Scheduling summer vacation plans can be trying. Summer fan be such a busy time, even though it is meant for relaxation. Instead of spending exorbitant amount of money, take a day trip to some off the area’s hidden gems – they are closer than you might think.
Visit Perrysburg
Looking for the perfect getaway in Perrysburg? Visit Perrysburg has a great selection of events for you to choose from. Between Market Days with vendors and musicians, sculpture walks through fantastic works of art and various dining, shopping and entertainment locations, Perrysburg is rich in excitement.
Visit Perrysburg is here to help with all of your travel needs. Head to visitperrysburg.com with any questions.
Norma Stark Memory Garden
Peace, prayer, meditation and healing do not have to be done alone. With The Norma Stark Memory Garden and Labyrinth, everyone can seek sanctuary in a beautiful area. Designed by John Ridder, this 9-circuit adaptation of the French Chartres Labyrinth and accompanying garden were created in memory of Norma’s parents, as a space where anyone could find solace from dawn to dusk. You can come alone or schedule a group visit through its website, and admission is free.
Head to normastarklabyrinth.com for more information.
Sauder Village
Make the past part of your future this summer with a visit to Sauder Village Ohio’s largest living history destination, a stroll through time from 1803 – 1920s. The Sauder Village experience moves guests from the modern, fast-paced world into a place that celebrates unforgettable sights, sounds and memories from the past. A visit to Sauder Village would not be complete without some delicious, home-style food and a trip to the Doughbox Bakery offering a wide variety of homemade pies, cookies, sweet rolls, bread and more!
For details about planning a memorable Sauder Village getaway call 800.590.9755, visit the Sauder Village website at www.saudervillage.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
BuchuVida
BuchuVida is a family business dedicated to creating wellness products around the buchu leaf. This Grand Rapids, Ohio-based company provides customers with a wide variety of teas, essential oils, diffusers, yoga mats, yoga accessories, premium CBD and more. There are also many activities at BuchuVida like monthly tea parties and weekly YogaFaith Yoga classes. Founder Jo and her husband, Phil, president of BuchuVida, work together to educate customers on the natural, holistic uses of buchu, as well as providing excellent customer service.
Stop by the shop for samples or to browse at 24124 Front St., visit the website buchuvida.com or call 419-830-3055.
Visit Fulton County
When you think of Fulton County, words like playful, tasteful, eventful, peaceful and cheerful come to mind. Fulton County offers an area “ful” of fun, and you can find what to do through Visit Fulton County. There are many great lodging and camping options right off the Ohio Turnpike, exits 39, 34 and 24. There is a lot of entertainment, food and beverage options and festivals you can attend in order to enjoy Fulton County to its ful-lest.
For more information, check out visitfultoncounty.com or call 419-337-9669.
The Carter Historic Farm
Visit the Carter Historic Farm, a living history cultural center and working farm representing life in the 1930s and 1940s. Farm buildings and the one-room schoolhouse are open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm. Step into the past to celebrate traditional life skills and learn something new.
Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green, www.wcparks.org 419-353-1897.
