Getaway Guide for the Weekend: Licking County, Ohio

Here is my weekend getaway guide showcasing where to stay, what to do, where to eat and drink, where to shop and where to explore the outdoors in Licking County, Ohio!

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Getting to Licking County from various Ohio cities is an easy drive from: Columbus ~ 35 miles Cincinnati ~ 145 miles Athens ~ 66 miles Cleveland ~ 130 miles Toledo ~ 165 miles

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Where to Stay:

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What to do:

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Arts, Culture and History:

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From local flavors, farm-to-table dining, ethnic foods, coffee shops, bakeries and much more, I spent the weekend eating my way through Licking County.

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If you have a favorite chain restaurant, no problem, Licking County has just about every restaurant you can imagine!

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Refreshing Libations and Nightlife:

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