Atwood Lake Park encompasses 1,540 acres of water. There are two public boat launches in total at Atwood Lake.

Lakes and Water

A public boat ramp near the Atwood Lake Dam is available year-round. Before setting out, it’s worth checking the latest recreation information from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Leesville Lake has a 10-horsepower limit—an important consideration when planning a visit to this lake.

Homes, Collections, and Historic Trails

The McCook House dates to the 1830s and is set up as a museum honoring the McCook family, known as the “Fighting McCooks.” The exhibits cover both the family and the American Civil War, bringing family history together with a broader historical subject.

The Algonquin Mill Complex includes a mill, a one-room schoolhouse, a train station, a farm museum, reconstructed log cabins, and an arboretum. Its range spans individual historic building types as well as collection and garden areas. The Ashton House Museum focuses on memories of the 20th century, preserved through the collections of the Ashton family and other historic artifacts. At the Haas Museum, the Minerva Area Historical Society preserves local artifacts and history.

The Great Trail, also known as the Tuscarawas Path, is part of Carroll County’s history; the county lies along this route. The trail was used by Indigenous peoples, European explorers, fur traders, missionaries, land agents, and military expeditions. This range of users highlights how many different groups are connected to the historic trail.

Fair, Market, and the Arts

The annual Carroll County Fair features Junior Fair livestock shows, tractor-pull competitions, and rides. The specific program may vary from year to year. The fair thus combines livestock shows and competitions with rides, rather than focusing on just one type of event.

The Carrollton Farmers Market takes place in the Dollar General parking lot at 1305 Canton Rd NW, Carrollton, Ohio 44615. During its annual season from May to October, it runs on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Hours and dates may change. Offerings include local produce, meat, honey, and baked goods; vendors and products may vary.

The Carroll County Arts Center hosts rotating gallery exhibitions and hands-on workshops. This program may also change. The mix of exhibitions and workshops offers two different ways to engage with art: view artworks or explore a subject through hands-on activities.

Trails Through the Landscape

At Bluebird Farm Park, trails wind through woods and gardens; the park also features covered and arched bridges. The trails and bridges give the park a variety of scenic and architectural touches. For those who would rather explore the landscape by car, winding roads run through scenic Carroll County.

Explore more destinations: Sherrodsville, Holmes County, Montgomery, Hancock, Athens County, Jackson, Cuyahoga County, Knox County.

For the broader travel overview: Ohio.