Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 |
Ravenna Rd. |
This is the point where Rt. 608 begins. Near hereis the Greenway Corridor. It is 4.4 miles long for bicyclists & walkers. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, founded in 1827, owns a prominent place in the cultural and economic history of the United States and that of our own Lake County. Countless memorable events mark the progress and succession of the railroad during its 160-year span of operation. In 1870, the original tracks that linked the nation's rail system to Lake Erie were laid in Lake County. This was later acquired by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the 1890s. Yearly, the railroad moved some five million tons of coal and iron in and out of Painesville. Today, Lake Metropaks is proud to officially open The Greenway Trail Corridor using the same route as our forefathers so many years ago. |
| 1.5 2.4 |
Concord Airport |
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| 3.3 5.3 |
Big Creek Ski Club |
This is a private club which operates a challenging downhill ski facility for members and their guests. |
| 3.6 5.8 |
Geauga County |
Waves of immigrants in the 19th century like New Englanders and Amish to the 20th century ethinic and suburban families settled in Geauga County because of its beautiful landscape and abundant natural resources. This resulted in a fascinating mix of the past and present, life in a small town, and rural culture, in 7 school districts, 16 townsips, 4 villages, and 1 small city--all south of Lake Erie.
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| 6.6 10.6 |
Rt. 6 |
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| 8.2 13.2 |
Hambden Orchard Wildlife Area |
Hambden Orchard Wildlife Area has public hunting & fishing. |
| 12.0 19.3 |
Rt. 322 / East Claridon |
Start of Amish Country. |
| 14.0 22.5 |
Headwaters Park / East Branch Reservoir |
The lake has 420 acres with 7.5 miles of shoreline. Headwaters Park, a 926-acre reservation is in Claridon and Huntsburg Townships. The park is leased by the City of Akron to the Geauga Park District. This partnership allows for improved outdoor education and recreation opportunities, conserving natural areas, enjoyment by park visitors, protecting water quality for aquatic life and downstream neighbors. Residents of the park include osprey, great blue herons, loons, and bald eagles. There is a 1.5 hp electric motor limit for boating. Fishing for crappie, pike, bluegill, and large mouth bass. A portion of the Buckeye Trail is in the park.
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| 14.2 22.9 |
Grandview Inn & Golf Course |
This facility has a championship golf course, pool, tennis courts and is the home of the Grandview Inn Restaurant. |
| 14.4 23.2 |
Spillway for East Branch Reservoir |
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| 16.3 26.2 |
Nauvoo Rd |
'Side Trip': Turn east here for a nice side trip. On the corner is Settler's Farm, a collection of 6 quaint shops. |
| 16.4 26.4 |
A&K Amish Bakery & Gift Shop |
A&K Bakery, Coblentz Furniture, Antique Mall, Iona's Quilt & Fabric Shop, Country Arts & Jewelry, Country Amish Furniture |
| 16.5 26.6 |
Middlefield Flea Market |
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| 16.8 27.0 |
Granny's Basket & Boutique Gift Shop / Hickory Rockers |
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| 16.9 27.2 |
Amish School |
Children attend school only through the 8th grade, to then follow in their parents footsteps.
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| 17.5 28.2 |
Countryside Furnishings |
Solid oak & cherry furniture and miscellaneous items. From here, go back to Rt.608 to continue your journey south. |
| 18.7 30.1 |
Rt. 608 |
Go south on Rt. 608 to continue. |
| 18.8 30.3 |
Middlefield Cheese House |
Home of award-winning, high quality, natural Swiss Cheese. |
| 19.7 31.7 |
Mary Yoder's Amish Kitchen |
Authentic Amish Cooking, Bakery, Apple Butter, Maple Syrup, Quilts, Toys, Gifts
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| 20.0 32.2 |
Good News |
The Good News distributes a weekly shopping guide to the surrounding area, via U.S. Postal Service. All three editions of the Good News are mailed to a total of 42,500 households. |
| 20.1 32.3 |
Middlefield Village / Rt. 87 |
The home of one of the largest Amish communities in the nation. Tourists will find visits enjoyable in Middlefield with plenty to see and do. |
| 20.2 32.5 |
Middlefield Historical Society |
An 1818 Inn and 1874 Railroad Depot plus a caboose. History has been preserved here. Also see model railroad trains. |
| 21.0 33.8 |
Georgia Rd. |
'Side Trip': Turning west here for .7 miles will take you to Daydream Bison Western Store. |
| 22.5 36.2 |
Georgia Rd. |
Continue south on Rt.608 |
| 22.6 36.4 |
Geauga County Airport |
The Geauga County Airport serves Middlefield and all the rest of Geauga County. |
| 23.7 38.1 |
Rt. 528 |
This is where your tour ends or begins. See Rt. 528 Highway Tour for more fun places to visit. |