Road Trips Around Reynoldsburg
When summer hits, sometimes the road begins to beckon, and you get that itch to go on a road trip. You can expect plenty of fun snacks, new sights, and plenty of priceless memories. If you live in apartments in Reynoldsburg like Muirwood Village, then you’re already in a great spot for taking some easy day trips to nearby towns and cities. Here are 5 places to check out that are an easy drive from Reynoldsburg, Ohio!
Approximate drive time: 2 hours
Nearest town/city: Akron, OH/Cleveland, OH
Highlights: It’s incredibly convenient to have a national park so close, and this one has plenty to offer. If you like being outside, you can enjoy walking, biking, hiking, golfing, river paddling, horseback riding, and fishing. They even have a unique experience called Canalway Questing, “a seasonal self-guided activity in the park.” There are plenty of stunning water features to see and trails to walk or hike. They also have convenient towpath trails that are shorter and ideal for smaller children or those with limited mobility. You can check out the visitor center for maps and other information. If you don’t love being outside but love looking at it, they even have a scenic train ride!
Approximate drive time: just under 2 hours
Nearest town/city: Newport, KY/Cincinnati, OH
Highlights: The name implies the best part: plenty of marine life! There are incredible sea creatures for you to admire at every turn, including penguins, sharks, eels, frogs, and more. You can also enjoy special themed exhibits and unique viewing experiences like the stingray viewing tunnel. The aquarium offers some awesome hands-on activities, too. If you’re worried about driving all that way for the aquarium alone, you can rest easy. The Newport Aquarium is part of Newport on the Levee. This is a multi-level retail, entertainment, and dining development that has plenty for you to explore and enjoy.
Approximate drive time: about 1 hour, 15 minutes
Nearest town/city: Dayton, OH
Highlights: You may be thinking that you’d get through a museum pretty quickly and not need a whole road trip, but this is the largest military aviation museum in the world! There are over 19 acres of indoor exhibit space where you can see innovations in aviation over the decades. There are themed galleries in case you have a special interest in something like World War II or presidents. And one of the best parts? Admission is always free! You can also check out extras like flight simulators, a cafe, and the museum store. You can even extend your visit to the area by checking out nearby attractions in Dayton.
Approximate drive time: 1 hour
Nearest town/city: Logan, OH
Highlights: This is another great destination for anyone who loves the outdoors. This park is another one known for its incredible water features, including waterfalls and caves carved out of the rock over time. There’s a gorge, cliffs, creeks, and even a natural rock bridge. If you’re not too keen on hiking all day long, you find plenty to do nearby. Guided hunting and fishing are permitted, and there are some art and antique malls to explore. You may even decide a road trip isn’t quite enough time to enjoy everything, so you can opt to go camping or rent an incredible treehouse cabin and really take your time taking in all the park has to offer.
Approximate drive time: 15-20 minutes
Highlights: One of the best parts about living in Reynoldsburg is the short drive to Columbus and all it has to offer. The city is home to a number of great destinations, from dining to shopping to entertainment and beyond. Some of the well-known spots include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Easton Town Center, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Columbus Museum of Art, and so much more.
Are you ready to take advantage of this thriving area and find the perfect Reynoldsburg apartments? Then you should come to Muirwood Village. We are in an ideal location that offers you easy access to everything on this list and more. And if you’d rather stay closer to home, our community has maturely landscaped courtyards, spacious breakfast bars, and planned social activities. Call today to learn more: (614) 868-8300