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Wineries and breweries and tasting rooms, oh my! If you’re a wine or beer lover, visiting tasting rooms is a fun thing to do on vacation. Although Hocking Hills isn’t particularly known for its wine cultivation or beer production, we still have plenty of options when it comes to your boozy preferences. Including a few here in Logan, we’ve created an extensive list of central Ohio wineries and breweries close to Cut Above Cabins for your convenience. ​

​If you have novinophobia—defined as the “fear of running out of wine” by the Hocking Hills Winery website—make sure to stop by for a tasting, just a 2-8 minute drive from your cabin. Don’t miss the Vidal Blanc, a white wine completely grown and produced in Ohio. Order a charcuterie board while you finish out your tasting with other classics like Pinot Noir, Riesling, Malbec, and more. If you love your tasting selections, get the wine shipped straight to your home, a luxury that not all central Ohio wineries offer.

Visiting Brewery 33 is a different experience every day. On some days, you can expect live music, and food trucks on other days. A few consistencies include their Penny Porter, with notes of caramel, toffee, raspberry, and vanilla, as well as the Whispering Cave IPA, with grapefruit, orange, and apricot. Otherwise, try the ever-changing experimental beer on tap, as well as the rotating beer cocktail if you’re feeling adventurous. ​

Visiting the plethora of central Ohio wineries and breweries is an excellent choice for things to do while you’re staying with Cut Above Cabins. Once you’ve picked your favorite beverages and central Ohio wineries or breweries, bring a few bottles or cases back to your cabin to enjoy at your leisure. For more information about staying at Cut Above Cabins and other things to do in Hocking Hills, Ohio, visit our website. ​

While some people like to hole up at home during the winter, here in Hocking Hills, Ohio, we do things a little differently. If you can’t escape the winter, why not embrace it? We celebrate the coldest times of the year and the beauty that accompanies it with two annual events: The Hocking Hills Winter Hike and the Logan Frozen Festival. Make sure to stay at Cut Above Cabins during the winter and discover some of the best things to do in Hocking Hills all year long. 
The Hocking Hills Winter Hike For more than 50 years, the Hocking Hills Winter Hike has attracted attention from hikers across the country. And it’s deserved: imagine 5,000 hikers taking 5+ hours meandering through Hocking Hills State Park to see everything that Ohio geography has to offer. Think: sandstone rocks and waterfalls, all with a fresh coat of glittering snow from the sunlight. Throughout your winter hiking excursion, you’ll also see landmarks like Old Man’s Cave in Hocking Hills, Cedar Falls, and Rose Lake. Plus, you’ll go past the tallest tree in Ohio, a hemlock standing at 149 feet tall. Keep your eyes peeled for black bears, too—so they don’t steal the provided mid-hike lunch. 



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​Cabins Near Hocking Hills Hiking Trails and Attractions After five hours spent at the Hocking Hills Winter Hike and a few extra at the Logan Frozen Festival, return to Cut Above Cabins to recharge and get cozy with your travel and adventure crew. Work together to make something hearty for dinner together, and take it easy for the rest of the night. For more information about accommodations at Cut Above Cabins, visit our website or give us a call at 877-839-9983.

Fun Things to Do in Ohio with Kids
Couples trips, corporate outings, and girls' and boys' weekends are always fun getaways, but one of the most memorable kinds of trips to book is a family vacation. When you have a variety of ages in your family, ranging from adults to teenagers, kids to toddlers, and babies, you have to plan for a variety of things to do to accommodate everyone's interests. Although it's good to expose your kids to new experiences, it's also good to have some go-to activities in your back pocket in case they get antsy. When staying in your choice of our Cut Above Cabins, reference our list of things to do in Ohio with kids for fun options that everyone in the family will love. 

Things to Do in Ohio with Kids:

Things to Keep in Mind As Ohio is a seasonal state, the weather is always a factor when choosing what to do. Our list here includes evergreen activities you can do throughout the year. Other things like mini-golf, swimming, hiking, and more are also great things to do in Ohio with kids, but for your convenience, you don't have to filter through this list depending on the time of year. 
John Glenn Astronomy Park 

In today's day and age, little stars don't twinkle as much because light pollution has clouded the night sky. Luckily, John Glenn Astronomy Park is one of the few places in Ohio where you don't have to worry about that. Here, you can observe the stars in their full beauty, whether you opt to look through the giant telescope on the roll-off roof observatory, or just looking up with your own eyes. During the day time, check out the special telescope that filters out harmful rays of the sun so that you can look directly at the star closest to Earth. 

Athens Farmers Market 

Although farmers markets don't initially seem like one of the things to do in Ohio with kids, the wide variety of vendors at the year-round Athens Farmers Market makes it a family adventure. Bring the whole crew and pick out the foods you want to try, whether it's the locally made maple candy, pizza, ice cream, Thai food, or coffee. Or, pick up ingredients and bring them back with you to your cabin to cook a family meal together. Creating memories like cooking together in the kitchen with ingredients you scouted out yourself is definitely one of the things to do in Ohio with kids you'll want to cross off your list. 

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway 

There's always a reason to hop aboard the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway. Round trips from the Nelsonville Depot and back make it easy, so you don't have to pack up your family's belongings halfway through the trip, unboard, and reboard halfway through the trip. Several themed rides add to the fun, such as the Santa Train, where festive decorations and visits with Santa create a fun atmosphere. Even if you go on a regular road trip ride, your kids will delight in the unusual mode of travel and the sights of the historic Hocking River Valley. 

Things to Do in Hocking Hills 

​Although this is a list of things to do in Ohio with kids, they'll also double as things to do in Hocking Hills that kids and adults alike will appreciate. Depending on the season, there are plenty of things to do in and right outside your Cut Above cabin as well, whether it's swimming in Lake Logan, relaxing in your private hot tub, or curling up and watching a movie together on your blu-ray player. Give us a call at 877-839-9983 or visit us on our website for more information about Cut Above Cabins. 

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Relaxing Lake Logan Cabins
There’s nothing better than coming back to your Lake Logan cabins after eating to your heart’s desire at the local Hocking Hills restaurants. When comfort is vital, browse through our select cabins that feature a hot tub, sauna, or massage chair. What are you waiting for? Slipping into paradise at a private cabin in Logan, Ohio, is just a phone call away! Please call 1-877-839-9983 to reserve your stay, or book online.

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​The sun is shining over our Lake Logan cabins, and we know it’s essential to get out and enjoy the water during your family summer getaways! While staying at Cut Above Cabins, there’s no need to stay indoors as there’s plenty of opportunities to get out and have a fun day on the water! Whether you want to try something new like a standup paddleboarding adventure, want to take a trip down the river, or would like to spend the afternoon on Lake Logan, let us be your guide as we give you an idea of what to do on a sunny afternoon in Ohio!
 
We have Kayaks and Canoes included in your vacation rental cabin on Lake Logan.
Spend the day with your family exploring the lake access to our kayaks and canoes.  We have adult life jackets, but bring your own children's safety equipment.  If you’ve never gone kayaking or tried testing your balance on a standup paddleboard, now is the time! The Lake Logan Marina offers pontoon boat rentals, and comes with a variety of options to have an adventure!  The marina has paddleboats, water trikes, and other watercraft rentals.  Be sure to add a day on the lake to your list of things to do in Ohio at our Lake front cabins.  
 
Hocking Hills Adventure
 
Take a scenic float with Hocking Hills Adventures, passing through the calm waters of the Hocking River, and will be a highlight of your family activities in Ohio. You’ll have the time of your life, making memories with your loved ones as you gaze over the breathtaking panoramic views that the river has to offer. Surround yourself in blankets of greenery, peaceful waters, and may even spot turtles near your canoe! Hocking Hills Adventures provides a variety of river trips including a canoe, kayak, raft or tubing adventure, so be sure to ask the welcoming staff which tour will be best for your family!
 

Luxurious Cabin Rentals in Ohio 
 
After a day outdoors on the water with your family, come back to our quiet Lake Logan cabins and relax with a soak in the hot tub! We offer many cabin rentals in Ohio right on the lake so that you can indulge in lakefront views from the comfort of your own deck while enjoying a cup of coffee each morning! You’ll have a home away from home feeling as we provide free wi-fi, spacious rentals, smart TVs and more! Our friendly staff is eagerly awaiting your arrival and will be ready to help you with any questions you may have. Give us a call at 1-877-839-9983 to book your stay.
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