Gahanna’s Herbal Trail

Any trip to Gahanna, Ohio is a sensory adventure …especially along the Herbal Trail!  Long recognized as the Herb Capital of Ohio, the city celebrates this distinction (and heritage) through a collaborative effort showcasing 45 culinary and shopping venues, herb gardens and trails, eco-learning options and health/wellness retreats—providing plenty of adventure! Peruse the ideas below to inspire your journey. Download our self-guided brochure featuring the walkable part of the trail in Gahanna's Creekside/ Historic District ... the Herbal Garden Walking Path. To chart your Herbal Trail adventure or ask questions, contact the Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau (614/418-9114) or check out our sample itinerary.

Health, Wellness & Treats

• Visit the Ohio Herb Education Center(110 Mill St.) and take in a workshop or chat with the herbalists for advice on starting your herb garden, blending your own herbal teas or making the most of your health
• Follow the delicious scents to Koko Tea Salon(116 Mill St.)  for a Lavender Cupcake
• Pick up some chocolate mints at Anthony Thomas Chocolates (80 N. Hamilton Rd.)
• Relax with a therapeutic massage at Thrive Health and Wellness and discover how herbs and herbal scents can help with health, wellness and relaxation. 
• Savor a Lemon Thyme or Lavender Berry Whoopie Pie at Mrs. Turbo's Cookies!
• We bet you've never tasted popcorn the flavors offered at K's Kernels! Sample Herbal Trail favorites like Cilantro Lime or Dill. Indulge in a little Birthday Cake or Red Hot Cinnamon. Or stick with classic favs like caramel corn, kettle corn and more.
• Sip a bottled Fruit & Herb water, made fresh daily at Fresh Thyme. 

Gardens

• Meander the walking paths along Creekside Park, past the Sunburst Herbal Garden and down to the Gahanna Historical Settlement. Experience the Goosefoot Garden and National Certified Wildlife Habitat. Schedule a tour to learn about the medicinal and culinary uses of herbs in the mid-1800s. Download the self-guided Herbal Garden Walking Tour brochure.
• Explore Friendship Park’s Community Gardens.
• Discover Geroux Gardens (206 S. Hamilton Rd.)--named for Bunnie Geroux, the driving force behind Gahanna’s Herb Capital recognition. The gardens offer an acre of themed herb collections including the Culinary Garden, the Biblical Garden and the Medicinal Garden.

Culinary Gems

• Chart your adventure along our Herbal Cocktail Trail! Sample signature libations with delicious herb infusions at 8 Gahanna restaurants. Pick up a passport at any partner business, get 6 stamps, then trade in your passport for a branded cocktail glass at Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau (167 Mill St.)
• Wyandotte Winery (4640 Wyandotte Dr.) creates specialty wines on the premises and is known for desserts including the Venetian Wine Cake—which incorporates fresh rosemary.
• Barrel & Boar features herb-inspired cocktails like the “Southern Hospitality” (incorporating fresh mint, Carolina-made Sweet Tea vodka and lemonade) or the Gin-based Agave Cooler (featuring smacked basil).
• Arepazo Tapas & Wine draws fans with its spicy (homemade) Cilantro Sauce and Latin American Food.
• Local Cantina lures hungry visitors with it's wide variety of house-made tacos, free chips and salsa, craft beers and great patio views.
• Lola & Guiseppe’s Trattoria incorporates a variety of Italian herbs (including LOTS of basil) into old world recipes that keep guests returning again and again. 
• Somedays Bistro (formerly The Wine Guy Bistro) offers a chef-inspired menu including many herb-infused options.
  

Events

• The City of Gahanna’s Herb Day (May) celebrates all-things-herbal with a huge herb sale, classes, vendors and more at Creekside Plaza. 
• Jorgensen Organic Farms hosts “Sunday Suppers” (Farm-to-Table dinners) on select summer days.
• Shepherd’s Corner, a 160 acre farm and ecological center run by the Dominican Sisters of Peace, offers special events, classes and tours.