Heart of Ohio - Exploring all Central Ohio has to offer
Food scene
Stein Brewing Company
109 S Main StGreat food, beautiful atmosphere.
North Main Café
108 North Main StreetGreat views of downtown Mt Vernon and great food!
R & M Southside Diner
620 S Main StA wonderful locally owned 50s diner
The Alcove Restaurant strives to serve the finest in dining experiences in Central Ohio. Using the finest of ingredients, their diverse menu includes Italian favorites, delicious salads, and their signature Prime Rib of Beef.
37 locals recommend
The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge
116 S Main StThe Alcove Restaurant strives to serve the finest in dining experiences in Central Ohio. Using the finest of ingredients, their diverse menu includes Italian favorites, delicious salads, and their signature Prime Rib of Beef.
Enjoy a variety of wine styles including estate bottled Ohio varietals, sweet and semi-sweet fruit wine, and full bodied classic red and white selections all produced on site. They also offer a full service restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Indian Bear Winery is a 27 minute drive from the McKinley Building.
13 locals recommend
Indian Bear Winery
3483 McCament RdEnjoy a variety of wine styles including estate bottled Ohio varietals, sweet and semi-sweet fruit wine, and full bodied classic red and white selections all produced on site. They also offer a full service restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Indian Bear Winery is a 27 minute drive from the McKinley Building.
Sightseeing
Beautiful restoration park and public space that used to be the home of a glass factory - a huge piece of Mt. Vernon's history and prominence in the 1800s. The park is a stunning 250-acre example of adaptive reuse, created on the former site of a glass-making factory. It offers architectural ruins, lakes, observation tower, walking trails, steel sculptures, a museum, and connections to both the Kokosing Gap and Heart of Ohio bicycle trails.
45 locals recommend
Ariel-Foundation Park
10 Pittsburgh AveBeautiful restoration park and public space that used to be the home of a glass factory - a huge piece of Mt. Vernon's history and prominence in the 1800s. The park is a stunning 250-acre example of adaptive reuse, created on the former site of a glass-making factory. It offers architectural ruins, lakes, observation tower, walking trails, steel sculptures, a museum, and connections to both the Kokosing Gap and Heart of Ohio bicycle trails.
There is so much to explore in Amish Country!
The McKinley Building is situated in proximity to rural Amish country, with horses and buggies and shops, bakeries, and basket stands are common sights along our roads. Commercial Amish country, with its noteworthy homestyle restaurants, cheese factories, quaint shops and buggy rides, is located in Holmes County, approximately 40 miles from the McKinley Building.
Amish Country Shopping Route 39 Millersburg, Ohio
12 East Jackson StreetThere is so much to explore in Amish Country!
The McKinley Building is situated in proximity to rural Amish country, with horses and buggies and shops, bakeries, and basket stands are common sights along our roads. Commercial Amish country, with its noteworthy homestyle restaurants, cheese factories, quaint shops and buggy rides, is located in Holmes County, approximately 40 miles from the McKinley Building.
The Kokosing Gap Trail is a 14-mile recreational paved trail and bike path and wonderful area to hike or bike. The paved trail runs from Mount Vernon to Danville on the former Pennsylvania Railroad right of way and is open year round. Along the trail you’ll encounter a 1940 Alco 0–6–0 locomotive and a 1924 Chesapeake and Ohio caboose.
37 locals recommend
Kokosing Gap Trail
The Kokosing Gap Trail is a 14-mile recreational paved trail and bike path and wonderful area to hike or bike. The paved trail runs from Mount Vernon to Danville on the former Pennsylvania Railroad right of way and is open year round. Along the trail you’ll encounter a 1940 Alco 0–6–0 locomotive and a 1924 Chesapeake and Ohio caboose.
Kenyon College
106 College Park DrHistoric and scenic liberal arts college in Gambier, Ohio.
The largest and one of the most well preserved examples of North Native American history - ancient burial grounds formed in the shape of large land formations that align with lunar cycles.
Newark Mounds
The largest and one of the most well preserved examples of North Native American history - ancient burial grounds formed in the shape of large land formations that align with lunar cycles.
The Fountain of Dogs is a new park built in downtown Mt. Vernon. It is steps away from shops, restaurants, and everything downtown Mt. Vernon has to offer and is very family friendly.
201 S Main St
201 South Main StreetThe Fountain of Dogs is a new park built in downtown Mt. Vernon. It is steps away from shops, restaurants, and everything downtown Mt. Vernon has to offer and is very family friendly.
Bridge of Dreams
15799 Main StA beautiful covered bridge on a peaceful bike path
Apple Valley Lake hosts 3 different public beaches, as well as an indoor and outdoor pool, golf course and more (you must have a pass in order to visit the pools and golf course).
Apple Valley Lake
Apple Valley Lake hosts 3 different public beaches, as well as an indoor and outdoor pool, golf course and more (you must have a pass in order to visit the pools and golf course).
Knox County parks offer bridle and mountain bike trails, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks. The newest Knox County park, Honey Run, features a wooded 4 mile trail and waterfall, is only a 22 minute drive from the McKinley Building.
13 locals recommend
Honey Run Waterfall
10855 Austin RdKnox County parks offer bridle and mountain bike trails, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks. The newest Knox County park, Honey Run, features a wooded 4 mile trail and waterfall, is only a 22 minute drive from the McKinley Building.
Mohican State Park features scenic hiking trails, rock formations and waterfalls. Popular activities include hiking, fishing, tubing, canoeing, and mountain biking. Hunters, check out Mohican River Wildlife Area. Mohican State Park is approximately a 23 minute drive from the McKinley Building.
120 locals recommend
Mohican State Park
3116 OH-3Mohican State Park features scenic hiking trails, rock formations and waterfalls. Popular activities include hiking, fishing, tubing, canoeing, and mountain biking. Hunters, check out Mohican River Wildlife Area. Mohican State Park is approximately a 23 minute drive from the McKinley Building.
Woodbury Wildlife Area, over 19,000 acres, provides the more adventurous nature lover or hunter the opportunity to encounter a wide array of animal species. The area can be accessed from Route 541 and is a 42 minute drive from the McKinley Building.
6 locals recommend
Woodbury Wildlife Area
Woodbury Wildlife Area, over 19,000 acres, provides the more adventurous nature lover or hunter the opportunity to encounter a wide array of animal species. The area can be accessed from Route 541 and is a 42 minute drive from the McKinley Building.
Adventures
Great for adults and kids of all kinds! Kayaks, tubing on the river, go karts, ropes canopy courses, putt putt and more!
7 locals recommend
Mohican Adventures Campground & Cabins
3058 OH-3Great for adults and kids of all kinds! Kayaks, tubing on the river, go karts, ropes canopy courses, putt putt and more!
Arts and Culture
One of the oldest well preserved opera houses in the United States
8 locals recommend
Woodward Opera House
107 S Main StOne of the oldest well preserved opera houses in the United States