Sightseeing
Outdoor AdventureHocking Hills
FreeA Southeast Ohio region of sandstone gorges, waterfalls, and hiking trails around Old Man's Cave.
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SightseeingLocal GemHistory Buff
Zanesville, Ohio
Zanesville, Ohio is a sightseeing stop in Zanesville, OH, part of the Columbus & Central Ohio guide. Cost: free.
· Zanesville, OH
Why you should go…
Zanesville sits at the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum rivers, spanned by its landmark Y-Bridge, one of the few three-way bridges in the world. The city was Ohio's state capital from 1810 to 1812 and later became a major American pottery hub, home to Roseville, Weller, and other historic potteries.
- #pottery
- #historic bridge
- #river town
- #small city
What's around here?
The closest stops to Zanesville, Ohio, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
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- SightseeingHistory Buff
Fairfield County
FreeConvention and visitors bureau for Fairfield County, Ohio, south and east of Columbus.
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Hocking Hills Canopy Tours
$50+Ohio's original zipline canopy tour operator, with courses ranging from family-friendly to high-speed.
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Athens, Ohio
FreeA hilly Appalachian college town in southeast Ohio, home to Ohio University and a historic brick-lined uptown.
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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
$25–$50Glasshouse biomes, outdoor botanical gardens, a children's garden and Chihuly glass art inside Franklin Park.
50 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions
- MuseumsFamily Favorite
COSI
$25–$50Hands-on science museum on the Scioto riverfront with a planetarium, a dinosaur gallery and themed exhibit halls.
53 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums
