Looking for an overnight getaway that’s a little out of the ordinary? Believe it or not, the Buckeye State is a magical place to vacation. From castles to tree houses, our state features some pretty unusual hotels and bed and breakfasts that are sure to give you a memorable overnight stay. The most unique places to stay in Ohio span across the state’s 44,825 square miles of landscape, and each has its own feel. Pack your bags now, because these lovely spots beckon.
- Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade
runner310/Flickr This Victorian-era structure is made up of two nine-story buildings, and features a five-story arcade with a glass skylight spanning more than 300 feet along four balconies. Cleveland’s arcades are full of history, and this one is considered to be one of the nation’s first shopping malls. Stay at the Hyatt Regency for a lovely getaway. 420 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
- Landoll’s Mohican Castle
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Brian Giese/Flickr Located in Loudonville, this magnificent getaway offers murder mystery dinners and other amenities sure to make you feel like the king/queen of the castle. In addition to cottages and other suite options, you can indulge at their restaurant or explore local legend on its purportedly haunted grounds.
- The Golden Lamb Inn
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The Golden Lamb Ohio’s oldest continuously operated hotel in Lebanon holds a unique dining experience, complete with antique furnishings and historic rooms upstairs where famous individuals such as Harriet Beecher Stowe and U.S. Presidents have stayed. It doubles as a restaurant, and many recognize it as Ohio’s most haunted dining destination. 27 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
- The Villas at Gervasi Vineyard
Gervasi Vineyard
Gervasi Vineyard Canton is home to this upscale Tuscan inspired inn housing six Gervasi Villas, each comprised of four individual suites. This beautiful Italian getaway also (appropriately) features an Italian restaurant and winery. And its grounds are, by the way, stunning. This is one unique getaway in Ohio that you won’t forget. 1700 55th St NE, Canton, OH 44721, USA
- Murphin Ridge Inn
Murphin Ridge Inn/Flickr Quaint, charming, and complete with Amish-style décor, this down-to-earth southern Ohio bed and breakfast is located in Adams County (less than 15 miles from the Great Serpent Mound.) Rediscover the luxury of Midwestern charm in their suites and good Ohio cookin’ at their restaurant. 750 Murphin Ridge Rd #9734, West Union, OH 45693, USA
- Ravenwood Castle
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@LIQUIDBONEZ/Flickr Another great castle getaway option is this lovely little Medieval structure, tucked away in the scenic Hocking Hills in New Plymouth. Its campground is a real-life fairytale setting that you have to see to believe. 65666 Bethel Rd, New Plymouth, OH 45654, USA
- The Mohicans
The Mohicans
The Mohicans In addition to the great outdoors and beautiful cabins, The Mohicans (located in Glenmont) feature some mind-blowing tree houses (complete with electricity and running water) available for overnight stays. 23164 Vess Rd, Glenmont, OH 44628, USA
- The Welsh Hills Inn
The Welsh Hills Inn This popular country bed and breakfast is located in Granville. In 2015, it achieved the Travelers’ Choice Award’s status as the #1 B&B and Inn in the United States as well as #5 in the world. 2133 Cambria Mill Rd, Granville, OH 43023, USA
- Great Wolf Lodge
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Peter Dedina/Flickr This family favorite lodge in Mason features an indoor water park, where the winter time no longer completely reigns… as it’s summer all year round in this unique getaway. 2501 Great Wolf Dr, Mason, OH 45040, USA
- The Barn Inn Bed and Breakfast
The Barn Inn Bed and Breakfast Millersburg is home to this charming, country style inn that will make you feel at home. The Barn Inn is full of charm, and it’s surrounded by one of the loveliest landscapes Ohio’s Amish Country has to offer. 6838 Co Rd 203, Millersburg, OH 44654, USA
- Great Stone Castle Resorts
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Geekly Things/Flickr This bed and breakfast in Sidney features a ballroom, conservatory, a spa, and various other amenities in addition to the overnight suites. In other words, you’ll feel like royalty during your time at Great Stone Castle Resorts . 429 N Ohio Ave, Sidney, OH 45365, USA
- Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
Counselman Collection/Flickr Now a historical landmark, this 1930s hotel features French art deco design. Every inch of the hotel is gorgeous, and you’ll feel like royalty during your stay. Indulge in room service for a truly luxurious experience. 35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Forget common motels and cabins – there are plenty of unique places to stay in Ohio. Do you know of any cool places to spend the night in Ohio? Tell us in the comments below!
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This Victorian-era structure is made up of two nine-story buildings, and features a five-story arcade with a glass skylight spanning more than 300 feet along four balconies. Cleveland’s arcades are full of history, and this one is considered to be one of the nation’s first shopping malls. Stay at the Hyatt Regency for a lovely getaway.
420 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
Brian Giese/Flickr
Brian Giese/Flickr
Located in Loudonville, this magnificent getaway offers murder mystery dinners and other amenities sure to make you feel like the king/queen of the castle. In addition to cottages and other suite options, you can indulge at their restaurant or explore local legend on its purportedly haunted grounds.
Adam Schweigert/Flickr
The Golden Lamb
Ohio’s oldest continuously operated hotel in Lebanon holds a unique dining experience, complete with antique furnishings and historic rooms upstairs where famous individuals such as Harriet Beecher Stowe and U.S. Presidents have stayed. It doubles as a restaurant, and many recognize it as Ohio’s most haunted dining destination.
27 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Gervasi Vineyard
Canton is home to this upscale Tuscan inspired inn housing six Gervasi Villas, each comprised of four individual suites. This beautiful Italian getaway also (appropriately) features an Italian restaurant and winery. And its grounds are, by the way, stunning. This is one unique getaway in Ohio that you won’t forget.
1700 55th St NE, Canton, OH 44721, USA
Murphin Ridge Inn/Flickr
Quaint, charming, and complete with Amish-style décor, this down-to-earth southern Ohio bed and breakfast is located in Adams County (less than 15 miles from the Great Serpent Mound.) Rediscover the luxury of Midwestern charm in their suites and good Ohio cookin’ at their restaurant.
750 Murphin Ridge Rd #9734, West Union, OH 45693, USA
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@LIQUIDBONEZ/Flickr
Another great castle getaway option is this lovely little Medieval structure, tucked away in the scenic Hocking Hills in New Plymouth. Its campground is a real-life fairytale setting that you have to see to believe.
65666 Bethel Rd, New Plymouth, OH 45654, USA
The Mohicans
In addition to the great outdoors and beautiful cabins, The Mohicans (located in Glenmont) feature some mind-blowing tree houses (complete with electricity and running water) available for overnight stays.
23164 Vess Rd, Glenmont, OH 44628, USA
The Welsh Hills Inn
This popular country bed and breakfast is located in Granville. In 2015, it achieved the Travelers’ Choice Award’s status as the #1 B&B and Inn in the United States as well as #5 in the world.
2133 Cambria Mill Rd, Granville, OH 43023, USA
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This family favorite lodge in Mason features an indoor water park, where the winter time no longer completely reigns… as it’s summer all year round in this unique getaway.
2501 Great Wolf Dr, Mason, OH 45040, USA
The Barn Inn Bed and Breakfast
Millersburg is home to this charming, country style inn that will make you feel at home. The Barn Inn is full of charm, and it’s surrounded by one of the loveliest landscapes Ohio’s Amish Country has to offer.
6838 Co Rd 203, Millersburg, OH 44654, USA
Geekly Things/Flickr
This bed and breakfast in Sidney features a ballroom, conservatory, a spa, and various other amenities in addition to the overnight suites. In other words, you’ll feel like royalty during your time at Great Stone Castle Resorts .
429 N Ohio Ave, Sidney, OH 45365, USA
Counselman Collection/Flickr
Now a historical landmark, this 1930s hotel features French art deco design. Every inch of the hotel is gorgeous, and you’ll feel like royalty during your stay. Indulge in room service for a truly luxurious experience.
35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Craving more of the local landscape? Take an Ohio day trip for more fun. From snow tubing to a water park on a lake there is a trip for every season.
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Unique Places To Stay In Ohio September 27, 2020 Nikki Rhoades What are the most beautiful natural places in Ohio? There’s an endless number of natural places in Ohio. Five of the most stunning are
Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park Honey Run Falls East and West Falls Clifton Gorge Euclid Creek Reservation
What are the most unique parks in Ohio? There are all sorts of unique parks in Ohio, a few of the best are:
Topiary Park in Columbus Glenwood Gardens in Cincinnati Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton
What are the best hidden gems in Ohio? If you want to go somewhere fun but not too well known, the hidden gems in Ohio will be right up your alley. Some of our favorites include:
Mt. Airy Forest Roadside attractions like the world’s largest rocking chair Magee Marsh Wildlife Refuge
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Unique Places To Stay In Ohio
September 27, 2020
Nikki Rhoades
What are the most beautiful natural places in Ohio? There’s an endless number of natural places in Ohio. Five of the most stunning are
Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park Honey Run Falls East and West Falls Clifton Gorge Euclid Creek Reservation
What are the most unique parks in Ohio? There are all sorts of unique parks in Ohio, a few of the best are:
Topiary Park in Columbus Glenwood Gardens in Cincinnati Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton
What are the best hidden gems in Ohio? If you want to go somewhere fun but not too well known, the hidden gems in Ohio will be right up your alley. Some of our favorites include:
Mt. Airy Forest Roadside attractions like the world’s largest rocking chair Magee Marsh Wildlife Refuge
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
There’s an endless number of natural places in Ohio. Five of the most stunning are
- Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park
- Honey Run Falls
- East and West Falls
- Clifton Gorge
- Euclid Creek Reservation
What are the most unique parks in Ohio?
There are all sorts of unique parks in Ohio, a few of the best are:
- Topiary Park in Columbus
- Glenwood Gardens in Cincinnati
- Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park in Hamilton
What are the best hidden gems in Ohio?
If you want to go somewhere fun but not too well known, the hidden gems in Ohio will be right up your alley. Some of our favorites include:
- Mt. Airy Forest
- Roadside attractions like the world’s largest rocking chair
- Magee Marsh Wildlife Refuge
