Location: Pickerington
Top Things to do in Pickerington
Top 10 Things to do in Pickerington, United States
Pickerington is a city in Fairfield and Franklin counties in the central region of the U.S. state of Ohio. It was founded in 1815 as Jacksonville. Pickerington was known as Jacksonville until 1827, when the citizens petitioned the state legislature to change the name to Pickerington in honor of its founder, Abraham Pickering. It is a suburb of Columbus. The population was 18,291 at the 2010 census. As land annexation, development, and immigration into the Columbus area continues, the city of Pickerington (like many area suburbs) has generally followed suit. Pickerington is also home to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, located at 13515 Yarmouth Dr. off Interstate 70.
Restaurants in Pickerington
1. Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By michaelrM5717MD - Granville, Ohio, United States
The focus of this museum is primarily historical AMA racers and personalities. The hardware (bikes) are prominently featured usually in connection with featured historical racers. The bikes are of historical significance as the very bikes used by the feature rider in a notable season of racing, as a first or last of its type in a particular racing category, or in its role in a particular racer's notable achievement. The displays are less about the bike's mechanical details and their evolution but you can get close enough to the bikes to appreciate their design and construction. The display placards give typically a paragraph about the racer and one about the bike, which was enough to inform and appreciate without becoming boring. My only criticism is that often large photo portraits of the historical racers were not located adjacent to the bikes associated with them, which could be confusing. As a car guy, engineer, and racing enthusiast, I learned a lot and was able to appreciate what was presented without specifically being a motorcycle enthusiast. My college-age son who is studying engineering and has a vague interest in motorcycles also found it interesting. Admission is a reasonable $10 per person for non-AMA members.
2. Blacklick Woods Metro Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Leathercat69 - Columbus, Ohio
This park is so close to us. It has a great walking/biking trail that comments with the longer trail in Pickerington. There are several good grassy areas with tables and covered eating areas. Its very user friendly and the park staff is always quick to answer any questions. I love going to the wildlife watching building in the back of the park-- I'm always amazed at the number of birds and small wildlife at the feeders!
3. Motts Military Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Kimberly9662 - Groveport, Ohio
This museum was very interesting. Even if you aren’t into history, like me. Lol. I was actually quite surprised and very intrigued by the mass quantities of items that have been collected over time by Mr. Motts. Great place for homeschoolers and field trips for schools.
4. Slate Run Living Historical Farm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By L2RS - Canal Winchester, Ohio
I have visited Slate Run living historical farm many times, in several different seasons. Every time I visit I learned something new about life on a working 19th century farm. The docents stay in character and readily and knowledgeably explain the work they perform on the farm and how life was lived in the 1800's. Great place for all ages.
5. Indian Mound Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By A TripAdvisor Member
Very pretty walk in the woods. Trails are kept fairly clean. Signs are good to point out interest and direction. Some exertion required on the uphill path.
6. Pickerington Ponds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Andoralee1 - Pickerington, Ohio
This park is relatively small and has some viewing decks for bird watchers and a small walking path that goes in a circle ... Could be almost a mile trail around and open field. Little to no shading or trees along the walking path.
7. Chestnut Ridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By stacicooperhoffmann - Amanda, Ohio
This is one of the few parks around that have a wheelchair accessible fishing dock. This is a huge help to our family. the paths to the dock are paved, so it makes for an easy bumpless ride. The park rangers are all very friendly as well as well informed. Our kids enjoy learning something new from the rangers each time we come for a visit.
8. Three Creeks Metropark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By AAHolt - United States
This metropark has several trails of varying lengths that are good for walking, jogging or biking. Some of the trails go through the trees while others go around ponds. The area is rather secluded so I wouldn't go alone.
9. Combustion Brewery & Taproom
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Angela H - Pickerington, Ohio
My husband and I went for a euchre tournament supporting the Pickerington food pantry and it was so much fun! We met some great people and had a fun night out supporting a good cause. My husband really liked the antidote beer, it really did taste the coffee. We got the hot dogs and chips, the kettle chips are super spicy so be prepared! The hot dogs have pimento cheese which is spicy too, just to be aware. My husband enjoyed our meals, but they were a little too spicy for me. I also saw people ordering Romeos pizza and eating it there, what a great thing to have next door!
10. Hidden Lakes Winery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By William M - Portland, Oregon, Usa
If you want to eat winery-quality food at diner level prices, this is it. The place is very nice, the food is delicious, my server Marissa was fantastic - very attentive and friendly.
The location has a winery and distillery on site, Damian is the owner/master brewer.
This restaurant has potential. The thing about 'potential' is, it's everything it could be, but it's not. The establishment seems to want to cater to everybody at every price point, rather than own the higher-end market it easily can. Delicious food, really good drinks, fantastic location (patio overlooks a lake), and friendly staff. I fully expected $25 plates and $8.00 drinks (food was 15, drinks were 6).
My suggestion/recommendation: OWN the higher end market share you easily can. Lose the take out menus; make the inside tables more cozy/private; ditch the metal tables outside. You have a master brewer (a really good one at that!), get a master chef. Use table cloths, cloth napkins, raise prices to the $25/plate level, and reach for higher $$ clientele. Until then, this is a place to have a $120 dinner for two for $60.
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