There’s No Better Way To Spend A Warm Day Than Visiting This Winery And Waterfall In South-Central Ohio
By Lisa Sammons|Published March 30, 2021
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
Looking for a fun day trip in south-central Ohio? We’ve got an adventure that won’t even require two tanks of gas! An afternoon spent at Hocking Hills Winery and Old Man’s Cave combines two great Ohio attractions into one superb trip, and you won’t have to spend all day in the car. The trip from Hocking Hills Winery to Old Man’s Cave is under 15 miles and won’t even take you out of Logan. Check out the map at Google Maps.
Hocking Hills is one of the best wineries in the state and Old Man’s Cave is a Buckeye state treasure. Pair the two together and you’ve got a great trip scheduled! Not within easy distance of Logan? Don’t worry, we’ve got several unique day trips set up for you all over Ohio.
Hocking Hills Winery was founded in 2013. The Davidson family originally raised cattle but decided to convert the property into a family winery. The winery produces 12 tons of grapes annually over four acres.
They may be known for their award-winning wine, but they also offer beer, non-alcoholic drinks, and charcuterie trays. Their wine slushies are delicious on a summer day. You can even bring in your own food or order from a local restaurant.
Hocking Hills Winery is open for visits every day but Tuesday. You can check out their hours and get more information about their wines on their website. website.
After filling up on tasty wines, you'll be ready for some activity. Head on down to Old Man's Cave for some of the most incredible sights in Ohio. The hike to reach the cave takes under an hour and you'll see some astonishingly beautiful scenery.
The "old man" the cave is named for is Richard Rowe, a local recluse who lived in the cave in the late 1700s with his two dogs. Supposedly, Rowe is buried in the cave, though no one knows the exact location of his remains.
One famous area of Old Man's Cave is Devil's Bathtub, a streambed that contains a tiered waterfall that has worn a basin within the sandstone. The swirling waters constantly erode more of the rock away, so the basin enlarges each year.
The cave itself is relatively small, but the gorge surrounding it is large and extremely impressive. The magnificent scenery is sure to take your breath away and is stunning no matter the season.
A trip to Hocking Hills Winery and Old Man’s Cave can’t be beat! For more great places to check out in the Buckeye state, make sure to subscribe to the Only in Ohio daily newsletter and follow the Only in Ohio Facebook page. Enter your starting address on Google Maps and hit the road!
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