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hiking. Visitors can hike and explore Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve or rent a cabin at Lazy River
At Granville. Hiking enthusiasts also might want to check out the Denison Biological Reserve – 350 acres of forest, orchards, old plantations, ponds and former agriculture fields.
The Midland Theater
The historic Midland Theater offers plenty of
holiday shows the whole family will love, including “The Nutcracker” and A Very Merry Holiday Pops concert. “The Nutcracker” is put on by the Central Ohio Youth Ballet, part of The Midland’s Family Series which offers performance opportunities for young dancers in the community. The show runs Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Tickets are $14-$24. The theater also hosts the Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra along with choirs from Newark and Granville high schools for a holiday pops concert. Santa will even visit! The show is Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.
Weathervane Playhouse
While the playhouse always has a holiday show, this is the first year they will be doing “A Christmas Story: The Musical.” This exciting event is one not to miss and perfect for the entire family to enjoy. The show runs Dec. 19-29.
Thirty One West NYE
This New Year’s Eve celebration is getting bigger every year, and this coming holiday Thirty One West will be hosting a tribute band honoring the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Tickets are $12-$32. Thirty One West encompasses nearly a block of art galleries, restaurants
Opening Dates: Sept. 6, 2019:
First guest rooms Ballroom and meeting
spaces in the
main hotel
Sept. 10, 2019:
Craftsman Kitchen & Terrace
The Lobby Bar
Sept. 16, 2019:
Granville Pantry
Oct. 1, 2019:
Remaining guest rooms
Deacon Rose Room
Nov. 2019:
The Ohio Event Center
O&E Taphouse
Mar. 1, 2020:
The Spa at Cherry Valley
Broadway in Granville
Cherry Valley Hotel
and bars. The music venue, one of Newark’s original ballrooms, features local, regional and national talent.
Cherry Valley Reopening
Cherry Valley Hotel & Event Center is a rustic-chic resort located in Newark. The hotel, originally called Cherry Valley Lodge, was built in 1993 and expanded in 1996. The original hotel had numerous event spaces, guest rooms and an indoor waterpark.
Widewaters, a property management company, acquired the hotel and started a $13 million renovation in January 2019. The hotel will reopen in phases between September 2019 and March 2020. The 16-acre property will feature 200 updated hotel rooms, as well as a full-service spa, multiple on-site bars, a restaurant, taphouse, coffee shop, swimming pool, jacuzzi and a variety of event spaces. Cherry Valley also is the only hotel in the United States that has its own arboretum.
Once renovated, Cherry Valley will be perfect for weekend getaways, conferences, weddings, events or to unwind after a long day. Learn more about Cherry Valley by visiting www.cherryvalleyhotel.com.
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