Plan Your Visit: Attractions Around Meyer Hatchery

Nestled in the heart of Ohio’s beautiful Amish Country, Meyer Hatchery is surrounded by rolling countryside, friendly small towns, and plenty of things to see and do. Whether you’re here for a quick stop or planning to make a day of it, you’ll find adventures, history, shopping, and dining all within a short drive. To help you get the most out of your visit, we’ve gathered some of our favorite nearby spots to explore!

Northeast of Meyer Hatchery

Medina – Historic Charm & Local Adventure

• History & Culture: Medina Public Square Historic District with preserved 19th-century architecture, Medina County Historical Society & Museum, Castle Noel (year-round Christmas attraction)
• Nature & Outdoors: Buckeye Woods Park with hiking and biking trails, Reagan Park for mountain biking, playgrounds, and picnic areas
• Shopping & Downtown: Quaint downtown with local boutiques, antique shops, cafés, coffee shops, and unique bookstores like The Bookshelf and Black Cat Medina
• Family Fun & Unique Attractions: Castle Noel, Alien Vacation Miniature Golf, Roscoe Ewing Park Disc Golf Course (Ohio’s first disc golf course), Sweets and Geeks, Karting at High Voltage Indoor Karting

North of Meyer Hatchery

Oberlin – History, Arts & Culture

• Adventure & Tours: Common Ground Zipline Tour; Weltzheimer/Johnson House by Frank Lloyd Wright
• History & Culture: Oberlin Heritage Center, Underground Railroad history, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Tappan Square
• Food & Drink: Local cafés, breweries, international dining near Oberlin College
• Shopping: College-town boutiques, bookstores, artisan shops

South of Meyer Hatchery

Loudonville – Outdoor Adventure & Small-Town Charm

• Outdoor Recreation: Mohican Adventures (canoe, kayak, tubing, zipline, mini golf), Tree Frog Canopy Tours, hiking trails
• Nature: Mohican State Park & Mohican-Memorial State Forest
• History & Culture: Wolf Creek Grist Mill
• Food & Drink: Ice cream shops, local taverns, cafés
• Shopping: Gift shops, outfitters, Mohican-themed stores

Southwest of Meyer Hatchery

Ashland – Local Charm & Shopping

• Farm Experiences: Honey Haven Farm
• Nature & Outdoors: Audubon Wetlands, Gilliom Nature Park
• History & Culture: Ashland County Historical Society, Center Street Historic District
• Food & Drink: South Street Grill, Ohio Fire, Downtown Perk
• Shopping: Main Street shops, Grandpa’s Cheesebarn, Parsley Pot, Bagnabit, Fig & Oak, Fin Feather Fur Outfitters

Southeast of Meyer Hatchery

Wooster – Vibrant Downtown & Nature

• Nature & Outdoors: Secrest Arboretum, Wooster Memorial Park, Barnes Preserve
• History & Culture: Wayne County Historical Society & Museum, Wayne County Courthouse District, Ohio Light Opera, College of Wooster Art Museum
• Food & Drink: Local Roots Market café, Hartzler Family Dairy (ice cream), farm-to-table restaurants
• Shopping: Downtown Wooster boutiques, antique stores, Pine Tree Barn (restaurant + boutique)
• Family Fun: Ramseyer Farms (seasonal activities), Alice Noble Ice Arena

Northeast of Meyer Hatchery

Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Hiking, Scenic Views & Waterfall

• Nature & Outdoors: 125+ miles of trails, Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, The Ledges area
• Waterfall Highlight: Brandywine Falls – approximately 60–65 ft, the tallest in CVNP, with both boardwalk and Gorge Trail loop options
• History & Culture: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, historic canal structures
• Food & Drink: Local cafés and restaurants in nearby towns
• Shopping: Artisan shops in Peninsula, Boston Heights, and the surrounding areas

West of Meyer Hatchery

• Spencer – Lake Spencer; Queen Right Colonies (bee farm)
• Crittenden Farm (NW Ashland County) – Historic farmstead