Weekend Getaways from Columbus

The The Lakehouse Inn is an upscale resort located along the shore of Lake Erie. The inn offers a variety of accommodations, including rooms in the main guest house and private two-bedroom cottages along the lake shore. All rooms include cable TV, private baths, and a hot breakfast each morning, and additional amenities such as whirlpool tubs, sitting areas, and gorgeous lake views are also available.

Additionally, the Lake House houses a full-service spa, a farm-to-table restaurant, and a winery that is part of the "Lake Erie Wines and Vines" wine trail. Walking trails, shops, restaurants, and the Geneva State Park Marina are all nearby.

Address: 5653 Lake Road E, Geneva, OH 44041, Phone: 440-466-8668

One of the prettiest parts of Ohio, Hocking Hills offers numerous accommodations and attractions in Southern Ohio. A Georgian Manner Bed and Breakfast in Logan, Ohio, is unique in its age and style and offers guests an opportunity to relax in the casual elegance of a restored farm house from the early 1840's. With five rooms, including a honeymoon suite, this bed and breakfast is intimately sized.

All rooms are furnished with antiques and feature views of Lake Logan and the surrounding Hocking Hills State Park. In addition to the private rooms, guests are invited to enjoy the common areas inside and out, including a library, large veranda overlooking Lake Logan, and a pergola with a fire pit.

Address: 29055 Evans Rd., Logan, OH 43138, Phone: 800-606-1840

Trumbull and Porter Hotel has been renovated with great respect for Detroit’s history and architecture and is fully refurbished while retaining its classic touches. The hotel started its life in the ‘60s as Detroit’s Holiday Inn and later the popular Corktown Inn, not far from the Detroit Tigers’ Comerica park stadium and Greektown Casino. The hotel’s 144 rooms are modern and comfortable, featuring all modern conveniences such as free Wi-Fi and HD TVs. Some have whirlpool tubs and/or living areas. The guests enjoy use of the gym, business center, free bikes, and secure parking. The outdoor courtyard is the scene of art and music events during the warmer months.

Address: Trumbull and Porter Hotel, 1331 Trumbull Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA, Phone: 313-496-1400

HideAway Country Inn is a luxurious country retreat in the mid-Ohio countryside. The inn is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens, nature trails, and farmland, and it is perfect for a peaceful getaway. The Hideaway prides itself on pampering its guests, and rooms include amenities such as private baths, satellite TV, wireless internet, and eco-friendly toiletry products. Spa services, candlelight dinners, and whirlpool tubs are also available. A full breakfast is served each morning, and dinner is available at the inn's on-site restaurant, the 1938 Restaurant and Pub. The inn even offers cooking and wine education classes so guests can get the most out of their dining experience.

Address: 1601 State Route 4, Bucyrus, OH 44820, Phone: 800-570-8233

Garden Gate Getaway is a quiet country retreat in Holmes County, Ohio. Guests can choose from regular bed and breakfast rooms or private cottages on the property. All rooms come with comfortable country furnishings and amenities such as free wireless internet, complimentary snacks, private baths, glycerin soaps, and spa-quality toiletries.

A homemade breakfast featuring made-from-scratch baked goods is served each morning. Massages and other spa services are available for an additional fee, and there is no shortage of things to see and do in the surrounding area, including shopping, dining, museums, wineries, breweries, and Amish-made foods and cheeses.

Address: Garden Gate Getaway, 6041 Township Road 310, Millersburg, OH 44654, Phone: 330-674-7608

Perfectly positioned on a private beach on the shores of Sandusky Bay, the South Beach Resort Hotel is equally ideal for a romantic couple’s weekend or a family getaway. The hotel boasts a wide range of amenities including 3 swimming pools, tennis, volleyball, basketball, and a marina where you can rent water craft.

There are accommodation options for everyone including family suites, king guestrooms, and cottages which can accommodate up to 12 guests. Besides all the on-site activities, you have easy access to popular Cedar Point (by private water taxi) and other Lake Erie attractions. Couples will love the King Rooms with jetted tubs, nearby vineyards and wineries and the spa.

Address: South Beach Resort Hotel, 8620 E. Bayshore Road, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, Phone: 419 798 4900

When you book a suite at the Great Wolf Lodge at Sandusky you get way more than just a comfortable room to sleep. At Great Wolf Lodge any overnight stay comes with complimentary access to their enormous indoor water park, which will keep the entire family happy at any time of the year.

To sweeten the deal for families, the resort offers special Wolf Den Suites, which include a Queen bed for parents, a cave-themed bunk bed and a sleeper couch for the kids. The indoor water park has thrilling slides and pools for all ages as well as a game arcade, Magi-Quest Adventure and a bowling alley. There are various restaurants and concessions to satisfy hungry tummies.

Address: Great Wolf Lodge, 4600 Milan Road, Sandusky, OH 44870, Phone: 800 641 9653