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Knock the snow off your boots and warm them up by a cozy fire...a handmade cocktail and a hearty meatloaf meal sounds like a perfect Tuesday night at the ๐“’๐“ต๐“ช๐”‚ ๐“—๐“ช๐“พ๐“ผ! #discoverperrycounty #eatlocal #drinklocal Discover more here: www.discoverperrycounty.com
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Did someone say its National Burger Day? Whatever you decide to load your fresh patty with, ๐š‚๐š๐š›๐š˜๐š—๐š & ๐™ฒ๐š˜. will not disappoint! Pair it with a cold frosty brew or a hand-crafted cocktail for dinner tonight! #discoverperrycounty #NationalBurgerDay #eatlocal #drinklocal
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Whether your family or friends worked up an appetite after a day of boating, fishing, or kayaking, ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐˜‡๐—ฎ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐—ฏ Meal Deal is just what you need! Check this out! #discoverperrycounty #eatlocal #drinklocal #BuckeyeLake
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๐’๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐ญ ๐€๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ-๐Ž๐ฉ'๐ฌ mission is to create and celebrate art in Perry County. Many local artists draw inspiration from the areaโ€™s natural resources such as clay and natural gas to throw one-of-a-kind ceramics, captivating paintings, jewelry and more. The Co-Op promotes involvement of our members and our community by offering a variety of classes and workshops. Check out the Book a Private Class page here: https://somersetartistsco-op.com/classes/book-a-private-class/ #discoverperrycounty #localart Somerset Artists' Co-Op
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"Gifts of Christmas past: buy secondhand to give your loved ones the gift of nostalgia and imagination" Mid Western Second Hand offers carefully selected second hand apparel and accessories for women, men, and children. A western wear themed shop focusing on pearl snap tops, cowboy boots and hats, leather belts and buckles, home goods, and vinyls. All checked thoroughly for quality and laundered for cleanliness. #discoverperrycounty #shoplocal @shopmidwestern
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The Empty Nest Suite

Address:
Crooksville, Ohio

A cozy, convenient spot for your home base while you explore Crooksville and southern Perry County.

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The Empty Nest AirBnB in Crooksville, Perry County, Ohio.

Epicerie et Les Fleurs

Address: 119 W. Main St.
Somerset, Ohio 43783
Address: (740) 836-3096

A European-style bistro and market with curated wines, cheese, charcuterie and daily continental specials.

Selection of wines for retail sale at Epicerie et Les Fleur in Somerset, Perry County, Ohio

Village Lanes Bowling

Address: 115 Clum Dr
Thornville, Ohio 43076
Address: 740-246-6060

Come roll a few with friends when you’re around Buckeye Lake – open bowling available Fridays and Saturdays.

People bowling at Village Lanes in Thornville, Perry County, Ohio.
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A close-up of three watercolor paintings from the Somerset Artists' Co-Op
Jan 23
5:30:00 pm - 7:30:00 pm

Watercolor โ€“ Open Studio

Jan 25
8:00:00 am - 11:30:00 pm

10th Annual Buckeye Lake Winterfest

Jan 25
9:00:00 am - 11:00:00 pm

Winterfest @ Big Stan’s

Guides & Goodies

Tecumseh Lake in the Wayne National Forest, Perry County, Ohio
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Picnic & Hike
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Enjoy a short hike with a picnic at Tecumseh Lake in The Wayne National Forest at Shawnee, Ohio

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Exterior of Ohio's Winding Road storefront in Shawnee, Perry County, Ohio
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Travel Southeast
Ohio's Winding Road

Check out 20 destinations under 20 miles on Ohio’s Winding Road.

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All Purpose Vehicle (APV) trail in the Perry State Forest, Ohio
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Hit The Trails
In Perry State Forest

Make a day of it on the trails in the Perry State Forest – APVs welcome here!

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New Lexington, OH 43764
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