Experience The Best Of Ohio Wine Country With This Awesome One Day Trip
By April Dray|Published June 27, 2018
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April Dray
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April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
Few people realize that there are more than 150 wineries hiding right here in the Buckeye State—which can make it hard to know where the best ones are. All across the state, you’ll find some amazing wines and family-owned vineyards that are picture perfect. We’ve designed a day trip that features some of our favorites, giving you a taste of some of Ohio’s very best wines.
The total trip takes about 5 and a half hours to complete. Two destinations offer overnight accommodations, so you can even turn it into a weekend trip if you want to really take your time or add some additional stops. To view a Google Map of the trip in a separate tab or window, click here.
This locally owned and operated winery has traditional Italian roots, which just makes the wine (and the food) that much more special. With delicious, award-winning wines, it's not hard to see why they call Raven's Glenn Winery "Ohio's Crown Jewel Of Wineries." Raven’s Glenn Winery is located at 56183 County Road, 143 West Lafayette, OH 43845.
In addition to beautiful Tuscany-style villas available for overnight stays and high quality, locally produced wines, this vineyard features an unbelievably delicious Italian restaurant open for lunch and dinner. Ohio's favorite Italian getaway is located at 1700 55th St NE, Canton, Ohio 44721.
This quaint winery has an unforgettable setting. It's the perfect place to stop and rest for awhile. Harpersfield Winery is an Ashtabula County gem. You'll find it at 6387 State Route 307 West, Geneva, OH 44041.
4. The LakeHouse Inn and Winery (Geneva-on-the-Lake)
End your journey on the shores of Lake Erie. Sip some wine next to the water, stay for dinner at Crosswinds Grille and consider spending the night at this gorgeous inn and winery. It's located at 5653 Lake Rd E Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041.