Things to Do
This is the nearest boat launch! The North Shore Park includes lots of parking, fishing areas, a small swimming area and many picnic tables. This park is also the beginning of the 4.1 mile multi use trail. The trail can be used for walking, running or biking and will take you along the north edge of the lake.
To get to here on foot or bike take a right out of the driveway up the hill. At the stop sign turn left on Park Ave. Follow Park Ave around the curve as it turns into Grand Staff Ave. Right after the tall multi color houses there is a break in the fence where you can walk up into the parking lot. This walk is about 5 minutes.
North shore state park boat launch
This is the nearest boat launch! The North Shore Park includes lots of parking, fishing areas, a small swimming area and many picnic tables. This park is also the beginning of the 4.1 mile multi use trail. The trail can be used for walking, running or biking and will take you along the north edge of the lake.
To get to here on foot or bike take a right out of the driveway up the hill. At the stop sign turn left on Park Ave. Follow Park Ave around the curve as it turns into Grand Staff Ave. Right after the tall multi color houses there is a break in the fence where you can walk up into the parking lot. This walk is about 5 minutes.
The Arboretum covers nearly 2,000 acres and includes eight miles of hiking trails and a four-mile Auto Tour. See more than 17,000 living plants in the Japanese Garden, Woodlands and Dutch Fork Wetland or Climb the Observation Tower for an amazing view. Open Daily 9am-7pm. Adults $10, Children $5
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I-Dawes Arboretum
7770 Jacksontown RdThe Arboretum covers nearly 2,000 acres and includes eight miles of hiking trails and a four-mile Auto Tour. See more than 17,000 living plants in the Japanese Garden, Woodlands and Dutch Fork Wetland or Climb the Observation Tower for an amazing view. Open Daily 9am-7pm. Adults $10, Children $5
Rent pontoon boats, kayaks, fishing poles and more by the hour or for a full day! Visit buckeyelakeboat.com to make your reservation.
BUCKEYE LAKE BOAT RENTAL
15396 Township Rd 403Rent pontoon boats, kayaks, fishing poles and more by the hour or for a full day! Visit buckeyelakeboat.com to make your reservation.
After years as summer residents, Captain Buck and his 1st mate Julie have been proud to call Buckeye Lake their home since 2006. As passionate boaters, their friends and family knew that no visit to the lake would be complete without exploring the shores and seeing the sites of Ohio’s first state park aboard Captain Buck’s pontoon boat. Now you can enjoy that same experience and see Buckeye Lake the way it was meant to be seen – from the water!
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CAPTAIN BUCK
10065 Avondale RdAfter years as summer residents, Captain Buck and his 1st mate Julie have been proud to call Buckeye Lake their home since 2006. As passionate boaters, their friends and family knew that no visit to the lake would be complete without exploring the shores and seeing the sites of Ohio’s first state park aboard Captain Buck’s pontoon boat. Now you can enjoy that same experience and see Buckeye Lake the way it was meant to be seen – from the water!
Stop by for kayak & paddleboard rentals, bike rentals, fishing poles, fishing/hunting licenses, tackle, live bait, camping, boating, and lake gear.
LakeBound Outfitters
12408 Lancaster StStop by for kayak & paddleboard rentals, bike rentals, fishing poles, fishing/hunting licenses, tackle, live bait, camping, boating, and lake gear.
3XP Tours
Pea Ohana Watersports - Buckeye Lake
Got Buckeye Lake
Freedom Watersports
Nearby Food & Drinks (less than 1 mile)
These are our favorite places to eat and drink within 1 mile of our house!
Good Beers, Great Atmosphere & Walking Distance from the house! While the brewery does not sell food it is attached to Chef Shack. Pro Tip- get the frozen grapefruit floater in your beer!
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Buckeye Lake Brewery
5176 Walnut RdGood Beers, Great Atmosphere & Walking Distance from the house! While the brewery does not sell food it is attached to Chef Shack. Pro Tip- get the frozen grapefruit floater in your beer!
Chef Shack is located inside Buckeye Lake Brewery and serves a little bit of everything! We haven't had a bad meal yet, and our favorite item is the pretzel bites!
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Chef Shack
Chef Shack is located inside Buckeye Lake Brewery and serves a little bit of everything! We haven't had a bad meal yet, and our favorite item is the pretzel bites!
Lake front bar with entertainment and food trucks. Check their facebook for music and food information. This bar is located on the multi use trail and is a 15 minute walk from the house!
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Boat Yard at Buckeye Lake
5171 N Bank RdLake front bar with entertainment and food trucks. Check their facebook for music and food information. This bar is located on the multi use trail and is a 15 minute walk from the house!
Lake front Ice Cream Shop located next to Boat Yard on the multi use trail!
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Dips On The Lake
5171 N Bank RdLake front Ice Cream Shop located next to Boat Yard on the multi use trail!
Our Lakeside Diner
5276 Walnut RdClassic diner breakfast served all day!
Donatos Pizza
11048 Hebron RdCreno's Pizza
11184 Hebron RdPizza Cottage
4592 Walnut RdBlue Heron brings a unique and elevated dining experience to the Buckeye Lake area. Their menu is carefully crafted to offer a range of delicious options, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, wine, and cocktails, all inspired by the restaurant's nautical theme.
The Blue Heron Kitchen & Pub
Blue Heron brings a unique and elevated dining experience to the Buckeye Lake area. Their menu is carefully crafted to offer a range of delicious options, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, wine, and cocktails, all inspired by the restaurant's nautical theme.
Buckeye Lake Margaritas is a Mexican restaurant in the village of Buckeye Lake. Enjoy authentic Mexican food and delicious drinks just minutes from the lake!
Buckeye Lake Margaritas
Buckeye Lake Margaritas is a Mexican restaurant in the village of Buckeye Lake. Enjoy authentic Mexican food and delicious drinks just minutes from the lake!
North Shore Coffee Company
4675 Walnut RdOh So Fresh Market & Grub - Buckeye Lake
Other Buckeye Lake Favorites
Looking to explore other parts of the lake? Check out these places!
Buckeye Lake Favorite! Hangout on the patio with pizza, beers & views of the lake. Please note Papa Boo's is only open during the summer.
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Papa Boo's
11356 Avondale Rd Buckeye Lake Favorite! Hangout on the patio with pizza, beers & views of the lake. Please note Papa Boo's is only open during the summer.
Amazing views of the lake and they typically have live music in the summer. Their hours do vary so we recommend calling before heading over!
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Buckeye Lake Winery
13750 Rosewood Rd NEAmazing views of the lake and they typically have live music in the summer. Their hours do vary so we recommend calling before heading over!
Amazing Food and Cocktails! They have lots of inside dining, a huge patio and live music on the weekends. We love the Coconut Shrimp, Brussel Sprouts & Lobster Burger. This is a great date night spot!
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Horvath’s Harbor
14675 Zion RdAmazing Food and Cocktails! They have lots of inside dining, a huge patio and live music on the weekends. We love the Coconut Shrimp, Brussel Sprouts & Lobster Burger. This is a great date night spot!
Right on the water with great views of the lake! Serves subs, pizza, salads & more. They also have live music throughout the summer!
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Waterfront on Buckeye Lake
10055 Sunfish LnRight on the water with great views of the lake! Serves subs, pizza, salads & more. They also have live music throughout the summer!
BBQ with lake views! Bar is open daily, but smokehouse is only open Wednesday-Sunday.
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Port Lounge & Smokehouse
9308 Township Rd 79BBQ with lake views! Bar is open daily, but smokehouse is only open Wednesday-Sunday.
Located on Liebs Island this bar/restaurant offers sandwiches, seafood and more!
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Island House
2977 Greenlawn AveLocated on Liebs Island this bar/restaurant offers sandwiches, seafood and more!
Hereinafter is a cocktail tavern with a mission to democratize great cocktails in a stylish tavern setting. We serve classic unpretentious cocktails alongside food, wine, and beer.
Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern
Hereinafter is a cocktail tavern with a mission to democratize great cocktails in a stylish tavern setting. We serve classic unpretentious cocktails alongside food, wine, and beer.
The Canal is a Mexican bar and grill that also doubles as a donut shop during weekend breakfast hours.
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Old Canal Restaurant
12045 Lancaster StThe Canal is a Mexican bar and grill that also doubles as a donut shop during weekend breakfast hours.
Grocery Store
Locally owned grocery and meat shop dedicated to providing farm fresh Ohio made products.
Rittberger Market at the Lake
Locally owned grocery and meat shop dedicated to providing farm fresh Ohio made products.
Kroger
Only 5 minutes away this Kroger includes a Starbucks and Liquor Store for one stop shopping!