Region

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

www.kenyon.edu

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