The gently rolling hills of Ohio’s Knox County offer a multitude of sightseeing and things to do. From the excitement of concerts, college and university sporting events and a variety of festivals to the serenity of gallery exhibits or a scenic drive through Amish farmlands, there is something for everyone within Mount Vernon and Knox County, Ohio.
For a taste of local flavor, print our own list of favorite eateries, places to stay and things to do in Knox County below, or visit Knox Ways at the Knox County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau for an extensive list of area links.
FRE=Fredericktown
CEN=Centerburg
DAN=Danville
GAM=Gambier
HOW=Howard
MIL= Millwood
MTV= Mount Vernon
WAL= Walhonding
Accommodations and Lodging
Hotels and Motels
Comfort Inn
150 Howard Street, MTV
740-392-6886
Holiday Inn Express
11555 Upr Gilchrist, MTV
740-392-1900
Kenyon Inn
100 W Wiggin, GAM
740-427-2202
Mount Vernon Inn
601 W High, MTV
740-392-9881
Super 8 Motel
1000 Coshocton, MTV
740-397-8885
The Mt Vernon Grand
12 Public Square, MTV
844-700-1717
Bed & Breakfasts
Chaney Manor B & B
7864 Newark Rd, MTV
740-392-2304
Russell-Cooper House
115 E Gambier, MTV
740-397-8638
Felicia’s Guest House
10966 Banning, MTV
740-397-2279
White Oak Inn
29683 Walhonding Rd, DAN
740-599-6107
Gambier House B & B
107 E Wiggin, GAM
740-427-2668
Warwick Farm
16620 Wells Rd., MTV
740-507-6663
Food and Drink
Alcove Restaurant/Lounge
116 South Main, MTV
740-392-3076
Allison’s Finer Diner
11587 Up. Gilchrist Rd, MTV
740-397-9923
Amato’s Woodfired Pizza
668 N. Sandusky St., MTV
740-393-2003
Arby’s
1057 Coshocton, MTV
740-392-5010
Athens Greek Rest.
1 W. High Street, MTV
740-392-9006
Bad Apple Pub
22001 CoshoctonRd, HWD
740-392-3326
Barb’s Diner
201 Columbus Rd, MTV
740-397-3833
Bender’s Pub & Grill
506 S. Market St., DAN
740-397-3833
Bob Evans
857 Coshocton, MTV
740-393-1700
Bombay Garden/Greek Eats
1558 Coshocton, MTV
740-397-0972
Burger King
9 Martinsburg Rd, MTV
740-397-8644
Buffalo Wild Wings
907 Coshocton Road, MTV
740-392-9464
Dirko’s Pizza
500 Coshocton, MTV
740-392-5678
Domino’s Pizza
321 S Main, MTV
740-397-3151
Donato’s Pizza
221 W High, MTV
740-397-3336
Door 142
142 N. Main St., FRE
740-397-3336
Duffers Rest. & Pub
39 N. Main St., FRE
740-694-2561
Fiesta Mexicana
308 West High, MTV
740-397-6325
Fiesta Mexicana
1061 E. Coshocton, MTV
740-397-6258
Flappers Bar & Grill
15 W. High St., MTV
740-392-1061
Gambier Deli
110 Gaskin Ave, GAM
740-427-4324
Hunan Garden
1516 Coshocton, MTV
740-393-1313
Ichiban Sushi & Hibachi
1558 Coshocton, MTV
740-830-6323
Indian Bear Winery
3483 McCament Rd, WAL
740-507-3322
Jake’s Restaurant
996 Coshocton, MTV
740-397-1418
Kelly’s Pizza
21735 A Plank Road, HOW
740-397-6362
Kentucky Fried Chicken
301 W High, MTV
740-392-4900
Kenyon Inn Restaurant
100 W Wiggin, GAM
740-427-2202
LaPaloma Mexican Rest.
200 S Main, MTV
740-393-4101
Legends Sports Bar
110 Mt. Vernon Ave., MTV
740-393-5347
Mazza’s
11587 Upper Gilchrist Rd., MTV
740-397-2076
McDonald’s
1059 Coshocton, MTV
740-397-5503
McDonald’s
111 Newark Rd, MTV
740-397-5500
Mister Pizza
110 Newark Rd, MTV
740-392-4501
Panera Bread
1555 Coshocton, MTV
740-399-5100
Papa John’s Pizza
855 Coshocton, MTV
740-397-6644
Parkside Rest/Tavern
108 Mt. Vernon Av, MTV
740-397-9031
Pirates Cove
1401 Coshocton, MTV
740-393-5000
Pizza Hut
700 S Main, MTV
740-392-6110
Ron’s Pizza
406 Coshocton Ave, MTV
740-392-2031
Ruby Tuesday’s
1055 Coshocton, MTV
740-397-3113
Southside Diner
620 S Main, MTV
740-392-1282
Spearman’s Restaurant
26155 Coshocton, MIL
740-599-7617
Subway East
1579 Coshocton, MTV
740-392-8338
Subway South
100 Newark Rd, MTV
740-397-7827
Taco Bell East
1015 Coshocton, MTV
740-393-3133
Taco Bell South
120 Newark Road, MTV
740-392-7876
Taste of Country
138 N. Main St., FRE
740-694-3111
The Hangout
704 S. Market Street, FRE
740-599-6085
Tim Hortons
941 Coshocton, MTV
740-397-2913
Troyers of Apple Valley
20354 Coshocton Rd., MTV
740-393-3354
Village Inn
102 Gaskin Ave, GAM
740-427-2112
Wendy’s East
994 Coshocton, MTV
740-397-3407
Wendy’s South
522 S Main, MTV
740-397-3440
Winestein Rest. & Pub
156 Howard Stree, MTV
740-326-6492
Young’s Drive-in
206 Wooster Rd, MTV
740-392-3238
Area Attractions
Applewood Equestrian
11030 New Delaware Rd, MTV
740-397-3466
horseback riding
Ariel-Foundation Park
10 Pittsburgh Ave., MTV
740-393-9577
250 acre public green space with lakes, woodlands, walking trails, climbing tower, picnic areas, bike path, events center, historic ruins & more
Bolton Theater
Kenyon College, GAM
740-427-5546
With accomplished alumni such as Paul Newman, Allison Janney and Josh Radnor, Kenyon’s theatrical tradition is well-established, check calendar for production schedule
Brown Family Environmental Center
off Route 229, GAM
740-427-5050
Walking trails, butterfly garden with pond, hands-on nature programs, etc.
www.bfec.kenyon.edu
Colonial City Lanes
110 Mt Vernon Av, MTV
740-392-2695
Bowling, open play, shootouts, glow bowl, pool tournaments
Children’s Garden
Knox Cty Career Ctr
306 Martinsburg Rd , MTV
740-392-2695
half-acre garden for children, Johnny Appleseed mural, gazebo, screened butterfly house, two forts, tower w/staircase, giant’s garden, wishingwell, child-sized doll house
www.knoxcc.org/childrens_garden
Farmers Market
Public Square, MTV
740-397-0401
Offering seasonal vegetables & fruits, meats, eggs, baked goods, flowers, Saturdays 9-12:00, May-October
Fredericktown Historical Museum
11 E Sandusky, FRE
740-694-8891 or
740-694-0332
Nineteenth-century artifacts including clothing and photos from area homes, by appointment
www.fredericktown.net/museum
Heartland Country Resort
3020 Township Rd 190, FRE
419-768-9100
horseback riding through 100+ acres of hills, meadows, streams and forests, bonfires, hayrides
www.heartlandcountryresort.com
Historic Downtown Mount Vernon
First Friday events, shop for antiques, art and collectibles in historical buildings
www.visitdowntownmountvernon.com
Kenyon College
GAM
740-427-5000
One of the nation’s finest liberal-arts colleges located in a unique academic community featuring a classic college town, talented student body, state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional faculty and a well-deserved reputation as a great place for writers
www.kenyon.edu
Kenyon College Bookstore
106 Gaskin Ave, GAM
740-427-5410
Award-winning bookstore, described as a “second living room” in the Wall Street Journal, open 365 days a year
www.kenyon.edu/Bookstore
Knox County Agricultural Museum
125 Fairground Rd, MTV
740-397-1423
Only museum of kind in Ohio, devoted to farm and home lifestyle of 1800’s and early 1900’s, housing more than 3,000 items
www.knoxcountyfair.org/agmuseum
Knox County Historical Society Museum
857 Harcourt Rd, MTV
740-393-5247
Museum represents many facets of regional culture, notable collections of 19th century Cooper farm engines, area post office and telephone history, locally made quilts and coverlets, memorabilia of comedian Paul Lynde and composer and minstrel Daniel Decatur Emmett
www.knoxhistory.org
Knox County Horse Park
7360 Thayer Rd., MTV
50 acres, 120’x200′ arena, camping area, trails, open riding areas, no dogs, public shows & events
www.knoxcountyhorsepark.com
Knox County Park District
117 E. High Street
Suite 224, MTV
740-392-PARK
Featuring multitude of parks (visit web site for full listing), river landings, trails (incl. part of 453-mi long Ohio to Erie Rails to Trail) & events throughout Knox County
Kokosing Gap Trail – 14 mi., 10′ wide paved trail from Mt. Vernon to Danville
Mohican Valley Trail & Bridge of Dreams – 4.8 mi. crushed stone trail connecting Danville to Holmes County, 370 ft. covered bridge
www.knoxcountyparks.org
www.traillink.com
Knox County Visitors Bureau
107 S Main St, MTV
740-392-6102
800-837-5282
Knox County calendar of events
www.visitknoxohio.org
Knox Lake State Wildlife Area
Waterford Rd, CR6, FRE
614-644-3925
740-694-7385 boat rent
Knox Lake, a 495-acre fishing haven located about 1.5 miles northeast of Fredericktown on state Route 95, bald eagle nesting, fishing pier, boat and dock rentals, picnic facilities and boat launch (10 hp limit)
map
Kokosing Lake State Wildlife Area
FRE
614-644-3925
Kokosing Lake, 160 acre fishing & hunting site located north of County Road 6, features picnicing, limited camping and boat launch ramp (10 hp limit), lake contains small island with 1.5 acre pond and 4 acres marsh, two gravel lanes provide access into wildlife area
brochure
Kokosing Valley Camp & Canoe
25860 Coshocton, HOW
740-599-7056
family owned RV park and canoe livery located on the Kokosing River, miniature golf & heated pool
www.kokosingvalley.com
Mound View Cemetery
307 Wooster Rd, MTV
740-393-9581
41 acre cemetery established in 1833, named after ancient Indian mound located in western part of cemetery, persons of local and national importance listed in walking tour
self-guided walking tour
Mount Vernon Historic District Walking Tour
Walking tour of historic sites, look for orange signs throughout downtown
self-guided walking tour
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
800 Martinsburg Rd, MTV
740-392-6868
Co-educational liberal arts university founded in 1968 with an evangelical Christian foundation
www.mvnu.edu
Mount Vernon Parks
40 Public Square, MTV
704-393-9577
Hiawatha Water Park – 100 Sycar Rd., 740-393-0288, public water park and swimming pools, outdoor basketball court, sand volleyball courts, picnic shelter, playground – located next to Hiawatha Golf Course!
www.visitknoxohio.org
Ariell-Foundation Park, end of Norton St – 250 acres, lakes, meadow, ruins, climbing tower, labyrinth, fishing, picnic shelters, trails
Arch Avenue Park, Arch Ave
Lamartine Square, W. Curtis Ave
Lamb Park, Pittsburgh Ave – ball fields
Memorial Park, Mt. Vernon Ave – tennis courts, ball fields, bike path, picnic shelters, Kokosing River
Phillips Park, Compromise St – ball fields
Public Square, Main & High Streets – fountain, monuments
Riverside Park, 955 W. High St – playground, ball fields, Kokosing River access
Mount Vernon Players
MTV
740-397-9383
Community theater group performs musical during summer at the Memorial Theater and several dinner theater performances throughout the year, call for performance schedule
www.mountvernonplayers.com
Olin Art Gallery
Kenyon College, GAM
740-427-5346
Located in the lower level of Kenyon’s Olin Library, the gallery features the work of regional, national & internationally recognized artists in addition to faculty, students & alumni
www.kenyon.edu/artgallery
Pacemakers Dragway
8926 Columbus Rd, MTV
740-397-2720
Track season April – Nov, Fri-Sat-Sun, NHRA one-eighth mile straightaway located on 145 acres bleacher seating for 1,000
www.pacemakersdragway.com
Premier Movie Theatres
11535 Upper Gilchrist Road, MTV
740-392-2220
7 screens featuring new releases
www.uecmovies.com
Ramser Arboretum
24565 Jelloway Rd, DAN
740-392-2941
680 acre arboretum is a mixture of native woodland, planted hardwood plantations and agricultural land with six miles of hiking trails, birdwatching & cross country skiing
brochure
Schnormeier Gallery
221 S. Main Street, MTV
Rotating art exhibits featuring works by regional artists and MVNC students
www.mvnu.edu/art-design/artgallery/schnormeier.asp
Schnormeier Gardens
8701 Laymon Rd, GAM
740-392-5201
Asian-influenced private gardens, sculpture and Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home on 75 acres. Open to public one weekend each year or group tours by appointment
www.schnormeiergardens.org
Woodward Opera House
S Main St., MTV
740- 392-6102
1-800-837-5282
America’s oldest authentic 19th Century theater, currently undergoing renovation, group tours by appointment
www.thewoodward.org
YMCA of Mount Vernon
103 N. Main St., MTV
740-392-9622
Adult and youth programs at several locations, swimming, aerobics, basketball, volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, yoga, personal training, etc.
www.mtvymca.org
Y-NOT CYCLING & FITNESS
133 S. Main St., MTV
740-392-6100
Bicycle rentals by hour or day
www.ynotcycling.com