The Open Road

There is no better feeling than traveling the open road, where unexpected detours become your most treasured memories. Whatever your preferred mode of travel, the open road in Marysville & Union County welcomes you. Explore scenic parks, covered bridges, historic markers, century farms and open vistas dotted with rural icons.  

OPEN ROAD

Farm Fresh Fun

Shine on, harvest moon! Fall is one of the best times of year to savor agricultural bounty. And with nearly a thousand farms taking up about three quarters of its land, Union County is one of the best places in Ohio to enjoy locally grown foods and unique fall experiences. Pick apples, discover the flavor  of just-picked farmers market finds, go for a hayride, get lost in a corn maze, hunt for the perfect pumpkin, savor caramel apples, kettle corn and slushies, pet and see farm animals up close, try your hand at paint ball or laser tag as you escape to the countryside and delight in farm fun for all ages!

FARM FRESH FUN

Big Darby Plains Scenic Byway

For those with a passion for nature and the outdoors, follow the road signs for the Big Darby Plains Scenic Byway. Big Darby Creek is one of the most biologically diverse aquatic systems in the Midwest with a mixture of wetlands and stream-side forests. Other stops along the byway include covered bridges, historic homes, pioneer cemeteries and even an 85-foot tall Chinquapin Oak Tree, a state nominated heritage tree.

Big Darby Plains Scenic Byway

Glacier Ridge Metro Park

Another unique stop is Glacier Ridge Metro Park near Plain City. Between 12,000 – 17,000 years ago glaciers covered much of the area. This beautiful 1,037-acre park gives visitors a glimpse into how the countryside was shaped. Visitors can traverse a boardwalk through the Honda Wetlands Area and get a birds-eye view from a 25-foot observation tower to see waterfowl and other wildlife.

When the mood strikes, stop by unique shops, restaurants, wineries and breweries in our quaint villages and cities. Treat yourself to handcrafted brews, award-winning wines, homemade frozen treats, delicious pies and baked goods, or simply sit back and relax on a patio as you watch the world go by.

Union County offers 434 square miles filled with beautiful vistas, rambling roads and peaceful countryside. What are you waiting for? Hit the open road and make memories for a lifetime in Union County.

Glacier Ridge Metro Park