Defiance County
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Independence Dam State Park
Located approximately 3 miles east of Downtown Defiance on old St. Rt. 424, the park offers recreational opportunities including boating access, biking trails, fishing, scenic drives, Frisbee Golf, picnic areas and Volleyball courts. A hiking trail, once the towpath for the Miami/Wabash/Erie Canal meanders between the old canal and the river for a distance of three miles. Enjoy this natural beauty in any season.
Confluence of the Maumee and AuGlaize Rivers
Spend an afternoon enjoying the natural and historical attractions at the confluence. Walk along the scenic river bank and over the fort grounds, taking time to read the monuments that mark history of General Anthony Wayne, Fort Defiance, Fort Winchester and the Indians that inhabited the land before us. All three banks of the confluence provide activity. Pontiac Park to the North includes the historic French Apple tree and a boat launch, Kingsbury Park to the east holds little league ball parks, the community swimming pool and a shady playground. While visiting be sure to stop in and check out our beautiful Carnegie Library nestled within the banks of this historic area.
AuGlaize Village
Maintained by the Defiance County Historical Society, this village opened in June of 1966. Visitors become uniquely involved in the recreation of the history of the 19th century. Along with its 41 new, restored and reconstructed buildings, the village houses several museums. Each year the museum is open on special event days where authentically costumed craftsman demonstrate a wide variety of pioneer skills Points of interest include the military museum, antique farm machinery displays and a train museum.
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Defiance Public Library Fort Grounds Defiance Memorial Airport Defiance College Oxbow Lake Defiance County Fair: Fairgrounds Kingsbury Park |
Diehl Park Pontiac Park Northtowne Mall Auglaize Golf Club LLC St Mike's Golf Course Canoe Launch |
Henry County
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The Henry County section of Northwest Ohio's River Region offers 22 miles of recreational access to the Scenic Maumee River contained between Providence Dam to the East and Independence Dam to the West. Visit our Featured Destinations Today!
Harley Davidson of Napoleon
The oldest and most experienced Harley Davidson Dealership in Northwest Ohio! The Yagels have built their new location like they have built their dealership over the years - they've done it right!! Hop off of your Harley and check out Marv's Museum - the Napoleon dealership has an incredibly rich history and it's all on display. "The road starts here…" just off State Route 24 - 862 American Road, Napoleon. Check them out online at www.h-dsales.com.
Maumee State Forest and Mary Jane Thurston State Park
Two distinct outdoor destinations for those looking to "get back to nature". Henry County is blessed to have two distinct natural areas. Maumee State Forest is part of the larger Oak Openings Region that The Nature Conservancy has named one of "America's Last Great Places". The forest hosts many rare plant and animal species and rare habitats left over after the Ice Age. Mary Jane Thurston takes advantage of the Maumee River that winds through Henry County. Mary Jane Thurston offers camping, boating, fishing and hunting, trails, educational programs and facilities for day-use or overnight.
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Leaders Family Farms
Where there's fun for the whole family! "Get Lost" in the corn maize or enjoy the hayrides, coop shoot range and pumpkins. The kids can get "moo-ving" in their cow train, play on the slides or make their way through the straw tunnels. For those with young children, there's a special place for you - the Little Farmers Barnyard which includes: a corn box, mini straw jump and inflatables! For those who are brave at heart…Terror Comes a Callin' at Scream Acres Haunted Cornfield - NW Ohio's most terrifying field of corn! With creatures lurking behind the walls you never know who..or what…may be 'stalking' you! Leaders Family Farms - a Farmtastic time with your family and friends. Open during the month of October. Call (419) 599-1570 or www.leadersfamilyfarms.com.
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County of Henry: Courthouse Mary Jane Thurston - North Turkeyfoot Area Gessner Park Florida Village Trail Head/Canoe launch Florida Spillway Trail Head - North Country Trail Meyerholtz Park ProTeam Classic Corvette Sales Henry County Historical Society Henry County Historical Society Henry County Fairgrounds Napoleon Public Library Napoleon Boat Launch/Boat Docks Ritter Park Oberhaus Park East Riverdowns Park |
Vorwerk Park Napoleon Public Library, Florida Branch North Country Trail / Buckeye Trail The Independence leg of the trail goes from Independence Dam to the Village of Florida. Through the Dam, the Trail is asphalt, then becomes cleared ground into Florida. Independence Dam State Park Napoleon Municipal Golf Course Napoleon Municipal Pool Kids Kingdom Oakwood Park Henry County Airport Maumee River Historic Precht Bridge Wabash Canonball Trail Girty's Island Napoleon/Henry County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau The Golf Shop & Driving Range River City Bowl-A-Way |
Antwerp/Paulding County
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Visit Paulding and Antwerp in the Maumee River Valley, for scenic and fun activities and events.
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Paulding Reservoir Paulding County Fairgrounds Paulding County Carnegie Library Riverside Park Antwerp Community Park Fort Brown Historical Marker Auglaize River John Paulding Historical Museum |
Black Swamp Nature Center LaFountain Park Paulding County Airport Paulding County Courthouse Junction The Maumee River Paulding Chamber of Commerce |