Looking for a little getaway? Enjoy traveling the back roads of Ohio in search of new places? Like wine? Like cheese? Then we have a couple trails for you!
Below you will find two (2) wine and cheese trails created by MyOhioFun.com. Each trail includes local Ohio wineries, places to purchase Ohio cheese in the area, as well as a few additional side trips.
WINE AND CHEESE TRAIL #1
On this trail you have the option to visit 4 wineries, 2 Ohio cheese shops, 2 Ohio orchards, and a maker of famous jams and jellies. Please note that many of our Ohio wineries are only open on select days during the week. Don’t forget to pack a cooler!
ASHLAND COUNTY
Grandpa’s Cheesebarn and Sweeties Chocolates
668 US-250, Ashland, OH
419.281.3202 | grandpascheesebarn.com
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM | Sunday: 11 AM to 6 PM
WAYNE COUNTY
Blue Barn Winery
Blue Barn Winery*
4407 Columbus Rd. , Wooster, Ohio 44691
330.575.1028 | www.bluebarnwinery.com
* Please check their website for hours. 2022 season opens June 3rd.
Troutman Vineyards and Winery
4243 Columbus Rd. (St. Rt. 3 South) Wooster, OH 44691
330-263-4345 | troutmanvineyards.com
Open all year. Please check their website for hours.
Cheese Shoppe
7845 Lincoln Way E, Apple Creek, OH 44606
330.264.6214
Shisler’s Cheese House
Location: U.S. Rte. 30 and Kidron Rd., Orrville, OH 44667
330.682.2105 | www.shislerscheese.net
Open 7 days a week.
Side stop: 1.4 miles from Shisler’s Cheese house is a great place to pick up various jams and crackers to fill your basket.
The J.M. Smucker Company Store and Café
Location: 333 Wadsworth Rd. Orrville, OH 44667
330-684-1500 |smuckers.com
Mon-Sat— 9am – 5:30 pm | Closed Sunday
Special holiday hours.
Silver Run Vineyard & Winery
376 Eastern Rd. Doylestown, OH 44230
330-671-1115 | silverrunwinery.com
Hours: Thurs & Fri 5pm-10pm | Sat 1pm-10pm
Side stop: Located right next door to Bent Ladder Cider & Wine. The Orchard is open year round, closed Mondays and some holidays.
Rittman Orchards & Farm Market
13548 Mt. Eaton Rd., Doylestown, OH 44230
330.925.4152 | rittmanorchards.com
Open year round.
Hours: Tues – Sat 8am – 6pm | Sundays 11am – 5pm
Closed Mondays and some holidays
Bent Ladder Cider & Wine
13550 Mt. Eaton Rd., Doylestown, OH 44230
330.485.1089 | bentladder.com
Hours: Friday-Saturday Noon – 9pm. Sunday Noon – 6pm
Side stop: Bauman Orchards has been around since 1929, and it’s a favorite stop every fall for their apples.
Bauman Orchards
161 Rittman Ave., Rittman, OH 44270
330.925.6861 | www.baumanorchards.com
Open year round.
Hours: M-F: 8am-6pm | Sat 8am-5pm | Closed Sunday & Major Holidays
For even more fun things to do in Wayne County, Ohio order your free visitor guide from the Wayne County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
WINE AND CHEESE TRAIL #2
On this trail there are 3 Ohio wineries, 4 Ohio cheese makers, a chocolate stop, and one of the area’s favorite bakeries.
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY
Silver Moon Winery
4915 Old Route 39 NW, Dover, OH 44622
330.602.6040 | silvermoonwinery.com
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am – 6pm | Fri-Sat 9am-6pm
Breitenbach Wine Cellars
Location: 5934 Old Route 39 NW, Dover, Ohio
330.343.3603 | breitenbachwine.com
Hours: M-Sat 9am-6pm
Located just across the street is the Broad Run Cheesehouse & Swiss Heritage Winery.
6011 Old Rt. 39 NW, Dover, OH 44622
800.332.3358 | 330.343.4108 | swissheritagewinery.com
HOLMES COUNTY
Walnut Creek Cheese
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH
330.852.2888 | walnutcreekcheese.com
Hours: M 8am-8pm | T-F 8am-6pm | Sat 7:30 am-6pm | Closed Sundays
Side trip: There is always time to stop for chocolate.
Coblentz Chocolate Co.
4917 OH-515, Walnut Creek, OH
800.338.9341 | coblentzchocolates.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am -6pm
Guggisberg Cheese
5060 SR 557, Millersburg, OH
330.893.2500 | www.babyswiss.com
Closed Sundays.
Side trip: You will find a farm store and petting zoo, bakery that includes fresh-baked goods, and locally canned items, as well as produce.
Hershberger Farm & Bakery
5452 State Route 557, Millersburg, OH 44654
330.674.6096
Closed Sundays.
Heini’s Cheese Chalet
6005 Country Route 77, Millersburg, OH
330.893.2131 | heinis.com
Hours: May 1-Dec 31 – Mon-Sat 8am-6pm| Jan 2-April 30 Mon-Sat 8am-5pm | Closed Sundays
For even more fun things to do in Holmes, Ohio order your free visitor guide here.
Need a place to stay in the area?
Inn at Amish Door
1210 Winesburg St.
Wilmot, OH 44689
330-359-7996 | amishdoor.com
For a romantic getaway:
Donna’s Premier Lodging
5523 East St. Berlin, OH 44610
330.893.3068 | website
Honeymoon and Anniversary mini resort offers 17 private accommodations for couples.
Read more one of Donna’s Villas here.
(Disclaimer: The above trails are drive at own risk. DiscoverOhioWines.com wants to remind everyone that driving under the influence is against the law in Ohio. Also, please verify hours of operation as these may change. )
Article and photos: Diane Rock
Rocky Hill | MyOhioFun.com
Diane Rock is the owner and editor of MyOhioFun.com, NorthernOhioTourism.com, DiscoverOhioWines.com and the Tea Cup Rescue Society. She is an avid baker, gardener, Little Free Library owner, who loves to read and travel. She spends most of her days sharing her love of things to do in Ohio, as well as creating destinations and itineraries for group tours and individual travelers.
Editor’s note: Part of this story ran in 2021. The story has been updated every year and for 2022. Any use of the above article or images without prior permission, will be in violation of copyright laws.
Disclosure: Discover Ohio Wines receives compensation from advertising banners. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.
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