Through Historic Farming Villages to Ohio's Urban Capital

Make a stop near historic Fort Steuben in Steubenville. You'll see a reconstructed 18th-century military fort in a beautiful setting along the beautiful Ohio River. This military fort was modeled after the original fort that was built on this very site back in 1787 to protect the surveyors of the Northwest Territory. At Fort Steuben, you'll see an exhibit, see 8 historic old buildings, stroll through a beautiful garden, and visit the 1801 Federal Land Office.
The fort is open daily from May to October, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The visitor center and museum store with original souvenirs are open year-round from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., except on holidays.
A mask is required to visit.

Do you want to travel back to the 17th century? Then welcome to Amish Country, a farming village where people still travel on horse-drawn carts and time seems to stand still. You'll find yourself in the countryside, where people live as they did in the 18th century. And you can get a glimpse behind the scenes of interesting farm life.
This is Holmes County, also called Dutch County. Here you'll travel back in time and experience Amish culture. You'll find Amish farm produce shops, authentic restaurants and bakeries with local baked goods, charming animal farms, an Amish country theater, antique craft stores, and the Scenic Hills Campground.
Stroll the winding streets among the old buildings, buy cheeses at local cheese shops, taste delicious Amish country food, experience country life at small farms and homesteads, visit antique stores, stables, ride horses and see how the combine works.
Be sure to visit the authentic Hershberger's Farm and Bakery, 3 of the best cheese stores, Guggisberg Cheese, Walnut Creek Cheese and Heini's Cheese Chalet and Lehman's Antique Craft and Construction Store.
Amish Village is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

And after your walk, go to the best restaurant in Amish Country for lunch. It's located on Main Street - you can't miss it. Traditional American cuisine, a wide variety of farm-to-table dishes, and amazing homemade desserts.

You can charge your car here:
Type: CCS/SAE 4 stations, 7 plugs Power: 150-350 kW
Type: CHAdeMO 1 station, 1 plug Power: 50 kW

Make a stop in Zanesville along the way and see the world's only bridge built in the shape of the letter "Y." This unusual bridge has three directions and three roadways. You can see it at the point where two of the city's waterways, the Buckingham and Licking Rivers, merge at the Y-Bridge Overlook.

Here you are in the urban metropolis and capital city of Columbus, Ohio! The first thing you should do is visit the stunningly landscaped park and botanical gardens of Columbus, the Franklin Park Conservatory. You'll find a variety of art exhibits and tall glass greenhouses with hundreds of plant species from around the world: stroll through the rainforest, the desert, see the orchid collection, and check out the large palm house.
Keep in mind that, according to Columbus' Covid restrictions, all visitors inside must wear a mask.
The Botanical Gardens are open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

After such a busy day, dinner should be appropriate! One of Columbus' best restaurants, located in the German Village, is perfect for that. Enjoy sausages and another national German cuisine in an atmospheric restaurant.

The first day of an exciting trip has come to an end - it's time to go to your hotel. Stay overnight at a great chain hotel in the city center, in the German Quarter.