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Cambridge

· Cambridge, OH

Why you should go…

Cambridge sits at what its tourism bureau calls "the crossroads of America," with six museums covering the area's glass-making history and its place along the historic National Road. Nearby Salt Fork State Park draws hikers, boaters, and Bigfoot enthusiasts to more than 6,000 acres of lake and Appalachian foothills, and downtown adds wineries, breweries, and antique shops. In winter the town transforms into the Dickens Victorian Village holiday display.

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  • #glass history
  • #state park
  • #small town
  • #bigfoot

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Cambridge, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Theatre & Events
    Local Gem

    The Living Word Outdoor Drama

    Under $25

    Ohio's only outdoor passion play, staged under the stars near Cambridge every summer since 1975.

    1.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival

    Free

    Annual hot air balloon festival with dawn and dusk launches, night glow and fireworks.

    21 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Dresden

    Free

    Small Muskingum County village near Ohio's Amish Country, promoted by its community tourism association.

    23 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Tuscarawas County, Ohio

    Free

    Amish Country foothills region home to Ohio's only Revolutionary War fort and two outdoor historical dramas.

    23 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Coshocton

    Free

    Home to Historic Roscoe Village, a recreated 1830s Ohio & Erie Canal town.

    25 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum

    Under $25

    A working 18-stall roundhouse housing the world's largest private collection of steam locomotives.

    30 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums