The Ashtabula County Welcome Center, just inside Ohio’s northeastern border, features Ohio’s agritourism and fishing industries, Historic Ashtabula Harbor, Port Conneaut Marina, Holden Arboretum, Smolen-Gulf Covered Bridge, North Coast WWII Museum, Ashtabula Arts Center, Geneva State Park, James A. Garfield National Historic site, Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum, Ashtabula County’s covered bridges, and the Lake Metroparks Farmpark. It’s part of Governor DeWine’s vision to greatly improve the traveler experience for the thousands of visitors who stop at Ohio rest areas every day.
“Ohio is the heart of it all - whether you’re visiting a Lake Erie beach, fishing for walleye, or touring a lighthouse or covered bridge, we want travelers to find their next vacation inspiration when they stop at our Ashtabula Welcome Center,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “Outside the Ashtabula Welcome Center, families can stroll through the Ohio native plants and trees or the Storybook Trail, which features a Dolly Parton Imagination Library book.”
At the Ashtabula County Welcome Center, the Storybook Trail features “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. There are currently 14 Storybook Trails at Ohio rest areas statewide, with plans for an additional two by the end of the year.
“By reimagining our rest areas, we’re creating a better experience for everyone and inspiring future travel plans,” said DOD Director Lydia Mihalik. “Our hope, ultimately, is that travelers, having caught a glimpse of what they can experience in Northeast Ohio, will be inspired to explore more, extend their stay, and hopefully one day return!”
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