Visit The Buckeye Lake Region

Buckeye Lake, Ohio’s first state park, is nestled within Fairfield, Perry, and Licking Counties and offers a vibrant mix of shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and entertainment. Located just 30 minutes east of Columbus, Buckeye Lake is the perfect place to plan your next lake escape!

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Feb 13

Valentine’s Day Special Menu at Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern

February 13, 2026 4:00 PM ‐ 11:00 PM EST

Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern 3430 North Bank Road

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Feb 14

Valentine’s Day Special Menu at Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern

February 14, 2026 4:00 PM ‐ 11:00 PM EST

Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern 3430 North Bank Road

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Feb 15

Sweetheart Brunch Buffet at Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern

February 15, 2026 11:00 AM ‐ 2:00 PM EST

Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern 3430 North Bank Road

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May 15

Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest

May 15 ‐ 17, 2026 All Day

8635 Blackbird Ln Thornville Ohio 43076

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Things to Do in the Buckeye Lake Region

Outside of The Pines at Buckeye Ridge
Blacklick-Eastern Rd NW, , OH,

The Pines at Buckeye Ridge

The Pines at Buckeye Ridge invite you to experience a new way to retreat—where nature sets the pace and every…
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Photo of the bedroom at the rental Waterfront with Winery Next Door
Thornville, OH, 43076

Waterfront with Winery Next Door

Escape to lake life! Enjoy this prime location in a gated community with a winery, swimming beach, playground and pickleball…
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Photo of the outside view at the rental Waterfront A-Frame on Buckeye Lake
Fairfield Beach, OH, 43076

Waterfront A-Frame on Buckeye Lake

Unit is on left side of home (large A-Frame)! Located directly on a quiet canal at Buckeye Lake, this darling…
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Photo of the outside patio at the rental Narcissus Place
Thornville, OH, 43076

Narcissus Place

Narcissus Place is located on Fairfield Beach and is a 720 sq ft upstairs apartment off a large upper deck….
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Photo of the outside patio at the rental Corporate Cottage on Circle
Fairfield Beach, OH, 43076

Corporate Cottage on Circle

Spacious 5 bedroom, 2 bath home for corporate housing, traveling nurses and contractors. 4 bedrooms fully furnished, 5th bedroom used…
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Photo of the rental Shoreline Shadows Log Cabin
Thornville, 43076

Shoreline Shadows Log Cabin

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay! This cozy cabin is a 2 minute walk to…
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