacy, and peace and quiet when looking for a vacation rental. Centrally located to a variety of cities and activities, Blackfork offers plenty of activities for all ages. Visit the Summit Motorsports Park and enjoy watching drag races anytime from April to October. Take a tour of the Crossroads Candle Factory and purchase a new scent. In July, attend the Ashland Balloon Festival. You can also visit the Celeryville vegetable farms, and watch harvesting machines in action.
8. Bullfrog Mountain
Located in Butler, Ohio, the Bullfrog Mountain region is the perfect spot for vacation rentals. From this vantage point, you have access to the Mohican State Park, Pleasant Hill Lake, and a variety of snow and ski trails. At Pleasant Hill, you can go fishing or rent a boat and go power boating. There is also a zipline close by for those who want to set out on a new adventure.
9. Bellville
Bellville is a small historic village located in North Central Ohio. In the winter, you can go cross-country skiing at one of the major ski resorts or go ice skating at Malabar Farm State Park. Sign up for a Tree Frog Canopy Tour and go zip lining through the trees. You can also visit the Kingswood Center Botanical Gardens to tour the historical prison and view the fountains, sculptures and various flowers and trees of the region.