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Lake Vesuvius

Lake Vesuvius
Ohio 45659

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lat: 38.6172353 long: -82.6236951

Located just 6.5 miles from Ironton, Ohio, Lake Vesuvius is the perfect place to stop for a natural getaway. Visitors can rent out a kayak or paddle board should they wish to enjoy the water! There are multiple good picnic areas as well as lookouts to enjoy the gorgeous views of the lake and the surrounding scenery. Along the lake, there are several trails that visitors can walk through. Hikes at Lake Vesuvius trails tend to be on the moderate scale of difficulty. Entrance to the lake is free and the site is open year-round for visitors.

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Bombshells & Ales
Bombshells & Ales

Bombshells & Ales, Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY, USA
Distance: 9.40 mi (straight line)

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The Winchester – Steak, Seafood, and Bourbon
The Winchester – Steak, Seafood, and Bourbon

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Distance: 9.56 mi (straight line)

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Ashland Visitors Center
Ashland Visitors Center

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Distance: 9.58 mi (straight line)

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Distance: 9.58 mi (straight line)

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The Mill Cafe and Bakery
The Mill Cafe and Bakery

1537b Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY 41101, USA
Distance: 9.58 mi (straight line)

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Distance: 9.59 mi (straight line)

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Distance: 9.61 mi (straight line)

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Jim’s Hotdogs and Spaghetti
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Distance: 9.62 mi (straight line)

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Distance: 9.65 mi (straight line)

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544 14th St W, Huntington, WV 25704, USA
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Huntington Museum of Art

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