Buckeye Lake / Columbus East KOA

Buckeye Lake

Buckeye is a 3000+ acre lake that is great for boating, water skiing and fishing. See Buckeye Lake online for more information.

NHRA National Trails Raceway

Championship Drag Racing from April through October is located within 10 minutes of the campground. For more information, visit the National Trails Raceway online.

American Motorcycle Association Hall of Fame Museum

A "great" motorcycle ride away from the campground, this museum has something for everyone. Visit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum online for more information.

Greater Buckeye Lake Historical Society Museum

Memorabilia about the Buckeye Lake area and the Amusement Park that once called Buckeye Lake home.

* Longaberger Baskets

In nearby Frazeysburg, OH visit the home of Longaberger baskets at the Longaberger Homestead.

Dresden, OH

Shopping in the quaint little of town of Dresden, OH, there are many speciality shops and shops with baskets.

Dawes Arboretum

Founded on June 1, 1929, the Dawes Arboretum contains a beautiful display of plants and trees, with hikes and tours available.

* Roscoe Village

In nearby Coshocton, OH, visit the recreated canal town of Roscoe Village. Tours, shops, living history, dining.

Ye Olde Mill

This original old mill was built in 1817 and has been readapted into a museum, ice cream parlor, restaurant and picnic park by the Velvet Ice Cream Company. Buckeye Lake KOA is proud to serve Hand Dipped Velvet Ice Cream, MilkShakes and Root Beer Floats in the store.

* The Columbus Zoo

The Columbus Zoo is central Ohio's most popular attraction and one of America's most renowned zoos, (Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus) open 365 days a year.

* COSI

No matter what your age, COSI will "WOW" you! Explore one incredible wonder after another. Located nearby in Columbus, OH.

The National Heisey Glass Museum

Home of hundreds of Heisey patterns produced by A. H. Heisey and Company from 1896 through 1957. See The National Heisey Glass Museum online for more information.

Moundbuilders State Memorial & Ohio Indian Art Museum

Preserved remnants of a complex of earthen walls and mounds that once covered an area of approximately four square miles. The Art Museum traces the prehistoric Native American people of Ohio. See Moundbuilds State Memorial online for more information.

* The Wilds

The Wilds is a 10,000 acre preserve for endangered animals from around the world.

* Amish Country / Ohio

Ohio's Amish Heartland, home to the largest settlement of Amish in the world.

* Dillon Lake

Canoeing and kayaking on the Licking River and Dillon Lake. All trips are suitable for beginners.

Shopping

Outlet shopping nearby; J. C. Penney Outlet store and also two outlet stores (Jeffersonville Outlet) located in Jeffersonville, OH. located off I-71.

Easton Town Center

Easton Town Center is a unique place with shopping, dining and entertainment venues.

William C. Kraner Nature Center

Designed to bring the outdoors indoors with a 2400 square foot nature center. The Nature Center contains interpretive nature displays where children and adults can get up close and personal with Licking County's "wild side".

Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve

Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve is a 956 acre area dedicated as an interpretive nature preserve whose main feature is a spectacular narrow gorge cut by the Licking River. Hiking trails and more than 4 miles of bike trail wind through the preserve.

The Works

The Ohio Center of History, Art and Technology is housed in a block long complex of historic buildings that inspires an appreciation for industry, innovation and the creative process in learners of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Things to see: interactive exhibits, glass blowers, digital studios, paint your own pottery, and climb aboard a 1918 interurban car. See The Works online for more information.

Golf Works

Second largest golf shop in the world. Make your own custom clubs.

Licking County Parks

Numerous parks and preserves in the surrounding area, with hiking, bike trails and nature centers.

* - These can also be made into Day Trips, depending on time spent.