Explore Pickaway County’s Agricultural Roots
A visit to Pickaway County offers opportunities to connect with Ohio’s agricultural story, from life on a historic farm to meeting alpacas and tasting locally crafted wines and ciders. Along the way, country roads lead to small communities, local businesses and more reasons to stop and explore.
The free Ohio Ag-Venture Guide brings together agricultural experiences across the state. An initiative of America 250-Ohio, Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau, the guide offers inspiration for discovering Ohio’s farms, food and rural heritage. Let it inspire your travels, then take time to explore more of Pickaway County.
Step Back in Time at Slate Run
At Slate Run Living Historical Farm, discover what daily life looked like on an Ohio farm in the 1880s. Costumed staff and volunteers carry out seasonal farm and household chores, connecting visitors with the work and traditions of rural families.
Explore the farmhouse, gardens and barn, and see heritage livestock, including Percheron horses. Admission is free. Check the farm’s website for current hours, programs and seasonal limitations.
Address: 1375 State Route 674 North, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Extend your outing with a walk through Slate Run Metro Park, where trails offer opportunities to explore woods, meadows and wetlands.
Discover More Local Agricultural Experiences
Continue exploring with these additional Pickaway County stops, each offering a different connection to agriculture.
Meet the Alpacas in Williamsport
At A&R Alpaca Farm and Gift Shop, visitors can learn about alpacas and browse items made from their fleece. The family-owned farm offers a chance to connect an agricultural product with the animals that produce it.
The gift shop features socks, hats and other alpaca-fiber gifts. Visits are by appointment. Call 614-361-8789 to arrange your visit.
Address: 10981 U.S. Highway 22, Williamsport, OH 43164
Make your scheduled farm visit part of a wider outing through western Pickaway County, with time to explore Williamsport and the surrounding countryside.
Taste Local Craftsmanship at Manchester Hill
Agriculture continues from the field to the glass at Manchester Hill Winery. This family-owned winery handcrafts wines and hard ciders on site using locally and regionally sourced fruit.
Located along Tarlton Road, Manchester Hill offers another way to experience Pickaway County’s agricultural connections. Visit the winery’s website for current hours and tasting information.
Address: 13160 Tarlton Road, Circleville, OH 43113
Build your outing around a tasting, then leave time to discover nearby communities and explore more of the county.
Share the Road During Harvest Season
Fall exploration also offers a glimpse of agriculture at work. This time of year, it’s common to encounter tractors, combines and other farm equipment traveling between fields on Pickaway County roads.
Allow extra travel time, slow down when approaching equipment and leave plenty of space. Be patient and pass only when it is safe and legal to do so. A little extra care helps everyone travel safely while supporting the farmers whose work is part of the landscape.
Take Time to Explore Pickaway County
Let these stops be the beginning of your visit. Pair a farm experience with lunch at a locally owned restaurant, browse shops in one of our communities or add a park walk to your afternoon. Exploring different parts of the county offers a fuller picture of the places and people that make Pickaway distinctive.
Plan ahead by checking hours and arranging any required appointments. Agricultural experiences follow seasonal rhythms, and offerings can change throughout the year.
Find inspiration in the Ohio Ag-Venture Guide, discover more things to do at Pickaway.com and check our events calendar for upcoming activities across the county.
