When it comes to events and attractions to interest parents and
kids alike, Licking County is central to a wealth of family fun
destinations. The county is packed end to end with memory-making
things to do and places to see.
Morning - Kids won't miss a giant basket on the
horizon: The seven-story American work of art that's the
Longaberger Home Office. A trip to the headquarters of the
famous high-quality basket maker is well worthwhile. 1500 Main St.,
Newark, /322-5888,
www.longaberger.com. Admission is free.
Mid-Morning - In nearby Frazeysburg, stop in at
Longaberger Homestead and participate in array of fun events.
Watch baskets being made and try your hand at making one yourself.
St. Rte. 16, Frazeysburg, 740/322-5588,
www.longaberger.com
Noon - Check-in at Licking
County's newest attraction Coco Key Water Resort at Cherry
Valley Lodge. 2299 Cherry Valley Road, Newark. 500/788-8008,
www.cherryvalleylodge.com.
For summer fun visit Heath City Water Park featuring
interactive water play areas, 30-foot speed slide, lazy river,
Olympic-size pool and shade shelters. Hebron
Rd., Heath, 740/522-4049,
www.heathohio.org
Afternoon - It is always a good time for ice cream and
some of the best can be found at Ye Olde Mill, home of
Velvet Ice Cream from May though October. Stop by the Visitors
Center, where tours depart every hour and experience Ohio's only
ice cream museum, watch the creamy confection being made and sample
your favorite flavors at the 1817 Ice Cream Parlor. The grounds
include children's play area, nature trails, picnic park and
shelter houses and Buckeye tree grove.
Admission is free. 800/589-5000,
www.velveticecream.com
Evening - Experience fall agri-tourism September
through October at Devine Farms, Lynd's Fruit Farm or
Pigeon Roost Farm. Offering corn mazes, family fun
activities, pumpkins and fall decorations. Visit web sites for
complete hours of operation. Devine Farms 672 National Rd., Hebron
740/928-8320,
www.devinefarms.com; Pigeon Roost
Farm 4413 National Rd., Hebron, 740/928-4925,
www.pigeonroostfarm.com; Lynd's Fruit
Farm 9090 Morse Rd., Pataskala, 740/927-7013,
www.lyndfruitfarm.com
Other year-round options include The Works, 740-349-9277,
www.attheworks.org,
The Dawes Arboretum, 800/44-DAWES, www.dawesarb.org
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