Sometimes you have to drive for a few hours to find a hidden gem in Ohio, but that’s perfectly fine – in fact, we welcome the chance for a drive! From incredible local markets you’ll spend hours exploring to enchanted castles hiding in the forest, the following are our picks for the most remote places in Ohio.

1. HideAway Country Inn (Bucyrus)
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One of the state’s most unique inns is tucked away in the small town of Bucyrus. HideAway Country Inn features 12 themed rooms and suites that are downright picture-perfect. From an elaborate Louis XIV suite to a beautiful Out of Africa room, there’s something for everyone here.
2. End of the Commons General Store (Mesopotamia)
4366 Kinsman Rd, Middlefield, OH 44062, USA
Jack Pearce/Flickr
Ohio's oldest general store appropriately sits in the heart of Amish country. You'll find this truly charming general store at the center of Mesopotamia Township, the fourth-largest Amish settlement in the country, and the second largest settlement in Ohio. End of the Commons General Store has been in operation since the 1840s.
3. Ravenwood Castle (New Plymouth)
65666 Bethel Rd, New Plymouth, OH 45654, USA
Facebook/Ravenwood Castle
If you’ve ever longed for a truly medieval experience (complete with many of the comforts of home), you’ll definitely want to check out Ravenswood Castle. This lovely little medieval structure is tucked away in the scenic Hocking Hills in New Plymouth. You can choose to stay in a castle room, or a Medieval Village Cottage. You can even camp in a nomads' wagon, or stay in a cabin in the Huntsman's Hollow out back.
4. Malabar Farm (Lucas)
Tripadvisor/Wanderlass
If you live in Ohio and have yet to visit Malabar Farm State Park, you’re truly missing out. Nestled in the hills of Pleasant Valley in Lucas, Ohio is a picture perfect farm with an unbelievably nice restaurant. It’s beloved by locals and a hidden gem to Ohioans who don’t live in the area.
5. Hocking Hills Market (Rockbridge)
26792 US-33, Rockbridge, OH 43149, USA
Hocking Hills Market/Facebook
Open all year 'round is the Hocking Hills Market in Rockbridge. It's open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from sunrise until 5 p.m., where you can hunt for unique indoor and outdoor treasures.
6. Stockport Mill Inn (Stockport)
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The last remaining mill on the Muskingum River is now a one-of-a-kind overnight getaway and restaurant. Today it is still powered by hydroelectricity, and the mill itself has been in operation since 1842.

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7. Idle-Hour Ranch (Troy)
4845 Fenner Rd, Troy, OH 45373, USA
Idle-Hour Ranch/Facebook
If you’re looking for a fun place to take the whole family this summer, then you should consider visiting one of Ohio’s best, little-known attractions. Idle-Hour Ranch in Troy, Ohio, offers visitors a truly unique experience with animals you wouldn’t really expect to find in Ohio. From camels to elephants, you never know what you’ll encounter at this family owned and operated ranch.
8. Landoll's Mohican Castle (Loudonville)
561 Twp Rd 3352, Loudonville, OH 44842, USA
Landoll's Mohican Castle/Facebook
Landoll's Mohican Castle is one of those pleasantly unexpected places, and when you set foot onto its grounds, you'll feel like you’ve stumbled across an enchanted Ohio secret. Located in Loudonville, this lovely little luxury getaway features gorgeous suites, murder-mystery dinners, and other amenities sure to make you feel like the ruler of this whimsical castle in the middle of the forest.
9. Lehman's Hardware (Kidron)
4779 Kidron Rd, Dalton, OH 44618, USA
Ellen Macdonald/Flickr
This unique store in Ohio Amish country specializes in antique-style appliances, retro home furnishings, non-electric kitchenware, old-timey toys, and a lot more items that will take you back to yesteryear.
10. Hershberger’s Farm and Bakery (Millersburg)
5452 OH-557, Millersburg, OH 44654, USA
Hershbergers Farm & Bakery/Facebook
This lovely Millersburg Farm and bakery is the perfect day trip destination or stop when you're exploring Ohio's Amish country. The heartwarming setting itself is enough to make you stop and stay awhile, but it's the goodies inside that make it really worth the trip. Protip: the fry pies and the cinnamon rolls are simply irresistible.
11. Clifton Mill (Clifton)
75 Water St, Clifton, OH 45316, USA
Flickr/Michael
One of the largest water powered grist mills still in existence, Clifton Mill is fueled by the Little Miami River. This historic site of Clifton Mill features a vintage mill, a covered bridge, a 1940s-era gas station and a quaint American restaurant.
12. Glenlaurel Inn and Cottages (Rockbridge)
14940 Mt Olive Rd, Rockbridge, OH 43149, USA
Facebook/Glenlaurel, A Scottish Inn & Cottages
This lovely little romantic getaway features Scottish-themed decor, private decks with hot tubs, and gourmet breakfasts and dinners with bagpipe entertainment. Glenlaurel Inn and Cottages doesn't allow children or pets, so it's extra quiet.

Have you been to any of these remote places in Ohio before? What other rural places in Ohio should be added to this list? Let us know! Hoping to go glamping in Ohio? Check out our picks for the best Ohio glampsites.

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