From quilt barns to bicentennial barns, Ohio has them in abundance, but they’re slowly (and sadly) disappearing. Over the years Ohio has steadily developed a collection of beautiful, historic barns. You can find most of them by exploring the countryside and driving back roads — and you should do so while these beguiling Ohio barns are still here.

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If you enjoyed admiring the above list of beautiful Ohio barns, you'll definitely want to check out these beguiling barn restaurants in the Buckeye State! In Smithville, Ohio, the aptly-named Barn Restaurant is a local favorite. Featuring a refurbished rustic barn, board games, and a scenic lake you can explore outside, this unique eatery has an unbelievably charming atmosphere. You’ll fall in love with the setting and feel right at home! Grandpa’s Cheesebarn in Ashland is another barn charmer; what was once a working dairy farm is now a truly epic cheese barn right off of Interstate 71 . It's a family-owned, charming store, gift shop and eatery the whole family will love. For a rustic-yet-elevated barn dining experience, The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek is nothing short of magical. This country-chic steakhouse offers the finest hand-cut meat and seafood cuisine and features a bourbon-centric bar. The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek is located at 1370 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, OH, 43230. And if you noticed the above trend of "Mail Pouch Tobacco" Ohio barns, The Steer Barn in Sandusky is sure to charm you -- and take to by surprise, too. If you thought you couldn't eat delicious seafood inside a barn, think again. You'll find American, seafood, and steakhouse favorites at this delightful barn restaurant in Ohio.