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Lake Vesuvius

Lake Vesuvius
Outdoor Experiences
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

The Winchester, Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, USA
Distance: 9.56 mi (straight line)

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Ashland Visitors Center
Ashland Visitors Center

Visitors Center Ashland, KY, Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, USA
Distance: 9.58 mi (straight line)

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The Mill Tapas and Wine Bar
The Mill Tapas and Wine Bar

1537b Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY 41101, USA
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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Fat Patty’s
Fat Patty’s

Fat Patty's Ashland, Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, USA
Distance: 9.59 mi (straight line)

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Bella Fonte Italian Restaurant
Bella Fonte Italian Restaurant

Bella Fonte Italian Restaurant, Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY, USA
Distance: 9.61 mi (straight line)

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Jim’s Hotdogs and Spaghetti
Jim’s Hotdogs and Spaghetti

Jim's Hot Dogs And Spaghetti, Winchester Avenue, Ashland, KY, USA
Distance: 9.62 mi (straight line)

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Malibu Jacks
Malibu Jacks

Malibu Jack's Ashland, U.S. 60, Ashland, KY, USA
Distance: 15.74 mi (straight line)

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Central City Antiques District
Central City Antiques District

544 14th St W, Huntington, WV 25704, USA
Distance: 16.22 mi (straight line)

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The Wild Ramp
The Wild Ramp

The Wild Ramp, 14th Street West, Huntington, WV, USA
Distance: 16.24 mi (straight line)

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Pullman Square
Pullman Square

Pullman Square, 9th Street, Huntington, WV, USA
Distance: 16.59 mi (straight line)

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Touma Museum of Medicine
Touma Museum of Medicine

Touma Museum of Medicine, Marshall University School of Medicine, 9th Street, Huntington, WV, USA
Distance: 16.66 mi (straight line)

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The Museum of Radio and Technology
The Museum of Radio and Technology

Museum of Radio & Technology, Florence Avenue, Huntington, WV, USA
Distance: 17.01 mi (straight line)

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Huntington Museum of Art
Huntington Museum of Art

Huntington Museum of Art, McCoy Road, Huntington, WV, USA
Distance: 18.58 mi (straight line)

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Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area
Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area

Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area, Bryan Creek Rd, Glenwood, WV, USA
Distance: 19.68 mi (straight line)

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Portsmouth Earthworks
Portsmouth Earthworks

Portsmouth Earthworks, Portsmouth, OH, USA
Distance: 20.97 mi (straight line)

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Historic Boneyfiddle

Boneyfiddle Commercial District, Portsmouth, OH, USA
Distance: 21.37 mi (straight line)

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