Enjoy your stay in the Hocking Hills!
Places to Go • Restaurants and Dining • Outdoor Recreation • Nature Areas
Plan your Hocking Hills adventure!
Find Things to do and places to go in Hocking Hills, Ohio. Enjoy the day hiking at Old Man’s Cave, canoeing the Hocking River, rappelling in the state forest or horseback riding on the Buckeye trail. Afterwards find the perfect place to dine then slip back to your cabin for an evening spent in the hot tub or in front of the wood burning fire. We hope the following list of area attractions helps you plan your trip to the Hocking Hills. Click on the links for more information. Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding activities near Old Man’s Haven.
Hocking Hills Parks and Nature Areas
Old Man’s Haven is located in the heart of Hocking Hills State Park. Nature areas perfect for hiking, canoeing, fishing, rock climbing and rappelling, as well as other recreational outdoor activities surround us. During your visit to Hocking Hills, plan to tour Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave for breathtaking views of historic caves, rock formations and waterfalls. Ash Cave has the distinction of being the largest recessed cave in Ohio, while Old Man’s Cave is most popular and attracts the most visitors and Cedar Falls is reported to be the most photographed waterfalls in Ohio. To take the road less followed, plan to visit Cantwell Cliffs, Rock House and Conkle’s Hollow. Each of the state parks features excellent hiking trials, outstanding rock formations and cliffs that will certainly captivate visitors.
In addition Lake Logan and the scenic Hocking River offer recreational activities and water sports. Looking for an adventure? Plan to rent a canoe or kayaks at local facilities including Hocking Hills Canoe Livery, Hocking Valley Canoe Livery and Old Man River for a relaxing trip down the Hocking River. If you are an avid fisherman – Lake Logan offers outstanding fishing, public swimming and picnic areas, as well as boat rentals for a casual boating experience.
Tours and Activities
Canoe, Kayak and Raft Rentals in Hocking Hills. Located in Historic Rempel’s Grove behind the Old Dutch Restaurant. While exploring the Hocking Hills region and all of its natural beauty, treat yourself and your family to a leisurely trip down the Hocking River.
Hocking Hills Adventures Canoe Livery and Fun Center
The Hocking Hills Best Canoe Livery, Cottage, Campground and Fun Center. We cater to LARGE groups.
High Rock Adventures and Hocking Hills Ecotours
Fully guided Climbing, Rappelling, unique Rock Challenge tour, Nature tours on private property. All skill levels welcome, equipment provided.
World Class Ziplines, Super-Zip, children’s Dragonfly zip, off-road Segway Tours, Rockbridge Encounter Trail.
Founded in 1972, the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is a non-profit, volunteer-operated organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration and operation of historic railroad equipment for the education and entertainment of the general public.
Horseback Riding and Bridle Trails
Scenic trail rides for all ages. Located near Conkle’s Hollow, Truly in the heart of Hocking Hills.
Come on in and experience the adventures of the wild west right here in scenic Southern Ohio. We have something for everyone. So saddle up and get ready to discover the inner cowboy in you!
Scenic Guided Trail Rides for All Ages on Gentle, Well Trained Horses.
Golf Courses in Hocking Hills
Inspired by the natural beauty of the Hocking Hills, the design includes many native features including a cave, waterfalls, streams, bridges, antique sandstone terraces and woodland gardens.
The Hocking Hills Golf Club is an exciting Par-71 course measuring 5,861 yards. The rolling terrain has been modified into a magnificent layout by designer, Jack Kidwell. From the bent-grass tee boxes, to the tree lined fairways, and the meticulously manicured greens, we are sure that you will find us to be the finest public golf course in the area.
Dining in Hocking Hills
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The Glenlaurel fine dining experience is legendary for its fine cuisine and Scottish flair and is uniquely based on the quality of the food & the service. Celtic music sets the tone for the evening and dinner consists of five and seven course sumptuous courses by candlelight. The culinary drama has been featured in several state and regional publications. The dining room ambiance is created with bagpipe music, poetry, and a post-dinner visit to the dining rooms by the Chef. Overall, it is a gentle blend of dinner and theater that leaves ample room for intimate conversation.
Artistically prepared dinners are served daily in the restaurants 1840 log cabins. Sensory delights are created as everything is made fresh in our kitchen. Enjoy an early glass of wine or a mug of cold beer while chatting in the sunroom with other guests. The dining is exquisite but the dress is casual.
58 West is a restaurant, winery, brewery and distillery offering casual, elevated food.
Hocking Hills State Park Dining
Immerse yourself in rustic elegance when you visit our on-site dining locations, Rock House Restaurant, Café ‘22, or Rock House Pub. Each location features serene views of Hocking Hills State Park and sensational local flavors that are sure to satisfy.
Our restaurant is located within Rempel’s Grove shopping and activities area in the Scenic Hocking Hills. We feature Amish family-style dinners, fresh baked goods, a full dinner menu, sandwich platters, and a weekend breakfast buffet.
Located in historic downtown Logan, with convenient hours for breakfast and lunch, we are definitely kid friendly with a Children’s Menu. Offering breakfast all day, baked steak, homemade gravy, hand cut noodles (beef or chicken daily), cabbage rolls, stuffed peppers, homemade sausage and a soup & sandwich special daily.
Where fine dining, home cooking and casual ambiance meet to offer great breakfasts, superior salads, to exquisite desserts and homemade donuts! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will help you with everything from deciding between Jo’s famous homemade meatloaf, vegetarian options or homemade donuts (donuts made Thursday’s, Friday’s, Saturday’s ONLY! Fresh out of the fryer close to lunchtime! Feel free to call ahead and reserve some so there is no disappointment if they are gone! “The BEST Food in Laurelville!”
Located in Logan, Ohio, in the Heart of Southeastern Ohio’s Hocking Hills region. Our Southern Smoked BBQ meats are all smoked on-site for fifteen to seventeen hours. You will notice a pink hue inside called the smoke ring. This unique trait is indicative of our moist, tender BBQ meat that virtually melts in your mouth. Our goal at the Millstone is that you’re greeted warmly and that you go home with a satisfied smile. We hope that our service, fun atmosphere and unique flavors will call you to visit again and again.
Family owned and operated winery, located in the heart of the Hocking Hills. We create quality wines from local grapes as well as grapes and juice from around the world. Come by for a tasting and stay to enjoy a glass or bottle by the fire or on our covered patio. Open each week, Wednesday – Monday (Closed Tuesday)! Tours of the winery are available upon request. No reservations necessary. Visit our website for all our upcoming events and specials.
Brewery 33 specializes in in-house, craft beers. We brew lagers, ales, porters and stouts. We also have non-alcoholic root beer and ginger ale. We serve light snacks.