A-1 Twin Valley Campground

Drive six and a half miles to Carrollton for its craft markets, shops and the Daniel McCook House, telling the tale of the 'Fighting McCooks' who became well known in the American Civil War. Also in town is the Ashton House Museum and its exhibits on local life, culture and sports teams including Ohio State University; make time at this last for a wander in the peaceful gardens too. You'll need a couple of days at least for Atwood Lake – one for boating, swimming, fishing and lazing on the beach, and one for tours and tastings at Al-Bi Winery on the lake's shore. Atwood has 28 miles of shoreline to hike along, and a boat launch ramp if you're here in Ohio with your own vessel (if not, rent boats at the east and west sides of the marina). Vehicle fans have two top destinations within day trip distance: the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum (45 minutes' drive), where food was served from 1942 to 1945 to over 1.3 million World War II soldiers, and the Canton Classic Car Museum (50 minutes) with its 45 gleaming vintage vehicles. If you're more of a sporty sort, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is also at Canton. Further afield, cross into Pennsylvania for a day at Pittsburgh an hour and a half to the east, while the Lake Erie city of Cleveland is just under two hours' drive to the north.