Discover the Historic Charm of Alum Creek Dam

Getting There

• Car

  From downtown Columbus, take I-71 N toward Cleveland. Continue on I-71 N for approximately 10 miles. Take exit 121 for US-23 N toward Delaware. Merge onto US-23 N and continue for about 12 miles. Take the exit for Lewis Center Rd and turn left. Continue on Lewis Center Rd for about 2 miles until you reach Alum Creek Dam at 4171 Lewis Center Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035. There is ample parking available at the site.

• Public Transportation

  From downtown Columbus, take the COTA bus route 1 (Red Line) toward the W. Broad St & N. High St. stop. Transfer at the COTA hub to route 7 (Hilliard) and head north. You will need to get off at the intersection of US-23 N and Lewis Center Rd. From there, it is about a 30-minute walk to Alum Creek Dam, located at 4171 Lewis Center Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035. Please check COTA's schedule for bus times as they vary throughout the day.

• Rideshare

  For a more direct route to Alum Creek Dam, consider using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Enter the destination as 'Alum Creek Dam, 4171 Lewis Center Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035' in the app. The cost will vary based on your pickup location, but expect to pay between $20-$40 from downtown Columbus. The ride will take approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic.