If you’re looking for an adventure but don’t have a lot of time, a day trip is normally the way to go. And depending on how far you travel, you may only need one tank of gas. Here we have planned a day trip that includes adventure, relaxation, and good food. You’ll start out a Birch Bark Canoe Livery in Urbana for some tubing along the Mad River before heading to Condado Tacos in Columbus for an incredible meal.
Depending on the route you choose, the drive between the Birch Bark Canoe Livery in Urbana to Condado Tacos in Columbus will be between 51 and 59 miles and should take just over an hour to drive one way without traffic. You can use this Google Maps link to help plan your trek.
No matter where you live in the state, tacos and tubing in Ohio make the perfect day trip combination. Whether or not you live close to Birch Bark Canoe Livery and Condado Tacos in the Columbus area, you can check out these other fun and exciting adventures around Ohio for more day-trip ideas.
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Make sure you have a full tank of gas in the car and your sense of adventure is ready to go before taking a drive to Birch Bark Canoe Livery in Urbana for some tubing along the scenic Mad River.
Birch Bark Canoe Livery/Facebook Birch Bark Canoe Livery, 1455 River Rd, Urbana, OH 43078, USA
Tubing trips cost $25/person and include tube rentals. You will be transported to the starting location and picked up at the endpoint by bus.
Birch Bark Canoe Livery/Facebook
You will take your tube and float along for four hours on the cool, refreshing waters of the Mad River which is so clear, you can see to the bottom.
Cynthia W/TripAdvisor Water depth is approximately two-to-three feet in most areas with small pools of up to five feet deep.
Let the gentle current float you effortlessly down the river as you relax under the summer sun. But try to keep your eyes open to look at the breathtaking scenery as you float by. It’s a truly remarkable experience. You may encounter small shallow sets of rapids along the way but it’s otherwise a smooth ride.
Birch Bark Canoe Livery/Google Book your tube ride ahead of time on the Birch Bark Canoe Livery website and follow their Facebook page for any updates. Mad River, OH 45502, USA
After a relaxing day floating down the Mad River on a tube, you’ll probably be hungry. Now it’s time to hop in the car and make the drive to Condado Tacos in Columbus. From the funky decor to the build-your-own tacos, this restaurant is the perfect spot to end your day.
Condado Tacos (Clintonville)/Facebook
Condado Tacos has a list of fresh ingredients on the menu for you to create your own. Start with a soft flour or a ranch-flavored, spicy, or regular corn hard shell. Then you’ll choose your protein like roasted chicken, tequila-lime steak, or Korean BBQ-pulled jackfruit, among others. This place has something for vegans, meat-lovers, and everyone in between.
Condado Tacos (Clintonville)/Facebook Condado Tacos, 2977 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
Next come the toppings, salsas, and sauces to complete your taco feast. But, if you’re not feeling creative, don’t worry. There is a list of already-created ‘Taco Suggestions’ where you’ll probably find something you like. Add a side of chips with queso or guac to complete your incredible meal.
Condado Tacos (Clintonville)/Facebook
Don’t forget to order one of the creative margaritas. How about a La Paloma made with Blanco tequila, grapefruit, lime, agave, and soda water or a Lemon Shake-Up made with Blanco tequila, lemon, agave, and soda water? All the margaritas on the menu sound delicious and refreshing.
Condado Tacos (Clintonville)/Facebook Head to the Condado Tacos website to start dreaming about what taco you would like to create before you go.
Can you think of a better day than a tubing trip with Birch Bark Canoe Livery in Urbana, Ohio, that is followed by build-your-own tacos and margaritas at Condado Tacos in Columbus? It’s the perfect day to both relax and satisfy your sense of adventure. Here is the Google maps link so you can add your address as a starting point for this trip. Follow the Only in Ohio Facebook page and sign up for the Only in Ohio newsletter for information on more exciting adventures around the state.
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Birch Bark Canoe Livery/Facebook
Birch Bark Canoe Livery, 1455 River Rd, Urbana, OH 43078, USA
Cynthia W/TripAdvisor
Water depth is approximately two-to-three feet in most areas with small pools of up to five feet deep.
Birch Bark Canoe Livery/Google
Book your tube ride ahead of time on the Birch Bark Canoe Livery website and follow their Facebook page for any updates.
Mad River, OH 45502, USA
Condado Tacos (Clintonville)/Facebook
Condado Tacos, 2977 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA
Head to the Condado Tacos website to start dreaming about what taco you would like to create before you go.
Where is your favorite place to go tubing in Ohio? Our state is home to so many resplendent rivers that are perfect for a long and lazy summer float!
Are you ready to discover more unique Ohio day trips – only on a tankful? Us too! Here are some of our other adventures that are simply perfect for year-round fun in Ohio!
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Tubing in Ohio June 25, 2022 Sarah M. Where else can I go tubing in central Ohio? Those living in central Ohio are lucky because Columbus is located, quite literally, smack in the center of the state, making pretty much every far corner and side of the Buckeye State an easy day trip away. One of our favorite tubing trips that’s an easy day trip from Columbus is up in Loudonville, Ohio. The Loudonville Canoe Livery is another opportunity to explore the banks of the Mohican River from the water. Enjoy two hours of relaxing tubing on the cheap, traversing a total of three miles along this scenic river. Our advice? Check out one of the outfitter’s “moonlite float trips” when they’re offered! And if you’re going to check out a twilight float, you might as well pitch a tent too. Luckily, this is considered one of the most beautiful campgrounds and outdoor destinations in all of Ohio, making for the perfect summer adventure in the Buckeye State! Another worth-the-trip tubing excursion near Columbus is in Hocking Hills. Many people opt for kayak or canoe rentals along the Hocking River, but we’ve got a soft spot for tubing. Hocking Hills Adventures offers up kayaks, canoes, and tubing, so there’s something for everyone here. We like the ease of a floating trip down this resplendent river; there are a variety of trips available, lasting anywhere from two to five hours. The outfitter is typically open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, depending on weather and water conditions and really is an activity that belongs on your summer bucket list in the Buckeye State!
The OIYS Visitor Center
Tubing in Ohio
June 25, 2022
Sarah M.
Where else can I go tubing in central Ohio? Those living in central Ohio are lucky because Columbus is located, quite literally, smack in the center of the state, making pretty much every far corner and side of the Buckeye State an easy day trip away. One of our favorite tubing trips that’s an easy day trip from Columbus is up in Loudonville, Ohio. The Loudonville Canoe Livery is another opportunity to explore the banks of the Mohican River from the water. Enjoy two hours of relaxing tubing on the cheap, traversing a total of three miles along this scenic river. Our advice? Check out one of the outfitter’s “moonlite float trips” when they’re offered! And if you’re going to check out a twilight float, you might as well pitch a tent too. Luckily, this is considered one of the most beautiful campgrounds and outdoor destinations in all of Ohio, making for the perfect summer adventure in the Buckeye State! Another worth-the-trip tubing excursion near Columbus is in Hocking Hills. Many people opt for kayak or canoe rentals along the Hocking River, but we’ve got a soft spot for tubing. Hocking Hills Adventures offers up kayaks, canoes, and tubing, so there’s something for everyone here. We like the ease of a floating trip down this resplendent river; there are a variety of trips available, lasting anywhere from two to five hours. The outfitter is typically open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, depending on weather and water conditions and really is an activity that belongs on your summer bucket list in the Buckeye State!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Those living in central Ohio are lucky because Columbus is located, quite literally, smack in the center of the state, making pretty much every far corner and side of the Buckeye State an easy day trip away. One of our favorite tubing trips that’s an easy day trip from Columbus is up in Loudonville, Ohio. The Loudonville Canoe Livery is another opportunity to explore the banks of the Mohican River from the water. Enjoy two hours of relaxing tubing on the cheap, traversing a total of three miles along this scenic river. Our advice? Check out one of the outfitter’s “moonlite float trips” when they’re offered! And if you’re going to check out a twilight float, you might as well pitch a tent too. Luckily, this is considered one of the most beautiful campgrounds and outdoor destinations in all of Ohio, making for the perfect summer adventure in the Buckeye State!
Another worth-the-trip tubing excursion near Columbus is in Hocking Hills. Many people opt for kayak or canoe rentals along the Hocking River, but we’ve got a soft spot for tubing. Hocking Hills Adventures offers up kayaks, canoes, and tubing, so there’s something for everyone here. We like the ease of a floating trip down this resplendent river; there are a variety of trips available, lasting anywhere from two to five hours. The outfitter is typically open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, depending on weather and water conditions and really is an activity that belongs on your summer bucket list in the Buckeye State!
