Treat your group to a one-of-a-kind adventure in the Herb Capital of Ohio! Discover why Gahanna has earned the Herb Capital title and treat your guests to an immersive experience in the world of herbs and gardens with private group workshops at the Ohio Herb Center. Other popular activities include distillery, winery, and beverage mixer tours, interactive culinary group events, over 750 acres of scenic parkland and trails, and local attractions like the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Let your group savor the unique culinary flavors of Gahanna with our partner restaurant group dining options. Gahanna is located just east of downtown Columbus, five minutes from the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, and easily accessible from I-70, I-71 and I-77.
Tours are a Great Option for Groups Like:
- Motorcoach Tours
- Senior Center Outings
- Family Reunions or Gatherings
- Homeschool Groups
- Field Trips
Herb Capital Experience Tour
With a long history of cultivating herbs, Gahanna is known as the “Herb Capital of Ohio”. Immerse your group in the world of herbs and plants in a unique, one-of-a-kind visit to the Ohio Herb Center close to Gahanna’s renowned Creekside District and Park.
The Ohio Herb Center showcases the city's status as the Herb Capital of Ohio, celebrating all-things-herbal year-round. Experience the world of herbs through the Herb Center's gardens, classes, hands-on workshops, and gift shop filled with herb-inspired treasures. Its mission is to offer a space where people can learn to incorporate and enjoy herbs in their daily lives. Group Tours are available for groups of 20 or more. Smaller workshops are also available.
The Ohio Herb Center Offers 3 Experiences to Choose From:
- The Herbs Around Us - Learn about the herbs we plant and the ones that are hiding in plain sight. (Spring/Summer)
- Herbal Selfcare - Talk a walk through the Body, Mind, Spirit approach to your personal health and wellness (Year-round)
- Herbal Folk Remedies - Learn the history of folk remedies that have been used for generations. (Fall/Winter)
All Herb Center Group Tours Include:
Estimated Time: 1.5 Hour
Minimal Walking
- Greeting by Staff Member
- Choice of 1 Hour Herbal Experience
- Guided Tour of the Gardens and Drying Shed
- Herbal Refreshments
- Option to Add a Take-Home Project
Group Features:
- Personal group planner to offer meal and overnight accommodation options
- Free motorcoach parking with onsite drop-off and pick-up
- No cancellation penalties outside of 30 days
For groups of 20 or more who are interested in arranging a tour of the Ohio Herb Center, Visit Gahanna Group Tour Services Include:
- Custom Itinerary Creation
- Recommendations on Group Dining Options
- Gift Bags to All Tour Participants
- Personal Group Tour Planner
Leave your guests talking with an experience to remember. Contact the Visit Gahanna team to customize your next group tour itinerary at the Ohio Herb Center.
Call us at (614) 418-9114 or Contact Us to start planning your next unforgettable group adventure!
Local Group Tour & Activity Options
Simple Times Mixers specializes in all-natural cocktail mixers made with real ingredients. They believe everyone deserves a delicious cocktail that doesn't sacrifice quality for convenience. Tour their production facility and stop by their gift shop. These tours are great for groups of 10 or less.
Contact Simple Times Mixers to Schedule a Tour: (614) 304-1542
750 Cross Point Rd, Suite K, Gahanna
Each tour will include a visit through the production facility, a brief history on the various types of spirits that we produce and is capped off with a sampling of Noble Cut Distillery’s hand-crafted liquors. Each tour takes about an hour and most, if not all, are conducted by our Co-Owner and Head Distiller, Tony Guilfoy. These tours are great for groups of 10 or less.
Schedule Your Noble Cut Distillery Tour Here: https://noblecutdistillery.com/pages/book-a-tour
Established in 1977, Wyandotte Winery is the first and oldest urban winery in Central Ohio. Located in a neighborhood setting, they feature handcrafted, small batch wines made right on the premises. Wyandotte Winery hosts small events, group outings, and family parties. Their tasting room and wine shop can hold groups of up to 35 people and adding their Informal Space can accommodate a total group of 80 people. Enjoy a tour of the winemaking facility, a wine tasting, or wine by the glass or bottle.
Contact Wyandotte Winery to Schedule. Call (614) 476-3624 or Email: robin@wyandottewinery.com
Young Chef’s Academy Field Trips & Group Events
Young Chefs® Academy offers a distinctive and interactive encounter with our customized field trips, team building and corporate sessions, and custom group events. They’re a perfect opportunity for groups to sharpen life-skills, stir-up creativity, and soak up knowledge from the culinary arts! Our field trips incorporate highly credentialed curriculum support that identifies with teaching benchmarks in areas such as: Math, Science, Health, Reading/Language arts and so much more!
Schedule Your Group Event Here: https://gahannaoh.youngchefsacademy.com/field-trip-group-events
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Places to Stay
After a day of exploring Gahanna, relax and unwind at one of Gahanna’s local hotels.