You Need to Experience the Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise

Baked mac and cheese served in a cast iron skillet.

You Need to Experience the Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise

The Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise is one of our area’s most highly anticipated winter events! During three weekends in January, local restaurants serve up samples of homemade soups, pizza, biscuits and gravy, and sweet treats, and more for event ticketholders. This event is a great way to support local businesses and get a taste of what our area has to offer. Enjoy local chefs’ takes on comfort food classics, like our Inn’s famous mixed berry cobbler. Browse full details on how to make the most out of this food lover’s journey below! 

Don’t forget to request a copy of our Hocking Hills Vacation Guide for even more ideas on what to do while you’re here!

Your Guide to the Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise 

First things first, don’t let the name fool you! This “cruise” allows guests to travel at their own leisure by car to tour the restaurants of their choosing. Feel free to hit all of the participating eateries in one day or spread your visits over the course of a few weekends! 

New to the 2020 Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise 

2020 marks the seventh annual Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise! This year, there’s even more to be excited about. Now, your purchase of a Comfort Food Cruise ticket comes with the brand new Comfort Food Trail Pass. This pass gives you access to special offers and deals at participating restaurants all year long! 

What’s better? You can get two free tickets to the Hocking Hills Comfort Cruise when you reserve our Comfort Food package for your stay at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls on Jan. 10 and 11, 2020, and join us for dinner one of those evenings. Enjoy weeks of delicious dining on us! We’re also offering one-night stay lodging each Saturday of the Comfort Food Cruise. 

Indulge in Scrumptious Selections

More than a dozen restaurants are participating in this year’s Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise! Make your first stop at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls. This year, we’re serving our signature mixed berry cobbler. This indulgent dish is perfect for either breakfast or dessert! Then, make your rounds to other area restaurants where you can delight in sloppy joe, homemade pretzels, meatloaf, and more. There’s a classic comfort food dish for everyone’s palate! 

More on Hocking Hills in the Winter 

Even with the cold weather, the Hocking Hills is a great place to visit during the winter! The Hocking Hills Winter Hike is another great annual activity to enjoy during this season. This hike is set to take place on Jan. 18, 2020, the same weekend as the Comfort Food Cruise! Challenge yourself to the snow-covered 6-mile trek to Ash Cave. Then, reward yourself with some delicious comfort food!  

Stay at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls

Experience the Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise with the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls. This year, we’re participating, offering one-night lodging, and giving away free tickets to this special event when you reserve our Comfort Food Cruise Package in advance! We love creating dishes from locally sourced ingredients at our on-site restaurant, Kindred Spirits, and want to give our guests the chance to taste even more of what our area has to offer! 

Our gorgeous geodomescottages, yurts, cabins, and Hocking Hills lodges provide all of the comfort and amenities you need. Guests can also enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast each morning of their stay. 

Check our availability and book your stay at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls today! 

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