things to do in New Franklin, OH

Enjoy the lakeside scenery without taking a turn at the helm

Tackle 15 riverside holes filled with riddles and puzzles

Step inside the animal pens for a laid-back farm visit at your own pace

Bring your own boat and leave the transportation to the shuttle

Leave the driving to your guide as you explore Ohio's Amish Country wineries

Let off steam with a package of items ready to smash

Take on large items and buckets of breakables

Take on large items and buckets of breakables with your group

Mix a little destruction with a splash of creativity

Get creative with your own canvas and four paint colors

Make a splash with your own paint-splattered creation

Paddle under glow sticks, then warm up by a riverside bonfire

Collect Halloween treats with a farmyard twist

Navigate a varied Cuyahoga River route with experienced-paddler support

Float the Cuyahoga River with a provided tube and complimentary shuttle back to your vehicle

Backroad touring, a home-cooked Amish meal, and hands-on noodle making

Share a private farm pasture with friendly animals and room to relax

Paddle a 2-mile self-guided kayak trip, ideal for first-timers

Beginner-friendly kayak rental on the Cuyahoga River (45 min–1.5 hours)

Meet farm animals and shop locally during a relaxed Black Friday outing

Live music, patio drinks and a sunset paddle on Rose's Run

Float the Cuyahoga River in a 4-person raft, perfect for beginners

Swap the cinema for a cozy movie night on the farm

Paddle Whiskey Island with a kayak rental for select races or the Fun Paddle