Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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| 0.0 0.0 |
Madison on the Lake, Ohio |
Beginning our trip we are overlooking Lake Erie at the Township Park with a baseball diamond, small playground, and benches by the lake to sit and relax. Also here are many fun Restaurants. There is fishing close by at Arcola Creek and also Erie Shores Golf Course. |
| 3.0 4.8 |
Lake County Nurseries |
This nursery is an example of the area nurseries. Eastern Lake County is the nursery capitol of the world. See link for more info. |
| 4.5 7.2 |
Rt. 84 side trip East & back to Madison Village Rt.528 |
This will be a side trip of 4 miles one way. Then come back to Madison Village to get back onto Rt. 528. |
| 6.9 11.1 |
The Old Tavern Restaurant |
With a rich history as the cornerstone of the Community, The Old Tavern Restaurant has offered hospitality to travelers since 1798. |
| 8.0 12.9 |
Shandy Hall |
Take a tour through this 1815 home filled with 3 generations of the Harper family's original artifacts.
August 24th: See American and British soldiers demonstrate small arms fire & more! Free admission on this date for the 'War of 1812 Encampment' |
| 8.5 13.7 |
Spring Hill Orchards and Farm Market |
A unique shopping experience, in a rustic country atmosphere, will be found here. See their website for more information.
Go back to Rt 528 now and continue on... |
| 12.6 20.3 |
Madison Village, Ohio |
This quaint village has outdoor summer concerts at no charge. You will find many unique shops including 'His Majesty's Tea Room' which attracts visitors both near and far. |
| 13.5 21.7 |
Interstate 90 & St. Rt. 528 |
This is the starting point for the NorthEast Ohio Wine & Vine Trail. |
| 13.9 22.4 |
Route 307 |
You won't want to miss this side trip. Turn left at Route 307 and enjoy some wine tasting at three popular wineries and a historic covered bridge. - For highway travel east via Ohio State Highway # 307 See - Milebymile.com - Ohio Highway # 307 Road Map Highway Travel Guide - Junction of SR 528 to Junction of SR193, for driving directions.
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| 17.2 27.7 |
Harpersfield Vineyard |
In the tradition of a French winery, Harpserfield Vineyard is a cozy, unique winery. Enjoy the wine and hors d'oeuvres and the home-made bread cooked in an open hearth oven right on the premises. |
| 18.7 30.1 |
Ferrante Winery & Ristorante |
Award winning wines, tour & taste, full-service Italian ristorante, live entertainment - outdoor terrace. Visit one of Ohio's largest wineries! |
| 19.0 30.6 |
Harpersfield Road |
Make a right turn off of Rt. 307 onto Harpersfield Road. This will take you to the covered bridge, one of 16 in Ashtabula County. |
| 19.4 31.2 |
Harpersfield Bridge |
The longest covered bridge in the state of Ohio. Walk or drive across this piece of history! Also enjoy fishing, and canoe rental.
Raccoon Run Canoe Rental is a full service canoe livery operating on the Scenic and Wild Grand River. See website for more information. |
| 20.2 32.5 |
Route 534 |
Turn right onto Route 534. Go .2 mile and make a right onto South River Road. For highway travel via Ohio Highway # 534 - See Milebymile.com - Rt, 534- Road Map Highway Travel Guide - Geneva on the Lake to Damascus (Junction of US Route 62) for driving directions.
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| 21.8 35.1 |
South River Vineyard |
This winery is located inside of an old refurbished church building. Weddings are performed onsite. South River Vineyard is a 32 acre vineyard estate planted with 20 acres of premium vines that include Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Wine tasting and tours are available. |
| 22.8 36.7 |
Adkins Road / Virant Family Winery |
Turn south here .2 mile. The Virant Family spans three generations of wine making. Their wines are made the old fashioned way, with a lot of pride and patience. Enjoy a beautiful sunset as you sip your wine on the roomy deck overlooking the grape vineyards. |
| 23.7 38.1 |
Chalet Debonne Vineyards |
Debonne Winery offers tasting of their award winning wines. Entertainment, winery tours, special events all year long geared to families are part of the attraction. |
| 25.0 40.2 |
Hogback Ridge Metro Park |
This park has a wooden boardwalk for easy and safe walking through the woods. The more adventuresome hikers can go down steps to the river. (When you exit the park on South River Road go .1 mile and turn right onto Griswold Road.) |
| 25.7 41.4 |
The Reserve at Thunder Hill |
This world famous public golf course is 18 holes -Par 72 with yardage at 7,504 on 226 acres.(Exit the golf course and make a left back onto Griswold Rd., then make a right onto Rt. 528.) |
| 26.0 41.8 |
Little Thunder Kid's Golf Course & Learning Center |
First championship caliber golf course in the United States, specifically for kids. |
| 26.2 42.2 |
Hidden Valley Metro Park |
Make a left turn on Klasen Road. At the bottom of the hill you will find this wonderful nature park with a river walk, picnic areas, and restrooms. See the link for more information on the Metro Park System. (When you exit the park on Klasen Road, go .3 miles and make a right hand turn onto Route 528.) |
| 28.4 45.7 |
Claire's Grand River Winery |
This winery has tastings, outdoor barbecues, and
entertainment. |
| 28.9 46.5 |
Saint Joseph Vineyard |
This vineyard produces Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, and Riesling. (Exit the winery then turn right (south) onto Rt 528, go .4 mile then turn left (east) at Moseley Rd. Go .7 mile on Moseley then turn right (south) onto Ledge Rd. |
| 28.9 46.5 |
Saint Joseph Vineyard |
This vineyard produces Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, and Riesling. (Exit the winery then turn right (south) onto Rt 528, go .4 mile then turn left (east) at Moseley Rd. Go .7 mile on Moseley then turn right (south) onto Ledge Rd. |
| 29.3 47.2 |
Maple Ridge Vineyard |
At Rt.528 & Moseley go east on Moseley for .5 miles, then turn south for .2 miles. Maple Ridge Winery specializes in replicating old European tradition in their wine-making. (Open Saturdays 2-7 pm). Exit here and go back to Rt. 528 & Moseley to continue your tour to Chamomile B&B. |
| 30.5 49.1 |
Heritage Hills Campground |
Swimming, fishing, clean restroom, W/E hookups, full sewer, tent camping, recreation, camp store, firewood. Located at 6645 Ledge Road, Thompson
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| 31.5 50.7 |
Thompson Ledges Park |
A nice park for picnicing, hiking the ledges, or walking the trails. |
| 31.8 51.2 |
Thompson Square, Ohio |
In this quaint old town you will find a town hall and gazebo built on the square. Stop by on the 4th of July for an old-fashioned festival, food, parade, and fun. |
| 31.9 51.3 |
A & L Lawn & Garden, LLC |
This garden center is located inside Paul Robison & Co tractor business. The phone number for the garden center is: 440-298-3990. They offer unique items for the garden and yard, such as greenhouse stock, flowers, nursery stock, wood pavilions, statuary, address rocks, birdfeeders, wind spinners, waterfalls, trellises, outdoor furniture, special occasion balloon bouquets & potted flowers, and many more interesting items. |
| 42.7 68.7 |
Rt. 322 / Huntsburg |
This is the start of Amish Country. |
| 44.0 70.8 |
Ohio Bicentennial Barn |
The Ohio Bicentennial Commission plans to paint at least one barn in each of Ohio's 88 counties with the red, white, and blue bicentennial logo by the year 2003. The barn on Rt. 528 in Geauga County has been completed.
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| 46.5 74.8 |
Shopping with the Amish |
Turn right on Nauvoo Rd. and see a number of Amish businesses! Stop at the Middlefield Cheese Factory, A&K Amish bakery, Miller's bulk food store, Granny's Baskets, & Livestock Auction Barn. When done shopping go back to Rt. 528 and turn right to continue south. |
| 47.8 76.9 |
Intersection Rt. 528 & Rt. 87 Access to Rt, 608 |
Go west to find downtown Middlefield; go east to Mesopotamia. This area is the world's 4th largest Amish community, but not commercialized like the other ones. For highway travel north via Rt, 608 - See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide Rt, # 608, - Rt, # 528 to Peinesville, Ohio, for driving directions.
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| 48.6 78.2 |
Hershberger's Housewares |
A typical Amish country store carrying everything from clothing to lanterns to cooking utensils. They have a wide selection of scented candles and decorative candle holders. |
| 48.8 78.5 |
Miller's Greenhouse |
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| 49.3 79.3 |
Ohio Gifts From Amish Country |
This store has over 5,000 locally made craft items: Birdhouses & feeders, cement yard decorations, lighthouses, windmills, Dutch Country Hex signs, and rockers. |
| 50.3 80.9 |
Yoder's Amish Oak Furniture Store |
Turn right onto Shedd Road and the furniture store will be on the left. Everything from small oak craft items to large solid oak furniture, hand-crafted by the Amish. |
| 53.7 86.4 |
Conover Workshops |
Founded in 1980 by the Conover family. It is the family's goal to teach technically correct, proper and safe woodworking, weaving and spinning. |
| 54.2 87.2 |
Parkman Square |
The journey along Rt. 528 ends in Parkman, Ohio at Rt. 422. A nice gazebo and park await you. East on 422 you will find a good restaurant (JD's Post House), but save room for custard at the Frozen Dee-Light stand just .6 miles from the gazebo. Congratulations, you have successfully completed the tour along Route 528! (A quick side trip at Rt. 528 & Rt. 422 is Rt. 88) Visit The Cleveland Parachute Center located south on Rt. 88. They have the 1st and ONLY Virtual Reality Skydiving Simulator...IN THE WORLD! Start / Finish of Road Map Highway Travel Guide. -e |