Discover Worthington: Trails, Art and Market

Worthington offers several ways to shape your stay: at Olentangy River Parklands, the focus is on getting active on a multi-use trail and taking walks along the river, while the McConnell Arts Center presents exhibitions. There are also woodland trails, wildflowers, and a farmers market with a summer market in the center of the Worthington Historic District. If you’re looking for a vacation rental, you can first consider which of these sides of the town you’d like to shape your stay.

Green Spaces and Trails

The 3.5-acre Village Green is in the center of downtown Worthington. Its central location adds a distinct urban touch to the nature-focused experiences. The town’s options therefore range from a visit downtown to activities centered on getting active or observing nature.

At Olentangy River Parklands, a multi-use trail runs for more than two miles along the Olentangy River. It is used for cycling, jogging, inline skating, and leisurely walks. These varied uses make the trail appealing for different kinds of day plans: you can consider an active outing by bike or on inline skates, or plan a quieter walk along the trail. The distance of more than two miles also gives you a concrete measure for planning your day.

You can also incorporate nature into your stay in different ways. Moses Wright Nature Area is a woodland with trails. East Granville Park offers opportunities to view wildflowers throughout the year. This lets you include an interest in nature in your choice of activities without limiting your stay to a particular season.

Exhibitions and Rotating Works

The McConnell Arts Center presents five major exhibitions each year. In addition, new works rotate every two months in the Main Gallery and the Corridor Galleries. If you’d like to include art in your stay, this is a clear reason to consider the Arts Center’s program as a separate place to visit.

The Farmers Market Throughout the Year

The Worthington Farmers Market takes place 50 weeks a year. Its summer market has a clearly defined schedule: it takes place on Saturdays from May through October, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the center of the Worthington Historic District. If you’d like to plan a visit to the summer market, you can schedule your stay around these days, months, and times.

Choose the Right Focus

Consider which of these activities matter to your travel plans and whether you’d like to organize your stay around a particular reason for visiting. If your stay involves several interests, you can consider each visit idea separately and use them to decide what to focus on in Worthington.

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For the main travel overview: Franklin.