Local Favorites
Discover our team’s favorite spots in Hocking Hills, from the best local restaurants to hidden-gem hiking trails. These are the places and activities we personally love and recommend to make your visit unforgettable.
Best Overall Restaurant
58 West
58 W 2nd St, Logan, OH 43138
(740) 216-5360
Nestled in historic, downtown Logan, Ohio - 58 West is a restaurant, winery, brewery, and distillery offering casual, elevated food. Featuring an extensive list of locally crafted wine, beer, and spirits – many produced on site! We look forward to providing you a warm and inviting atmosphere where you can enjoy good food and our locally crafted beverages with your friends and family.
Best Winery
Hocking Hills Winery
30402 Freeman Rd, Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7117
Founded in 2013, Hocking Hills Winery is proud to be family owned and operated. Over the years HHW has been awarded for their quality wines and more recently recognized with the Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor! Enjoy our wines at our location in Logan, Ohio or order online!
Best Coffee Shop
Coffee Emporium
13984 OH-664 Scenic, Logan, OH 43138
(740) 270-2697
Adjacent to the inn is the Hocking Hills Coffee Emporium, where you can start your day with a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea. Delight in the aroma of freshly ground beans and indulge in a selection of pastries or snacks to complement your beverage. A 2-night stay includes our signature muffins, chocolates, and a variety of snacks, complemented by 2 free breakfast Paninis at our onsite Coffee Emporium. Opting for a 3-night stay extends the joy with complimentary breakfast Paninis for each day. Additionally, all guests can enjoy the complimentary perks of brewed coffee and tea, whether hot or iced, throughout their stay.
Best Outdoor Adventure - Water & Motorsport
Adventure Pro Outdoors
1299 E Canal St, Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 856-7848
The Experts in Outdoor Fun aim to provide unique & memorable experiences to our customers! One of the best parts of traveling are the memories you make. You can experience all the OUTDOOR FUN of Hocking Hills & Wayne National Forest at Adventure Pro Outdoors! (River trips, tubing, slight shots, UTV Tours)
Best Outdoor Adventure - Climbing & Tours
High Rock Adventures
10108 Opossum Hollow Rd, Rockbridge, Ohio
(740) 385-9886
High Rock Adventures offers one-of-a-kind guided experiences in the heart of Hocking Hills, perfect for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike. Their expert-led tours include rock climbing, rappelling, and their signature Rock Challenge adventure, as well as eco tours that dive into the area’s unique geology, flora, and fauna. Whether you’re scaling sandstone cliffs, navigating through natural rock formations, or exploring hidden gems in the forest, High Rock Adventures combines safety, adventure, and education for an unforgettable outdoor experience. It’s a must-do for visitors who want to go beyond hiking and truly immerse themselves in the rugged beauty of the region.
Best Overall Hike
Ash Cave
26400 OH-56, South Bloomingville, OH 43152
In the southernmost reaches of Hocking Hills is Ash Cave - beyond doubt the most spectacular feature of the entire park. Ash Cave is the largest, most impressive recess cave in the state. The approach to Ash Cave is through a narrow gorge lined with stately hemlocks, massive beech trees and various other hardwoods. The valley floor offers brilliant displays of wildflowers in the all seasons including large flowered trillium, Dutchman's breeches, trout lily, Jack-in-the Pulpit and jewelweed. The narrow gorge is approximately one-fourth mile in length and with astonishing suddenness gives way to the tremendous overhanging ledge and cave shelter.
