--- title: "America's 250th Anniversary" date: 2026-04-22T09:31:00-05:00 author: Click Rain Inc. canonical_url: "https://www.greatohiolodges.com/america-250" section: Pages --- ![Sky view of fireworks on the 4th of July. People are lined in many rows on the grass lawn watching the show.](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Americas-250th/26-GOL-America250-Hero-Option1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=b1ac7c14&v=758d2bc75d5fefdda65f3cf54af22119ab287a47dcf213ec52ce713b9d59b876) # Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary Experience Ohio’s most beautiful state parks and lodges during this once-in-a-lifetime, nationwide celebration. ![Americas 250th icon](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Logo/Americas250th_Red.png?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=335&h=190&c=512fa350&v=49838114d1e32ca730c06f932ebf99830433572b226f9e87b1d4db2496f579e0) ## Land That I Love For generations, Ohio’s outdoors have provided a natural setting for people to form authentic connections with one another. From lush forests to expansive lakes, these landscapes make up the parks that define our state and our nation. This is the land we love, and we know you love it, too. The Great Ohio Lodges invites you to stay with us and reconnect with each other as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this summer. This national milestone comes once in a lifetime, and we want to make your experience unforgettable. ![A mother with her four children smiling for a photo at a Hueston Woods Lodge July 4th event.](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Americas-250th/26-GOL-America250-SlidePhotos-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=f7eac3a7&v=c1e243e25ae86fdb3f21778e642c39ff66676dea13e1ece6f3b78be6c61928eb) ![Hueston Woods Lodge at night on the 4th of July. The sky is illuminated by fireworks and visitors are watching the show on the lawn.](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Americas-250th/26-GOL-America250-Hero-Option2.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=e3796fdd&v=f3cffdd017a0d90b0a946f10d93faa9c9e35eac705d824fc666f5dd909a98306) ![An aerial photo of a green golf course at a Great Ohio Lodge featuring small ponds and a large lake to the right.](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Americas-250th/26-GOL-America250-SlidePhotos-3.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=cbf35e95&v=5c4e7389de70ca61433dc024c7180d2dc4cc9979d0c622e875feeba54cf74f4f) ![Two groups of people peddling on a peddle boat by the large fountain at Maumee Bay.](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Americas-250th/26-GOL-America250-SlidePhotos-4.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=eafec883&v=98c677233cafef8b2ced5822a77cb6c9d76ccfc38b161b1e86e6e53e33bc7433) ![Aerial photo of the outdoor pool at Salt Fork Lodge in the summer time.](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Americas-250th/26-GOL-America250-SlidePhotos-2.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=44d4085d&v=a50d06bf785f879991cb22a6fbcbb152314e282225ecb2778c9b95e96593bd86) ![A large group of people gathered at the outdoor pool at Hocking Hills. There's a lady sitting on the ledge of the pool watching kids play in the water.](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Americas-250th/26-GOL-America250-SlidePhotos-5.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=1dedbb92&v=44085542ae6b0fb0f54a2fca86377e5c802a54f2635cb807e02df62911feefb7) ## Limited-Time Anniversary Deals Plan a getaway for America’s 250th anniversary with exclusive deals available throughout the summer at any Great Ohio Lodge. #### $250 Anniversary Offer Get a limited-time, two-night stay for $250 from now–June 30 and from August 1–September 11. Choose your lodge and book your anniversary getaway today! [Book Now](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/america-250/250-anniversary-package) #### Win a Two-Night Stay Enter to win the $250 anniversary package at any of our lodges and enjoy a two-night getaway on us! There will be drawings each month in May, June, August, and the final in September. [Enter Giveaway](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/america-250/250th-america-anniversary-giveaway) #### Add On a Picnic Bundle Celebrate summer and America's 250th anniversary with a picnic for two. Choose your favorite lodge and request the add-on now! [Request Add-On](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/america-250/250-anniversary-picnic-bundle) ## America's 250th Anniversary Drone Show Join us at any property on September 12 for a drone show commemorating 9/11, brought to you by [Fantasy Drone Shows](https://www.fantasydroneshows.com/). As this summer is America’s 250th anniversary, this September is the 25th anniversary of that fateful day in our nation’s history. Honor the past while looking forward to the future, and join us for this extraordinary show. Visit our individual property websites for location and showtime information. [View Event Details](https://www.fantasydroneshows.com/) ## Visit the Great Ohio Lodges Celebrate this historic occasion at one of the Great Ohio properties. Each destination brings a unique twist to your stay, so explore to find the perfect fit for your getaway. We’ll see you soon! ![Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Logo/burr-oak-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=cd71ad65&v=0de66fa1678c27f0de8490561fb53f476a4951aa89670e41e27c894fa22547e7) Enjoy an idyllic, quiet retreat at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. [View More](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/lodges/burr-oak) ![Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Logo/deer-creek-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=4a0e0987&v=5b5066a23334bc951f5bba4449694c1fa554d657845062817f1e4188075a3f8e) Find modern amenities in a rustic environment south of Columbus, Ohio. [View More](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/lodges/deer-creek-lodge-conference-center) ![Geneva Marina](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Logo/geneva-logo.png?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=b924164f&v=ee8873560ee20e585c37e7640f690f47cb5a8d931e4167217f0d45fa60741e92) Roam Lake Erie's central basin with family fun on the water. [View More](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/lodges/geneva-marina) ![Hocking Hills Lodge & Conference Center](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Logo/hocking-hills-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=2de9b8c5&v=d38dde69f67de1a60ea67598b5e925a94aa706d8a4a02d158f4a204ac55db503) Explore a diverse and exciting landscape at the newest Ohio state park lodge. [View More](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/lodges/hocking-hills) ![Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Logo/hueston-woods-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=df5cd5d9&v=7c01586e762998943c62cb32b8a8af861390a3ba5ee0a5976668d49c8b3dceb2) Experience a getaway ideal for nature lovers, located in a 200-acre forest. [View More](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/lodges/hueston-woods) ![Lake Hope Dining Lodge & Cabins](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/general-uploads/Logo/lake-hope-logo.svg) Visit and explore one of Ohio's most historic and scenic state parks. [View More](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/lodges/lake-hope) ![Mohican Lodge & Conference Center](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Logo/mohican-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=ff5e4d17&v=29c7ec4bd3324f99155977179842d93156dfa6d9c0ee10f7543d190dbd0bfb08) Escape into nature and embrace the adventure at Ohio's Canoe Capital. [View More](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/lodges/mohican-lodge) ![Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Logo/maumee-bay-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=971f34a2&v=0b6fa0a9f34f782c6343bf65477ca4f6c7d117096b34ad3ec06dba053862a1ec) Reconnect on a group outing or personal retreat along the shores of Lake Erie. [View More](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/lodges/maumee-bay) ![Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Logo/punderson-manor-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=8a60cc7a&v=05b8bf27868ca6456b19513fed72fc75b85ae4e8e30ef440e1e2d0af4cd6bf2d) Stay in a charming Tudor-style manor with lake views that exceed expectations. [View More](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/lodges/punderson-manor) ![Salt Fork Lodge & Conference Center](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Logo/salt-fork-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=78098ada&v=88da6797849f50d4e5e843992728585c74a9705633556183d4ad7fe31c1bb6db) Traverse winding trails and lush forest on this retreat in Ohio's largest state park. [View More](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/lodges/salt-fork-lodge) ![Shawnee Lodge & Conference Center](https://d14vpbk0c3vkvu.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Logo/shanwee-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=84a8b4f6&v=4e8866fa43e15e2667f6ce0eb31659ff26f20fbd2c4be3c88bf8291b45b55716) Discover a hidden gem of natural history on this peaceful, rejuvenating escape. [View More](https://www.greatohiolodges.com/lodges/shawnee-park)