A small village once part of Ohio’s many canal and lock systems, Lockbourne can be found just south of Columbus. It's only minutes from Rickenbacker Air Force Base and the Rickenbacker International Airport. Residents and visitors can enjoy the village’s Veterans Memorial and Locke Meadow Park near the canal. Travelers can stay at one of several hotels within minutes of Lockbourne.
Only three miles from Lockbourne and next to Rickenbacker International Airport, the Baymount Inn and Suites offers travelers convenient access to the airport as well as Interstate 270. With 96 guest rooms, the hotel provides guests with a choice between standard rooms or whirlpool suites. Along with typical hotel amenities, guests can use the free airport shuttle and take advantage of Park, Stay and Fly packages, so they can park their cars at the hotel during the duration of their trips. Seven fast food restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel, including Arby’s, McDonald's and Taco Bell.
About six miles north of Lockbourne, the Kozy Inn is conveniently located near two major Columbus roads, Interstate 270 and State Route 23/High Street. Besides convenience, the hotel features free parking for larger vehicles like RVs and semi-trucks and inexpensive room rates. Guests can dine at the onsite Waffle House or choose from several other restaurants nearby like Bob Evans and Tim Horton's. Visitors can shop at the Southland Mall Shopping Center or visit the Indian Mounds Park, both only minutes away.
The Sleep Inn and Suites sits just off Interstate 270 and Groveport Road, only three miles from Rickenbacker Airport and six from Lockbourne. Room choices include standard rooms, suites, and rooms with microwaves and refrigerators. Pet-friendly, the hotel is within walking distance to several restaurants including Applebee's, Bob Evans and Wendy's. It's also adjacent to Three Rivers Park, where visitors can enjoy hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, canoeing, fishing, and picnicking.
Also located next to Three Rivers Park and close to Rickenbacker Airport, the Comfort Inn and Suites is a short 10-minute drive to Lockbourne. Special amenities include an indoor swimming pool and a variety of special packages ranging from Park and Fly to Wedding Honeymoon and Weekends Away. Guests can choose from an assortment of restaurants nearby including fast food, breakfast, casual sit-down and family venues. Mott’s Military Museum, only a few minutes away, invites visitors to view military exhibits from every major American war.
