Along Findlay's North Main Street stands a the Stanley Raven Bookstore, which received its name as an ode to one of America's famous writers, Edgar Allan Poe, who wrote the poem, "The Raven." This bookstore sells books by special request, dried soups and loose tea. They also have a library of children's books to encourage reading in budding bookworms. Staff are even trained to help customers locate a book not part of the inventory. Book club meetings, writing contests, and children's story time are scheduled in the venue from time to time. The Ohio Magazine considers this bookstore the "best spot to read a good book."
Stately Raven Bookstore
1315 North Main St.
Findlay, OH 45840
419-427-2814
statelyravenbookstore.com
The Alpaca Jack Farm has eight barns, a lake, a specialty store and a veterinary laboratory. They primarily provide breeding services for alpacas, a domesticated animal related to llamas; but, tours can be scheduled for those interested to seeing the facilities. The farm has a riding arena, where kids can experience being close to an alpaca. It also holds the Cria Derby in which young alpacas are allowed to roam and play while onlookers watch.
The Alpaca Jack Farm also provides seminars and investing tips to those interested in going into the business. In addition, they provide assistance for breeding, management of the farm, medical and health issues, animal husbandry and even selling and marketing alpacas. A trip to this place can be both business and pleasure.
Alpaca Jack's Suri Farm
16259 S.R. 224
East Findlay, OH 45840
888-872-5722
alpacajack.com
Public and private golf courses are plenty in Findlay, making this a haven for avid golfers. In fact, the Findlay Country Club, which boasts of a par 72 course, is host to multiple golfing tournaments, including an U.S. Open Qualifier. Visitors can check VisitFindlay.com for an updated list of golf courses around the area.
Findlay Country Club
1500 Country Club Drive
Findlay, OH 45840
419-422-9263, ext. 221
findlaycc.com
