Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden

Tours of the Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden

NOTE: No tours are available on December 29th, 2009.

Tours of the Residence are available most Tuesdays at 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 1:30, and 3:00. Specially trained volunteers lead guests through the public rooms of the Residence and the Heritage Garden. The Governor and First Lady are not available to greet visitors during tours.

Tours require approximately one hour of standing and walking. The Residence is an ADA compliant facility and visitors who may have trouble walking or standing are encouraged to bring wheelchairs and walkers. Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Scheduling is on a first come, first served basis. Tour Guidelines must be observed by all visitors.

To schedule a tour contact the Governor’s Residence at 614-644-7644 ext. 1 or residence@governor.ohio.gov

Address:
Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden
358 North Parkview Avenue
Bexley, Ohio 43209
Telephone: 614-644-7644

School Tours

Classes studying Ohio history, government, geology, and plant life are encouraged to visit the Residence. Staff members are actively working with local teachers to create educational tours and programs to reinforce the third and fourth grade curriculum

Tour guidelines

Tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Scheduling is on a first come, first served basis. The maximum number of guests we can accommodate at once is 55 (one busload).
Each touring group must select one individual who is responsible as the main contact and must accompany the touring group. This person will also be held responsible for damage to, or loss of Residence property.
The member responsible for the tour must check in with the Ohio Highway Patrol in the Carriage House upon arrival.
Please arrive a few minutes before your scheduled appointment, so your tour can begin promptly.
Your reservation allows sufficient time for check in and a complete tour. Visitors who arrive after their scheduled time reduce the length of their tour.
An alphabetized list of tour guests must be submitted for security purposes at least a week before your scheduled tour, to residence@governor.ohio.gov or faxed to 614-644-7482 or mailed to the above address.
Each guest must provide photo identification and be on the alphabetized guest list for admittance. (Exceptions for young students must be prearranged). Purses, backpacks and bags must be left in your vehicle.
The tour is one hour of standing and walking. The Residence is ADA compliant. Guests who have difficulty standing or walking are strongly encouraged to bring wheelchairs, walkers or canes. Wheelchairs are not available for loan at the Governor’s Residence. For security reasons, tour guests must stay with their group at all times. Visitors who are unable to remain standing will be asked to return to their bus or car, as visitors cannot be unescorted on Residence grounds.
Please be aware that restroom facilities are very limited. Please make arrangements for your group before arriving at the Residence. There are no available restroom facilities for groups who arrive early.
Cameras are welcome; however, photos of the works of art are prohibited. Cell phones must be turned off during the tour.
Picnicking on the Residence grounds is prohibited.
Guests who disregard these guidelines or instructions from the Residence staff will be escorted from the Residence.
Although your tour is free, donations to the Friends of the Ohio Governor’s Residence and Heritage Garden are welcome.

To schedule a tour:

To schedule a tour or ask questions, call 614-644-7644 ext. 1 or residence@governor.ohio.gov

Directions to the Governor's Residence:

Ohio Governor's Residence and Heritage Garden
358 North Parkview Avenue
Bexley, Ohio 43209
Telephone: 614-644-7644

The Residence is located on the corner of North Parkview and Maryland Avenues. On-street parking is available on Maryland, Parkview and other side streets. Guests enter the property from Maryland Avenue. Upon arrival please check in with the Ohio Highway Patrol, located in the Carriage House on Maryland Ave., who will announce your arrival.

Mapquest map

Coming from the North:
Take I-71 South to I-670 East.
Exit onto 5th Avenue (exit #7) and turn east (right).
Turn south (right) onto Cassady Avenue (1st light).
Turn west (right) onto Maryland Avenue (1st light).
The Residence is on the corner of Maryland and Parkview.

Coming from the South:
Take I-71 North to I-670 East.
Exit onto 5th Avenue (exit #7) and turn east (right).
Turn south (right) onto Cassady Avenue (1st light).
Turn west (right) onto Maryland Avenue (1st light).
The Residence is on the corner of Maryland and Parkview.

Coming from the West:
Take I-70 East to I-670 East.
Exit onto 5th Avenue (exit #7) and turn east (right).
Turn south (right) onto Cassady Avenue (1st light).
Turn west (right) onto Maryland Avenue (1st light).
The Residence is on the corner of Maryland and Parkview.

Coming from the East:
Take I-70 West to I-270 N.
From I-270 N take I 670 W.
Exit south (left) Cassady Avenue.
Exit onto 5th Avenue (exit #7) and turn east (right).
Turn south (right) onto Cassady Avenue (1st light).
Turn west (right) onto Maryland Avenue (1st light).
The Residence is on the corner of Maryland and Parkview.