Worth the Drive: Day Trips from Celina, Ohio
A great day out does not have to mean a long vacation. From a round of golf to a children's museum, zoo, racetrack or small-town adventure, there is plenty to explore beyond Grand Lake. Use this guide as your starting point for day trips from Celina and Mercer County.
Golf: Jim's 16 Worth-the-Drive Courses
Jim has played all sixteen of these courses and personally selected them for our Worth the Drive guide. Click any name to visit the course website for tee times and visitor information.
- Purgatory Golf Club
- Players Club at Woodland Trails
- Cherry Hill Golf Club
- Autumn Ridge Golf Club
- Golf Club at Yankee Trace
- Golf Club at Stonelick Hills
- The Vineyard Golf Course
- Hidden Creek Golf Club
- Mercer County Elks Golf Club
- Heatherwoode Golf Club
- Walden Ponds Golf Club
- Cassel Hills Golf Course
- PipeStone Golf Club
- Beavercreek Golf Club
- Glendarin Hills Golf Club
- The Virtues Golf Club
A few scenes from our golf outings
Family Adventures, Zoos & Children's Museums
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
Fort Wayne, Indiana. An easy-to-love family day out with animals and interactive experiences.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Powell, Ohio. Plan a full day around the animal exhibits, carousel and seasonal experiences. Our visits have included the dinosaur attraction and an evening lantern festival; check current event schedules before traveling.
Muncie Children's Museum
Muncie, Indiana. A hands-on destination for curious kids, with playful exhibits like this interactive water table.
More moments from our Columbus Zoo visits
Racing, Museums & More
Eldora Speedway
Rossburg, Ohio. A legendary dirt-track racing destination. Check the event calendar before planning your trip.
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
Wapakoneta, Ohio. Space history and a wonderful regional museum outing.
Fort Wayne Day Trip
Pair the zoo with other family attractions, downtown dining or a walk around the city for a full day away.
Help Us Grow This Guide
We are collecting our own photographs and favorite stops across western Ohio and eastern Indiana. Have a must-visit course, museum or family adventure we should include? Send your suggestions to Master Key Realty. Always verify hours, admission, schedules and seasonal openings before traveling.