Travel Destinations Ohio Hocking Hills, Ohio Top Things to Do in the Hocking Hills, Ohio Forests, waterfalls and unique rock formations frame a journey to the Hocking Hills of Ohio. After a day of hiking and ziplining, retreat to a cozy Hocking Hills cabin. By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 9, 2024 The stone arch bridge over Upper Falls is an iconic stop in the Hocking Hills. Photo: Randall Schieber The mist of waterfalls and the shade of hemlocks cool summer days hiking in Hocking Hills State Park. Dinners by candlelight and relaxing soaks warm the nights—especially when you stay in one of the area's many luxury cabin lodgings. Check out our travel guide for what to do, where to eat and where to stay in Ohio's Hocking Hills. What to Do Columbus Washboard Company Still turning out washboards by hand, the Logan factory holds guided tours weaving history with fun tales of washboard use. Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve Waterfalls cascade over the sheer cliffs of this forested sandstone gorge near Hocking Hills State Park. Trails wind down the narrow valley floor as well as along the bluff top. Zip over the trees with Hocking Hills Canopy Tours. Courtesy of Ohio Tourism Hocking Hills Canopy Tours Ziplines and sky bridges in Rockbridge create a route through the tree canopy for views of a river and limestone caves. Hocking Hills State Park. Courtesy of Ohio Tourism Hocking Hills State Park More than 30 miles of hiking trails and two mountain biking trails crisscross the 2,356 acres of hemlock-shaded gorges, sandstone caves and waterfalls, such as the weather-dependent one at 90-foot-tall Ash Cave. Head to the new visitors center—more than twice the size of the original—to learn about the best trails. The John Glenn Astronomy Park offers stargazing and free programs on weekends. An 81-room lodge opened in late 2022, with a restaurant, indoor pool and outdoor pool. TrekNetwork Pick your Hocking Hills adventure—waterfall or cliff rappelling, rock climbing, archery, fishing, nature exploration—and a professional guide will lead the way. Most treks are in Hocking State Forest. Spring Getaway to the Hocking Hills Where to Eat and Drink M and M Family Diner All-day breakfast fare and eclectic decor star at this homey hangout in Logan. Millstone BBQ Starters of mini cornbread muffins with whipped honey butter transition to meals of smoked meats at this roadhouse-style joint in Logan. We love the saucy bacon-wrapped burnt ends. Rhapsody Seasonal, high-end comfort food made and served by students in the Hocking College culinary arts program makes the 30-minute drive from the state park to Nelsonville worth it. S'mores cake is a great end to any meal. Rockmill Brewery Sip Belgian-style beers—including an amber, fruity and smooth Dubbel—in a tasting room with a stone fireplace at a former farm in Lancaster. Travelers who love luxurious lodging will find plenty of options in the Hocking Hills, including the cabins at Idyll Reserve. Shelby Brown Where to Stay Buffalo Lodging Company Well-appointed vacation homes near Rockbridge handle large groups (many sleep 12 or more). Some include heated pools, outdoor fire rings and grills. Cherry Ridge Retreat On 140 acres just west of Wayne National Forest, Cherry Ridge Retreat includes eight luxury cabins for guests looking to commune with nature while still enjoying indoor comforts. Each cabin comes with a private hot tub or plunge pool; all also have full-sized kitchens. Glenlaurel, A Scottish Inn and Cottages Scottish bagpipes might announce candlelight meals in the manor set on 140 acres. Elegant rooms, a spa and secluded trails round out a stay in the adults-only spot near Rockbridge. Hocking Hills Lodge and Conference Center Ohio's newest state park lodge, opened in fall 2022, offers accommodations just steps from the trails at Hocking Hills State Park. The two-story lodge includes 81 rooms, both indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, a fitness center, and games like Ping-Pong and cornhole. Cabins are also available. Guests at the Idyll Reserve can nestle next to the fireplace and look out over the nearby Hocking Hills. Diana Paulson Idyll Reserve Idyll Reserve’s five luxury cabins offer every opportunity to reconnect with the outdoors. In the hills bordering Hocking Hills State Park, snuggle inside the sustainable, hygge-inspired cabins and admire the forest through the floor-to-ceiling windows, lounging by the fire or relaxing in your private hot tub (or private sauna!). 20 Best Romantic Getaways in Ohio Get big forest views from the geodome at The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls. Courtesy of The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls Guest rooms and cottages nail the cozy retreat-in-the-woods aesthetic, down to the in-room fireplaces and forest views. High-end yurts and geodomes encourage stargazing. The on-site restaurant, Kindred Spirits, dishes upscale American fare, and nearby trails lead into Hocking Hills State Park. 6 Lodgings to Dream About for Your Next Getaway to Ohio's Hocking Hills For more information explorehockinghills.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit