Newark · Licking County, OH
Adventures in Newark
Scout analyzed 46 Newark places and surfaced the ones that actually fit adventure.
Places analyzed
46
Matches
17
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots

Outdoors
The Dawes Arboretum
Miles of trails weave through the scenic grounds of this longtime arboretum with a historic home.

Outdoors
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve

Outdoors
Granville Recreation District
Park along the TJ Evans bike path featuring a picnic shelter, a play structure & a soccer field.

Nightlife
Red Oak Pub and Restaurant
Relaxed eatery featuring beer, sports on TV & pub grub from burgers to nachos to kids' meals.

Outdoors
Rocky Fork Metro Park

Outdoors
Buckeye Lake State Park
Swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking & grilling offered in Ohio's oldest state park.

Food & Drink
The Old Bag of Nails Pub - Newark
Branch of a local bar chain serving American comfort food & signature battered fish ’n’ chips.

Outdoors
Rotary Park

Family
Hocking Hills Family Fun Center and Riverside Campground

Sports & Recreation
Virtues Golf Club

Outdoors
Geller Park

Outdoors
Hoback Park

Outdoors
Everett park

Outdoors
Newark Earthworks
Geometric earthen enclosures by the ancient Hopewell people, likely for religious & scientific use.

Arts & Culture
Flint Ridge State Memorial

Food & Drink
Licking Springs Country Club

Sports & Recreation
Apple Valley Golf Course
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