Discover Logan: Caves, Lake and History

The Simon Kenton Bike Trail is 35 miles long and designed for cycling, walking and running. It has paved and unpaved surfaces. Two trail access points in Logan County are on Carter Avenue in Bellefontaine and at the West Liberty Recycling Center. This makes the trail one of the options for enjoying outdoor exercise.

Get outdoors: lake, trails and landscapes

Indian Lake offers a different perspective on the landscape. This 5,163-acre reservoir is in Logan County, Ohio. Indian Lake State Park offers boating, kayaking and water sports. Facilities and programs may change; if these activities are central to your stay, check the latest details before your trip.

Campbell Hill is also a notable geographical landmark: it is in Logan County, on the grounds of the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, and is the highest point in Ohio. The reservoir and the state’s highest point thus represent two very different landscape themes. Together with the trail, they offer a choice of water activities, exercise along a trail and a distinctive geographical feature.

Caves and other experiences

The two Ohio Caverns tours differ in their time frames and scope. The Historic Tour passes through the area originally explored between 1897 and 1925. The Natural Wonder Tour takes visitors for more than a mile through areas discovered after 1925. It also includes the Crystal King, the largest stalactite in Ohio. You can choose between a tour of cave areas explored earlier and a longer tour of areas discovered later.

Marmon Valley Farm offers the public a farm experience and pony rides. Another way to explore culture and history is Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek, located one mile east of West Liberty, Ohio. The tours are self-guided walks through historical artifacts, photographs, exhibits and explanatory texts. Visitors can also relax in the surrounding area or take part in hands-on activities.

Explore history and culture

At the Logan County Museum, exhibits span more than a dozen rooms. Each is devoted to a particular theme, area or subject in Logan County history or American history. Many exhibits explore Logan County’s important role in transportation. The museum thus offers several historical perspectives rather than focusing on a single topic.

At the Holland Theatre, the auditorium provides a distinctive cultural touch: it is designed as a convincing depiction of a 17th-century Dutch townscape. Architecture, local history, cave tours and farm experiences appeal to different interests and give you several possible ways to shape your trip to Logan.

Plan your hotel stay around your interests

When looking for a hotel for your trip to Logan, first decide which experiences matter most. Someone prioritizing outdoor activity and landscapes will plan differently from someone interested in caves or local history. Starting with a theme helps you tailor your stay to your own interests.

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