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Tuscarawas County, Ohio

· New Philadelphia, OH

Why you should go…

Tuscarawas County sits at the edge of Ohio's Amish Country in the Appalachian foothills, anchored by the town of New Philadelphia. Highlights include Fort Laurens, Ohio's only Revolutionary War fort, Schoenbrunn Village, wineries, and the outdoor drama Trumpet in the Land.

  • #amish country
  • #history
  • #state park
  • #small town

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 Tuscarawas County, Ohio, 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
    History Buff

    Trumpet in the Land

    $25–$50

    A long-running outdoor drama depicting Moravian missionaries and the Delaware people of 1700s eastern Ohio.

    7.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District

    Free

    A network of ten Ohio lakes and reservoirs across the Muskingum River watershed offering boating, camping, fishing and hiking.

    9.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    History Buff

    J.E. Reeves Victorian Home

    Under $25

    A preserved Victorian-era mansion museum in Dover, Ohio, run by the Dover Historical Society.

    10 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Sugarcreek, Ohio

    Free

    The 'Little Switzerland of Ohio,' known for its Swiss heritage, Amish country shops, and giant cuckoo clock.

    13 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Ohio Swiss Festival

    Free

    A three-day heritage festival that turns downtown Sugarcreek into a Swiss village each fall.

    13 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Historic Zoar Village

    Free

    A restored 19th-century German communal-society village with ten museum buildings open to visitors.

    17 mi awayMore like this