Location: Granville
Top Things to do in Granville
10 Things to Do in Granville That You Shouldn't Miss
Granville is a village in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,646 at the 2010 census. The village is located in a rural area of rolling hills in central Ohio. It is 35 miles east of Columbus, the state capital, and 7 miles west of Newark, the county seat.
Restaurants in Granville
1. Bryn Du Mansion
Overall Ratings
5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Jonathan J - Columbus, Ohio
The ground are lovely as is the architecture. The whole history of Granville and the quaint downtown, burial ground, and the shady winding road to Newark are worth spending a day.
2. Great Circle Earthworks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Spanning almost a quarter of a mile, this round earthworks was an amazing construction feat 2,000 years ago.
Reviewed By Jamie C - Marlton, New Jersey
The Great Circle and the Works museum are one of the few indicators left from what historians believe are the first civilization from the US - the Missippians, Hopewells, or collectively the Mound Builders. Awe sweeps over you as you stand within the circle of these massive man made mounds away from the din of commercialism and progress that has swept through this area as you imagine life from over 2000 years ago in this very spot. Great preservation and informative museum make this a perfect destination for the concerning history buff or the fervent nature lover.
3. Dawes Arboretum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By R V - Columbus, Ohio
Dawes Arboretum is our favorite place to visit at any time of the year. Its neat and clean, its not too far, its free and its big and beautiful in any season. I take my kids here for many photoshoots. Its a gem that everyone...MoreThank you for your review! We are so glad you have enjoyed your visits to The Dawes Arboretum and we hope to see you again soon.
4. Lynd's Fruit Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By gilthorp - Chicago, Illinois
Whether its a family, couples, or school groups there's something for everybody. It's really not cheap for the apples themeselves, but they're HUGE and almost all in perfect shape. You can eat your fill, but one apple is more than enough. The kiddie things cost, but only 2 or 3 dollars.
5. Three Oaks Vineyard, LLC
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Open May through November. Three Oaks Vineyard is located 6 miles north of Granville. An intimate setting in rural McKean Township. We're a vineyard and winery that takes pride in crafting wines from vine to glass. Enjoy a wine tasting or have a glass of wine with friends out on the patio. Take a stroll across the bridge to the vineyard. Open May through November every Friday and Saturday from 2 pm to 8 pm. Other times by appointment. No Sunday license.
Reviewed By Rognec - Ohio
They have music and food trucks on most Saturday's starting at 6:00. Nice outdoor seating. Plenty of shade if you get there early. Owners are friendly. Various wines for all tastes. Small enough where you may meet some new friends. We will go back. You can bring your own food as well.
6. Midland Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Sightsee_Eat - Worthington, Ohio
I have made fun trips to Newark with husband and daughter and stayed both times at Double Tree by Hilton, which is right across from the Midland. We came in October several years ago to see Paul Reiser (had just finished binge-ing seasons of Mad About You), and enjoyed being in the richly recently renovated Midland very much, especially as we could walk a very short ways back to our hotel. We had actually seen him arrive at the theatre from our hotel window earlier in the day. It was a wonderful short getaway not far from home.
7. Newark Earthworks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Porthos7 - West Chester, Ohio
Amazing site that is both peaceful and beautiful (even right next to a major highway) Built by people of the ancient Hopewell Culture between 100 B.C. and 500 A.D., this architectural wonder of ancient America was part cathedral, part cemetery and part astronomical observatory. The entire Newark Earthworks originally encompassed more than four square miles. Please don't walk on the actual works... plenty of "park" space to sit and watch from. There is a Museum at the entrance to give you more information. Go see this beautiful ancient space!
8. Robbins Hunter Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Andrewek - Granville, Ohio, United States
We had a lovely time touring the museum and enjoying all the beautiful Christmas decorations. There are six meticulously decorated trees and the atmosphere is wonderful. We will definitely be back!
9. The WORKS MUSEUM
Overall Ratings
5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By shellbell616 - Columbus, Ohio
We had a great time checking out The Works! My son is 6 and he loved everything there. We even saw a glass blowing demonstration which was really neat! You can easily spend 3 hours here. There are a lot of educational, historical and just plain fun exhibits. I would love to come back when the weather is warm and their fountain is going/outside areas can be enjoyed.
10. Granville Historical Society
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By RLane_11 - Dublin, Ohio
If you are interested in history, you will definitely enjoy a visit to this little gem of a museum, which exhibits furniture, tools, toys and other collections related to the Granville area in a charming and very well preserved 1816 structure. For serious researchers and genealogy buffs, there's a Research Center accessible by appointment.
I love small-town museums, in spite of the fact that their often eccentric charm is usually accompanied by amateurish, poorly labeled and preserved displays. That's definitely not the case here! These interesting exhibits are beautifully preserved and displayed, with professionally-done labels and documentation, and no lingering scent of great-grandma's basement or attic. The quality of the displays and accompanying documentation makes this a very enjoyable and informative experience. One of the more fascinating items to me was a transcription of a letter written to his wife by a soldier in the 1790s, which provided a vivid depiction of his experience and character. There's a nice collection of artifacts and furniture from early settlers. We also enjoyed the more recent exhibits on Grandma's kitchen and other aspects of women's domestic life. The volunteer docents were knowledgeable, cheerful, and friendly--available when we had questions, yet we were able to go through at our own pace. We ran out of time before making it to the lower level exhibits.
Hours are limited - check the website before making a special trip. It's open on Saturday from 10--4, Sunday 1--4, and some other afternoons in the summer; it's closed on Monday and Tuesday. There's no fee--but of course they accept donations.
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