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4 Welcome to Licking County 6 Licking County Map 12 Seeing Through a New Lens Olivia’s Journey

18 Full Circle

Karen’s Journey

24 It’s Real Life Lucas’s Journey

30 History. Heritage. Hospitality Janice’s Journey

36 More Than a Building Louis Sullivan - Bank

40 The Lake Reigns Again Buckeye Lake

44 A Hub for the Community Everett Skatepark

48 Plan Your Visit

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Home, Elliott Cooper, Eye Designs, Griffin’s Floral Design, Hayley Gallery, Learning Express, Mutts & Co., Nth Degree Home, Oakland Nursery, Inc., PetPeople, Prairie House, Sakasci Diamonds, Truluck Boutique, Veloscience Bike Works, Vintage Restyled

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Olivia Biggs and family - The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology. Olivia works at the Licking County Health Department as a public information officer

That’s what happened when Olivia Biggs’s journey fell on a relentlessly rainy fall Saturday. Olivia jokes she’s the kind of person who brings three umbrellas wherever she goes so her hair doesn’t get wet, but with two adventurous sons and a day planned for exploration, it was too late to turn back. And, as it turns out, the day went swimmingly.

fitness nut, picked up her usual cucumbers and peppers, checking to see if her favorite pickle vendor was around. Olivia’s love for the community doesn’t just stop at food,

With the River Round Up complete and the cousins’ arrival in just a few hours, not even the rain could prevent the group from heading outside to pick apples and peaches, which, Olivia says, the kids were excited to do. Staring out through the orchard, alone with her cousin, husband and children, the world may have stopped for just a moment. Picking apples in the rain with the people you love – does it get any better?

The team of seven consisted of Olivia; her husband, Justin; their two children, Jenner, 6, and Roman, 3; Olivia’s cousin, Allison; and Allison’s children, Cooper, 7; and Bree, 4. With four children to three adults, the day was going to be full of energy, laughter and, because of the rain, maybe a little sogginess. First, though, the Biggs had to prepare for their cousins to arrive, and that meant stocking up on goodies.

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though, and caring for the community means more than buying local – it means volunteering, too. Just the next morning, she would be deep in the Licking River, participating in the Licking County River Round Up.

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“I noticed how beautiful the fruit looked with the rain dripping off of it,” says Olivia. “Usually I’m one of those moms who brings the wipes and wipe it down but really, when I picked these, the rain had washed them so beautifully, I was able to pick them off the stem and hand it to the kids.”

Pick your own! Licking County has a number of farms, and that means an incredible array of fruit picking to choose from.

Diamond Hill Farm, Utica Legend Hills Orchard & Country Store, Utica Lynd Fruit Farm, Pataskala Van Buren Acres, Hebron

With a renewed energy – and maybe a small desire to get out of the rain – the group headed to Velvet Ice Cream Co. in Utica. If there’s anything that can brighten up a rainy day, it’s ice cream. Roman decided on moose tracks, and Jenner on super friends, a swirl of vanilla and bubble gum. Ice cream has a funny way of reminding us of our childhood, and Jenner’s choice brings Olivia back to her own childhood in Michigan.

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“He loves that flavor because that’s the flavor I chose when I was a child,” says Olivia. “He’s fallen in love with it.

I think it’s funny he chooses that one.”

Sweet tooth still not satisfied? Try R & M Bakery, Susie’s Bistro & Bakery or Sweet 23. That should hold you over – for now.

With the kids at their own table, the parents were able to take time to choose where to head next. The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology has always been a needed stop in downtown Newark for residents, but with the new 30-foot, 4K SciDome projection planetarium, it’s become a destination for those visiting from outside the community, too. While they were deciding, however, the children were creating their own adventure.

“The kids were having their own conversation, talking and laughing, and none of the adults were interacting with them, but they looked so cute and grown up with those conversations,” says Olivia. “Even

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and her children were visiting for the weekend from Lake, Michigan, and though they’ve visited Olivia a number of times, they’ve never really experienced the county. Now that they had, they were blown away.

“She’s from a very small town, so she’s pretty jealous of all we have to offer,” says Olivia. “I think her kids were happy with the big adventure; they were very grateful.”

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though it was raining and we had to stay in the restaurant, the kids had so much fun.”

The Works may be marketed to children, but it’s just as fun for adults as they watch the kids play as the outside world passes by. And after delicious ice cream from Velvet, the kids were certainly filled with energy, ready to play and create.

“They played in the kids’ play area, dressing up as firefighters, serving us food, playing with magnets and pretending to be in a farmers market.

Then we decided to build cars. We ended up building six cars, and the kids were able to race them down a race track. They each put their own finishing touches on the cars,” says Olivia. “We go to The Works often because it’s so close. Even if I just have a free hour, I can pop in.”

Are casual eateries your obsession?

Do you only eat at locally owned spots?

Licking County has all you need. Try Sunset Inn Restaurant in Hebron, Capuano’s Pizza House in Pataskala, Elliot’s Wood Fired Kitchen & Tap in Newark and Mai Chau on Prospect in Granville. Actually, we recommend you just walk through downtown Granville or Newark; good luck choosing!

With the day growing darker and four yawning children under age 8, the journey was nearing the end. Allison

And after venturing out in weather that she might never have before with a cousin unfamiliar with the area, Olivia was now seeing Licking County through a new, clearer lens.

However, for Olivia, the best part of the community is still easy to see, and that’s the people that live here.

“When I moved here, I was in high school, but I still remember just the friendliness and openness of the people welcoming my family,” says Olivia. “That’s something I never saw growing up. I just think that’s really special, that people go out of their way here to help other people.”

Looking for more recommendations from Olivia and her adventurous, health-minded family? Here’s where she would have stopped – if only she had more than 24 hours.

• Granville Farmers Market • Kick’s Mix Bookstore • Lynd Fruit Farm • Whit’s Frozen Custard

After all the fun at The Works, the group decided to grab a meal at Moe’s Original Bar B Que in Newark. The casual and delicious locally owned eatery is perfect for families, as the location features a kid-sized house complete with a kitchen where the kids can play.

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couple decided to show family members Eileen and Marlin Keiter what their new home was all about.

“We attend church downtown, we became involved with the Downtown Newark Association. We started becoming involved in activities downtown and, actually, it was Dick’s idea – the man who would absolutely never live in the city,” says Karen.

“They’ve revitalized downtown Newark and he’s like, ‘Let’s check in to some of these apartments.’”

At first, Karen admits, she wasn’t keen on the idea of leaving the large space that came with their country home. However, when she really thought about the move, she was sold. The pair enjoys downtown Newark restaurants and boutiques and seeing shows at The Midland Theatre.

Why should the couple that enjoys being part of the hustle and bustle, be so far from just that?

And, just like that, a new journey begins.

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The Keiter/Birtcher journey started over breakfast at the Cottage Restaurant, the perfect midway point between downtown Newark and the Birtchers’ former home, serving American classics.

For a messy meal that’s worth the sticky hands, try the Lakeside Diner in Buckeye Lake. Or check out SteamRoller Bagel Sandwiches in Granville.

From there, the group headed straight for downtown Newark. Though the Keiters have visited Licking County countless times before, this was the perfect opportunity for the Birtchers to show off their new home in a different light. Now, the Birtchers wouldn’t have to worry about getting back in the car late in the evening after a relaxing day of shopping. They

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wouldn’t have to leave the community they love early in the night for a long drive home. They were already home.

“We’re closer to everything, so we have a lot more freedom to come and go,” says Karen. “We’re able to do more because we don’t have to spend so much time on the road. In that sense, we do feel younger.”

Cornell Clothing Company was their next stop. For the Birtchers, buying local isn’t a fun new trend; it’s a way of life. And for Dick, it’s hard to pass up the opportunity to purchase a new pair

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of suspenders. In Licking County, the 1910-founded Cornell’s is the perfect spot for men and women searching for vintage clothes from an established community spot.

“When he bought suspenders at department stores, they’re really more for the younger guys – more looks than function. So he really needs something for function,” says Karen. “Cornell’s has all kinds of stuff. It’s like going back in time.”

Then it was off to Buckeye Winery between retail stops. Nothing works up an appetite for lunch – and a glass of wine – quite like shopping. And with such an impressive swath of wineries in the county, it’s all too easy to treat yourself to a glass over lunch.

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Licking County’s gorgeous landscapes are made even more beautiful by its vineyards and wineries. Visit www.explorelc.org/winetrail to learn more about Explore Licking County’s Wine Trail.

• Autumn Rush Vineyard, Johnstown • Buckeye Winery, Newark • Otter Creek Vineyards, Johnstown • Sand Hollow Winery, Heath • Three Oaks Vineyard, Granville

Next stop, however, was for the ladies.

Gallery of Dreams is like no other; funky jewelry and boho-chic clothing, the name doesn’t lie. It’s perfect for a girls’ day out.

“When Eileen and Marlin come to town, we have to stop there,” says Karen. “It’s a really neat shop with so much to see, so that’s always a muststop – even though, normally, we do that without the guys.”

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Licking County has no lack of local boutiques. Try Green Velvet in Granville – you might even pick up an item from the other side of the world. Is your closet full, but your walls empty?

Antique art and furniture abounds at Apple Crate Antiques.

With more than 40 miles of paved multi-use trails throughout the county,

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By the time night fell, the Keiters and Birtchers retired to Elements to enjoy the newly renovated patio complete with fire pit. After a long but fun day of relaxing and exploring Newark through a fresh set of eyes – as residents, not visitors – it was the perfect time to reflect. The Birtchers wouldn’t have to muster the energy to drive back to the country. Everything they needed was right here.

Everything comes full circle. The couple who never thought they would live in a city is now here with the knowledge that smaller square footage in a house is a small price to pay to finally come home.

And, for Karen, a retired teacher of 30 years, there’s an even greater feeling of coming home: the building they’ve moved into in downtown Newark is a renovated schoolhouse.

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like at the jewelry store, the fact that everything is made right there.”

it’s high time for the Birtchers to buy a couple bicycles. While they used to drive to and from home, with brandnew bikes it will be easy to ride over to Canal Market District for some groceries, Linnet’s Flowers on the Square for a treat for Karen or to Horns Hill Park to lay out a blanket for a picnic. That means a stop inside Downtown Cycles to pick out the perfect fit.

The Birtchers, well-known by local business owners, are thrilled they moved downtown not just because they’re closer to a lot of the action, but because they’re closer to the people who make Licking County what it is. And Downtown Cycles isn’t the only place where they’re greeted by name; Pugh’s Designer Jewelers, the next stop for the Birtchers, know the couple well. By now, it should be obvious that the Birtchers care deeply about shopping local. And while that may be a unique feature in other communities, here in Licking County, it’s just the thing to do.

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“If you think about it, I spent my entire life in a school building; going to college, then teaching,” says Karen.

“There’s just a lot of character; wooden doors, all the wood floor, all the lockers are still in the hallways. There’s even a chalkboard on the wall.”

On their way to Elements Local Bistro at the DoubleTree by Hilton, one stop simply had to be made: the Louis Sullivan Bank Building, and future home of Explore Licking County. The gorgeous former bank on the corner of Third and Main streets is filled to the brim with history and, as the Birtchers know, it’s nearly impossible to walk by without stopping. Sharing the love with the Keiters is simply second nature.

No matter where you stay in Licking County, you’re guaranteed to feel right at home immediately. Try the newly renovated Hampton Inn or the Courtyard by Marriott Newark.

Looking for a bed and breakfast? The award-winning Welsh Hills Inn or the Orchard House Bed and Breakfast, where you’ll likely be able to watch a wedding from your window, will welcome you. And those looking for a resort experience complete with live entertainment and a golf course should try The Trout Club.

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Lucas Atwood family and friends - Spring Valley Nature Preserve

why instead of heading out somewhere with his wife, Lindsay; friends from college, Lauren Akin and Jackie Mayor; their significant others, Travis and Andy; and Akin kids Dylan and Sadie; Lucas decided to buy food – local, of course – and cook it in his home. They headed out to the Granville Farmers Market for a fresh, local breakfast.

“It’s what I typically do on a daily basis; it is truly our lifestyle,” says Lucas. “We buy from local farmers, so it makes sense for us to be able to show them what’s in season here now and cook for them.”

After breakfast on any given day, it’s not unusual for the whole family to head to their “secret creeking spot.”

With Posie, 4, and Tillie, 1 and a half, there’s nothing more exciting than having a place just your own.

In Licking County, where gorgeous outdoor landscapes are just beyond every horizon, the hardest part of finding your own secret spot is crossing your threshold.

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“My family has been visiting that particular area for years and years; it used to be a public natural spring pool, now it’s just hiking trails and natural waterways,” says Lucas. “The great thing about it is that we can walk out our back door and hit it. In Posie’s eyes, she might think of it as ‘my secret spot’ because nobody is ever there. She loves it.”

paths in the county, getting to those spots can be an adventure all its own.

“My guilty pleasure is the fact that I can hike in many different spots in this area on my own and space out and

Posie’s spot is her secret to keep, but worry not; you can find your own secret spot off the beaten path at the Licking River or Lobdell Reserve. For kids – and plenty of adults – there’s nothing better than turning over rocks to discover hidden frogs, crayfish and bugs.

That outdoorsy spirit was instilled in Posie and Tillie at a young age; Lucas himself finds it easy to get away in Licking County with so many trails and beautiful natural spots. And, with more than 40 miles of multi-use explorelc.org

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think,” says Lucas. “When I’m being selfish, I jump out my back door and within two or three miles there are seven places to hike.”

Creeking time was over, so the group left the secret spot (stealthily, of course) to head over to DankHouse Brewing Company. Those unfamiliar to the county may think a brewery is incompatible with children, but that shows they don’t know DankHouse. In fact, Licking County is rife with spots that are a blast for kids, but where the adults can enjoy themselves, too.

“I think there’s a shift happening with the way people are looking at bars and restaurants, and places that serve adult beverages. People are far more accepting that, yeah, sometimes you do have a beer with your children,” says Lucas. “It’s great that parents can come rest, and they’re not in this stuffy situation where the kids have to sit still.

It’s real life.”

Looking to wet your whistle with a local craft beer? Check out Explore Licking County’s Beer Trail. To start collecting your stamps, visit any participating brewery or visit www.explorelc.org/beertrail.

1487 Brewery Buckeye Lake Brewery Bucks Brewing Co. DankHouse Brewing Company Earthworks Brewing Galena Brewing Company Granville Brewing Company Homestead Beer Co. Three Tigers Brewing Company Trek Brewing Company

Speaking of places where mom and dad can kick their feet up and let the kids go wild, the Atwood journey couldn’t end anywhere else but Lucas’s own Snapshots Lounge. It’s only fitting for the day to start and end with Lucas’s work.

Though Lucas is trained professionally in photography, it’s no coincidence

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that to me and it was such a blessing,” says Lucas. “They kick started me.

It’s an experience that I’ll always hold dear to my heart.”

And now, his business is a successful staple in the Licking County food scene with another venture on the horizon. Looking back on his journey with his close friends and family, it’s clear that Lucas is just one part of what makes the county so special – people who are passionate about their craft, and sharing it with others.

“It is an honor and a privilege to serve this community in the way that I do,” he says. “It’s a lot of hard work and it’s not glamorous sometimes, and it can be a giant pain in the ass. But to get up and do something you’re passionate about? It’s a dream.”

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that he opened the restaurant at age 27. In fact, it’s the family profession.

“It’s a passion. I’ve been in the kitchen since I was 2 years old,” says Lucas.

“My dad was a chef at the firehouse in Columbus. It’s in my blood to entertain, and that’s what I do for a living now.”

Snapshots is designed up and down with the family in mind. Pull into the driveway, walk in the front door, “it feels like a house party,” says Lucas.

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but private, which lets parents watch their kids play as they eat and talk, just like they would in their own home. Snapshots is the perfect representation of Licking County as a whole: real, comfortable and inclusive.

“My motto has always been that kindness matters,” Lucas says.

“The kinder you are, the bigger congregation you build.”

Kindness, as a matter of fact, is what enabled Lucas to start his own restaurant. The owners of Early Birds Breakfast, where he worked for a year, pushed him to carve his own path.

“They got me focusing on me and what I needed to do for myself. They gave

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Janice LoRaso, family and friends - Downtown Granville. Janice is managing director at The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology

may be familiar with the BeardGreen Cemetery there. They may have stopped to read one headstone in particular. “Benjamin Green, Sen.,” it reads, “Died Sept 28, 1833/Aged 78 y 5 m & 2 ds.” He would never know it, of course, but more than 200 years later, he is still being honored by two of his descendants, Janice and her sister, Jennifer Barton.

But that doesn’t begin to tell the whole story of Janice’s deep connection in the county, because Benjamin Green is only on her mother’s side. Just over 100 years after the Greens moved into the county, Janice’s father’s side of the family was laying their own Licking County foundations. Her great-grandmother’s sister, Annie, and Annie’s husband, Max Mehlborn, were moving to the United States from Scotland. The Mehlborns would manage two hotels in Pittsburgh then the Scioto Country Club in Columbus, where they met John Sutphin Jones, once-owner of the Bryn Du Mansion and builder of the Granville Inn and 32

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Golf Course. Rather than let them retire, Jones convinced Max and Annie to run the Granville Inn. Max’s hospitality, Janice says, was legendary.

shoveling coal and getting into trouble with the maintenance men.

Though she grew up with the stories of the Granville Inn and her maternal ancestors, it wasn’t until recently that she really began to listen.

You don’t have to go back generations to receive incredible hospitality in the county.

If you’re hoping for a less traditional stay, try camping at the Lazy River at Granville or the Buckeye Lake KOA, settle into your own home away from home at Studio 555, or go for the traditional bed and breakfast experience at Elizabeth on Main in Johnstown or WillowBrooke Bed ‘n Breakfast in Alexandria.

Meanwhile, Janice’s grandfather moved from Scotland to go to Denison University, and stayed with Max and Annie. Time passed, as it tends to do, and Janice’s grandfather would assume management of the inn at just 25 and have two sons. Janice’s father grew up working for the Granville Inn,

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“I really became interested in genealogy in the ’90s. That’s one of the things – people always tell you all those stories when you’re growing up, and it starts to mean something different to you when you start connecting the dots,” says Janice. “My sister and I are very proud of our history.”

It’s impossible to condense 200 years of family history into about 350 words, but that about brings us up to speed. Similarly, it’s hard for someone with such a history to pick a daylong journey that showcases her rich lineage in the county.

After graduating from Ohio University, Janice moved far from Licking County – as far as she could. She spent 12 years in California. When it was time to start a family with her husband, Carlo, there was no question of what to do next.

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“I couldn’t think of any place but coming home,” she says.

And that’s where Wendy and Erik Lindskog come in. After 30 years spent outside Licking County, Wendy and Erik are moving back, and Janice found it to be the perfect opportunity to reintroduce her good friends to the community. It was a true homecoming especially for Wendy, who is battling breast cancer. Through the journey, Janice hoped to showcase to the Lindskogs that Licking County has the same spirit of those three “H’s” – history, heritage and hospitality – that it had when they were in high school.

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The first stop for Janice, Carlo, Erik and Wendy was Early Birds Breakfast.

Why? Hospitality, of course.

“It’s the best breakfast in Licking County,” says Janice. “The sisters who run it – Sara and Elizabeth (Ernest) – you’re so warmly greeted and cared for there, and the food is delicious. That’s how I wanted to set the tone for the day.”

The hospitality continued at Dawes Arboretum. Like many spots around Licking County, including the city of Pataskala, city of Newark, village of Granville and the Buckeye Lake region, Dawes is seeing major revitalization and positive change. The

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“There was always an appreciation for the arts among individuals, but I think there’s now a greater appreciation for them,” Janice says. “With The Midland Theatre, Thirty One West and Denison Art Space, the gallery that I curate, plus what we do with the Cultural Alliance, we help advocate for each other and celebrate each others’ events.”

As the long day was winding down, it was time for something close to home.

Very close to home. They had stopped at Dawes for her mother’s side of the family, but what about her father’s? That means it was time for the Granville Inn, where Janice’s father all but grew up.

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Lindskogs, Janice says, were shocked – because Dawes is the site of one of the Lindskogs’ first dates.

“Wendy’s husband mentioned to me, ‘I wouldn’t have come here if you wouldn’t have brought us.

I’m completely blown away by all the changes,’” says Janice. “The arboretum has a very long history, but their conservation work, which is not as well-known as the natural beauty of the place – that’s what I really wanted to take them out for.”

All over Licking County, history is entangled with natural beauty, as it is at Dawes Arboretum. For those who love a healthy mix of natural and human history, the Great Circle Earthworks, Octagon Earthworks and Wright Earthworks can’t be missed. Another standout spot?

Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve.

Before heading off to Granville, of course, the group would stop at the cemetery where Janice’s ancestors are buried. Because she and her sister only discovered their connection to the cemetery within the last seven years, the excitement surrounding it is still quite fresh.

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intentional carvings and the symbolic elements – they’re really poetic,” says Janice. “The older stones will say ‘loving wife and mother.’”

A journey filled with poetic rediscovering, the next stops were Kussmaul Gallery and James Young Fine Art. Kussmaul was previously the site of the Granville Times – not just the newspaper, but where Janice and Wendy would visit years earlier to pick up books and materials for school.

“One of the most famous things were these red assignment books that you had to have every year – I’m so sad I threw mine all away,” says Janice. “One of the things I wanted to do was go back with Wendy and say, ‘Remember the red assignment books?’”

As for James Young, Janice holds a special place in her heart for his work.

He goes by James, but, for Janice, it’s weird to call him anything but Jay. The two grew up together. Their grandfathers were friends. His mother was Janice’s algebra teacher. And now, years later, he’s using historic Licking County sites as inspiration in his work. Through her work with the Cultural Alliance of Licking County, Janice has noticed an uptick in appreciation for the arts across the county. And now, Licking County is being recognized as a place with an impactful art scene by visitors as well.

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“My dad just has amazing memories of everything about it,” says Janice.

“When Denison was going to rehab it, we took my dad in and did a videotaped history from the attic to the basement.”

Janice admits that, because of her family history at the Granville Inn, she always gets great treatment there. However, she knows everyone who stops in to eat or stay is treated with the same level of respect – just like family.

With that, the journey came to a close. And though Janice has a special kind of connection to the community, she knows her passion for Licking County isn’t unique. New residents, old residents and visitors alike share a commitment that is rarely found elsewhere; no matter how long your family has been visiting or living in the county, it immediately feels like home.

“If you’re connected to Licking County, you’re deeply connected,” says Janice.

“There are still a lot of people here that consider themselves natives.

We’re just fiercely proud of our community and our history.”

If Janice LoRaso had all the time in the world, her journey would be much longer – and filled with food. Here are just a few spots Janice would’ve hit with more hours in the day.

• Market Street Soda Works • Nutcracker Family Restaurant • Snapshots Lounge • The Midland Theatre • The Works • Thirty One West • Watt’s in Utica

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He was called the “father of skyscrapers” and the “father of modernism.” He was a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright. He is known for his distinct architectural style – modern and functional, but with ornate details. He coined the term “form follows function,” and his buildings reflect that. Like many famous artists he died early, bankrupt and with little recognition.

County – Newark, specifically – lays claim to one of Sullivan’s final and most spectacular works.

Louis H. Sullivan is known internationally for many things, but here in Licking County, his name holds special weight. That’s because Licking

The Home Building Association Company building, now known simply as the Louis Sullivan Bank Building, was one of just eight banks built across the Midwest late in Sullivan’s life. The eight buildings, all of which still stand today, are known as Sullivan’s Jewel Boxes, and Licking County’s jewel shines bright. Though it was built more than 100 years ago and has been home to a swath of businesses, its luster hasn’t faded even for the oldest of residents.

“I think the most important thing that we take away from this renovation, is that even 100 years later, the people of Newark and Licking County just have a genuine love for this building,” says Dan. “There is a very deep-seated sense of pride of what that building means and what it is.”

Even in Newark, where beauty is easy to find in every nook and cranny of the community, it’s hard not to notice – and stop to admire – the splendor that is the Louis Sullivan Building.

Dan himself is certainly not immune to its allure. Residents of a certain age may remember walking by when the building was owned by the Union Trust Company, Sanitary Meat Market or Symon’s Best Jewelry Company.

Younger residents may remember it as a Mutual Federal Savings and Loan Association building or perhaps as Tiffany’s Ice Cream Parlor. The memories created within the building’s four walls could fill several books.

And yet, since 2007, the building’s doors were shuttered. Sunlight shone through the glass tile mosaic, exposing an empty room. The building, once designed for all to enjoy, went dark.

But not for long.

In 2013, the building was gifted to the Licking County Foundation by a county native. Even for someone who has long since moved and could have sold such a building, donation to an organization that would treat it the way it deserved was the only option.

Since then, the building has been a site for reimagination, rejuvenation and, ultimately, renovation.

And once that renovation is complete, the doors will reopen as the new home of Explore Licking County. The light will fill in. Finally, after more than a decade, the sounds of laughing visitors will pour into the street. The community will meet in the Louis Sullivan Building – just as Sullivan intended 100 years ago.

“It will have magic to it again, and that has been so important to the Licking County Foundation, as well as me,” says Dan. “We’re the right people to

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breathe life into it again and make it the social gathering place for visitors and residents of this community that it was 100 years ago.”

The fifth of Sullivan’s eight banks will once again hold true to Sullivan’s famed quote – “What the people are within, the buildings express without.” Licking County residents have not forgotten that sentiment, and the Licking County Foundation, in partnership with Explore Licking County, are dedicated not just to renovating the building, but restoring it to its original glory. And once the restoration is complete, it will be filled with minds that would make Sullivan proud.

“I think that Sullivan challenged the status quo and I think that’s kind of what we do, too,” says Dan. “That is sort of our organization’s battle cry. We refuse to do things the same way we’ve always done it. That was Sullivan’s deal, too.”

There’s no telling what the corner of Third and Main will look like in another 100 years, or any of Licking County.

But the people who are here now are doing their best to ensure not only that history is preserved and appreciated, but that it provides a tailwind for the community to move forward.

“I hope that within their story, whatever story they’re telling in 100 years, that there is a little piece that includes us,” says Dan. “I hope the doors are still open and there’s fun and laughter and everything you want a social community space to have. That’s what I would hope for in 100 years. In fact, I hope that for all of the county.”

To donate to the renovation efforts for the Louis Sullivan Bank Building, visit www.thelcfoundation.org/sullivan.

Own it! Buy a Louis Sullivan Blueprint T-Shirt and all proceeds benefit the Restoration Project.

Available now at Explore Licking County’s office in downtown Newark.

Blueprint courtesy of The Ryerson Library, Chicago

Expressed Without • Of the eight banks, Newark’s Louis Sullivan Building is the only one that Sullivan himself signed. His name can be read across the glass mosaic squares today.

• Conrad Schmitt Studios, Inc., a Wisconsin restoration and conservation company, will be restoring the building’s art in the same way it was created – by hand.

• Newark’s building is unique from the others in that it is mostly a terra cotta exterior as opposed to a mix of brick and terra cotta. Its two-story design is also out of the norm.

• Ohio has two of Sullivan’s banks; here in Newark and one in Sidney.

• Sullivan was one of 10 American architects chosen to build a major structure for the White City at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Much to the other architects’ annoyance, Sullivan was the only one to use color and build in a nontraditional style. It was clear he made the right choice, as his building received three medals from the Parisian decorative arts museum Les Arts Décoratifs.

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“I kept telling everybody, ‘We’re just going to get a bigger boat,’” J-me tells Carol. “Lo and behold, we did get a bigger boat. We have a true sternwheeler – an 88-foot sternwheeler – that holds about 60 to 70 passengers.”

The Queen of the Lake III will be something to travel for, especially because J-me estimates theirs is the only true active sternwheeler in the area. Though visitors may not get to experience the original Crystal Ballroom, they’ll get a firsthand perspective of what it was like to be on the lake decades ago.

That old world experience is perfect for summer. Fourth of July and Memorial Day are major times to head to Buckeye Lake, board a boat, and break out the tube or water skis.

More on the Lake With the dam project now complete, a residential sidewalk and 12-foot-wide multi-use trail, the lake will be more accessible not just by water, but by foot and bicycle as well.

Photos courtesy of Buckeye Lake Historical Society

“People could come in on the interurban train in the beginning and, of course, we had a freeway in the ’50s, so that brought in a lot of people,” J-me Braig, executive director of The Greater Buckeye Lake Historical Society, tells Carol. “They came from Cleveland, south down on the river; maybe Indiana. … We have stories of people coming from New York and renting a cottage, and they’d stay all summer long.”

Above all else, Buckeye Lake’s sternwheelers were true sights to behold. The Queen of the Lake featured a ballroom and piano, and took private trips of around 60 passengers to various parts of the lake. Then there was an even grander sternwheeler; a triple-decker that held 42

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300 passengers. Unfortunately, not even Buckeye Lake could hold steady through the Great Depression.

Though Buckeye Lake went noticeably quieter for decades, its dancing shoes wouldn’t be hung up for long.

Old and New Converge Now, generations later, Licking County residents and visitors alike will once again be able to experience Buckeye Lake as it once was. A 48-foot pontoon boat was purchased in 2009, when the Queen of the Lake II toured with visitors. That, too, saw its misfortunes due to the dam remediation. Licking County residents know, though, the lake is never down for long.

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“You can have a nice, leisurely ride along the lake – four miles long.

That’s really unique in the state of Ohio to ride your bike, walk or jog for that kind of a distance,” says Mike Fornataro, director of Buckeye Lake 2030, pointing out the paths to Carol along the shore as they speed by.

And, in the winter, the lake transforms. From a summer party lake to a winter getaway, the lake offers ice fishing, snowmobiling and the annual Buckeye Lake Winterfest. Fireworks will shoot off over the lake at dawn, Benny the Bass will decide whether an early spring will come, and art shows and specials will heat up the Jan. 2527 weekend.

In the near future, visitors can hope to see the construct of a new pier, more entertainment and a revitalized, bustling Buckeye Lake. All things considered, perhaps we aren’t so different from those partying at the lake 90 years ago.

Whether you spend a day, a weekend, or live waterside at Buckeye Lake – you will find life here to be very special.

Winterfest at Buckeye Lake Yacht Club January 26th - Fireworks over the lake kick-off the fun following the opening with Benny the Bass. Food & Drink Specials and FUN are the order of the day.

July 4th Boat Parade – show your creative patriotism and love of the lake by decorating your boat and joining on a ride down the lake.

Tour of Homes – Spend a beautiful day on Buckeye Lake touring some of the amazing homes.

Tour de Buckeye Lake – Join us for a 12-, 25- or 38-mile tour around beautiful Buckeye Lake. Enjoy diverse scenery through villages, communities and farmlands around the lake.

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“When I grew up in Newark, I was all over Newark on my bike,” says Sarah.

“And kids are still like that; just riding around the streets of Newark.”

Though the skatepark is new, the desire for one in the community is not – a fact Garrett himself attests to.

At one of the very first community meetings when the idea was floated, Chief Connell fully embraced it.

“He said, ‘Sarah, we’ve wanted a skatepark here for 25 years; the kids need their place,’” says Sarah. “They need a place where they can just go have fun and enjoy each other and help each other and mentor each other. I don’t think he thought it was possible, so I was like, ‘We’re going to do this.’”

Everett Skatepark Rendering

Licking County has always been the perfect place to make an adventure out of an ordinary day, and it’s now even better for younger visitors and residents.

The new skatepark at Everett Park doesn’t just look state-of-the-art; community members, including Sarah, have lovingly planned every facet of the park in order to give everyone the skatepark they need, whether they’re arriving on two wheels or four.

The skatepark, which is designed

by Spohn Ranch out of California with help by local Robertson Construction Services, will feature everything athletes love, including the standards like stairs, ramps and rails, and the not-so-standard, like a full pipe. Sarah and her team opened up a meeting to potential skatepark users, and it became clear that the passion of Licking County’s adult residents is mirrored in its youth. About 120 skateboarders and BMX and scooter riders turned up to make their voices heard. Then, at the start of 2018, Sarah held a second meeting; this time explore licking county

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“That was an awesome meeting because the look on the faces of those kids; they had no idea,” says Sarah.

“That’s the reaction we wanted, just that they’re over the moon.”

“We had meetings with the city of Newark, Newark Police Department and (Police Chief) Barry Connell, the city engineer and just people from the community,” Sarah says to Garrett.

“We worked with the schools, we worked with the city, we worked with the gardeners and all of the different parties that are involved and available.”

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with a smaller group of about a dozen, to show off what Spohn Ranch had come up with based on the feedback.

However, parents can rest assured that the park is safe, too. The park features a shaded bleacher area for spectators and a live stream of the park can be viewed online, which serves many purposes. Visitors from all over the state can decide; is the park too wet or crowded, or are the conditions just right to head into Licking County for the day?

Check Out the Park Watch the live stream of the skatepark at Everett Park at www.newarkohio.net.

Everett Park features a picnic pavilion, community gardening facilities, playground and dog park, making it a gathering point for the entire community. Plus, it’s in the perfect location, with access throughout Newark via bike paths.

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Licking County residents have always cared deeply about their community, but with the caliber of people at the helm throughout county organizations, Sarah feels inspired and supported in new endeavors. With several factors at play, the new Everett Park is the result of the perfect storm, she says.

“There’s something for everyone here; it’s terrific,” says Sarah. “I really am always heartened by the partnerships that people are so great about that ‘Yeah, let’s do it,’ kind of thing. I’m really grateful to the city of Newark, really grateful to Spohn Ranch and Robertson Construction.”

Licking County’s skateboarders and BMX and scooter riders no longer have to travel far from home to get to a great park as Garrett once did. Now, what may be the best skatepark in the state may lie just a short distance from home. And they’re sure to make some new friends as others in central Ohio travel to Everett Park.

“Everett Park is going to serve families, it’s going to serve babies, it’s going to serve parents, teenagers, senior citizens. And it’s going to be a real hub for the community,” says Sarah. “I think the skatepark will attract people from all over the place.”

Welsh Hills Inn

Historic Granville’s exclusive, award-winning inn nestled on 15 wooded acres in the beautiful, rolling Welsh Hills equestrian countryside.

• Large, beautifully appointed rooms • Private baths • Original artwork and antiques abound throughout • Enjoy a dip in our pool, relax in our spa, fish at our pond, rock on our expansive porches, plan a lavish massage, sip wine at the outdoor fireplace, or stroll our trails.

As seen in Columbus Monthly, Midwest Living, Country Living, Capital Style, Columbus Business First, Cbus Chic, Cleveland Plain Dealer, (614) Magazine, Ohio Magazine and more!

• #1 B&B/Inn in the U.S. and #4 in the World - TripAdvisor • Unique Lodging Organization Inn of the Year Award- 2013, 2015, and 2017 Ohio Hotel & Lodging Assn.

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Urgent Care available at three convenient locations in Licking County

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14 Westgate Drive, off State Route 16

20 West Locust Street, off Fourth Street

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(740) 964-7600

Mon. – Fri.: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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Plan your visit Sleep America’s Best Value Inn 1266 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-6112

Regal Inn

The Loft

Starlite Motel

Newkirk Guest House

Super 8 Motel

Orchard House Bed and Breakfast

University Inn

The Porch House

Inns and Bed & Breakfasts

Studio 555

4756 Keller Road Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 927-8011 RegalInnHebron.com

Best Western Lakewood Inn 122 Arrowhead Boulevard Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 928-1800 BWLakewoodHebron.com

1342 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-3207 StarliteHeath.com

Cherry Valley Lodge

2299 Cherry Valley Road SE Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 788-1200 (800) 788-8008 CherryValleyLodge.com

1177 South Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 788-9144 Super8.com

Comfort Inn and Suites 773 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-0770 ChoiceHotels.com

1225 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 344-2136

Courtyard by Marriott

500 Highland Boulevard Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 344-1800 CourtyardNewarkOhio.com

The Broadway Guest House

Courtyard is the perfect choice! Relax and experience great amenities, an excellent location and a staff that focuses on guest satisfaction.

Deluxe Inn

664 West Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0321 TheBroadwayGuestHouse.com

The Buxton Inn

313 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0001 BuxtonInn.com

10772 Lancaster Road Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 467-2311

DoubleTree by Hilton Newark

Clear Run Cottage

50 North Second Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 322-6455 NewarkOhio.DoubleTree.com

630 Newark Granville Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 328-9051 ClearRunCottage.com

Hampton Inn

Cottage in the Woods at WillowBrooke

1008 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 788-8991 HeathNewark.HamptonInn.com

Newly renovated with 76 rooms. Extended hot complimentary breakfast, indoor pool/whirlpool, on and off site fitness facility. Located near shopping, dining and local attractions.

Knights Inn

733 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-1165

4459 Morse Road Alexandria, Ohio 43001 (740) 924-6161 (800) 772-6372 WillowBrooke.com

Elizabeth on Main

52 North Main Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (614) 565-6433 ElizabethOnMain.com

Granville Inn

Motel 6

10800 Hebron Road Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 (740) 242-0000 Motel6.com/EN/Motels.OH.Buckeye-Lake.8744.html explore licking county

La Luna

10668 Lancaster Road SW Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 467-7663 RedRoof-Columbus-Hebron.com

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314 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-3333 (888) 472-6855 GranvilleInn.com

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134 ½ East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0050 LaLunaGranville.com 107 North Prospect Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0321 TheBroadwayGuesthouse.com 63 West Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (614) 581-2350 NewkirkGuestHouseQuiltRetreat.com 4058 Columbus Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 651-1850 OrchardHouseGranville.com 241 East Maple Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 366-2770 PorchHouse.com 555 West Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0321 TheBroadwayGuesthouse.com

TC Villas at The Trout Club 2250 Horns Hill Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 587-1995 PorchHouse.com TheTroutClub.com

The Welsh Hills Inn

2133 Cambria Mill Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 321-1493 WelshHillsInn.com

Historic Granville’s exclusive, award-winning Inn nestled on 15 wooded acres in the beautiful, rolling Welsh Hills equestrian countryside. Large, beautifully appointed rooms. Private baths.

WillowBrooke Bed & Breakfast 4459 Morse Road Alexandria, Ohio 43001 (740) 924-6161 (800) 772-6372 WillowBrooke.com

Secluded English Tudor Manor House. Rooms and suites with fireplaces, featherbeds, twoperson Jacuzzi tubs, including heart-shaped.

Roofed outdoor hot tub. Free WiFi. Full breakfast.

Camping and Cabins Buckeye Lake KOA

4460 Walnut Road SE Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 (740) 928-0706 (800) 562-0792 BuckeyeLakeKOA.com

Camping Spot

2340 National Road SE Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 928-0335

Hidden Hill Campground

3246 Loper Road NE Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 763-2750 HiddenHillsCampground.com

Lazy River at Granville

2340 Dry Creek Road NE Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 366-4385 LazyRiverAtGranville.com

Shelter Valley Country Log Cabins 16232 Brushy Fork Road Newark, Ohio 43056 (740) 763-2195 ShelterValleyCabins.com

Licking County’s only log cabin retreat!

Private cabins include great room with fireplace, full kitchen and porches include a hot tub. Corporate rates and hunter’s special.

Ohio’s oldest continuously operated inn invites you to come and experience 200 years of history. Unique spaces both big and small make any special occasion memorable.

Beautiful guest rooms and dining spaces create the perfect experience.

RESTAURANT AND TAVERN OPEN FOR LUNCH, BRUNCH, DINNER 313 E. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 740.587.0001 buxtoninn.com

Arts and Theater AMC Indian Mound 9 771 South 30th Street Heath, Ohio 43056 (844) 462-7342

ART @ 43023

123 West Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (614) 906-6664

Art Barn

3564 Lancaster Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 965-4960 ArtBarnGranville.com

Bryn Du Art Center

537 Jones Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-7053 BrynDu.com/Art

Central Ohio Youth Ballet 64 West Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-0003 COYB.org

Public Skate 7 Days a week Learn to Skate Learn to Play Hockey Youth Hockey Leagues Birthday Parties

CityScene Media Group

1335 Dublin Road, Suite 101C Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 572-1240 CitySceneColumbus.com

CityScene Media Group produces awardwinning publications, event guides and directories across Ohio. Known for compelling editorial, powerful design and engaging digital.

936 Sharon Valley Rd. Newark 740-349-6784 Check reeseicearena.com for additional information. explorelc.org

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Classic Hits - KOOL 101.7FM & Buckeye Country 107.7FM 1000 North 40th Street Newark, OH 43055 (740) 522-8171 WNKO.com

Listen to the “KOOL-est” Classic Hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s on Classic Hits - KOOL 101.7FM. In Licking County, tune in to Buckeye Country 107.7FM for the greatest country!

The Denison Museum Exhibits 240 West Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-6255 Denison.edu/Campus/Museum

Denison Art Space

5 N. 6th Street Newark, OH 43055

“Preserving the past for our future”

23 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 587-6325 Denison.edu/Series/Newark-Art-Space

Johnstown Town Hall and Opera House 1 South Main Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 967-3177 DowntownJohnstown.org

Legend Valley Concert Venue 10466 Jacksontown Road Thornville, Ohio 43076 (740) 323-1485 LegendValley.net

Licking County Arts Gallery 50 South Second Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-8031 LickingCountyArts.org

The Licking County Historical Society offers a wide variety of community activities and events including living history programs, cemetery walks, antique appraisals, musical concerts, educational speakers and lectures, as well as tours of our historic structures: the SherwoodDavidson House Museum, the Webb House Museum and the Alligator Mound.

Visit the LCHS Library & Archive or visit our website for upcoming programs.

131 West Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-2287 LickingCountyPlayers.org

The Midland Theatre 36 North Park Place Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-5483 MidlandTheatre.org

The Midland Theatre is a beautifully restored performance venue in the heart of Newark and serves as a hub for arts, culture and entertainment.

Newark Cultural Arts Center 17 ½ South Park Place Newark, Ohio 43055 (614) 216-1607 NewarkCAC.org

Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra P.O. Box 566 Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 501-0461 NGSymphony.org

Roost on the River Music Centre

The Licking County Historical Society

14 Vogel Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 258-2044 RotRMusic.com

740-345-4898

55 South First Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-9277 AtTheWorks.org

P.O. Box 785 Newark, OH 43058

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Sci-Dome at The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology

Sterling Theater

430 South Main Street, Second Floor Pataskala, Ohio 43062 SterlingTheater.com explorelc.org

Thirty One West

31 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 258-6002 ThirtyOne-West.com

Weathervane Playhouse

100 Price Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-4616 WeathervanePlayhouse.org

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology 55 South First Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-9277 AtTheWorks.org

Golf Big League Baseball and Putterz 971 Mount Vernon Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-4487 BigLeagueAthletics.com

Broadview Golf Course

5694 Headleys Mill Road SW Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 927-8900 BroadviewGolf.com

Burning Tree Golf Course 4600 Ridgely Tract Road Newark, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-3464 BurningTreeGC.com

Clover Valley Golf Club

8644 Johnstown-Alexandria Road Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 966-5533 CloverValleyGolfClub.com

Cumberland Trail Golf Course 8244 Columbia Road SW Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 964-9336 CumberlandTrailGC.com

Denison Golf Club

555 Newark Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-4653 DenisonGolfClub.com

Forest Hills Golf Course 811 Forest Hills Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 323-4653

Granville Golfland

1221 River Road SE Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-4147 GranvilleGolfland.com

Harbor Hills Country Club

225 Freeman Memorial Drive Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 928-3596 HarborHillsCountryClub.com

Hillcrest Golf Course

8866 Sportsman Club Road Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 967-7921 HillcrestGolfOhio.com

Indian Hills Golf Course 4663 Columbus Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0706

Kyber Run Golf Course 5261 Mink Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 967-1404 KyberRunGolf.com

The Links at Echo Springs 5940 Loudon Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 587-1890 LinksAtEchoSprings.com

Raccoon International

3275 General Griffin Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0921 RaccoonInternational.com

St. Albans Golf Course 3833 Northridge Road Alexandria, Ohio 43001 (740) 924-8885 StAlbansGolfClub.com

The Trout Club Public Resort 2250 Horns Hill Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-2770 TheTroutClub.com

Village View Golf Course 210 South Main Street Croton, Ohio 43013 (740) 893-4653

The Virtues Golf Club 1 Long Drive Nashport, Ohio 43830 (740) 763-1100 TheVirtues.com

Willow Run Golf Course State Route 310 & 161 Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 927-1932 GolfWillowRun.com

History The Alexandria Museum 23 West Main Street Alexandria, Ohio 43001 (740) 924-2453

Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve 2200 Gratiot Road SE Newark, Ohio 43055 NaturePreserves.OhioDNR.gov/ BlackhandGorge

Buckingham House 5 North Sixth Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-6934 LCHSOhio.org

Davis-Shai House

301 Central Parkway Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 788-8942 DavisShaiHouse.com

The Dawes Arboretum

America's Only FUNGROUND™

Campsites, Cabins, Ropes Course, Zipline, Laser Tag, Heated Pools, Spray Ground, Mini Golf, Snappie’s Snack Shack, Gem Mine, Dog Park, Critter Catching Creek, 3 Playgrounds, 30 Theme Weekends and Daily Themed Activities June, July, and August.

7770 Jacksontown Road Newark, Ohio 43056 (740) 323-2355 (800) 443-2937 DawesArb.org

Founded in 1929, The Dawes Arboretum is a nearly 2,000-acre tree museum with a unique collection of trees, distinctive natural areas and a house museum.

Lazy River At Granville 2340 Dry Creek Road NE Granville, OH 43023 740.366.4385 LazyRiverAtGranville.com explorelc.org

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Greater Buckeye Lake Historical Society

Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries & Nature Preserve

4729 Walnut Road Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 (740) 929-1998 BuckeyeLakeHistory.org

15300 Flint Ridge Road Glenford, Ohio 43739 (740) 763-4127 FlintRidgeOhio.org 115 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-3951 GranvilleHistory.org 217 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0196 GranvilleLibrary.org

Johnstown Town Hall and Opera House 1 South Main Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 967-3177 DowntownJohnstown.org

Historic Licking County Jail

Jurassic Journey

The Hufford House

Licking County Genealogical Society

46 South Third Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-5245 LCJail.org

Granville Library

180 North Maple Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 901-1245

526 East Main Street Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 929-1545

Hebron Historical Society

The Granville Historical Society Museum

Johnstown American Legion Wall of Honor

45 North Main Street Utica, Ohio 43080 (740) 892-3789

4600 Ridgley Tract Road SE Newark, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-3464 JurassicJourneyExhibits.com 101 West Main Street, Second Floor Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-5510

Licking County Historical Society 6 North Sixth Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-4898 LCHSOhio.org

Licking County Library 101 West Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-5500 LickingCountyLibrary.info

Licking Valley Heritage Museum 71 Hilltop Drive Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 763-4436 LVHeritage.org

Louis Sullivan Bank Building 1 North Third Street Newark, Ohio 43055 TheLCFoundation.org

Mead-Needham Museum 300 South Main Street Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 927-8199

National Heisey Glass Museum 169 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-2932 HeiseyMuseum.org

We invite you to come at your leisure to enjoy over 7,000 works of glassware art produced by A.H. Heisey of Newark Ohio from 1896-1957.

Newark Earthworks

455 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 345-8224 NewarkEarthworks.com

Robbins Hunter Museum 221 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0430 RobbinsHunter.org

740.322.6455

50 North 2nd Street, Newark, Ohio 43055

www.newarkohio.doubletree.com

The magnificent Avery-Downer House, its gardens and Victoria Woodhull Clocktower invite you to step into the past for a Robbins Hunter experience.

The Sherwood – Davidson House 5 North Sixth Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-4898 LCHSOhio.org

Veteran’s Walk of Honor 5 North Sixth Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-4898 LCHSOhio.org

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The Webb House Museum 303 Granville Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-8540 LCHSOhio.org

West Licking Historical Society P.O. Box 1025 Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 927-9212 WestLickingHistorical.com

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology 55 South First Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-9277 AtTheWorks.org

Parks and Green Space

Hebron Parks

West Main Street Hebron, Ohio 43025 HebronVillage.com

Hendren Farm Market

14595 Johnstown-Utica Road Johnstown, Ohio (740) 325-7224

Hoback Park

42 Dorsey Mill Road E Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-3361 HeathOhio.gov

Hope Farm Granville

3738 Granview Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 321-1387 HopeFarmGranville.com

Horns Hill Park

1250 Horns Hill Road NE Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 670-7788

Infirmary Mound Park 4351 Lancaster Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-2535 LickingParkDistrict.com

Located on Route 37 just south of Granville, Infirmary Mound Park provides seven miles of multi-use trails, shelters and a dog park. Trails open to hiking, biking and horseback riding.

John C. Geller Park 580 Cynthia Street Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-6691

Bird’s Haven Farms

5545 Lafayette Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-1100 BirdsHavenFarms.com

THE LICKING COUNTY FOUNDATION

Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve

2200 Gratiot Road SE Newark, Ohio 43055 NaturePreserves.OhioDNR.gov/BlackhandGorge

Branstool Orchard

5895 Johnstown-Utica Road NE Utica, Ohio 43080 (740) 892-3989 BranstoolOrchards.com

Buckeye Lake Cranberry Bog 4729 Walnut Road Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 (740) 929-1998 BuckeyeLakeHistory.org

The Dawes Arboretum 7770 Jacksontown Road Newark, Ohio 43056 (740) 323-2355 (800) 443-2937 DawesArb.org

Founded in 1929, The Dawes Arboretum is a nearly 2,000-acre tree museum with a unique collection of trees, distinctive natural areas and a house museum.

RESTORING A COMMUNITY LANDMARK...

Investing in our home.

Diamond Hill Farm

10468 Martinsburg Road St. Louisville, Ohio (740) 404-9200 DiamondHillFarmltd.com

Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries & Nature Preserve 15300 Flint Ridge Road Glenford, Ohio 43739 (740) 763-4127 FlintRidgeOhio.org

Hartford Fair

14028 Fairgrounds Road Hartford, Ohio 43013 (740) 893-4881 HartfordFair.com

The restoration and reuse of the Louis Sullivan Building of Newark will celebrate its historic architecture and create a community resource that will bring new visitors to downtown Newark and Licking County. Housing a welcome center, exhibits and offices for our area’s tourism advocate, Explore Licking County, it will be a gift for generations.

Visit thelcfoundation.org/Sullivan to learn more.

Heath Parks and Recreation 1287 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-1420 HeathOhio.gov

30 North Second St. | P.O. Box 4212 Newark, Ohio 43058-4212 | 740.349.3863

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Johnstown Trailhead Reserve & T.J. Evans Bike Path 157 East Jersey Street Johnstown, OH 43031

Lake Hudson

Old River Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0907 LakeHudsonInc.com

A New Day at the Lake

Legend Hills Orchard

11335 Reynolds Road Utica, Ohio 43080 (740) 892-2498 LegendHillsOrchard.com

Licking County Multi-Use Trails (740) 587-2535 LickingParkDistrict.com

Learn more about the Buckeye Lake Region: Businesses, Attractions, Events, Maps, History and What’s New. (And there is A LOT that is new!) Pick up your 2019 tour book at area businesses or visit www.buckeyelakecc.com or find us on Facebook

Explore over 40 miles of trails through scenic valleys, quaint villages and towns across Licking County. These paved trails follow former and existing rail lines.

Licking Park District 4351 Lancaster Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-2535 LickingParkDistrict.com

Lobdell Reserve

3100 Mounts Road Alexandria, Ohio 43001 (740) 587-2535 LickingParkDistrict.com

210-acre reserve offering over eight miles of multi-use trails, open to hiking, biking and horseback riding. Tournament-level 18 hole disc golf course overlooking cliffs, Lobdell Creek, forests and meadows.

Louden Crest Farms

1618 Louden Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 404-8131 LoudenCrestFarms.com

Lynd Fruit Farm

9090 Morse Road Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 927-8559 LyndFruitFarm.com

Morris Woods State Nature Preserve 7495 Dutch Lane Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 587-2535 LickingParkDistrict.com

107-acre preserve is primarily a mature beechmaple forest. A small lake and wetland attract a variety of birds and animals year-round.

Newark Earthworks

455 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 345-8224 NewarkEarthworks.com

Ohio Canal Greenway 101 Canal Road Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 587-2535 LickingParkDistrict.com

A 3.8-mile multi-use trail extending south from Hebron’s Canal Park to Route 79, along the old Penn Central Railroad. Hike or bike through rustic covered bridge near ODNR Fish Hatchery.

Pigeon Roost Farm

4413 National Road SW Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 928-4925 PigeonRoostFarm.com

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Riverview Reserve

375 Ohio Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 587-2535 LickingParkDistrict.com

120-acre reserve on the Licking River in south Newark. Explore the Licking River, enjoy fishing, or utilize the canoe and kayak launch.

Sunbeam Family Farm

3414 Northridge Road Alexandria, Ohio 43001 (740) 507-5615 SunbeamFamilyFarm.com

Taft Reserve North

10250 Flint Ridge Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 587-2535 LickingParkDistrict.com

Over nine miles of multi-use trails through deep forests and meadows, historic Indian mounds, open to hiking, biking and horseback riding. Connects to Taft Reserve South.

Taft Reserve South

10383 Fairview Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 587-2535 LickingParkDistrict.com

Over three miles of multi-use trails through rolling meadows, open to hiking, biking and horseback riding. Connects to Taft Reserve North.

Van Buren Acres

5066 Keller Road Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 927-1780 VanBurenAcres.com

Shop Albyn’s Landscape and Nursery Center 11512 Marne Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 763-3359 AlbynsLandscape.com

Alexandria Antiques

3 West Main Street Alexandria, Ohio 43001 (740) 924-2012 AlexandriaAntiquesOhio.com

Amish Oak Furniture Co. 4877 York Rd SW Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 927-4090 AmishOak.com

Antique’s on Main

20 South Main Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (614) 530-4070

Apple Crate Antiques

19 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 334-1122 AppleCrateAntiques.com

Art @ 43023

125 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 348-6631

Bike Doctor

381 South 30th Street Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-3444 BikeDoctorOhio.com

Brasseur’s Botanicals 608 Hudson Avenue Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-4372

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Buckeye Winery

25 North Third Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 788-9463 BuckeyeWinery.com

Buckeye Lake Place

12041 Lancaster Street Millersport, Ohio 43046 (740) 624-3267 BuckeyeLakePlace.com

Canal Market District

the places you’ll H O

36 East Canal Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 404-1475 CanalMarketDistrict.com

Cornell Clothing Company 24 North Park Place Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-8410

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Damn Good Popcorn

395 Park Place Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 644-8748 DamnGoodPopcorn.com

Downtown Cycles

7 North Third Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 281-0231

Everest Gear

117 North Prospect Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-1490 EverestGear.com

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Finders Keepers Village 789 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-3233 (800) 843-9301 FindersKeepersCrafts.com

Foot Loose Vintage

121 South Prospect Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 321-1198 Facebook.com/Foot-Loose-251462201566227/

Freedom Bicycles

10 East Main Street Alexandria, Ohio 43001 (614) 599-1881 FreedomBicycles.bike

Gallery of Dreams

37 North Third Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 670-0882

Goumas Candyland

19 Claren Drive Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-6294 18 North Park Place Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-7440 113 North Prospect Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-4726 GoumasCandyland.com

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Goumas Confections

Weathervane Playhouse

273 Deo Drive Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 364-0365 226 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-4905 GoumasConfections.com

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Granville Alpaca Station Boutique and Yarn Store 425 South Main Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (614) 562-0989

Granville Farmers Market

North Main Street at Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (614) 905-6196 GranvilleFarmersMarket.com

JUNE 6 – 8, 11 – 15

Green Velvet

VANYA&SONIA &MASHA&Spike

AUGUST 1 – 3, 6 – 10

The Musical December 19 – 22, 26 – 29

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100 Price Rd., Newark • 740.366.4616

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2 North Park Place Newark, Ohio 43055 250 West Coshocton Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 967-8388 My-Soaps.com

Heart of Home

Hope Timber Garden Center

143 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-7744

Indian Mound Mall

1919 Lancaster Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 522-0622 RealDeals.net/Granville

Readers Garden

Real Deals on Home Decor

771 South 30th Street Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-6620 IndianMoundMall.com

Shoppe 740

Just Write

Studio Artiflora

Kicks Mix Book Store

Timbuk Farms

Kussmaul Gallery

Tre Bri

Licking County Arts Gallery Shop

Weathervane Kettle Corn

140 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-4640 KussmaulGallery.com

Linnet’s Flowers on the Square

CABARETS at the GRANVILLE INN June 24 and July 22, 2019

1515 Granville Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 348-5485

4413 National Road SW Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 928-4925 PigeonRoostFarm.com

50 South Second Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-8031 N4rLocal.com/LickingCountyArts

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Pigeon Roost Farm

38 South Third Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-9800 KicksMixBookstore.com

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14 East Market Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 877-6417 MarketStreetSodaWorks.com

Healthy Trio Nutrition

221 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0077 JustWriteOhio.com

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Market Street Soda Works

My Soaps

2135 West Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 522-6558 HopeTimber.com

JULY 18 – 20, 23 – 27

14B West Main Street Alexandria, Ohio 43001 (740) 924-6050 MarketandDomaininAlex.com

Granville Milling Co.

72 South Main Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 966-3047

Romance/Romance

Market + Domain

McKenna’s Market

19 West Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 403-2552

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9090 Morse Road Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 927-8559 LyndFruitFarm.com

130 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0515 400 South Main Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0221 GranvilleMilling.net

JUNE 20 – 22, 25 – 29

Lynd Fruit Farm

30 North Park Place Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 322-6220 LinnetsFlowersontheSquare.com

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28 South Main Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 809-1064 605 West Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-3515 ArtifloraGranville.com 2030 Timbuk Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 366-4031 TimbukFarms.com 1480 North 21st Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 587-0515 TreBri.com 226 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 407-2413 WeathervaneKettleCorn.com

Wilson’s Garden Center 10923 Lambs Lane NE Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 763-2873 GardenCenterOhio.com

The area’s largest and most beautiful greenhouses and garden center. Open year round.

Stroll fabulous display gardens from JuneOctober. Visit website for current activities.

Spa & Wellness Bellezza

206 Deo Drive Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-1604 BellezzaSpaOnline.com

Chrysalis Hair Design

1285 Cherry Valley Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 522-3111 ChrysalisHair.com

Denise’s Family Hair Care

139 East Main Street Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 929-2222 Facebook.com/Denises-Family-Hair-Care740473179304347/

Denise’s Salon on South Main 126 South Main Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 929-2222 Facebook.com/DenisesGranville

Essence of Healing 608 Hudson Avenue Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 877-2880

Feel Good Bodyworks

590 Newark Granville Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 334-3053 FeelGoodBodyworks.com

New Day Spa II

1287 Cherry Valley Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 522-0772 (888) 956-0772 NewDaySpa.com

Restoring Light Yoga Therapy and Wellness Center 46 West Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 504-3332 RestoringLightYoga.com

Sage Yoga

21 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 323-6256 LiveSageYoga.com

Spa on the Avenue

292 Miller Avenue Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 522-4772 SpaOnTheAvenue.com

Unique Beautique Day Salon 222 South Township Road Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 927-3888 UniqueBeautique.com

Your CommunitY Hub! Licking County Library is committed to serving our community of lifelong learners. We reach all corners of our service area by providing free, cutting-edge materials, dynamic programming and learning tools. We have positioned ourselves as a community hub—one that is a natural fit. Visit one of our locations today! www.lickingcountylibrary.org | 740.349.5500

Willow Tree Spa

164 South 30th Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 344-0466 WillowTreeSpaOH.com

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Sports and Recreation Big League Baseball and Putterz 971 Mount Vernon Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-4487 BigLeagueAthletics.com

Flory Park

650 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055

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Freedom Bicycles

10 East Main Street Alexandria, Ohio 43001 (614) 599-1881 FreedomBicycles.bike

Heath City Water Park

1287 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-4049 Facebook.com/pages/Heath-City-Water-Park/ 111585825547629

Heath Parks and Recreation 1287 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-1420 HeathOhio.gov

Hollander Pool

1175 Hollander Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 670-0977 NewarkOhio.net

Lake Hudson

Old River Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 581-0907 LakeHudsonInc.com

Licking County Settlers 429 Ohio Street Newark, Ohio 43055 LCSettlers.com

Licking County YMCA 470 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-9622 LCFYMCA.org

Lou & Gib Reese Ice Arena 936 Sharon Valley Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-6784 NewarkIceArena.com

During the winter months, you can skate seven days a week. Offering learn-to-skate classes, hockey leagues, parties and group outings.

National Trail Raceway

2650 National Road SW Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 928-5706 NationalTrailRaceway.com

Newark Area Soccer Association

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2650 National Rd SW (Rt.40) Just West of Hebron 20 minutes East of Columbus

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600 Baker Boulevard Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-7033 NewarkAreaSoccer.org

Newark Skatepark at Everett Park 117 Everett Avenue Newark, Ohio 43055 NewarkOhio.net

Park Lanes Bowling Center 701 Hopewell Drive Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-2101 ParkBowl.net explorelc.org

Pataskala Community Pool 500 Township Road Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 919-5096 PataskalaRecreation.org

Redskin Bowling Lanes & Pizza Pub 100 North Washington Street Utica, Ohio 43080 (740) 892-2000 BowlRedskinLanes.com

Roll-a-Way Skating Center 600 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-4733

Total Athletic Development - TAD 3825 Columbus Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 348-6339 TADSports.com

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Aladdin Diner

122 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 920-4144 AladdinDiner.com

Alfie’s Wholesome Food 221 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 321-1111

Barrel & Boar

5 North Third Street Newark, Ohio 43055 BarrelBoar.com

Big Apple Cafe at Appletree 1627 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 344-6633

Big Apple Café at Log Pond 1283 Log Pond Dr. Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 915-6223

The Bistro at Courtyard

500 Highland Boulevard Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 344-1800 Marriott.com/Hotels/Travel/Cmhnk-CourtyardNewark-Granville

The Beverage Source 1551 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 344-1466

Bummie’s Pub & Grub

155 North Cedar Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 915-4365 BummiesPubAndGrub.com

Buxton Inn

313 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0001 BuxtonInn.com

Capuano’s Pizza

24 South Township Road Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 927-7681 CapuanosPizza.com

Chef Shack

5176 Walnut Road SE Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 (877) 417-4551

Christy’s Pizza

15 East Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 522-5193 ChristysPizzaNewark.com

Clay’s Café and Catering 808 West Main Street Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 929-2529 ClaysCafe.com

Cottage Restaurant 2710 West High Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 763-3636

Eat Up!

138 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 920-9104 EatUpOhio.com

Elements Local Bistro

Elliot’s Wood Fired Kitchen & Tap

Crossroads

Daisy’s Diner

113 East Elm Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-1032 ElmsPizza.com

Dashing Diner Uptown

34 South Third Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 915-1812

3 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-5099 16 South Main Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 967-2710

Day Y Noche

134 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0204 DayYNoche.com

Debra’s Pizza

318 Hudson Avenue Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-1350 DebrasPizza.net

Depot Street Coffeehouse 36 East Depot Street Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 951-0309

11048 Hebron Road Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 (740) 928-7174 Donatos.com/Locations/Buckeye-Lake

Draft House

15 West Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-9380

Early Birds Breakfast

8290 Mount Vernon Road Saint Louisville, Ohio 43071 (740) 745-2987

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Granville Whoopie Pies

693 Tall Oaks Drive Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 975-4474 GranvilleWhoopiePies.com

Grill at The Works, Deli and Catering

Hot Spot Coffeehouse

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Granville Inn

Don and Sue’s Pizza

116 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 920-4774 Donatos.com/Locations/Granville

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Jeni`s Splendid Ice Creams` SALTED PEANUT BUTTER WITH CHOCOLATE FLECKS

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22 ½ North Park Place Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-7050 GoldenWokNewark.com

Hawk’s Nest Pub

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261 Main Street Alexandria, Ohio 43001 (740) 924-3943 94 West Coshocton Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 967-7768 HotSpotCoffeehouse.com

Jimmy V’s Grill & Pub

14211 East Broad Street Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 (740) 919-4917 JimmyVsGrandview.com

Joe and Mimi’s Pizzeria 943 River Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0046 JoeAndMimis.com

Johnstown Family Restaurant 65 West Coshocton Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 967-0333

Kanji Japanese Steakhouse 661 South 30th Street Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 788-8775

4058 Columbus Rd. Granville OH 43023 explorelc.org

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Franks and Sammies

50 South Second Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-0015 TheGrillFamily.com/Deli-At-The-Works

381 South 30th Street, Suite D Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 814-2525

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Elm’s Pizza Parlor

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 1081 North 21st Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 915-6331

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50 North Second Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 322-6455 DoubleTree3.Hilton.com

16 West Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 670-8510 ElliotsPizzaRestaurantNewark.com

6811 National Road SE Jacksontown, Ohio 43030 (740) 323-0045 Crossroads1340.com

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Knuckle Heads

470 South Main Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0850

La Paloma Restaurant – Newark 19 South Park Place Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-6118

La Paloma Restaurant – Heath 1112 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-1195 LaPalomaRestaurantHeath.com

Massey’s Pizza Sports Bar & Wings

Pizza Cottage – Buckeye Lake

Moe’s Original Bar B Que - Granville

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Plaza Pizza

771 South 30th Street Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 344-0444 MasseysPizza.com

128 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 920-9002 MoesOriginalBBQ.com 21 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 920-9002 MoesOriginalBBQ.com

The Loft at Cumberland 8244 Columbia Road SW Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (614) 689-1180

Murray’s Old-Time BBQ 10244 Lancaster Road Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 975-9593

Louie’s Pizza

1019 Westgate Avenue Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 344-7931

Nick’s Pizza

62 South Main Street Utica, Ohio 43080 (740) 892-4468

Lucky Bamboo

1485 Granville Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 344-1822

Nutcracker 50s Family Restaurant 63 East Broad Street Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 964-0056 NutcrackerPataskala.com

Mai Chau Restaurant

138 North Prospect Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 920-4680 MaiChauStreetFood.com

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a 1900 candy shop with those candies of your youth.

Open Tuesday-Saturday 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday & Monday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. oldsweets@aol.com

Market Street Soda Works 14 East Market Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 877-6417 MarketStreetSodaWorks.com

Old Bag of Nails

1671 North 21st Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 364-0353 OldBagOfNails.com

The Old Horseshoe Tavern 65 South Main Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 967-3663 TheOldHorseshoe.com

The Hidden Gem in Licking County!

Palumbo’s Italian Market – Granville 937 River Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0409 PalumbosMarket.com

Papa Boo’s New CuStOmerS receive $25 off First Purchase

Family owned & operated since 1996

• Custom Design Studio • Largest bridal and wedding gallery in the area • All repairs are done in house by our two goldsmiths • Complimentary jewelry cleaning • Large collections of estate jewelry, loose diamonds, colored gemstones and mountings

Unique… Affordable… Quality 740-344-9259 44 South 2nd St. Newark, OH 43055

11356 Avondale Road Thornville, Ohio 43076 (740) 928-2667 PapaBoos.com

Pappy’s Grill

1122 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-0103 PappysGrillOn79.com

Park Pizza

354 Union Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 344-6555

Park Place Bistro

10 North Park Place Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 616-8000 ParkPlaceBistro.com

Pioneer Restaurant & Lounge 50 Columbus Road Utica, Ohio 43080 (740) 892-2087 ThePioneerRNL.com

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4592 Walnut Road Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 (740) 928-1144 Pizza-Cottage.com 969 Mount Vernon Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-5747 Pizza-Cottage.com 1130 Mount Vernon Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-2511

Prospect St. Smoothie

134 North Prospect Street Granville, OH 43023

The Pub on Broadway

126 East Broadway Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0252 BroadwayPubOH.com

Puerto Vallarta

869 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-0730 100 Emswiler Way Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 927-0143 268 Deo Drive Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 364-1411 PuertoVallartaOH.com

Ragamuffins

9 West Main Street Alexandria, Ohio 43001 (740) 924-6037 RagamuffinsCoffeeHouse.com

Red Oak Pub

250 Goosepond Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-5999 RedOakPub.com

River Road Coffeehouse – Granville 935 River Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-7266 RiverRoadCoffeeHouse.com

River Road Coffee House – Newark 973 North 21st Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-3356 RiverRoadCoffeeHouse.com

River Road Coffeehouse on the Square 26 North Park Place Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 281-0580 RiverRoadCoffeeHouse.com

Rolls by the Pound

1843 Cherry Valley Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 281-3050

Rooster’s Newark

1414 North 21st Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-8722 RoostersWings.com/Newark

Route 62 Barbecue

580 West Coshocton Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 967-2462 62BBQ.com

Shade on 30th Street 850 South 30th Street Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 788-9287 ShadeRestaurants.com

Skorpios Gyros

56 West Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 322-6292

Snapshots Lounge

1320 Weaver Drive Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 321-1391

SteamRoller Bagel Sandwiches 115 North Prospect Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (614) 806-4646 SteamRollerBagel.com

Stone Brothers Pizza

237 North Central Avenue Utica, Ohio 43080 (740) 892-2626 StoneBrosPizza.com

WillowBrooke Bed‘n Breakfast Secluded 1/4 mile into the woods.

English Tudor Manor House with separate Guest Cottage.

Susie Bistro & Bakery 17 West Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 899-4737

Sweet “23”

1022 Mount Vernon Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-2323 Sweet23Bakery.me.pn

Taco Dan’s

119 ½ South Prospect Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 321-1198

Cottage In The Woods

• Romantic candlelight • Featherbeds • Fireplaces • Jacuzzi Tubs • Roofed outside hot tub • Total Privacy Open year around. Full breakfast served.

“You will not want to leave, but you will want to come back.”

4459 Morse Rd. Alexandria, Ohio 43001 (7 minutes west of Granville) 800-772-6372 • wilbrk@aol.com • www.willowbrooke.com

Tanni Cakes

401 West Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (614) 209-7685

Tequilaville Mexican Restaurant 1225 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 344-7227

Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse 789 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 281-0909 TokyoHeath.com

Your 1,600 Acre Backyard!

Willow Brooke Ad 11-30-15-3 • Enjoy Hiking Trails, • Over 40 miles of paved DM Equestrian Trails, bike paths throughout Dog Park, Disc Golf, Licking County Festivals and more • Shelter Rentals Available

The Trout Club

2250 Horns Hill Road NE Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-2770 TheTroutClub.com

Velvet Ice Cream – Home of Ye Olde Mill 11324 Mount Vernon Road Utica, Ohio 43080 (740) 892-3921 VelvetIceCream.com

Visit Ohio’s ice cream capital, Velvet Ice Cream’s Ye Olde Mill, April 2 - Oct 31. Enjoy free factory tours, fresh locally made ice cream, a restaurant, museum and more!

Village Coffee Co.

132 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-4940

Licking Park District LickingParkDistrict.com

Watts Restaurant

77 South Main Street Utica, Ohio 43080 (740) 892-3017 WattsRestaurant.MySite.com

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Whit’s Frozen Custard

138 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-3620 844 South 30th Street Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 522-2003 4595 Walnut Road, Suite P Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 (740) 929-4487 551 West Coshocton Road Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 967-5300 564 East Broad Street Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (740) 927-0025 WhitsCustard.com

Woody’s Pub & Grub

10055 Avondale Road Thornville, Ohio 43076 (740) 527-1398 WoodysBuckeyeLake.com

Yesterday’s Pub

78 Wilson Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-8009

Autumn Rush Vineyard

Homestead Beer Co.

Buckeye Lake Brewery

Mill St. Distillery

Buck’s Brewing

Otter Creek Vineyard

5686 Dutch Lane NW Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 328-5777 AutumnRushVineyard.com 5176 Walnut Road Buckeye Lake, Ohio 43008 (740) 535-6225 BuckeyeLakeBrewery.com

1487 Brewery

Distributing Locally 1487Brewery.com

10 Mill Street Utica, Ohio 43080 (740) 892-9333 MillStDistillery.com

Buckeye Winery

5291 Bennington Chapel Road Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 892-2452 OtterCreekVineyardsLLC.com

DankHouse Brewing Company

57 South Third Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-5542 SandHollowWine.com/Speakeasy

Earthworks Brewing

12558 Sand Hollow Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 323-3959 SandHollowWine.com

993 Mount Vernon Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 641-2337 25 North Third Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 788-9463 BuckeyeWinery.com 161 Forry Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 915-6413 DankHouseBrewing.com Distributing Locally EarthworksBrewing.com

Wineries and Breweries

811 Irvingwick Drive W Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 358-0360 HomesteadBeerCo.com

Galena Brewing Company 129 East Cochocton Street Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 809-1126 GalenaBrew.com

Granville Brewing Company Distributing Locally 5371 Columbus Road Granville, Ohio 43023 GranvilleBrewing.com

Sand Hollow Speakeasy

Sand Hollow Winery

Three Oaks Vineyard

1591 Crosley Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 535-6257 ThreeOaksVineyard.com

Three Tigers Brewing Company 140 North Prospect Street Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 920-4680 ThreeTigersBrewing.com

AFFORDABLE

Over $1,800,000 in scholarships available.

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Trek Brewing Company 1486 Granville Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 281-3394 TrekBeer.com

Meet Anderson Farms

1703 Deeds Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-1240 AndersonFarmsOhio.com

Best Western Lakewood Inn 122 Arrowhead Boulevard Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 928-1800 BWLakewoodHebron.com

Bryn Du Mansion

537 Jones Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-7053 BrynDu.com

Buckeye Winery

25 North Third Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 788-9463 BuckeyeWinery.com

Buckingham House 5 North Sixth Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-4898 LCHSOhio.org

The Buxton Inn

313 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-0001 BuxtonInn.com

Downtown Newark, Ohio ▪ Growers Only Farmers Market May - October ▪ Craft Markets ▪ Community Event Venue Get all the details at: canalmarketdistrict.org

Cherry Valley Lodge

2299 Cherry Valley Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 788-1200 CherryValleyLodge.com

Courtyard by Marriott

500 Highland Boulevard Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 344-1800 CourtyardNewarkOhio.com

Davis-Shai House

301 Central Parkway Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 788-8942 DavisShaiHouse.com

We love having you here.®

The Dawes Arboretum

7770 Jacksontown Road SE Newark, Ohio 43056 (740) 323-2355 (800) 443-2937 DawesArb.org

DoubleTree by Hilton Newark 50 North Second Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 322-6455 NewarkOhio.DoubleTree.com

Granville Inn

314 East Broadway Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 587-3333 (888) 472-6855 GranvilleInn.com

The Grove by the River

840 Hollander Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-9881 TheGroveByTheRiver.com

We’ve made a host of exciting new changes at Hampton to make your stay unforgettable. We promise you’ll be 100% satisfied. Guaranteed.

Heath/Newark • 1008 Hebron Rd. • Heath, OH 1-800-Hampton • (740) 788-8991 www.heathnewark.hamptoninn.com explorelc.org

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Hampton Inn

Lou & Gib Reese Ice Arena

1008 Hebron Road Heath, Ohio 43056 (740) 788-8991 HeathNewark.HamptonInn.com

936 Sharon Valley Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-6784 NewarkIceArena.com

Harbor Hills Country Club

225 Freeman Memorial Drive Hebron, Ohio 43025 (740) 928-3596 HarborHillsCountryClub.com 1058 East Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 641-2499 HHBanquets.com

12298 Croton Road Croton, Ohio 43013 (740) 893-8001 IrongateEquestrianCenter.com

124 Waterworks Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-2691

NEWORK Space

2250 Horns Hill Road Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 366-2770 TheTroutClub.com

Orchard House Bed and Breakfast 4058 Columbus Road Granville, Ohio 43023 (740) 651-1850 OrchardHouseGranville.com

Rusty River Barn

4441 Johnstown Utica Road NE Utica, Ohio 43080 (740) 398-9598

Skylight Banquet Facility

Licking County Library – Newark 101 West Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-5500 LickingCountyLibrary.info

85 East Main Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 973-9442 SkylightBanquets.com

250 Goosepond Rd. • Newark• 740 366-5999

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The Trout Club Public Resort

Woodhaven Farm

14 North Park Place Newark, Ohio 43055 NEWORKSpace.com

1209 University Drive Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 364-9572 COTC.edu/Communities/Pages/The-John-GilbertReese-Center.aspx

The Landing

National Heisey Glass Museum

31 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 258-6002 ThirtyOne-West.com

Thirty One West

169 West Church Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-2932 HeiseyMuseum.org

Irongate Equestrian Center

The John Gilbert Reese Center

The Midland Theatre

13831 National Road Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 (740) 927-7603 TallTimbersOnline.com

36 North Park Place Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 345-5483 MidlandTheatre.org

Heritage Hall Banquet Center

Tall Timbers Banquet & Conference Center

11401 Woodhaven Road Johnstown, Ohio 43031 (740) 967-0076 WoodhavenFarm.com

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology 55 South First Street Newark, Ohio 43055 (740) 349-9277 AtTheWorks.org

The Virtues Golf Club 1 Long Drive Nashport, Ohio 43830 (740) 763-1100 TheVirtues.com

16 West Main St. • Newark • 740 670-8510

16 West Main St. • Newark • 740 670-8510

Experience more than a

Museum

Experience central Ohio’s best destination for hands-on

History, Art, Science & Glassblowing

Open Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

www.attheworks.org