Worthington, Granville named among the best small towns in the nation
Amani Bayo- Worthington was voted one of the best historical small towns and one of the best small towns in the Midwest by USA TODAY readers.
- Established in 1803, Worthington features historical sites like the Village Green Park, Orange Johnson House and the Ohio Railroad Museum.
- Granville, located about 30 miles east of Worthington, was ranked in the top 10 for best small town food scenes by USA TODAY.
There's nothing like the charm of a small town. The rich history, vintage stores and cozy community are what make the small-town aesthetic.
And the best small towns are right here in Ohio. Well, at least according to USA TODAY readers.
Not only voted as one of the best historical small towns in the nation, but also one of the best small towns in the Midwest, Worthington ranks in the top three for both, according to USA TODAY 10Best articles.
Settled in 1803, Worthington's 3.5-acre Village Green Park features the Orange Johnson House built in 1819, the Old Rectory built in 1845 and Rush Creek Village, an enclave created in 1956. Clearly, when it comes to history, Ohio has got it all.
Worthington is also home to the Ohio Railroad Museum, one of the oldest railroad museums in the country that opened in 1948, as well as the beloved Doll Museum at the Old Rectory.
"Worthington offers a blend of history, boutique shopping, and excellent dining. Visitors love to explore the well-preserved downtown centered on the Village Green, enjoy farm-to-table fare at local favorite The Whitney House, and visit the weekly Worthington Farmers Market for local goods," according to the article.
And if that's not enough, about 30 miles east is Granville, one of the best small town food scenes in the nation, which ranked in the top 10, according to USA TODAY.
Granville was established in 1805 and despite being a major supporter for Prohibition until 1974, the town is known for its breweries, wineries and restaurants.
Granville has ideal spots like Aladdin Restaurant, Mai Chau Kitchen's Vietnamese street food and a wide range of other dining options.
"If you love good barbecue, don't miss RayRay's Hog Pit, and consider stopping by Seek-No-Further Cider Company, which makes many of its ciders from local apples," the USA TODAY article read.
Trending features reporter Amani Bayo can be reached at abayo@dispatch.com.