Top Things to do in Ohio
Top Hotels in Ohio
- 1. Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown
- 2. Hilton Cleveland Downtown
- 3. Graduate Columbus
- 4. The Westin Cincinnati
- 5. Berlin Grande Hotel
- 6. Ohio University Inn & Conference Center
- 7. Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
- 8. Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade
- 9. Hampton Inn Cleveland-Downtown
- 10. 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
Top 10 Golf Courses in Ohio, United States
If you are looking for an active place to stay with world-class attractions, Ohio’s major cities can satisfy any vacation desire. Each offers its own distinct flavor of fun, from professional sports – Bengals (Cincinnati), Cavaliers (Cleveland) and Indians (Cleveland again) – to museums, outdoor activities and more. One of the most famous is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. If football is your thing, don’t miss the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. For the science-minded, visit the meat eaters at the Carnivore Conservation Center in the Wilds near Cambridge, dedicated to the breeding and scientific study of endangered mid-sized carnivores. Kids will also love Planet Snoopy in Sandusky or the Columbus Zoo’s Zoombezi Bay Waterpark and Jack’s Landing rides.
Restaurants in Ohio
1. Avalon Golf and Country Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By katheriner903 - Jefferson, United States
From the time we arrived at the golf course, everything was beautiful and professional as expected..... but the staff and atmosphere was warm and friendly beyond our expectations!! We had excellent service everywhere on the resort !!! The food was amazing!!! Can’t say enough about this resort. We had a blast!!!
2. The Virtues Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
he rankings are in and the Golf Digest 2017-18 course rankings moved the Virtues Golf Club to # 65 (previously #74) in America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses. In the fall of 2016, The Golf Magazine named The Virtues Golf Club, the Number One public golf course in Ohio, and no. 70 in Top 100 Courses You Can Play. Join us we continue in ensuring the Virtues Golf Club remains the preeminent Ohio golf experience. Come see what's new at Ohio's #1 public course and enjoy our 60,000 square foot clubhouse with exquisite cuisine and panoramic views.
Reviewed By djtheoret - Lakeland, United States
Arthur Hills left nothing on the drawing board when he designed The Virtues Golf Club in Newark, Ohio a mere 40 miles from downtown Columbus. Up until 2016, The Virtues was known as the Longaberger Golf Club; on your way odds are you’ll drive by the abandoned basket-shaped office building that was once home to the world-renowned basket company. The Virtues Golf Club offers golfers 5 sets of tees. Don’t bite off more than you can chew yardage wise and you’ll have a great time. As you make your way around this magnificent layout, you’ll encounter a variety of holes. Many consider The Virtues a parkland layout, but I think it incorporates several styles. The hitting surfaces are incredible: well-manicured Bentgrass tee boxes give way to Bentgrass fairways which lead to Bentgrass greens. The Virtues Golf Club is not without its share of hazards - there are over seventy strategically placed bunkers and water comes into play on 8 holes. The Virtues Golf club isn’t the kind of course you’ll enjoy walking unless you're part mountain goat. Virtues Golf Club is one memorable hole after another. Number 4 is a par 5 that plays 563 yards and is memorable not only because of its challenge but also for the views it provides. There’s a significant change in elevation from the tee to the green and from the elevated tee box, you can see for miles. It also gives long ball hitters a chance to get home in two. Although the awaiting fairway is generous, finding the green can be an arduous task as it is narrow and angles back and to the right, bringing the water into play that much more. Shot selection on your layup shot is important as the water can come into play if you hit it too far. Big numbers are as easy to make as birdies! Number 18, 466 yards. If I were naming holes, this would be called “Uphill Journey.” This dogleg left par 4 plays uphill all the way and finding any of the five fairway bunkers at the corner of the dogleg makes par that much tougher. A draw shot off the tee that finds the short grass over the left side bunkers will leave a mid-iron approach shot uphill into the green. A back-right pin placement can be tricky because of the bunkering around the green. The view of the clubhouse in the background makes for a nice picture. The Virtues also boasts some pretty impressive practice facilities. Before your round, warm up on their full-length driving range where you can hit every club in the bag. There is also a spacious short game area with a practice bunker and a large putting green nearby. After your round, be sure to stop by the Overlook restaurant at The Virtues Golf Club. In addition to a wide selection of beers and a full liquor bar, the food is amazing and well presented. They have some unique sandwiches and entrees as well such as The BBQ Meatloaf Sandwich, Lemon Broiled Salmon, and a Grilled Ribeye Steak. Virtues Golf Club has partnered with several local hotels to create stay and play packages that allow you to play the course a few times rather than just one and done. Or, if you prefer, you can play a different course, Eaglesticks Golf Club in nearby Zanesville. Packages include overnight stays in comfortable guest rooms and access to dining and local attractions. Click on the 9 Stars of Golf icon on their website, fill out the form and they will get back to you quickly. Playing this course on back-to-back days is a golfer’s dream! Last Word: To me, this is the most beautiful and challenging Arthur Hills course I have played. Holes are routed such that wayward shots are penalized; miss the fairway off the tee and you’ll find your ball easy enough but it’s usually going to be in some tall grass or behind a tree. With such forgiving and generous fairways off the tee, the emphasis is on approach shots into the greens. The green complexes are guarded with bunkers that are not too penal but will test your bunker play. Most greens have a lot of undulation and present some challenges; especially if you’re looking to recover from an errant approach.
3. Firestone Country Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By mefinVA - Williamsburg, United States
I'm not a good golfer but I enjoy going out to play along with my husband. We are on a road trip and have arranged to play along the way at courses owned by Club Corp, which owns our home country club as well. Firestone is pretty famous so we were excited to play here. The South Course is the most famous, where they have PGA tournaments. Way too difficult for me. We did accidentally play a couple of holes on it when we were looking for Hole 1 on the West Course. They started us on the back 9. When we looked for hole 1, hole 1 of the South Course was there first. It was the only time the signage failed us--it was generally quite good. Once we found out, we went back and got better instructions to get to hole 1 on the West Course. The rangers were really nice about the whole thing. The course was in beautiful condition. It was hard, but not so hard that I got discouraged.The greens were kind of mottled, but still very smooth. We had lunch at the 1929 lounge looking out over one of the courses. The food was fine and the staff was nice. A great club to visit, especially for the golf!
4. Thunderbird Hills Golf Courses
5. Majestic Springs Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
6. Eagle Creek Golf Club
7. Manakiki Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
8. Shale Creek Golf Course
9. Heatherwoode Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
10. The Sanctuary Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By wrwise - North Canton, United States
Always in great shape...You will use every club in the bag.. Every hole is different and a challenge. Easy to walk. Many tees for all levels of play. Patio and grill for after the round eats and drinks.
