The Imagination Edition
Licking County has no shortage of white-space thinkers, and in 2023 we are celebrating some of our "imagination-ators" from the past, present, and future. We're digging into their best ideas, how those same blank canvas moments came to be, and how the visitor and resident can interact and be inspired by the best.
As we approach the quarter mark of the twenty-first century, millions of people's imaginations continue to impress, delight, and change how we live. But the team at Explore Licking County can't help but be amazed and awed at the hometown inspiration we see every day over our back fences. We may not be conjuring up the next generation alarm clock (then again, maybe we are), but we are always dreaming about the next big thing. Those same dreams keep Licking County squarely on a visitor's bucket list.
Go...explore
— Dan Moder, Executive Director
Featured Guides
Trail Blazing
‘big drop’ bob bevard
Imagine an adventure-filled weekend for you and your bests — family, friends, buddies. What would it consist of? Where would you go? This guide explores an adventurous weekend in Licking County.
Leap of Faith
Casper Family of Lazy River
Imagine you’ve been entrusted with planning a weekend that promises something for everyone — parents and kids. Young and…er, less young. The Outdoorsy One. The Foodie. The Brewologist. The Muscle Car Fanatic. It’s a tall order. How do you possibly choose? Answer: You don’t.
Foundation
Todd Alexander of Newark Station
Imagine the thrill you get when you find that “hidden gem” of a place. You know — the hole-in-the-wall antique shop where you found a Christmas present for your hard-to-shop-for friend; the BEST burger in town, and the best vibe in which to enjoy it; the kind of place that’s a closely guarded local secret and you feel special just for being in on it. We’ve found a few of those places and we’ve decided they deserve a minute in the spotlight in our Foundation Guide.