Mary#17 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Hoping to do some riding in southern Ohio this weekend. We had originally planned on staying at the Blennerhassett hotel in Parkersburg but they have some special event and are booked. So I looked into our other favorite the OU inn at Athens and they are booked as well. So I'm looking for a cool/unique and/or clean hotel that either has it's own nice restaurant or a nice restaurant within walking distance. Preferably steak. Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated! Thanks! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mj 88 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Have you looked in the Marietta area? I hear there are some nice places to stay and eat in that area. As for what I'm no help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Well, I see the Lafayette looks interesting as does the Hackett. The Hackett seems iffy on parking. Sounds like they have forced Valet and well, we all know that won't be happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mj 88 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Lol. If you need help with roads in that area I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Lol. If you need help with roads in that area I can help. I'm always open to suggestions. My route isn't final yet so please suggest away! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mj 88 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 If you're in Marietta go 60N to rt on 530, 821S, Left Denzel RD rt on 556,rt 260,Left on 26,rt 800,Left 255,Left 7,Left 536,rt 78,Left 7,left 556,145 south back to 821S back to Marietta. Those are some of my favorites. If you hit 255 be careful I put mine down last weekend the first turn after the stop sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 536 is closed for at least 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird6 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 A little more Central but easy ride to Hocking Hills and area roads Shaws in Lancaster is where I stop when all the Athens Motels are booked http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/ohio-lancaster-shawsrestaurantandinn.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) http://www.warehousesteaknstein.com/Menu.pdf http://www.depotsmokehouse.com/ Cannot go wrong with either of these IMHO for just great dining, although more East than SE. Edited August 13, 2013 by Pokey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) http://www.hillbillyhotdogs.com Edited August 13, 2013 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 If you're in Marietta go 60N to rt on 530, 821S, Left Denzel RD rt on 556,rt 260,Left on 26,rt 800,Left 255,Left 7,Left 536,rt 78,Left 7,left 556,145 south back to 821S back to Marietta. Those are some of my favorites. If you hit 255 be careful I put mine down last weekend the first turn after the stop sign. Sorry about your fall. My husband did the same thing on some silt after a rain. Taking it easy and then bam. Not fun. I've actually ridden most of those roads but it's been a couple of years. We kind of quit going that way because of the poor road conditions and construction. I loved 255. Have some of those roads been repaved? I know they were doing some work to 255 but I don't know what they did. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 http://www.hillbillyhotdogs.com That looks really interesting. We aren't going that far south this time but I want to get down that way this year and will have to keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sorry about your fall. My husband did the same thing on some silt after a rain. Taking it easy and then bam. Not fun. I've actually ridden most of those roads but it's been a couple of years. We kind of quit going that way because of the poor road conditions and construction. I loved 255. Have some of those roads been repaved? I know they were doing some work to 255 but I don't know what they did. Mary I rode 255 on Sunday. The road surface was in decent shape, but there was quite a bit of gravel. About half the right handers had gravel from trucks dragging it onto the surface Still worth riding, but at a slower than usual pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mj 88 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sorry about your fall. My husband did the same thing on some silt after a rain. Taking it easy and then bam. Not fun. I've actually ridden most of those roads but it's been a couple of years. We kind of quit going that way because of the poor road conditions and construction. I loved 255. Have some of those roads been repaved? I know they were doing some work to 255 but I don't know what they did. MaryI agree with tpoppa. 536 was the worst that I listed other than that they're in pretty good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 We stayed in Stockport once, here: http://www.stockportmill.com/ Not much in town aside from the Inn, but they have a nice restaurant and bar in the Inn. Good riding all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Ate at the Lafayette in Marietta - place is kinda sketchy and not all that clean or up to date,. I'd not stay there... Bar area... Crap food at lunch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Since we learned our lesson at the Lafayette's bar, we now eat at the brewhouse just up the street. Same side of the street, but north about a block and a half.Marietta Brewing Co - http://www.mbcpub.com/ Damned good food - not reheated Sysco shit like everywhere else in town. Beers are average brewpub stuff - nothing great but nothing bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I'm putting this out there under the unique catagory...the Wells Inn in Sistersville WV. Nothing real fancy,but clean and pretty cool old motel(built in 1896).About two hundred yards from the Sistersville ferry and the bottom of 800 at Fly. If you're looking for unique...how many times have you took a ferry to and from your motel to the good roads? I'd call it a three star motel. Call ahead...the oil and gas boom is hitting over here and lodging is getting tight. Of course,there are some good roads on the WV side too.If you want something interesting you could take my route to work at the Mobley MarkWest site...from New Martinsville @2>7>20s>North Fork Rd(@Pine Grove) to Mobley.North Fork is newly paved. Enjoy your time in S.E.O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeansZG Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Don't forget Burr Oak SRP off of 78 near Glouster, northeast of Nelsonville. They just refurbished the lodge including the bar.Our group is staying in two of the cabins the weekend after Labor Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 http://www.hillbillyhotdogs.comBeen there done that.....and the dogs aren't bad at all! If you are down Chilli way, try the 'Smoke House' on Canal Street. Unless you come in for lunch (they open at like noon or so) look to have nearly an hour wait for a table. But its well worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 We stayed in Stockport once, here: http://www.stockportmill.com/ Not much in town aside from the Inn, but they have a nice restaurant and bar in the Inn. Good riding all around. That looks pretty cool. Might have to try that. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 We ended up staying at The Hackett and the place was great!!!! Ate steaks at the galley restaurant below and they were delicious! We had breakfast at the Lafayette and I agree with earache - I'm so glad we didn't stay there! More later......Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 The Hackett in Marietta. Really nice place. The is the view from the Galley outdoor patio. Great food. One of the bars down there with a sense of humor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron505 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Maysville KY has the French Quarter Inn, and Chandlers has incredible steaks! The French Quarter Inn is very unique and overlooks the Ohio River. Not much in town worth doing other than those two places, and O'Rourkes Pub on the corner. All within a couple of blocks of eachother. Lots of events in Maysville throughout the good weather months too. http://www.frenchquarterinn.com/ Edited August 29, 2013 by Ron505 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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