Come hungry! From chef-prepared specialties and handcrafted chocolates to locally raised beef and award-winning wines, Cambridge/Guernsey County serves plenty of delicious ways to taste your way through Southeast Ohio. Add rolling countryside, charming small-town stops and a few hands-on experiences, and you have the recipe for a memorable getaway.
Located in the heart of downtown Cambridge, Brickhouse Market & Deli offers a welcoming stop for fresh, made-to-order deli favorites, quick bites and market essentials. Then wander through eclectic shops and local treasures along Wheeling Avenue (The Historic National Road/Rt. 40) and make browsing part of the fun.
Have a sweet tooth? Just a few blocks from Wheeling Avenue Nothing But Chocolate creates seasonal chocolate treats to savor right away or take home. We recommend the famous buckeye balls or chocolate-covered cherries!
For a taste of sweet and savory, stop at The Pantry Door & Deli, where the shelves are packed with health foods, dried fruits, nuts, cheeses, deli meats, candy and more. Sample your way around the store, pick up a made-to-order sandwich and leave with a special goody bag filled with goodies.
Food and scenery come together beautifully at Salt Fork State Park’s Timbers Restaurant. After settling into Salt Fork Lodge for the night, enjoy a leisurely evening surrounded by the park’s peaceful landscape, then enjoy hearty lodge favorites, from prime rib and steaks to seafood and classic comfort dishes.
The culinary adventure continues the next day with a stop at a seasonal farmers market, followed by lunch at The Bear’s Den, where locally raised beef takes center stage. The rustic setting adds a little local flavor to every bite.
Then trade food for wildlife at The Wilds, a nearly 10,000-acre conservation center where rare and endangered animals roam expansive open-range habitats. A guided Safari Transport or open-air Safari offers an unforgettable look at the animals and the conservation work happening here.
Finish with a toast at YOLO Winery, where beautiful countryside views and award-winning wines provide the perfect ending to any day. It’s a getaway made for anyone who believes the best travel memories often begin with something delicious.