The Modern Shire guidebook

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The Modern Shire guidebook

Food scene

Open daily & only 19 minutes away in Historic Roscoe Village!
Huck’s Tavern
365 North Whitewoman Street
Open daily & only 19 minutes away in Historic Roscoe Village!
Killing Tree Winery is a brand new, family-owned and operated local winery. They have live music most weekends and provide food and many different wines that are made right there! Killing Tree is located just 12 minutes from the Modern Shire! Killing Tree Winery is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday (& Sundays during the summer).
Killing Tree Winery
16688 County Road 4
Killing Tree Winery is a brand new, family-owned and operated local winery. They have live music most weekends and provide food and many different wines that are made right there! Killing Tree is located just 12 minutes from the Modern Shire! Killing Tree Winery is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday (& Sundays during the summer).
Old Fool Brewery is a brand new, family-owned brewery offering specialty pizzas & located just 20 min away. They offer several typical & unique pizza options on their menu...the house-made salsa & pretzels are a MUST TRY! They have many local craft beers on tap & outdoor, covered seating. Old Fool currently operates Tuesday - Saturday until 8 pm & Sunday 12-5 pm during the summer.
Old Fool Brewery
17495 Pinewood Trail Road Northeast
Old Fool Brewery is a brand new, family-owned brewery offering specialty pizzas & located just 20 min away. They offer several typical & unique pizza options on their menu...the house-made salsa & pretzels are a MUST TRY! They have many local craft beers on tap & outdoor, covered seating. Old Fool currently operates Tuesday - Saturday until 8 pm & Sunday 12-5 pm during the summer.
Located just 3 minutes away, Mayor's Corner is a great place to grab essential groceries, last-minute items & order yummy pizzas, calzones, subs, and salads. Open daily 9 am to 9 pm spring to fall... google for winter hours To place a food order to pick up simply call 740-327-4025
Mayor's Corner
36881 OH-541
Located just 3 minutes away, Mayor's Corner is a great place to grab essential groceries, last-minute items & order yummy pizzas, calzones, subs, and salads. Open daily 9 am to 9 pm spring to fall... google for winter hours To place a food order to pick up simply call 740-327-4025
New coffee & wine shop in Historic Roscoe Village (20 minutes).
Indian Bear Cork and Coffee
New coffee & wine shop in Historic Roscoe Village (20 minutes).
Highly rated, upscale dining option located 36 minutes away in Mt Vernon & closes at 9 pm (closed Sundays and Mondays).
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The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge
116 S Main St
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Highly rated, upscale dining option located 36 minutes away in Mt Vernon & closes at 9 pm (closed Sundays and Mondays).
Raven's Glenn Winery & Restaurant is a great place to enjoy some delicious food and great wine. It is located 29 minutes from The Modern Shire. Please confirm restaurant hours vs. tasting hours.
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Raven's Glenn Winery & Restaurant
56183 Co Rd 143
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Raven's Glenn Winery & Restaurant is a great place to enjoy some delicious food and great wine. It is located 29 minutes from The Modern Shire. Please confirm restaurant hours vs. tasting hours.
The Warehouse Steak n' Stein Restaurant is located 18 minutes from the Modern Shire in Historic Roscoe Village. Enjoy a great meal in this cute little town!
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Warehouse Steak n' Stein Restaurant
400 N Whitewoman St
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The Warehouse Steak n' Stein Restaurant is located 18 minutes from the Modern Shire in Historic Roscoe Village. Enjoy a great meal in this cute little town!
Highly rated BBQ in Historic Roscoe Village (open Th-Su 11 am to 7 pm). Please call or check online to confirm hours.
Roscoe Barbeque Company
Highly rated BBQ in Historic Roscoe Village (open Th-Su 11 am to 7 pm). Please call or check online to confirm hours.
Wooden Nickel Tavern is located 17 minutes from the Modern Shire and has a variety of pub-style food, beverages & live music/concerts when scheduled. Open Wed-Sun but please verify hours of operation.
Wooden Nickel Tavern
33900 Township Road 68
Wooden Nickel Tavern is located 17 minutes from the Modern Shire and has a variety of pub-style food, beverages & live music/concerts when scheduled. Open Wed-Sun but please verify hours of operation.
Located in Amish Country Ohio, Millersburg Brewing is 44 minutes from The Modern Shire and has craft beer, good food, live music and karaoke on their schedule.
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Millersburg Brewing Company
60 E Jackson St
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Located in Amish Country Ohio, Millersburg Brewing is 44 minutes from The Modern Shire and has craft beer, good food, live music and karaoke on their schedule.
Beautiful restaurant views & public golf course only 34 minutes away!
Trout Club
2250 Horns Hill Rd NE
Beautiful restaurant views & public golf course only 34 minutes away!
Modern brewery with Vietnamese and American food & delicious craft beers in a lively atmosphere 43 minutes away in Granville, Ohio.
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Three Tigers Brewing Company
133 N Prospect St
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Modern brewery with Vietnamese and American food & delicious craft beers in a lively atmosphere 43 minutes away in Granville, Ohio.
15 minutes away offering pizza, burgers & some bbq options. Looks to be open noon to 10 pm (Wed-Sun).
Shokey's Country Kitchen
15 minutes away offering pizza, burgers & some bbq options. Looks to be open noon to 10 pm (Wed-Sun).
https://wordpress.sorrellsonthesquare.com/ 20 minutes away in Coshocton
Sorrell's On The Square
119 North 3rd Street
https://wordpress.sorrellsonthesquare.com/ 20 minutes away in Coshocton
Tasty vegan options available in cute, historic area of downtown Mt Vernon (36 minutes away)
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Half Baked Cafe
1 W High St
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Tasty vegan options available in cute, historic area of downtown Mt Vernon (36 minutes away)
17 minutes West of The Shire on St Route 541. Highly rated and offering: wings, burgers, pizza, adult beverages & occasionally desserts!
Skeeterz
17 minutes West of The Shire on St Route 541. Highly rated and offering: wings, burgers, pizza, adult beverages & occasionally desserts!
23 minutes away in Coshocton
Yucatan Restaurant
1167 Walnut Street
23 minutes away in Coshocton
Offering a 25 +\- self serve beer wall with good food & 38 minutes SW from The Shire!
Shipp Brothers Brewing Restaurant & Taproom
Offering a 25 +\- self serve beer wall with good food & 38 minutes SW from The Shire!
https://www.crowtownpizzamenu.com/ 21 minutes away in Coshocton (open daily)
Crowtown Pizza
783 South 2nd Street
https://www.crowtownpizzamenu.com/ 21 minutes away in Coshocton (open daily)

Sightseeing

Honey Run Waterfall is a wonderful place to hike! Honey Run is located 23 minutes from the Shire and is definitely a must see!
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Honey Run Waterfall
10855 Austin Rd
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Honey Run Waterfall is a wonderful place to hike! Honey Run is located 23 minutes from the Shire and is definitely a must see!
The Bridge of Dreams is a 370-foot covered bridge located near Brinkhaven, Ohio. Originally built in the 1920s as a railroad bridge, and covered in 1998. It is the second longest covered bridge in Ohio after the Smolen–Gulf Bridge, and third longest covered bridge in the United States. Wikipedia
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Bridge of Dreams
15799 Main St
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The Bridge of Dreams is a 370-foot covered bridge located near Brinkhaven, Ohio. Originally built in the 1920s as a railroad bridge, and covered in 1998. It is the second longest covered bridge in Ohio after the Smolen–Gulf Bridge, and third longest covered bridge in the United States. Wikipedia
Blackhand Gorge is located 28 minutes from The Modern Shire. It has beautiful hiking trails with river and gorge views. It also has the only bike trail in Ohio's state nature preserve system; more than 4 miles of bike trail crosses the preserve.
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Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
2200 Gratiot Rd SE
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Blackhand Gorge is located 28 minutes from The Modern Shire. It has beautiful hiking trails with river and gorge views. It also has the only bike trail in Ohio's state nature preserve system; more than 4 miles of bike trail crosses the preserve.
Woodbury Wildlife Area has over 19,000 acres to explore. Woodbury is located 10 minutes from the Shire and is a great place for the outdoorsy type to enjoy.
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Woodbury Wildlife Area
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Woodbury Wildlife Area has over 19,000 acres to explore. Woodbury is located 10 minutes from the Shire and is a great place for the outdoorsy type to enjoy.
Only 18 min away, “This botanical garden offers 20 acres of rolling hills, woodland trail with sandstone outcroppings, springhouse, ponds, gazebo, outdoor amphitheater a children's garden, bridges and growing collection of native and exotic plants. Clary Gardens is a popular place for events and weddings. Admission to the garden is free.”
Clary Gardens
588 West Chestnut Street
Only 18 min away, “This botanical garden offers 20 acres of rolling hills, woodland trail with sandstone outcroppings, springhouse, ponds, gazebo, outdoor amphitheater a children's garden, bridges and growing collection of native and exotic plants. Clary Gardens is a popular place for events and weddings. Admission to the garden is free.”
This seven story building is the world’s largest basket. Although currently unoccupied, it is still a point of interest and is something to be seen! This is a great spot for an exterior photo-op as the interior is currently closed to the public but there are rumors it will be reopening in the future. Located just 33 minutes from the “Shire” off St Rt 16.
Longaberger Basket Home Office
1500 E Main St
This seven story building is the world’s largest basket. Although currently unoccupied, it is still a point of interest and is something to be seen! This is a great spot for an exterior photo-op as the interior is currently closed to the public but there are rumors it will be reopening in the future. Located just 33 minutes from the “Shire” off St Rt 16.
This park has horse drawn canal boat rides & walking paths with lake/river views and a playground!
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Lake Park
23253 OH-83
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This park has horse drawn canal boat rides & walking paths with lake/river views and a playground!

Shopping

Historic Roscoe Village is a great place to leisurely shop local businesses and restaurants. Take a horse-drawn, canal boat ride in the spring through the fall...please check the Roscoe Village website for exact availability!
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Roscoe Village Shops
354 N Whitewoman St
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Historic Roscoe Village is a great place to leisurely shop local businesses and restaurants. Take a horse-drawn, canal boat ride in the spring through the fall...please check the Roscoe Village website for exact availability!
Tons of quaint village shops to explore in Amish Country located 44 min from The Modern Shire
Historic Downtown Millersburg
24 South Clay Street
Tons of quaint village shops to explore in Amish Country located 44 min from The Modern Shire
Home goods store 21 minutes from the Shire! Please verify hours
Rust Decor
Home goods store 21 minutes from the Shire! Please verify hours

Recreation

Canoe Livery located 22 minutes NW from the Shire. Always wear your life jacket!
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Kokosing Valley Camp & Canoe
25860 Coshocton Ave
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Canoe Livery located 22 minutes NW from the Shire. Always wear your life jacket!
Virtues Golf Club is located 27 minutes from the Modern Shire. Virtues is the only top 100 ranked public golf course in Ohio. The Virtues Golf Club is ranked #84 in the 2021 Golf Digest America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses. The restaurant is a great place to enjoy a delicious meal with a beautiful view.
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Virtues Golf Club
One Long Dr
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Virtues Golf Club is located 27 minutes from the Modern Shire. Virtues is the only top 100 ranked public golf course in Ohio. The Virtues Golf Club is ranked #84 in the 2021 Golf Digest America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses. The restaurant is a great place to enjoy a delicious meal with a beautiful view.
Beautiful park with mountain biking, a nice disc golf course, memorable hiking, kayak/canoeing launch, horse riding trails and tennis courts!
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Dillon State Park
5265 Dillon Hills Dr
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Beautiful park with mountain biking, a nice disc golf course, memorable hiking, kayak/canoeing launch, horse riding trails and tennis courts!
Very scenic with hiking and paved bike path options located 28 minutes away.
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Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
2200 Gratiot Rd SE
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Very scenic with hiking and paved bike path options located 28 minutes away.
Hobbit/LOTR themed geocaching trail. You can get your passport at the visitors bureau or print from their website (visit Coshocton).
Coshocton Visitors Bureau
Hobbit/LOTR themed geocaching trail. You can get your passport at the visitors bureau or print from their website (visit Coshocton).
New disc golf course in ‘23 & other outdoor activities available about 20 minutes east of the Shire!
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Lake Park
23253 OH-83
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New disc golf course in ‘23 & other outdoor activities available about 20 minutes east of the Shire!
This public pool is 22 minutes away in Coshocton
Lake Park Aquatic Center
23253 OH-83
This public pool is 22 minutes away in Coshocton
Located 31 min away “River Greens Golf Course is a 27-hole course that has been designated by Golf Digest as "... one of North America’s top 201 best public-access courses" and given 4 ½ stars. River Greens offers laserlink, Sky Caddie, a restaurant and banquet room and a full pro shop and a PGA Professional.”
River Greens Golf Course
22749 OH-751
Located 31 min away “River Greens Golf Course is a 27-hole course that has been designated by Golf Digest as "... one of North America’s top 201 best public-access courses" and given 4 ½ stars. River Greens offers laserlink, Sky Caddie, a restaurant and banquet room and a full pro shop and a PGA Professional.”
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Country Acres Mini Golf
4367 OH-39
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Want to get in some target practice?? Woodbury Outdoor Shooting Range is located just 9 minutes from the Modern Shire. Please visit the Ohio DNR website for rules and reguations. https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/woodbury-wildlife-area-shooting-range
Woodbury Shooting Range
Want to get in some target practice?? Woodbury Outdoor Shooting Range is located just 9 minutes from the Modern Shire. Please visit the Ohio DNR website for rules and reguations. https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/woodbury-wildlife-area-shooting-range

Brewery/Winery (non restaurant)

Wooly Pig is a great place to try many different types of craft beer and see wooly pigs! It is located 28 minutes from the Shire. They currently do not have a restaurant but do bring in food trucks. Please check their website for the food truck schedule. woolypigfarmbrewery.com
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Wooly Pig Farm Brewery
23631 Township Rd 167
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Wooly Pig is a great place to try many different types of craft beer and see wooly pigs! It is located 28 minutes from the Shire. They currently do not have a restaurant but do bring in food trucks. Please check their website for the food truck schedule. woolypigfarmbrewery.com
Beautiful rural vineyard (35 minutes North of the Shire) with 23 acres & 13 different grape varieties. The owner grew up on a New York state vineyard & is pursuing his passion of operating a vineyard.
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French Ridge Vineyards
2586 Township Rd 34
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Beautiful rural vineyard (35 minutes North of the Shire) with 23 acres & 13 different grape varieties. The owner grew up on a New York state vineyard & is pursuing his passion of operating a vineyard.
Highly rated winery/vineyard and located just 21 minutes NE from the Shire! Occasionally has a food option but needs verified by guest.
Heritage Vineyards Winery
27561 Township Rd 45
Highly rated winery/vineyard and located just 21 minutes NE from the Shire! Occasionally has a food option but needs verified by guest.
Stone Crest Vineyard is a new local winery located 22 minutes from the Modern Shire. They are open on Friday and Saturday and offer a good selection of house-made wine. Please check their website for any food events that they may have! https://www.stonecrestwinery.com
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Stone Crest Vineyard
10310 O'Dell Rd
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Stone Crest Vineyard is a new local winery located 22 minutes from the Modern Shire. They are open on Friday and Saturday and offer a good selection of house-made wine. Please check their website for any food events that they may have! https://www.stonecrestwinery.com

Art/Museum

Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum
300 N Whitewoman St

Entertainment

Local performing arts theatre just 20 minutes from The Shire & located near Historic Roscoe Village! Search Triple Locks Theatre or Coshocton Footlight Players for the full schedule of shows.
Triple Locks Theatre
685 N Whitewoman St
Local performing arts theatre just 20 minutes from The Shire & located near Historic Roscoe Village! Search Triple Locks Theatre or Coshocton Footlight Players for the full schedule of shows.
https://amishcountrytheater.com/ Located 53 min away in Millersburg but you could visit on your way to the Shire or after check out and be convenient if you are visiting from north of The Shire
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Amish Country Theater
4365 OH-39
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https://amishcountrytheater.com/ Located 53 min away in Millersburg but you could visit on your way to the Shire or after check out and be convenient if you are visiting from north of The Shire
Outdoor motor racing venue… please check the website for events. briarcliffmx.com
Briarcliff MX
4307 Briarcliff Road
Outdoor motor racing venue… please check the website for events. briarcliffmx.com