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When you drive through Lancaster, OH, in your Kia Forte, you'll find spectacular scenery and outdoor spaces to explore year-round. There are amazing parks, forests, and biking trails to explore during your visit to this region, whether planning a family trip or spending the day in the great outdoors. 1. Olivedale Park Olivedale Park is a quiet, well-maintained outdoor space that offers scenic trails that you can access on foot or on your bicycle. If you visit with the family, you'll enjoy the park's open fields for sports, shady spots ideal for relaxing, a playground for the kids, and a paved trail that runs along a creek. There are picnic tables, a shelter, and fantastic places to enjoy an outing with family and friends. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a short bike ride or a walk through the park. 2. Martens Park If you're looking for a great place to explore on your bicycle and capture unique photos of the park's old metal bridge, waterfalls, and scenic views. Martens Park is a fantastic place for a quiet, relaxing ride after a busy day or visits over the weekend. It's a popular place for baseball games, group activities, and community events, with a large shelter, picnic tables, and parking. 3. Cenci Park Cenci Park is an excellent neighborhood space that offers running, cycling, walking, and fishing opportunities. You'll find lots of amazing views and the trail system, and there's a playground, picnic areas, and lots of areas to relax. It's a fantastic place to find lots of local wildlife, plants, shady trees, and a large shelter for picnics and outdoor events. Cenci Park is ideal for families, and it's pet-friendly. 4. Rising Park Rising Park is the ideal place to explore if you're looking for an adventurous bike ride and hilltop panoramic views. This recreation space offers a lot to enjoy during your visit, including exceptional photographic opportunities, a fishing pond, and a playground. All of the paths are well-maintained, with benches and lots of space for hiking, jogging, and cycling. Rising Park is also a great place to bring your pets. 5. Alley Park Alley Park is an excellent place for cycling and hiking, with several trail loops and well-maintained trails. You'll find the paths are wide enough to accommodate mobility devices, and it's a beautiful spot to enjoy with the family. There is a nearby nature center that's available for private functions and special events and plenty of spectacular trails to explore through the forested areas, historical buildings, and by the water. When you visit the Lancaster area, you'll find a terrific variety of trails for cycling, whether you're a beginner interested in a short ride or an avid mountain biker searching for the next outdoor adventure. Contact us at Coughlin Kia of Lancaster and see what we have to offer you from our impressive inventory today. We have excellent deals on new and pre-owned vehicles for every budget and your driving needs. Image via Pixabay

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives you the energy to deal with your to-do list. So, if you're in Lancaster, OH, you're certainly looking for the best breakfast places. We've got you covered! Keep reading to discover our favorite coffee shops and bakeries in the city. Deb's Corner Cafe At Deb's, the food is home-cooked and the service is amazing. The breakfast options are delicious and filling: pancakes, ham steaks, eggs, bacon, hash browns, rye toast… Always keep an eye on the AM specials, written on a chalkboard on the wall, if you want to save some bucks. The atmosphere is very casual. You'll see many locals enjoying breakfast in jeans and a T-shirt. Prices are very reasonable and the place is always clean. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner. Occasionally, there are all-you-can-eat options and specials on meats like prime ribs, NY strips, and more. After breakfast, if you don't mind a short drive, you can easily reach Miller Park and the Miller Pool, which are just minutes from Deb's Corner Cafe. After all, the drive will be super comfortable in your new Kia Rio LX, which features six speakers and Bluetooth so you can listen to music from your phone. Square Seven Coffee House Square Seven Coffee House is another popular breakfast place with a homey atmosphere. By buying your coffee here, you also support a good cause because the shop is run by the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The coffee shop has a unique atmosphere because it's located inside Art & Clay, a pottery and art studio in the downtown area. After breakfast, you could also learn how to make your own pottery! For coffee-based drinks, there are vegan options like coconut and soy milk. You'll also find plenty of baked goods made with locally-sourced ingredients, like cookies, cinnamon buns, brownies, and many more. Lastly, Square Seven has a travel mug program. If you stop by this place frequently, you can purchase your own travel mug — decorated with a nice drawing of Lancaster's downtown — at the counter. Every time you bring the travel mug to Square Seven, the baristas will refill it for you at a special price. The Well The Well is the best choice in the Lancaster area for healthy breakfast options. All dishes are made with fresh and wholesome ingredients. There are healthy breakfast options like avocado toast, smoothie bowls, oatmeal, kale with eggs, and so on. The best thing is that there is a large play area for kids to enjoy themselves while their parents relax. There is even a treehouse! The Well's freshly-roasted coffee is amazing and you can enjoy a wide variety of coffee-based drinks, from honey & salted caramel latte to matcha latte. You can choose locally-sourced milk or homemade almond milk. Now, you know the best coffee shops and restaurants where you can have breakfast in our city. When you're in our area, don't forget to visit Coughlin Kia of Lancaster for the best deals on Kia cars.

When you choose the Kia Soul, you'll be getting a great value for a vehicle that meets your every need as a driver. To satisfy all of your needs for a tasty meal while still getting a great bang for your buck, order from these local take-out and delivery food restaurants. Each one of them serves the Lancaster, OH area, letting you shop local and eat some terrific food. 1. Pink Cricket Restaurant Food that has withstood the test of time can be found at Pink Cricket Restaurant, where they've been feeding hungry people in our area since back in 1938. There's all kinds of tasty food on the menu here, including tasty chicken wings and sweet desserts. We've got to recommend their spaghetti and meat sauce dish, served with garlic bread and a side salad to make it a more complete and filling meal. 2. Hibachi Express The flavors of Japan can be yours without leaving our town when you get your next meal from Hibachi Express. Their hibachi dishes come accompanied by fried rice, cabbage, and a four ounce cup of their signature Yum Yum sauce to ensure that you walk away from your meal with a full belly and some satisfied taste buds. The hibachi steak is our personal favorite, but seafood lovers have got to try out the hibachi salmon as well. 3. Cristy's Pizza Pizza is a take-out and delivery classic, so we can't leave one of the best pizzerias our town has to offer off this list. Cristy's Pizza has a New York-style pepperoni pie that packs a meaty, savory flavor that we can't get enough of, easily earning a spot on our list of favorites. If you're feeling something different than pizza, you can try out one of their oversized oven-baked subs instead to feast on a hearty sandwich. 4. Creno's Pizza There are plenty of great options for a tasty slice in our town, and Creno's Pizza is right up there with the best of them. Their Hawaiian pie brings together sweet and savory flavors with some fresh vegetables to further enhance every bite. This pie gets topped off with savory ham, sweet pineapple, and some green bell peppers to create a unique mix of contrasting flavors. 5. Wild Ginger Asian Bistro A fusion of different Asian food, all made with love and care, is just a phone call away when you order delivery from Wild Ginger Asian Bistro. Start off your meal here with a four-piece order of chicken teriyaki to begin things on a flavorful and savory note. They've got plenty of sushi for you to feast on for your main course, with unique rolls like the spicy Fireball Roll for you to choose from. These delivery spots won't let you down with the fantastic food that they can provide to you quickly and conveniently. For a dealership experience that always delivers, trust our team to help you out. Come see us at Coughlin Kia of Lancaster!

The 2022 Kia Sportage puts the sport in sport utility vehicle. It is wowing 2022 with its spacious interior, smooth ride, and snappy engine performance. Kia is known for their dependability, getting you from point A to B without any hiccups. Check out what makes the 2022 Sportage so special below. Basics About the 2022 Kia Sportage The Sportage is a compact crossover SUV, meaning it is built on a car platform instead of a truck platform. The car platform makes for an extra smooth ride, responsive driving capabilities, and easier maneuverability. Some favorite trims of the 2022 model are the Sportage Nightfall and the Sportage LX. Both are equipped with a powerful 2.4L 4-cylinder engine. Both trims are also equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission with electronic overdrive. The maximum towing capability is 1,653-pounds, but that is increased to 2,000-pounds with optional trailering brakes. The Sportage contains five comfortable seats, with enough backseat room for adults to fit comfortably. It also features all-wheel drive, taking its capability to another level. What's New Not too much has changed from last year's model, but there are a few design changes that add to the Sportage allure. The S trim level from 2021 has been replaced by the Nightfall trim level. This trim gives the Sportage a bold and commanding presence with blacked-out trimming and accents. Other than that, the Sportage has kept up with its prior success and continues delivering a quality driving experience. Interior Design There are a few different color options for the interior this year, but the black interior has shown to pair nicely with most exterior color options. The seats are upholstered with a soft, comfortable cloth. The driver's seat has six different adjustments, making it easy to find the perfect seat configuration for you. Even though it is considered a compact SUV, the Sportage has a surprisingly spacious cabin. There are 38.2-inches of legroom in the backseat and 60.1-cubic-feet of cargo space - with the rear seat folded down. In a time of constant technological implementation, it's nice to see manual controls for basic utilities. The Sportage features manual knobs and buttons around its center console screen, which are used for basic utilities like AC or station changing. The 2022 Sportage also doesn't clutter the front seat with the unnecessary and keeps the design aesthetically pleasing and practical. Safety Features SUVs make great vehicles for anyone, especially families. It's important to choose a vehicle with modern safety features that inform you of what's happening on the road and keep you safe when the unpredictable happens. The Sportage does this with systems like the electronic stability control (ESC) and the lane departure warnings. The ESC system stabilizes your vehicle if it detects a loss of control. The lane departure system will alert you with a beep if your car begins to sway outside of the lane markings. The 2022 Sportage also scored five stars on the crash test rating, making it one of the safest vehicles on the road. If you're looking for an SUV that has a smooth drive, that you can depend on, and values the safety of its occupants, then look no further than the 2022 Sportage. The next step in the shopping process is to find a Kia dealer who can answer any extra questions and give you professional advice. So call or message Coughlin Kia Lancaster today to talk to Kia professionals and to meet the Kia Sportage.

Lancaster, OH is a charming rural town with an easy-going pace of life and plenty of places to relax and enjoy good food and high-quality coffee. For avid coffee fans, you needn't search far to find just the right mocha, latte, or espresso for your mood. The following five coffee shops are the best in town. The Well For some of the highest-quality coffee and food in town, be sure to visit The Well. The primary values of this family-run establishment are quality and freshness, and it shows in everything about the place, from the tasteful décor to the freshness of their ingredients, to the richness of their coffee. Their beans are sourced directly from farmers around the world and roasted in-house. If the weather is hot and you're in the mood for something refreshing, their smoothies are made with super-fresh, organic, non-GMO ingredients that are devoid of highly processed or artificial additives. The same goes for all the dishes on their extensive menu, which include many vegetarian and vegan options. L-City Coffee For a bit of fun playing board games while you enjoy a top-notch, locally sourced coffee, visit L-City Coffee. The staff here are friendly and helpful, offering insightful advice on both the coffee and board game that might suit you best. The seating area is spacious and very comfortable, providing a favorite place for many locals to meet up and hang out. The Wi-Fi is free and fast if you fancy bringing your online work to a cozy café for the day. Trader's Café For delicious food with a rich, smooth, bottomless mug of coffee, visit this popular little café, which is something of a well-kept local secret. At Trader's Café, they have fantastic burgers and other American dishes, all served up in generous portions. Their homemade pies, ice creams, and other desserts are not to be missed. And the service here is always prompt and cheerful. Square Seven Coffee House This gourmet coffee house is inside the Art and Clay Studios, so you can follow up an afternoon of culture with a lovely cup of coffee. At Square Seven Coffee House, they have locally roasted coffee and a rich menu of blended frappes, hand-crafted espressos, mochas, lattes, fresh fruit smoothies, and more. For customers with a sweet tooth, they also have a range of tasty pastries and gourmet chocolates locally sourced from Ohio's Amish County. True North Coffee and Café This top-notch coffee place has a straightforward mission, which is to make and serve coffee that they want to drink themselves. You can't ask for more than that, and their dedication to quality really shows in the coffee and food on offer. The atmosphere here is peaceful and charming, with friendly, helpful baristas. A nice extra touch is the quality of music they play, which many regular customers come back for. Once you've had a delicious coffee at one of these wonderful coffee houses, visit Coughlin Kia Lancaster. We're a locally trusted dealership with friendly, professional employees committed to providing an outstanding purchasing or servicing experience to every customer who steps foot through our doors. Image via Pixabay

Versatility, innovation, and a sophisticated sense of style all come together in one complete package of a vehicle: the 2022 Kia Carnival. Featuring best-in-class cargo space and power as well as innovations to both improve your safety and the enjoyment your passengers get, the Carnival impresses in everything it does. We'll get you introduced to more of what the Carnival has to offer in our preview. Commanding Presence on the Road There's no ignoring the sophisticated sense of style that the Carnival owns the road with, and anyone who sees you go driving by will have to stop a moment to admire. The SUV-inspired appearance and unique accents like the lattice grille are sure to attract all of the right kind of attention everywhere that you go. The available accessory roof rack adds to your ready-for-anything attitude while also adding more storage versatility. Multipurpose Cabin Inside Three available seating arrangements for the Carnival allow you to choose how you want to make use of the best-in-class passenger space in the cabin. The available eight-passenger Slide-Flex seating makes it simple to rearrange that seating when you need to make room for some bulky cargo. Upgrade to the VIP Lounge Seating with relaxation mode to treat yourself and everyone on board to a truly first-class drive whenever you're travelling together. Convenient Interior Features Get a better connection with everyone you bring along for the ride when you take advantage of the Carnival's driver and rear passenger talk system to communicate clearly no matter where everyone is sitting. The driver view system also provides you with a live feed of the second and third row of seating so you can keep an eye on your most precious cargo, with night vision mode kicking in to maintain visibility on after-hours drives. High-Tech in Every Aspect The Carnival was built with the technology needed to integrate seamlessly into our inter-connected, high-tech world. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard to make this vehicle fully compatible with just about any modern smartphone, unlocking a host of convenient features for you to utilize. There's also a rear seat entertainment console with device mirroring so that your passengers enjoy their ride to the fullest, enjoying all their favorite multimedia on the way. Helping You Stay Safe You've probably driven in vehicles that have features to protect you after an accident has occurred, but the Carnival is intelligent enough to help you prevent dangerous situations from happening in the first place. The available blind spot monitor, for example, will help you stay one step ahead of obstacles that you might not be able to detect with just your own vision, sending you alerts when other vehicles are present out of your line of sight. With all of these advantages and more over the competition, the Carnival is hard to beat when you're deciding on your next SUV. We'll show you even more impressive features that Kia built into this vehicle when you come check it out up-close at our dealership. Stop in for a visit at Coughlin Kia of Lancaster today! Image via Edmunds