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Visit Auglaize & Mercer Counties

Let us help you punch your ticket to laid-back family fun, festivals, breathtaking sunsets, fascinating historical sights and oh so much more. We are the Greater Grand Lake Region, and we can’t wait to show you adventure and entertainment from bank to bank and beyond!

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Grand Lake Brews-N-Vines Trail

Enjoy locally crafted beer, wine and coffee creations when you make your way along the Grand Lake Brews-N-Vines Trail. The participating locations are locally owned and offer a friendly atmosphere and great hospitality along with delicious beverages. Sign up for your free passport today. Cheers!

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Grand Lake St. Marys

Families have long enjoyed vacationing at beautiful Grand Lake St. Marys. Ohio’s largest inland lake has been a destination for boating, swimming, fishing and picnicking for many generations.

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The Armstrong Air and Space Museum

It was an event that drew the attention of the entire nation, an achievement that astounded the world and you can see what led up to those first steps onto the surface of the moon at…

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Fort Recovery State Museum

Visitors to present day Fort Recovery see that history come alive through the reconstructed fort with the two-story blockhouses and connecting stockade along with two log cabins…

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Bicycle Museum of America

This museum, the largest in the world, dedicated to the history of cycling opened in 1997 in downtown New Bremen.  Featuring over 250 bicycles, the collection includes over 160 bicycles…

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Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics

The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics is a place of peace, prayer and hospitality. Founded in 1875, the shrine provides faith nourishment and spiritual renewal through…

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Land of the Cross Tipped Churches

In July of 1979, over sixty buildings representing German Catholic settlements of southern Auglaize and Mercer Counties, as well as portions of northern Darke and Shelby Counties, were…

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Miami & Erie Canal

The Miami & Erie Canal was significant in the development of Ohio as settlers found an easier way into the wilderness and commerce found a cheaper route to markets.  Beginning in 1825…

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Dec 01

Christmas at Shanes Park in Rockford

December 1
Dec 07

A Night With Noah Back

December 7 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dec 13

Jingle Hop Sip & Shop

December 13 @ 5:00 pm - December 14 @ 8:00 pm
Mar 13

3RD INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT ON GRAVITATION, ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY

March 13, 2025 @ 9:00 am - March 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

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2024 TRAVEL PLANNER
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The Grand Lake Region Travel Planner is available free at the Visitors Center office, area Chamber of Commerce or other locations.

Featuring:

  • The Armstrong Air & Space Museum
  • Fort Recovery Museum
  • Grand Lake St. Marys
  • and much more..

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