Does anyone have any suggestions, looking to do some small things in Ohio with my wife and daughter. I'm about 30 miles south of Columbus.
Stampede.

 

Stampede: You and family may enjoy hitting some of the many wk.end amateur car show's this spring and summer.
Most are 150 cars or truck or less. There are many wk end CRUISINS around town. There is usually two shows in CENTERBURG also Mt Vernon. Of course there is one in Bucyrus thats a little different in that it is also called "lapping the block". The town shuts down the main street n&s for about 10 blocks and there is a continous flow of street rods ,cruiser's, muscle cars pick ups etc till about 11pm. Love to hear the loud pipes.
There is also another in Newark Called LIGHT THE NIGHT ABOUT 900 to 1200 Vehicles.
Course you can all go fishing.
Hope you find some fun.
Caddy 53 Centerburg oh about 30 mi no of Cols

 

Indian lakes nice cruz.lots todo in the summer.ask about the ring of fire it should be nw of you, also kings inland if you got $$$, cincinnati great places along the river, the zoo is worth it. in dayton definitly wright patterson airforce musuem is a must see. none of these places more than an hour or two from you. Welcome to the buckeye fords are welcomed here

 

Metamora Indiana is not a small thing. But it sure is sweet. http://www.metamora.com/ Sorry, not real close. But I know nothing of Columbus. But I believe its just a road trip over to Metamora, Ind. I always loved going there as a kid, and as a young adult.

 

If you want to drive a little,cruise down to Southern Ohio.The Southern Ohio Ford Club hosts some nice little cruise ins.The Ohio River Street Rodders host a monthly cruise-in in Wheelersburg that is a blast.They have a big lot at the McDs and it overflows.

 

Can't go wrong with bowling or roller skating!

 

One word...........NATIONAL TRAILS RACEWAY........


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Drag racing is always a good time. Guess I'm kinda biased there. I only go there once a year for FORD EXPO on Labor Day weekend. I'm at Dragway 42 in West Salem, Ohio every weekend. At least when it's NOT raining. It's the friendlyiest track around.

Larry

 

Ford Expo is a good deal.I have been to every one of them and although it's not what it used to be,it's still a big ALL FORD drag race.It seems like a lot of the shows and swap meets aren't what they used to be but I'm a drag racer first anyway.The spring and fall swap meets at Columbus are really good too.I took my son to the fall swap last year,his first,and he loved it.He's already asked about the next one.I think I have him brainwashed in hot rods and Fords.

 

If you want to go south,check out www.sofordclub.cjb.net

 

My family and I do all kinds of stuff down here in Cincy. Like the zoo, Kings Island, Coney Island, Bengal games, Reds games(actually, got some tickets today), Cyclones games, Newport on the Levee (Right across the river in Kentucky), Theres Eateries, shops and the Aquarium, The Natural history musuem at Union Terminal (Neat place), The Cruise in's, and in the fall, Pumpkin Run in Clermont County.

 

A nice day ride with beautiful views that is not very far from you is the Mohican River area. Look on the map just north of Columbus to the east of rte 71. A very nice area with camping, canoeing, antique stores and a very nice place for the family.
Enjoy
RJK

 

Since you are already south of Columbus, go down to the Hocking Hills area or better yet, go get you all some 4 wheelers and hit Wayne National Forest around Nelsonville.... Chillicothe and Ross County is full of Indian mounds, plus the Tecumseh outdoor drama is worth a look...