Between Cleveland and Columbus is Ohio's Amish country. This is the largest Amish settlement in the world, according to ohioamishcountry.com. Ohio's Amish country has rolling hills ideal for picnics, wineries and unique local shops. Visitors can take in the village shops with handmade crafts, and tour Amish homes and businesses.
Amish Heartland Tours
P.O. Box 462
Berlin, OH 44610
330-893-3248
amishtoursofohio.com
The Cox Arboretum in Dayton is open daily, and admission is free. The arboretum's 189 acres include 2 1/2 miles of walking trails. It also has water gardens, a butterfly house and a wide variety of trees and shrubs.
Cox Arboretum
6733 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
937-434-9005
metroparks.org
A cheap romantic idea for couples who live in northern Ohio is to visit Lake Erie. Visiting a romantic point along the lake provides a secluded area for couples to have a picnic overlooking the water. Couples who schedule their picnic later in the day can wrap up their meal by looking at the sunset over the lake.
East Harbor State Park
1169 N. Buck Road
Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440
419-734-4424
eastharborstatepark.org
Couples who enjoy music and wine should consider visiting the Winery at Wolf Creek in northeast Ohio. Visitors can pack a picnic or order a pizza and enjoy the local wines. The winery is open seven days a week. During the summer, the Winery at Wolf Creek holds different festivals and concerts.
Winery at Wolf Creek
2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road
Norton, OH 44203
800-436-0426
wineryatwolfcreek.com
