Mount Gilead, Ohio travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Mount Gilead is a city in West Central Ohio. It is the county seat of Morrow County. The mailing and local reference is Mt. Gilead.

3 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Mount Gilead

Morrow County Courthouse

James S. Trimble House

Mt. Gilead State Park

4119 State Route 95, for camping. 59 sites with electrical hookups. Boating, trails, camping.

Morrow County Museum

Ohio State Trapshooting Association Facility

Ohio State Trapshooting Association (OSTA), new $1.6 million dollar trap shooting facility.

Morrow County Fair

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Columbus)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 38 mi away (major hub). Directions
LCK Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus — 51 mi away. Directions

It is located at the intersection of SR 42 and 61 N/S.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Morrow County Courthouse, Mt. Gilead State Park
Lunch La Cabiñita
Afternoon Ohio State Trapshooting Association Facility
Evening The Endzone

Day 2

Morning James S. Trimble House, Morrow County Museum
Afternoon Morrow County Fair

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Get in

By plane

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), 4600 International Gateway, Columbus. +1 614-239-4083. Direct flights to most major American cities.

Go Morrow County Airport

A general aviation airport.

⚠ Last checked Sep 2019 — confirm before you go

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By car

It is located at the intersection of SR 42 and 61 N/S.

Get around

There is no public transportation. It is a small town and walking is practical.

See

See Morrow County Courthouse

⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go

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See James S. Trimble House

⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go

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See Morrow County Museum

⚠ Last checked Sep 2019 — confirm before you go

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Do

Do Mt. Gilead State Park

4119 State Route 95, for camping. 59 sites with electrical hookups. Boating, trails, camping.

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Do Ohio State Trapshooting Association Facility

Ohio State Trapshooting Association (OSTA), new $1.6 million dollar trap shooting facility.

I71 SR61 Exit Morrow County, Marengo⚠ Last checked Dec 2018 — confirm before you go

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Do Morrow County Fair

⚠ Last checked Sep 2019 — confirm before you go

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Eat

Eat La Cabiñita

📍 47 S Main St☎ +1 419-946-1666⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go

Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube

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Drink

There is now a small bar and cafe across from the Morrow County Fairgrounds. They have a good selection of beer, including Blue Moon and Sierra Nevada.