Muskingum County Courthouse, built 1877 in a Second Empire architecture style.

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Zanesville

Muskingum County Courthouse, built 1877 in a Second Empire architecture style.

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Best timeApr–Oct
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Nearest airportCMH · 47 mi
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Overview

Zanesville is a city in Ohio's Southeast Ohio region and is the county seat of Muskingum County.

15 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Zanesville

Prospect Place

Prospect Place

A 29 room mansion built by abolitionist George Willison Adams in 1856, served as a station on the Underground Railroad until the 1860s.

Y-Bridge

Historic Y-shaped three-way bridge

Zanesville Museum of Art

Muskingum College

Ohio University Zanesville

Muskingum County Courthouse

Muskingum County Courthouse

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Columbus)

Jan: 3.0 in rain3"Jan: high 37°F, low 22°F37°22°JanFeb: 2.4 in rain2.4"Feb: high 41°F, low 24°F41°24°FebMar: 3.6 in rain3.6"Mar: high 51°F, low 32°F51°32°MarApr: 3.9 in rain3.9"Apr: high 64°F, low 42°F64°42°AprMay: 4.0 in rain4"May: high 74°F, low 52°F74°52°MayJun: 4.3 in rain4.3"Jun: high 82°F, low 62°F82°62°JunJul: 4.7 in rain4.7"Jul: high 85°F, low 65°F85°65°JulAug: 3.7 in rain3.7"Aug: high 84°F, low 64°F84°64°AugSep: 3.1 in rain3.1"Sep: high 78°F, low 56°F78°56°SepOct: 2.9 in rain2.9"Oct: high 66°F, low 45°F66°45°OctNov: 2.8 in rain2.8"Nov: high 52°F, low 35°F52°35°NovDec: 3.1 in rain3.1"Dec: high 42°F, low 27°F42°27°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 47 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • LCK Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus — 50 mi away. Directions

Nearest major airport is in Columbus, 45 miles east.

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 3-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Zanesville Museum of Art, Zane State College, Ohio University Zanesville
  • Lunch Adornetto's
  • Afternoon Zanes Landing Park, Muskingum County Courthouse
  • Evening The Barn

Day 2

  • Morning Prospect Place, The Schultz Mansion
  • Afternoon St. Nicholas Catholic Church, St. James Episcopal Church

Day 3

  • Morning Muskingum College, National Road & Zane Grey Museum
  • Afternoon Putnam Underground Railway Education Center, St. John's Lutheran Church

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    Photos

    Muskingum County Courthouse, built 1877 in a Second Empire architecture style.Y Shaped BridgeSt. Nicholas Catholic Church, built in 1899.Zanesville canal.Prospect PlaceMuskingum County CourthouseZanesville

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    Get in

    By plane

    Nearest major airport is in Columbus, 45 miles east.

    Zanesville Municipal Airport

    Place Zanesville Municipal Airport

    A General aviation airport

    ⚠ Last checked Dec 2018 — confirm before you go
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    By car

    • I 70 EW
    • SR 40 EW
    • SR 60/40 NS

    By bus

    Zanesville is served by Greyhound with routes from several cities in Ohio as well as a few long-distance routes.

    Go Zanesville Main St Bus Terminal

    All Greyhound buses calls here, also serves as a hub for local and regional bus routes.

    📍 224 Main St⚠ Last checked Mar 2021 — confirm before you go
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    Get around

    Local bus service is provided by SEAT.

    See

    Downtown Zanesville has a number of historic buildings.

    See The Schultz Mansion

    Built in 1900, 26 rooms, 5 baths, 8 fireplaces.

    📍 441 Putnam Ave☎ +1 740-454-6851
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    See Y-Bridge

    Historic Y-shaped three-way bridge

    ⚠ Last checked Mar 2021 — confirm before you go
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    See Zanesville Museum of Art

    📍 620 Military Rd☎ +1 740 452 0741⚠ Last checked Mar 2021 — confirm before you go
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    See Putnam Underground Railway Education Center

    📍 522 Woodland Ave.
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    See Ohio University Zanesville

    ⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go
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    Muskingum County Courthouse

    See Muskingum County Courthouse

    ⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go
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    See Zane State College

    ⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go
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    See National Road & Zane Grey Museum

    📍 8850 East Pike, NorwichChecked Mar 2022
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    See Roseville Historical Society Museum

    📍 140 South Main St, Roseville
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    Churches

    Zanesville has a number of historic churches.

    See St. Nicholas Catholic Church

    Built in 1899.

    📍 925 Main St⚠ Last checked Mar 2021 — confirm before you go
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    See St. Thomas Aquinas Church

    📍 130 N. 5th St⚠ Last checked Mar 2021 — confirm before you go
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    See St. John's Lutheran Church

    📍 116 N 7th St⚠ Last checked Mar 2021 — confirm before you go
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    See St. James Episcopal Church

    📍 155 N 6th St⚠ Last checked Mar 2021 — confirm before you go
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    Do

    Do The Lorena Sternwheeler

    Public excursions on the Muskingum River.

    📍 Zanes Landing☎ +1-740-455-8883Checked Jul 2022
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    Do Zanes Landing Park

    📍 Market St⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go
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    Buy

    Pottery and china have been manufactured here since pioneer times. There are numerous outlets for these products.

    Shop Colony Square Mall

    ⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go
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    Eat

    Budget

    Mid-range

    Splurge

    Drink

    Drink The Barn

    Bar / Café

    Sports Bar with ourdoor patio and several big screen TVs. On the weekends there are bands and/ or a DJ. Reasonably prices drinks and good food

    📍 1947 Linden AveFrom 70, take the Underwood or 7th St exit. Go north on Underwood traveling over the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Take a Right on Linden Ave. The Barn will be on your left.☎ +1 740-455-2276⚠ Last checked Mar 2021 — confirm before you go
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    Sleep

    Budget

    • Bakers Motel, 8855 East Pike, I-70 exit 160, 1+ 740-872-3232link title

    Mid-range

    Splurge

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