Waynesville (Ohio)

Walk among 19 original Quaker buildings from the 1700s and early 1800s and gain a new appreciation for life as it was during the settlement of the southwestern Ohio frontier.

Celebrate the humble cabbage with traditional sauerkraut dishes and crazy concoctions such as sauerkraut ice cream! With more than 400 selected craft vendors, music, and entertainment, this annual festival (October) is one of the largest arts and crafts shows in America.

Usually occurring once in the Spring and once in the Fall, this event features dozens of shops offering everything from antiques to hand-made gifts, from furniture to fine art. The Old Main Street Antiques Show is a great treasure-hunting experience. You can browse antique offerings from 40 visiting dealers amidst the throng of local dealers.

Play on the 1,200-foot beach and boat, fish, or waterski at Sprawling Caesar Creek Lake. Surrounding the lake are miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails with campgrounds and picnic areas around the way.

RiversEdge Outfitters is located on 20 acres of riverfront property along the scenic Little Miami River. They offer canoe and kayak trips plus a 16-acre picnic area with volleyball and softball that is perfect for groups, family reunions, and more.

The museum is housed in the 1905 Friends Boarding Home which looks very much as it did when retired Quakers and single school teachers lived there in its early days. Twenty-two rooms of historic exhibits are offered on three floors.