Delaware County has much to offer, near the geographical center of Ohio and only about 25 miles to the state capital, Columbus, it is one of the fastest growing counties in our country and yet it somehow remains a "best kept" secret in Ohio.
Delaware County is a scenic county with lakes, rives, woodlands, farmland, old building, new buildings and parks.
Outdoorsmen can find many perfect spots for fishing, bow and gun hunting, and camping.
The naturalist has a number of serene areas to hike and enjoy nature and outdoor beauty in all four seasons.
Golfers will love the Delaware County area, there are many golf courses to choose from, short and sweet to championship grade.
Cultural life involves Ohio Weslyan University, which offers year-round theatre productions, top name speakers and the Richard Ross Art Gallery. The Delaware Cultural Arts Center offers classes in many areas of the arts and holds events throughout the year. Top run movies & yesterday's classic are available at The Strand Theatre and Delaware Square Cinema
Youth and Adult organized sports are offered throughout the county. Parks and Recreation offers varied parks services. Softball, baseball and soccer fields are located all around town. A YMCA is located just south of Delaware in Liberty Township.
Festivals and parades are a part of the life of Delaware County's varied cities, towns and villages. There's the Delaware Arts Festival in May, Classic and Vintage Auto Shows, Hot Air Balloon Festival, Craft Shows, Victorian Christmas shopping weekend in Historic Downtown Delaware.
Hunting for unique antiques? The county offers 1800's historic charm in Delaware City. Downtown Delaware is listed as an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. The Village of Powell offers three annual antique fairs and a number of antique shops. Sunbury's Quaint Village Square surrounds the Town Square and is the site of many antique and specialty shops. Town Square hosts many events year round.
Speaking of events, The Delaware County Fair comes to town every September bringing excitement. Enjoy 4-H projects and hometown fun at the fair and then enjoy world-class harnessing racing at in the Jugette Harness Race and the Little Brown Jug Harness Race.
The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium sits along the Scioto River on the O'Shannausy Reservoir. Relaxing and educational! Enjoy a day at Zoombezi Bay Waterpark sliding down their Cyclone, Tahitian Tower or take it easy on Crocktail Creek.
Let's not overlook what Franklin County has to offer with the educational & fun COSI, the beautiful gardens at the Franklin Park Conservatory or the wonderful artwork at the Columbus Museum of Art (did you know they have fun family days?). And oh yes, the Ohio State Fair! Downtown is loaded w/ festivals such as the Columbus Art Show & the Jazz & Rib Festival not to mention the many other festivals.
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