Charles Mill Guidebook
Rentals
If you are wanting to explore the lake further the marina rents pontoons, fishing boats, paddle boards, and kayaks by the hour.
1277 State Route #430
Mansfield, OH 44903
https://www.charlesmillmarina.com/
Charles Mill Marina
1277 Ohio 430If you are wanting to explore the lake further the marina rents pontoons, fishing boats, paddle boards, and kayaks by the hour.
1277 State Route #430
Mansfield, OH 44903
https://www.charlesmillmarina.com/
Sightseeing
There is a beach for swimming.
https://charlesmillpark.mwcd.org/park-info/park-and-beach-hours-and-daily-park-entry-rates
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Charles Mill Lake Park
1277A OH-430There is a beach for swimming.
https://charlesmillpark.mwcd.org/park-info/park-and-beach-hours-and-daily-park-entry-rates
Malabar-Farm-State-Park
4050 Bromfield RdThis historic farm is a 10 drive from the Quonset.
Mohican-Memorial State Forest
975 O D N R Mohican Rd 51Great for a day of hiking.
As a kid and young adult had several cookouts and played near the river. Local spot.
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Mohican Covered Bridge
Park RoadAs a kid and young adult had several cookouts and played near the river. Local spot.
Winterwanderwege
3100 Possum Run RdSkiing or snowboarding here's the place.
Enjoy the dam that makes Charles Mill Lake a reality. Playground, fishing, and hiking.
Charles Mill Dam
Mohican RiverEnjoy the dam that makes Charles Mill Lake a reality. Playground, fishing, and hiking.
Charles Mill Lake Boat Ramp
1277 Ohio 430A spot to drop your boat or use the kayak launch.
A fun and relatively quick visit brings smiles to our younger kids.
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary
3774 Orweiler RdA fun and relatively quick visit brings smiles to our younger kids.
Recommended by one of our first guest the beautiful Seneca Caverns are about an hour drive.
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Seneca Caverns
15248 E Township Rd 178Recommended by one of our first guest the beautiful Seneca Caverns are about an hour drive.
Carrousel District
103 N Main StSome fun shops and of course the historic carrousel. Take a ride!!
We love this place. Take an hour or two tour the grounds. We have taken many family photos here over the decades.
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Kingwood Center Gardens
50 Trimble RdWe love this place. Take an hour or two tour the grounds. We have taken many family photos here over the decades.
Ohio State Reformatory
100 Reformatory RdTake a tour where Shawshank Redemption was filmed.
Opened in 1928 the theatre is still providing entertainment a century later.
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Renaissance Theatre
138 Park Ave WOpened in 1928 the theatre is still providing entertainment a century later.
There are not many drive in theaters left. We went to this one a while back to watch one of the Jurassic movies. Good memories.
Springmill Twin Drive In
1040 OH-39There are not many drive in theaters left. We went to this one a while back to watch one of the Jurassic movies. Good memories.
Biblewalk
500 Tingley AveThis museum has been around for decades and still draws a crowd.
Nice hiking area with wood decking for much of the path. Brady family took his mother here for Mother's Day for about a decade...or at least it feels that way.
Fowler Woods State Nature Preserve
Nice hiking area with wood decking for much of the path. Brady family took his mother here for Mother's Day for about a decade...or at least it feels that way.
Shady Lane Alpaca Farm
3073 Gass RoadRecommended by one of our guest. Fun for the family.
Food scene
Lyn-Way Restaurant
1320 Cleveland AveLocal joint- decent food, but everyone goes for the pies.
Oak Park Tavern & Restaurant
2919 OH-430One of our favs when we are in town. Just 5 mintues up 603 into Mifflin. Really good and affordable.
Chuy's Tacos and Margaritas
35 Maine StreetOne of our favs when we are in town. Just 5 mintues up 603 into Mifflin. Really good and affordable.
Uniontown Brewing Co.
105 W Main StJust 10 minutes away we encourage you to check out this cute shop/deli/cafe. Many local goods sold there.
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Village Point Market
4 Main StJust 10 minutes away we encourage you to check out this cute shop/deli/cafe. Many local goods sold there.
The first years of our marriage we owned an East of Chicago location south of Columbus. Brady especially likes to get the taco pizza or Italian sub to reminisce.
East Of Chicago Pizza
614 Claremont AvenueThe first years of our marriage we owned an East of Chicago location south of Columbus. Brady especially likes to get the taco pizza or Italian sub to reminisce.
Tim Horton's is a Canadian favorite. Brady attended school in New Brunswick where he fell in love with "double-double" coffee and a maple dip donut.
Tim Hortons
1072 Ashland RoadTim Horton's is a Canadian favorite. Brady attended school in New Brunswick where he fell in love with "double-double" coffee and a maple dip donut.
Did you know that Bob Evan's was founded in Ohio? This is a good spot for breakfast in our opinion.
Bob Evans
1304 East Main StreetDid you know that Bob Evan's was founded in Ohio? This is a good spot for breakfast in our opinion.
Brady was a dishwasher at this location one summer. Nice diner for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
658 U.S. 250Brady was a dishwasher at this location one summer. Nice diner for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Denny's
738 U.S. 250Always open in case you need an affordable bit.
Old school car hops and frosted mugs...need I say more. Location owned by family friends.
Ashland-Wooster Drive In
1134 East Main StreetOld school car hops and frosted mugs...need I say more. Location owned by family friends.
Ole Mill Lake Co
64 Maine StreetLocal pizza favorite and pulled pork! Just 5 minutes away in Mifflin.
Lots of high calorie food and beer to chase it down. Sometimes you just need to splurge a bit.
https://theendzonemifflin.com/
The End Zone Bar & Drive Thru Beer, Wine, & Spirits
42 Maine StreetLots of high calorie food and beer to chase it down. Sometimes you just need to splurge a bit.
https://theendzonemifflin.com/
Coney Island Diner
98 N Main StGet the coney dog.
Pump and Grind
Blue Barn Winery
4407 S Columbus RdRadar’s Dairy Bar - Mifflin, OH
Delicious cold treats just 5 minutes away in Mifflin.
Shopping
Beloved local provider of all things outdoors. Rumor has it the owner lives across the lake.
Fin Feather Fur Outfitters - Ashland
652 U.S. 250Beloved local provider of all things outdoors. Rumor has it the owner lives across the lake.
This place has been around forever. People love to peruse the shelves and enjoy some treats.
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Grandpa's Cheesebarn
668 US-250This place has been around forever. People love to peruse the shelves and enjoy some treats.
Gleaner Antiques
1488 County Road 995Long time beloved antique store.