Get to know small-town Ohio's backroads, byways, and genuine friendliness as you base your next outdoor expedition from an Ohio Trail Town.

A trail town provides a destination around which you can plan your outdoor recreation. Head here for a weekend or more and set up your base camp at a local campground, or enjoy creature comforts at one of the local motels or bed and breakfasts. There are hometown restaurants, shops, and other in-town amenities to complement your outdoor forays on the Trail and other outdoor activities along creeks and rivers in your kayak or out on a bike trail on your bike.

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Spring Valley

Spring Valley is a small village located in Greene County, Ohio, with fewer than 500 residents. It is known for its rural charm, natural beauty, and recreational opportunities.

Spring Valley was platted in 1844 along the banks of the Little Miami River and developed as a quiet agricultural community. The name "Spring Valley" likely comes from the area's natural springs and valley geography. Historically, the village served as a stop on early transportation routes (Cincinnati-Xenia Pike, Little Miami Railroad) and has retained its small-town character over the decades.

Wakeman

Founded in 1824, Wakeman is an old railroad town about halfway from Cleveland to Toledo and located just a few miles south of Lake Erie on the Vermilion River. When the rail was still running, it would stop at Wakeman to fire up the coal engine and refill the coal car while taking passengers to and from the two major cities. A visit to Wakeman Village wouldn’t be complete unless you walked the downtown area.

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