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Covered Bridge Trail in Marysville and Union County, Ohio

Explore a northwestern part of Central Ohio in an fun and adventurous way this Summer – and through the rest of the year with the Covered Bridge Trail in Marysville and Union County, Ohio . 

Covered Bridge Trail

There are 35 stops on this fun trail, including the central feature – seven instagrammable historic covered bridges in Marysville and Union County, Ohio. 

The trail also leads travelers to stops that make this a special place to visit, including, great food, locally made craft beer and wine, sweet treats, cool shops and even a mural celebrating local bridge building history. Some of these other stops have a creative connection to the region’s covered bridges.

Use the GPS-enabled Cover Bridge Trail at Go.visitunioncounty.org to check in when you’re at the stops. See the interactive map here . 

Earn prizes when you visit 9 or more stops. Enter to win monthly giveaways of local goodies and a year-end grand prize gift basket with a Union County Getaway.

After nine stops, every participant also earns a fun pair of covered bridge-shaped sunglasses. You’ll get a text to pick up your prize at the Visitors Center at Union Station 1820, located at 109 E. Fifth St. in historic uptown Marysville.

Spain Creek Covered Bridge

In addition to bridges, the trail features more than a dozen other stops, including breweries, restaurants and more that feature special offerings inspired by local covered bridge history. 

A Massive mural honoring Partridge that graces Uptown Marysville is yet another stop on the trail.

Dine on a Covered Bridge

Want more covered bridge experiences? There are are a few Dine on a Covered Bridge experiences. These feature twinkling lights, live music, and local food, wine and craft beer.

Buy tickets before they sell out at DineonaCoveredBridge.com .

2024 Dates: June 22, July 6, August 24, September 28, October 5

Covered Bridges in Marysville and Union County

Big Darby Creek Covered Bridge

Bigelow Covered Bridge (1873) Named for Eliphas Bigelow, whose family founded Plain City, this 102-foot-long bridge underwent extensive renovation in 1990, including a new arch system to carry the weight of traffic across Little Darby Creek.

Buck Run Covered Bridge (2006) The longest single-span wooden bridge in Ohio, this is the third bridge to be built on this site. The first was a covered bridge; the second a steel truss bridge. Now, this modern two-lane covered bridge crosses the Big Darby Creek and is 160 feet long.

Culbertson Covered Bridge (1868) Originally located on State Route 4, the Cuthbertson Bridge was moved to this spot prior to 1922. In 1977, a runaround was constructed so farm equipment and other heavy vehicles can bypass the bridge. With an original price tag of $1,375, this 94-foot-long bridge spans the Treacle Creek.

North Lewisburg Covered Bridge (2006) This bridge replaced the historic Pottersburg Bridge, which was moved to make room for a new bridge with modified Pratt truss with substructures built out of the creek at a cost of $1.6 million. Spanning the Big Darby Creek, this bridge is 135 feet long.

Pottersburg Covered Bridge (1868) Replaced when its vintage one-lane bridge could no longer handle increasing traffic when Honda built their North American Headquarters in Marysville, Pottersburg Bridge is now available for special events and is part of a 1.9-mile paved multi-purpose Rails-to-Trails path spanning the old rail bed at 94 feet long.

Spain Creek Covered Bridge (1870s). This quaint bridge is one of Union County’s smallest, housing a “bridge-within-a-bridge” concept that allows the covered bridge to rest, while the bridge inside carries the weight of the traffic. This bridge has been rehabilitated after heavy machinery damaged the overhead braces in 2008 and 2016. This bridge spans Spain Creek and is 64 feet long.

Streng Road Bridge (1914). Built to replace the covered bridge that was destroyed in the great 1913 flood, Union County received special recognition in 1993 for renovating this beauty. Its original ornamentation and decorative are elements all still in place. This 200-footer crosses Big Darby Creek. It’s the only non-covered bridge to be listed on the official Ohio Historic Bridge registry.

Thompson Road Covered Bridge (2010). Originally built in 1881, the first covered bridge built on this location was destroyed by a devastating flood in 1913. This beautiful modern-day bridge is much different from its predecessor in that it has two lanes and can carry today’s heavy traffic loads 125 feet across Mill Creek.

All images courtesy of Marysville & Union County Convention & Visitors Bureau .

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March 13, 2024 at 10:38 pm

This should pull it up: https://go.visitunioncountyohio.org/checkout/561/visit-union-county-ohio/3864/union-county-tourism/deal/5601/covered-bridge-trail-2024?template=embed

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March 13, 2024 at 1:05 pm

Is there a map that shows the location of each covered bridge?

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ABOVE: SPAIN CREEK BRIDGE

• Union County Covered Bridges

One of the best known bridge builders in Central Ohio was Reuben Partridge . Reuben was responsible for more than 100 covered bridges during his long career. Today there are only a few of his bridges remaining.

Union County Covered Bridges all have windows along the side. At the time the original covered bridges were built, traffic was either pedestrian or by horse. There are several reasons for not having windows built on these bridges, some even suggest that the windows might have startled a horse passing over the bridge. More than likely however, is the fact that the openings would cost more to build, provide a direct opening for inclement weather.

The reason for the bridges being covered is to protect the wood. The other answer is that the builders constructing the bridges often had little education, especially in the engineering technology. They did have plenty of house building experience. They understood what it took to construct walls tied together with ceiling joists and rafters, all together combined to create a stable structure that would stand up to harsh winds, snowy weather and rain.

It was the responsibility of the nearest farmer to make sure the bridge was in good shape and free of snow and ice. That is why many of the bridges bear the name of a local farmer. The reason the bridges were made of wood instead of iron, steel or concrete, is because quality wood was plentiful and easy to use. Iron and steel had to be fabricated to exact sizes and then transported from the foundry to the bridge location; much easier to just build the structure out of wood.

POTTERSBURG BRIDGE

The Pottersburg Bridge is now part of a multi-use trail and not used for vehicular traffic. It was originally located where the North Lewisburg Road Covered Bridge now stands. This historic bridge was designed and built by Reuben Partridge in 1868. The windows were added back 1937. The bridge was moved in 2006 and painted red in 2007. The bridge is used throughout the year for special events, especially the annual Covered Bridge Festival where the bridge is converted to an open air diner.

CULBERTSON BRIDGE (Winget Road Bridge)

Built in 1868 by Reuben Partridge, the 94' bridge now spans the Treacle Creek. The bridge was originally located on SR 4 and moved in the early 1950s. In 1961 the bridge underwent extensive repairs and reconstruction. Because the road saw an increase in heavy farm equipment, rather than move the bridge again, a new road was constructed around the bridge so heavy equipment could bypass the bridge. In the 1980s the bridge was rehabilitated again, this time glue laminate beams were added for increased strength. It is rumored that the bridge may be haunted by some lost lover long-ago.

BUCK RUN ROAD BRIDGE

Built in 2006, it replaced a bridge built back in 1914. The large, modern 2-land bridge spans 160' over the Big Darby Creek.

SPAIN CREEK BRIDGE (also known as the Inskeep-Cratty Road Bridge)

The Spain Creek Bridge was built in the 1870s. and spans 64'. It was built by Reuben Partridge. It is the smallest of all the surviving bridges. In 1988 the bridge was completely renovated and again 2008 repairs were made to the bridge. The windows were added later.

NORTH LEWISBURG ROAD COVERED BRIDGE

Built in 2006, the North Lewisburg Road Bridge is 135' long and is 2 lanes wide. It is constructed using a modified Pratt Truss. The bridge spans the Big Darby Creek.

Union County Covered Bridge Festival

The Union County Covered Bridge Festival is quickly becoming a regional favorite. In early September visitors have the opportunity to tour Union County's historic covered bridges and learn more about their history throughout Union County. Noted as a celebration of local heritage, the Union County Covered Bridge Festival is marked with various activities in Marysville, Milford Center, North Lewisburg, Plain City and Unionville Center.

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2024 June 22 • July 6 • August 24 • September 28 • October 5

We're thrilled to invite you to our renowned "Dine on a Covered Bridge" events, an experience like no other. Whether you join us for a delightful lunch or a beautiful dinner, you'll be treated to an exquisite feast showcasing locally sourced ingredients. What makes our events truly special is the seamless blend of dining and entertainment with our unique local breweries and wineries. This fusion of delectable cuisine, historic ambiance, and local libations promises an unforgettable and enchanting experience. 

Host Brewery

When booking choose a host winery/brewery to depart from:

1487 Brewery

Dalton Union Winery & Brewery,

  Rhetoric Brewing Co.,

Walking Distance Brewing Co.,

Taphouse at Retreat 21

Covered Bridge Tour

Depart host winery/brewery for a trolley tour of the following bridges:

Buck Run Covered Bridge

Spain Creek Covered Bridge

North Lewisburg Covered Bridge

Pottersburg Covered Bridge

Farm to Table Dining

During the tour, guests will step off trolley for a farm to table dining experience served on the Pottersburg Covered Bridge. When booking choose either:

Lunch on the Bridge

Dinner on the bridge

Upon return to the host winery each guest will receive a drink ticket.

Visiting the Covered Bridges of Union County, Pennsylvania

Union County might be one of the smallest counties in Pennsylvania, but it is home to five great covered bridges.

Unlike some counties, the covered bridges in Union County are each very unique and offer some interesting curiosities. If you love covered bridges, you won’t want to miss these great historical remnants.

The Union County covered bridges below are listed from north to south, as well as east to west. Visiting them in the order listed would work well, but you could also reverse the order just as easily.

Factory Covered Bridge

Factory Covered Bridge is the most accessible of the Union County covered bridges and is located just off of Interstate 80, a few miles west of its intersection with Route 15. Also known as Horsham Covered Bridge, this bridge was built in 1880 using both King and Queen trusses.

It was later repaired in both 1954 and 1976.

The bridge is open to traffic and carries vehicles 60 feet over White Deer Creek, a tributary of the Susquehanna River.

Getting There: Factory Covered Bridge is located in White Deer Township, just a short distance off of I-80. There is a pull-off on the northern side of the bridge from which to view the bridge.

Factory Covered Bridge can be found at the following coordinates: 41.073653, -76.902916.

Hubler Covered Bridge

Out of all the covered bridges in Pennsylvania, the route to Hubler Covered Bridge might be the most interesting. That’s because getting to this bridge requires traveling through the property of the high-security Lewisburg Federal Prison.

In fact, half of the bridge sits on their property. However, don’t let this quirk deter you from visiting.

Hubler Covered Bridge was built in 1850, roughly 80 years before the prison was built. It crosses Little Buffalo Creek just a few yards above Buffalo Creek. The bridge is 33 feet long.

While the bridge appears to be in excellent shape, a chain-link fence keeps visitors from passing through it. I’m assuming that this has something to do with the nearby prison, but don’t know for sure.

A small park has been constructed around the covered bridge, complete with a picnic table.

Getting There: As indicated above, getting to Hubler Covered Bridge requires traversing the grounds of United States Penitentiary, Lewisburg.

At the time of my visit, there were no restrictions on car travel through this area. However, given its location, it’s entirely possible that there could be at some point, or that a guard could inquire about your presence on the property.

Should signs pop up in the future indicating that the road is closed, please respect them.

Hubler Covered Bridge is located at the following coordinates: 40.986050, -76.927862. Access to the bridge is from Sanford Bates Drive.

Hassenplug Covered Bridge

Hassenplug Covered Bridge is considered to be the oldest remaining covered bridge and (likely) the second-oldest covered bridge in the United States ( Hyde Hall Covered Bridge near Cooperstown, NY is the oldest).

Built in 1825, the bridge crosses 80 feet over Buffalo Creek. It was refurbished in 1959.

The bridge is located just outside of the downtown area of Mifflinburg, making it an easy covered bridge to visit when traveling through the area or visiting nearby Rusty Rail Brewing Co and the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum . Given the bridge’s age, it’s amazing that it is still open to traffic.

The bridge is also the trailhead for the Koon’s Trail, which is a one-mile trail that follows Buffalo Creek. This trail offers a nice short hike through the woods and some unique views of Hassenplug Covered Bridge.

Getting There:  Hassenplug Covered Bridge is located on North 4th Street, less than a mile from the heart of town. It is located at the following coordinates: 40.923651, -77.049775.

There is room to pull off the road on the side of the bridge closest to town.

Hayes Covered Bridge

Hayes Covered Bridge is another of Union County’s covered bridges to have a unique quirk. Built in 1882 using the King truss, this bridge crosses 63 feet over Buffalo Creek. This bridge is located in a rural area west of Mifflinburg and surrounded by picturesque farmland.

What makes it so unique is that the bridge sits up on a small hill, with an access road making a small half loop around the bridge, allowing oversized cars and trucks to avoid the bridge. However, unlike other covered bridges that have been bypassed by other roads, Hayes Covered Bridge is still open to traffic and part of the main roadway.

The bridge also has one of the lowest clearance bars I’ve seen on a bridge, at a height of only six and a half feet.

Getting There:  Hayes Covered Bridge is located two miles west of Mifflinburg, PA, off of Route 45. The road to the bridge is a well-maintained dirt road but may not be maintained during the wintertime.

Hayes Covered Bridge is located at the following coordinates: 40.917326, -77.091513.

Millmont Covered Bridge

Millmont Covered Bridge (also known as Glen Iron Covered Bridge and Millmont Red Covered Bridge) is the longest covered bridge in Union County, Pennsylvania, at 131 feet in length. It crosses Penns Creek and was built in 1855.

In the Spring of 2016, the bridge was closed to cars due to structural issues but remains open for people to walk across the bridge.

Hopefully, this bridge will be reopened to vehicular traffic soon. However, the last time the bridge was closed, in 1998, it didn’t open again to traffic for 12 years. D

riving across this bridge is interesting, as there are few windows, making the ride a bit darker and more claustrophobic than most covered bridges.

Getting There:  Millmont Covered Bridge is located in a rural area of western Union County. The bridge is located at the intersection of Route 3004 and Covered Bridge Road. However, there is nowhere to park along Route 3004 to see this bridge.

Because of this, you may have to detour to another bridge to get to the southern side of Penns Creek, where parking space is available.

The coordinates for the parking area at Millmont Covered Bridge are 40.877833, -77.155740.

Other Nearby Destinations

If you’re looking for other options in the area, there are covered bridges that can be visited in nearly every surrounding county including Northumberland , Snyder , Lycoming , and Clinton Counties.

Another option is to head to Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland , just a few miles north of Factory Covered Bridge on Route 15 in Union County or to the very interesting abandoned bunkers of Alvira , Woodward Cave , and the Lewisburg Children’s Museum .

[ Click here for information on how to use the coordinates in this article to find your destination.]

See map for other area attractions.

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Jim Cheney is the creator of UncoveringPA.com. Based in Carlisle near Harrisburg, Jim frequently travels around Pennsylvania and has visited, written about, and photographed all 67 counties in the state. He has also traveled to more than 30 different countries around the world.

3 thoughts on “Visiting the Covered Bridges of Union County, Pennsylvania”

I wanted to tell you my experience with visiting the Hubler Coverered Bridge, today September 22, 2019. We went in through the Penitentiary gates on to Sanford Bates Drive, and were cut off by a guy with what looked like an automatic rifle as his front seat passenger. We told him we were looking for the covered bridge, but without a hint of a smile, told us we were on federal property and that we had to leave. He followed us most of the way out. The other side of the bridge is on Strawbridge Road, almost directly across from the Dale Walking Trail. It has a cattle-style gate with “No Trespassing” signs posted. Unless we got unlucky with a grumpy prison guard (he was not in any kind of uniform, by the way), I’d say this bridge is not accessible to the public. Jim, thanks as always for this terrific resource. I use it often.

Thanks for the update. That’s the first report I’ve had of there being an issue. I’ll keep the information up for now, but I’ll definitely monitor reports about that. If anyone else has had an issue here, please let me know.

Thanks, Jim. I am curious too, if anyone else has encountered anything similar. We also visited the Dale Engle Walker homestead, and the locals we talked to were surprised (amused) at our story. They said that the area down by the creek is a recreation spot for prison employees, and as we were being followed out, we noticed a man on horseback. The whole thing was strange.

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The Best Things To Do In Union County, Ohio

Have you ever visited a place and it just feels like home? That’s exactly how I feel whenever I visit Union County, Ohio . With welcoming communities, picturesque landscapes, historical architecture, beautiful covered bridges, agritourism experiences and outdoor adventures, you’ll find plenty of fun things to do in Union County, Ohio!

Union County Courthouse in Marysville, Ohio

Union County, Ohio Location

Union County is located in West Central Ohio, approximately 30 miles north of Downtown Columbus. If you’re looking for fun things to do near Columbus, Ohio, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the state capital in under 30 minutes to Union County’s peaceful landscapes.

Looking for more about Columbus, Ohio? Read our  Weekend Getaway Guide: Downtown Columbus, Ohio .

Things to do in Union County, Ohio

There are many fun things to do in Union County, whether you want to spend time at one of the quaint historic towns, search for covered bridges, learn about agritourism or explore the beautiful countryside with a scenic drive along an Ohio Byway, you’ll find many options to fill your Ohio weekend getaway.

Covered Bridges

Union County is home to some of the prettiest covered bridges in Ohio. With five historic bridges (designed and built by Reuben L. Partridge, a resident of Marysville) and three modern bridges, the best way to see all of them is to download the official driving tour map of Union County’s covered bridges. Six of the seven bridges still allow vehicle traffic, so bring your camera for some action shots while driving through these beautiful bridges.

The annual Dine on a Covered Bridge Event takes place on the historic Pottersburg Bridge. The historic bridge was originally built in 1868, extensive repairs were made in 1949 and in 2006, the bridge was moved and now sits on the 1.9-mile North Lewisburg Multi-Purpose Trail. Allowing foot and bicycle traffic only, the historic bridge is the perfect venue for the annual dinner celebrating the county’s covered bridges.

Big Darby Plains Scenic Byway

With more than 40 scenic miles throughout Union County, the byway encourages visitors to explore historic homes, covered bridges, farmland and nature preserves. A self-guided road trip along the Big Darby Plains Scenic Byway is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon exploring some of Union County’s historical places and most picturesque landscapes.

Underground Railroad History

In the 1830’s, Union County and its neighboring counties, Logan and Champaign formed an important hub of West Central Ohio routes on the Underground Railroad. Underground Railroad historic sites located in Union County include: the Cyprian Lee home, Samuel Cherry Home Site, New School Presbyterian Church and the Kinney Barn Site. For more information and a map of all the Underground Railroad sites in West Central Ohio, download this map .

Union County Historical Sites

Established in 1820, Union County has nearly two hundred years of history waiting to be explored. From historic homes, covered bridges, churches and monuments, history buffs will have a fun weekend learning more about Union County’s historical places. Start at the Union County and Plain City Historical Societies and then peruse the county for the 20 Ohio Historical Markers.

Explore Uptown Marysville

Marysville Historic Uptown District is home to numerous commercial buildings, churches and homes built in the mid-1800’s. Take a self-guided walking tour and marvel at the unique architecture and vintage signage. The historic buildings have gotten a facelift and are now home to locally owned businesses. You’ll find plenty of fun things to do in Marysville, Ohio!

Shop till you drop at one of Uptown Marysville’s locally owned boutiques, shops and antique stores. Betsey’s Boutique, Kendall & Blue , Little Blue Boutique , Plumm Home and Uptown Antiques offers shoppers clothing, home décor, antiques and unique gifts. Be sure to stop in Union Station 1820 , home to Union County’s Welcome Center, offering unique local and Ohio made products, it’s the perfect place to pick up a one-of-a-kind souvenir and gifts.

Union Station 1820

All of the walking and shopping in Uptown Marysville will make you thirsty, Soda Pharm Apothecary will quench your thirst with unique sodas, teas and coffees. Owner Dawn is a nationally recognized ethnobotanist specializing in natural health remedies. Soda Pharm Apothecary offers handmade herbal sodas, teas and coffees made from traditional herbal recipes and locally sourced ingredients. When ordering a drink, you’ll learn about the herbal healing properties and taste the freshness of the delicious flavors.

Soda Pharm details:

Address: 123 North Main Street, Marysville, Ohio 43040

Website: https://mockingbirdmeadows.com 

On the way out of Marysville, stop by Kitschen Bakery for a sweet homemade treat. Kitschen bakery is a roadside farm market selling homemade baked goods, jams and jellies, produce and cut flowers. Owner Katy only uses fresh, seasonal local ingredients to create her yummy treats. We loved her Whole Wheat Bourbon Dark Chocolate Chunk cookies and Whole Wheat Snickerdoodle cookies.

Kitschen Bakery details:

Address: 22102 State Route 739 Raymond, OH 43067

Website: https://www.kitschenbakery.com  

Honda Heritage Center

Honda Manufacturing of North America, Inc., made its home in Union County in 1979. The Honda Heritage Center showcases Honda’s history and innovation and highlights the company’s success in Ohio and in North America. The Honda Heritage Center contains vintage Honda vehicles, state-of-the-art new vehicles, Honda racing technology and more exhibits presenting Honda’s innovation.

More details:

Address: 24025 Honda Parkway,  Marysville, Ohio 43040

Website: http://www.hondaheritagecenter.com  

Village of Plain City

The quaint village of Plain City is home to cute boutiques and shops in historical buildings. Shop at Willow & Twine , Anchored Arrow, Carlisle Gifts, Main Street Treasures and Tique-Tock for home décor, antiques and unique gifts.

Phoenix Bats

The only professionally approved bat maker in Ohio, Phoenix Bats makes their wooden bats on site using the most advanced bat-making machine in the world. Visitors can tour the factory to see first-hand how the bats are crafted from rock maple, yellow birch and northern white ash woods.

Address: 7801 Corporate Blvd, Suite E, Plain City, Ohio 43064

Website: https://www.phoenixbats.com 

Wineries & Breweries

Union County is home to five wineries , each offering unique Ohio wines. Not a big fan of wine? Try a few, you may be surprised and find a blend that you like. But don’t worry, there’s more than wine to be had at these wineries in Union County. Dalton Union Winery offers craft beer and Bokes Creek Winery offers shwine (Brandy-fortified wine). During my visit to Union County, I visited these two wineries:

Dalton Union Winery & Brewery

After producing homemade wine, sharing it with friends and receiving positive accolades, Dale and Tonya opened Dalton Union Winery in 2015. Offering nearly twenty varieties of Ohio wines in addition to meads, ciders and craft beer, Dalton Union will surely have something to satisfy your palate! My favorites at Dalton Union Winery are Covered Bridge Red wine and 43040 craft beer.

Address: 21100 Shirk Road, Marysville, OH 43040

Website: https://daltonunion.com

Bokes Creek Winery

After finding wild fruit growing on the property, owners Mike and Diane started making fruit wines. Bokes Creek Winery (named for a stream running adjacent to the property) opened in 2011 and serves award-winning Ohio wines and shwine (Brandy-fortified wine). My favorites at Bokes Creek Winery are Concord Chorus wine and Blackberry Shwine.

Address: 26211 State Route 31, Raymond, OH 43067

Website: http://www.bokescreekwinery.com

Agritourism

Union County has a thriving agriculture industry (more than 70 % of the county’s acreage is farmland) and it’s showcased throughout the county at unique agritourism venues. Pick your own fruits, sample fresh honey, take a hayride, pet farm animals and learn more about the county’s and Ohio’s agriculture.

Dutch Mill Greenhouse-Leo Berbee Bulb Company

The family owned and operated Leo Berbee Bulb Company has sold and shipped bulbs and perennials all over the world since 1972. Some of their bulbs can be seen at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, U.S. Botanic Garden, The Pentagon and the National Parks Service. Visitors can shop for seasonal plants, bulbs and perennials at their retail location, Dutch Mill Greenhouse. I picked up dozens of crocus, hyacinth and tulip bulbs to plant this fall for spring blooms.

Address: 18443 OH-4, Marysville, Ohio 43040 

Website: https://dutchmillgreenhouse.com

  The MAiZE at Little Darby Creek

The 125-acre farm welcomes visitors to experience country life during the summer and fall. Summer offers u-pick berries and fall brings lots of family fun. From laser tag to dodgeball, shooting corn cannons and pumpkin blasters, hayride around the farm to petting baby farm animals, there’s a full day of fall farm fun to be had. The highlight of your visit will be finding your way around the 9-acre corn maze, this year the maze honors the 50 th  anniversary of the moon walk.

Address: 8657 Axe Handle Rd, Milford Center OH 43045

Website: https://www.mazeandberries.com

Other great places to experience agritourism in Union County:

Mitchell’s Berries , Leeds Farm , Cherry Hawk Farm and local Farmers Markets in Plain City, Marysville and Richwood.

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Outdoor adventures in union county.

For outdoor adventure travelers, there are plenty of things to do in Union County. With several golf courses and more than twenty parks and adventure trails, you’ll have a fun weekend exploring Union County’s natural landscapes.

Here are just a few outdoor activities to enjoy in Union County:

• North Lewisburg Multi-Purpose Trail- 1.9-mile trail perfect for walking, bicycling and bird watching.
• Glacier Ridge Metro Park – 1,037-acre park features nearly 12 miles of trails and a 25-foot observation tower overlooking the Honda Wetlands Area which is great for bird watching. Glacier Ridge is one of my favorite metro parks in Central Ohio!
• Milford Center Prairie State Nature Preserve – 9 acres with a 1.5-mile trail and excellent for summer prairie wildflower viewing.

Where to Eat & Drink in Union County, Ohio

Marysville:.

Leon’s Garage

Address: 326 E 5th St., Marysville, OH 43040

Website: https://leonsgarageoh.com

House of Spirits

Address: 318 E. Fifth St., Marysville, OH 43040

Website: http://houseofspiritsmarysville.com

Craft Cocktails at House of Spirits

Benny’s Pizza

Address: 968 Columbus Ave., Marysville, OH 43040

Website: http://bennyspizza.com

Fifth Street Cafe

Address: 117 E 5th St., Marysville, OH 43040

Website: https://www.fifthstreetcafemarysville.com

Red Shed BBQ

Address: 1170 Columbus Ave., Marysville, OH 43040

Website: https://www.theredshedbbq.com

Kitschen Bakery

Address:  22102 State Route 739 Raymond, OH 43067

Plain City:

Der Dutchman Restaurant

Address: 445 S Jefferson Ave., Plain City, OH 43064

Website: https://www.dhgroup.com/restaurants/der-dutchman-plain-city-oh

Bluescreek Meats & Market

Address: 8120 US Rt. 42, Plain City, OH 43064

Website: https://www.bluescreekfarmmeats.com

Lunch at Bluescreek Meats & Market

Magnetic Springs:

Magnetic Springs Café

Address: 54 S Main St., Magnetic Springs, OH 43036

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Pottersburg Covered Bridge

This bridge was formerly the location of the North Lewisburg Road Covered Bridge. When Honda built their North American headquarters nearby, the one-lane bridge became insufficient for the increase in traffic. To save the bridge, it was moved on a trailer to a "rails to trails" project down the road. The Pottersburg bridge is now part of a 1.9-mile paved multi-purpose trail. 

Bridge Statistics

Length: 94 feet

Built: 1873

Builder: Partridge

Spans: Old Rail Bed

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