As the weather warms up, we all love to spend afternoons outside, and what’s more fun than a day of tubing in Ohio? If you live in south-central Ohio, you’re right next to one of the most fun outdoor adventure purveyors in the state: Hocking Hills Adventures. The scenery in the Hocking Hills region is to die for, and what better way to experience it than from a tube or canoe floating breezily down the river? All that time outdoors is sure to whet your appetite, so afterward, you’ll want to fill up your tank and hit the road to Taqueria El Fogoncito, an authentic Mexican restaurant with some of the best tacos in the state. The whole trip is right around an hour and you won’t even go through an entire tank of gas. Check out the route on Google Maps.
Not within driving distance of south-central Ohio? We’ve got several fun pairings of places you can check out in other corners of the state!
You’ll want to fill up with gas before hitting the road, but don’t worry, we promise you won’t go through an entire tank of gas even if you take the scenic route on this epic tubing adventure in Ohio.
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One of the great things about living in Ohio is all the outdoor adventures you can have, but we’re particularly fond of the “lazy floating down the river” method of enjoying the surroundings!
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Hocking Hills Adventures offers all kinds of fun for the whole family. Their specialty is river trips via canoe, kayak, or tube, but they also offer miniature golf, go-karting, and horseback riding.
Paula McIntyre/Google Maps Hocking Hills Adventures, 31251 Chieftain Dr, Logan, OH 43138, USA
The location even has a campground if you want to stay the whole weekend, which we are 100% for.
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The Hocking Hills area has so much natural beauty, and what better way to experience it than from the water?
Sammi Sullivan/Google Maps For hours and more information, check out the Hocking Hills Adventures website.
About an hour away is the delicious Tacos El Fogoncito. You’re sure to work up an appetite after all that time enjoying nature!
Bibhabasu Nayak/Google Maps Taqueria El Fogoncito, 1909 OH-256, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, USA
Tacos El Fogoncito offers a variety of authentic dishes, including tacos, tortas, burritos, and quesadillas.
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Their tacos al pastor (traditional spit-grilled pork tacos) are among their most popular dishes. Columbus is famous for having incredible tacos, and Tacos El Fogoncito’s are among the best!
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The restaurant offers daily specials and lots of different options, including vegetarian and kid-friendly dishes. You’ll want to wash down your meal with Mexico’s favorite soda, Jarritos, straight from a glass bottle.
Tacos El Fogoncito/Facebook Who would’ve thought you’d find the best tacos in small-town Ohio?!
For hours and a menu, check out the Tacos El Fogoncito website.
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Hocking Hills Adventures, 31251 Chieftain Dr, Logan, OH 43138, USA
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For hours and more information, check out the Hocking Hills Adventures website.
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Taqueria El Fogoncito, 1909 OH-256, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, USA
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Who would’ve thought you’d find the best tacos in small-town Ohio?!
Combining tacos and tubing in Ohio into one day trip is so much fun you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner! For more great Ohio destinations, make sure to subscribe to the Only in Ohio daily newsletter and follow the Only in Ohio Facebook page.
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Tubing in Ohio June 24, 2022 Sarah M. What are some other great places to explore in the Hocking Hills region of Ohio? If you enjoyed tubing in the Buckeye State’s beautiful Hocking Hills region, you will want to lace up your shoes for some epic hiking adventures! Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio, features seven hiking areas, as well as mountain biking trails and a plethora of other amusements and amenities. It is one of the most resplendent regions of the Buckeye State, offering some of the most sublime scenery and bucket-list-worthy outdoor recreation. The hiking here is second to none, especially if you’re a hopeless waterfall chaser like us. You can literally spend days exploring dozens of caves and waterfalls in Hocking Hills, and that’s an outdoor adventure we’re all too happy to embark upon … and actually do, in this amazing itinerary for a day trip to the region! What are some other river tubing trips in Ohio? Enjoy tubing in Ohio on a hot summer day? Us too! One of our favorite bodies of water for epic lazy river tubing is the Little Miami River, which you will find in the southwest part of the Buckeye State. The Little Miami Canoe Rental has two locations along the river. To go tubing, you’ll want to visit the Oregonia location. Out on the water, you’ll feel at peace taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of this beautiful 111-mile river, which stretches across several counties in southwestern Ohio. Take the two-mile tube trip and let the river’s current do all the work. You just sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. This is a fantastic and accessible option for beginners and families alike, and a wonderful way to experience the splendor of the Buckeye State!
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Tubing in Ohio
June 24, 2022
Sarah M.
What are some other great places to explore in the Hocking Hills region of Ohio? If you enjoyed tubing in the Buckeye State’s beautiful Hocking Hills region, you will want to lace up your shoes for some epic hiking adventures! Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio, features seven hiking areas, as well as mountain biking trails and a plethora of other amusements and amenities. It is one of the most resplendent regions of the Buckeye State, offering some of the most sublime scenery and bucket-list-worthy outdoor recreation. The hiking here is second to none, especially if you’re a hopeless waterfall chaser like us. You can literally spend days exploring dozens of caves and waterfalls in Hocking Hills, and that’s an outdoor adventure we’re all too happy to embark upon … and actually do, in this amazing itinerary for a day trip to the region! What are some other river tubing trips in Ohio? Enjoy tubing in Ohio on a hot summer day? Us too! One of our favorite bodies of water for epic lazy river tubing is the Little Miami River, which you will find in the southwest part of the Buckeye State. The Little Miami Canoe Rental has two locations along the river. To go tubing, you’ll want to visit the Oregonia location. Out on the water, you’ll feel at peace taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of this beautiful 111-mile river, which stretches across several counties in southwestern Ohio. Take the two-mile tube trip and let the river’s current do all the work. You just sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. This is a fantastic and accessible option for beginners and families alike, and a wonderful way to experience the splendor of the Buckeye State!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
If you enjoyed tubing in the Buckeye State’s beautiful Hocking Hills region, you will want to lace up your shoes for some epic hiking adventures! Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio, features seven hiking areas, as well as mountain biking trails and a plethora of other amusements and amenities. It is one of the most resplendent regions of the Buckeye State, offering some of the most sublime scenery and bucket-list-worthy outdoor recreation. The hiking here is second to none, especially if you’re a hopeless waterfall chaser like us. You can literally spend days exploring dozens of caves and waterfalls in Hocking Hills, and that’s an outdoor adventure we’re all too happy to embark upon … and actually do, in this amazing itinerary for a day trip to the region!
What are some other river tubing trips in Ohio?
Enjoy tubing in Ohio on a hot summer day? Us too! One of our favorite bodies of water for epic lazy river tubing is the Little Miami River, which you will find in the southwest part of the Buckeye State. The Little Miami Canoe Rental has two locations along the river. To go tubing, you’ll want to visit the Oregonia location. Out on the water, you’ll feel at peace taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of this beautiful 111-mile river, which stretches across several counties in southwestern Ohio. Take the two-mile tube trip and let the river’s current do all the work. You just sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. This is a fantastic and accessible option for beginners and families alike, and a wonderful way to experience the splendor of the Buckeye State!
