Newark · Licking County, OH
Adventures in Newark
Scout analyzed 47 Newark places and surfaced the ones that actually fit adventure.
Places analyzed
47
Matches
18
Typical spend
$500
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
Wellness
Skin Retouch MediSpa
Skin Retouch MediSpa is suitable for a solo wellness outing, offering services that can range from a quick treatment to a multi-hour indulgence. Expect to spend $100-500 per person, and reservations are recommended.
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
Outdoors
The Dawes Arboretum
Miles of trails weave through the scenic grounds of this longtime arboretum with a historic home.
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
Sports & Recreation
Virtues Golf Club
What Scout found
- 18 of the 47 analyzed Newark places fit adventure.
- 83% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 100% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed.
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