Things to do & places to visit in Zanesville, Ohio, United States

Zanesville city in Ohio, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Sunday, May 05, 2024, 4:36.

Top things to do (21)

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5.0 Alan Cottrill Sculpture Studio & Gallery (126 reviews)
- A surprising treasure of art
Art Galleries

The bronze sculptures outside are only a small sample of what you'll see inside. The first floor is mostly workshop with works in progress and displays all the steps in building a bronze statue. The employee we met was very knowledgeable and carefully explained every step in their modeling and casting process. The second floor holds hundreds of statues and is absolutely amazing. Anyone interested in sculpture and/ or art student absolutely must go here. See more..
5.0 The Alpacas Of Spring Acres (16 reviews)
- Wonderful place to visit!
Spent 1-2 hours Farms

The rolling hills of our 180 acre property set a picturesque backdrop for our 80 alpacas. Come learn about our beautiful animals, each with it's own personality. We also have a bed and breakfast, a farm store, and we host events throughout the year. Tours are available by appointment only See more..
5.0 St. Nicholas Catholic Church (8 reviews)
- Prettiest Catholic Church in the area
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Universities & Schools • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

I drop in for the late Mass from time to time. My children love it and consider it a special treat to go to St. Nicholas. The music is organ and cantor. The current priest can preach a cogent homily. The real highlight of St. Nicholas is the interior of the church. If you go to Mass, you kind of know what you are getting but the surroundings can vary radically in this area. The interior of St. Nicholas is unmatched in the nearby counties. A word for visitors, most of the parking is on a slope. See more..
5.0 John McIntire Library and Tile Wall (7 reviews)
- A wonderful library
Libraries

Even though Zanesville is not a big city, the Zanesville Public Library has everything a person may need to learn , study, relax, and dream. See more..
5.0 Briar Rabbit Shooting Sports (5 reviews)
- Fun
Shooting Ranges

Definitely had a great time with friends. The price was also very affordable. We will be going back regularly. See more..
5.0 St. James Episcopal Church (3 reviews)
- Best little church in the USA.
Churches & Cathedrals
Great stain glass windows by Tiffney-- Very special tile mural by Charles Dietz in prayer room Wood work is frist class from the late 1800's See more..
5.0 Y Bridge Brewing Company (1 review)
- Award winning beers!
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Breweries

Brewery and Tap Room. Tap Room is open Fridays and Saturdays and is a perfect way to taste the great Y Bridge Brewing beers and new creations. See more..
5.0 Yan Sun Art Museum & Gallery (1 review)
- A true art treasure in downtown Zanesville
Spent < 1 hour Art Museums

Open by appointment. Yan Sun Art Museum is a gathering location of artists, art lovers, and art collectors. It is located in a beautiful Art Deco style building in downtown Zanesville, Ohio. Yan Sun Art Museum houses exhibitions, culture displays, lectures, and permanent collections. The Museum facilitates art and culture exchange programs and sponsors exhibitions featuring Western and non-Western artists. In the Museum, visitors have a chance to view award-winning artist Yan Sun's paintings that represent a variety of subjects – ballet and music, landscape, marine, and local history. If you love art and are looking for a place to enjoy high-end art, visit Yan Sun Art Museum. See more..
5.0 Seilers' Studio and Gallery (1 review)
- Wonderful Gallery
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

Seilers' Studio and Gallery is home to the artwork of Michael and Kathleen Seiler painter and poet respectively. Unusual contemporary works in asphalt and alkyds coupled with poetry creates a beautiful array of museum quality works. Artwork is both in the process of being made as well as being displayed. These works were created in a traditional manner, using wood stretchers with heavly gessoed canvas, however that is where traditional ends. I have chosen asphalt because asphalt’s nature is labile, and has the potential for unexpected change. So life, ever changing, brings both good and ill. Asphalt, smooth and shiny, also reflects the colors of its surroundings. We likewise, in our personal journey, reflect the “colors” of our experiences. The alkyds lend some chemical changes and instability to the work. On occasion, color is added to signify some emotional element, demonstrating the very nature of redemption in a particular situation. See more..
5.0 Entrekin Art Gallery (1 review)
- Entrekin Art Gallery: Fantastic find in the heart of Zanesville!
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

Please stop in and visit the gallery. I am usually painting there since my gallery is also my painting studio. The gallery is filled with my artwork, some of my student's work, great original art jewelry and form time to time other interesting items of art. Don't hesitate to stop by or make an appointment. I'm there to answer questions and let you see what I'm working on at the time. Look forward to seeing you. See more..
5.0 Stone Academy (1 review)
- An Important Link in the Underground Railroad
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
This 1808 house was built before this area was linked with Zanesville across the river at the time. Ohio Anti-Slavery Society conventions were held here in the 1830's, and the enmity by the pro-slavery people in Zanesville almost caused the death of the owner and the burning of the building. It became an important link in the Underground Railroad with a hiding place under the house for runaway slaves, who were assisted in their escape to Canada and their freedom. The guided tour was excellent. I also suggest that you include a visit to the nearby Dr. Increase Matthews House, which can be visited with a combination ticket. See more..
4.5 Zanesville Museum of Art (69 reviews)
- Hidden gem
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums

This is not the easiest place to find in Zanesville. Look for the red metal sculpture in the yard. Otherwise, it could easily pass for a church building. Admission is graciously funded by an area bank, so it's free. There are 3 floors of exhibits. I expected the collection to largely focus on ceramics, since the area is known for ceramic production. In actuality, there are probably more paintings than anything else, most of which are portraits. A couple final thoughts, it's not cluttered or disorganized. They have an excellent library. My kids enjoyed it. And there is nothing truly distasteful on display here (if you're looking for edgy modern art, this is not the place to find it). See more..
4.5 Weasel Boy Brewing Company (48 reviews)
- Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Great Beer.
Sunday: Breweries

Quiet riverside taproom and patio located in an old industrial space. Comfy furniture has a cozy living room feel. See more..
4.5 Tom's Ice Cream Bowl (46 reviews)
- Delish!!
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops

Made the short trip down from Dillon State Park for ice cream since the camp store was closed, and you can’t go camping without ice cream! So glad we came as we’ll now return often. Got burgers in addition to the ice cream, both were excellent. Love the sauce on the burgers. Huge portions of ice cream, two scoops was huge! Enjoyed the COVID friendly outdoor seating, which filled up fast. Great service. We will definitely be back. See more..
4.5 Mission Oaks Gardens (42 reviews)
- Amiture Photographer
Spent 1-2 hours Gardens

Wonderful, well kept garden with nice parking area, benches and short trails. Great place to take pictures or a quick sack lunch. Zanesville's best kept secret!! See more..
4.5 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (14 reviews)
- Old Catholic Church
Churches & Cathedrals

This church was built by the Irish immigrants in the 1820's, cathedral style church. The stained glass windows are beautiful! See more..
4.5 Putnam Hill Park (3 reviews)
- Best spot to view Y-Bridge
Parks

Putnam Hill Park in Zanesville provides the best vantage point for an expansive view of the Y-Bridge and the confluence point of the Licking River with the Muskingum River. The look out point has guard rails for safety though children should be under watch. The park itself is nice for rest and relaxation with picnics. This is a nice community park in Zanesville. See more..
4.5 Joel Yeager Art Gallery (2 reviews)
- Diamond in the rough
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

The Joel Yeager Art Gallery, housed in a beautiful historic building, features the work of Joel Yeager. Joel is a member of the Artist Colony of Zanesville and his work primarily features wood-carved sculptures and landscape oil paintings. Stop by the gallery and working studio to meet the artist and see the collection. See more..
4.0 Y Bridge (127 reviews)
- Rare & historic design
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bridges

This bridge's design is intriguing and I wish the city designated parking areas for people who want to walk on it. We found unofficial places to pull in close to the east and west ends of the Y, the former next to the falls. FYI, the Pottery in Place was not in place on the west end. See more..
4.0 The Barn-Zanesville (19 reviews)
- Stop by for sure
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bars & Clubs

If you’re looking for excellent service and delicious food, this is where you want to go. The pizza is especially good, but everything we have tried has been amazing. See more..
4.0 Olde Towne Antique Mall (13 reviews)
- Great antique mall
Spent 1-2 hours Antique Shops

3 stories of a large variety of antiques. Lots of Fenton glassware. Something for everyone. We had a limited amount of time so we want to stop again next time we're in town. Could easily spend several hours there. See more..
4.0 S Bridge (10 reviews)
- Informative
Bridges

There is at least two S bridges east of Zanesville along US40/Pike Rd. First one visited was at Peters Creek Road west of Cambridge. Signage was very informative about the history and restoration of the bridge. S Bridge II is located a few miles west of Peters Creek. This one as well was very informative. See more..
4.0 Lock and Dam No. 10 (6 reviews)
- Unusual gate valves but no viewing bridge, double lock
State Parks • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Lock and Dam #10 is a vintage double-chambered lock on the Muskingum Water Trail. Land access through alley at approx 800 Hughes. Locks are about one mile south of dam on diversion channel. Unusual "gate valves" permit viewing of water flows. Both valves and gates are manually operated. Great photo opportunities for enthusiasts. No viewing bridge. Boats transit at irregular times. Hazard for injury to the inattentive. Not a land destination for scout or home schooling groups; these groups should arrange to lock through by boat. Because of the gate valves you will see most of the operation. Before entering the area by land, request permission of lock master. For your safety, expect to be told exactly where to stand. See more..
4.0 Jaycee Riverside Park (1 review)
- Very nice community Park, Pleasant surprize
Parks
I was ahead of schedule and decided to visit a park. What a pleasant surprize. Beautiful river side eating areas. Nice soccer fields, Dog Park, Children's area, Trails. The park had it all. I was taken back by the well manicured lawns. It was worth the trip. See more..
3.0 Dr. Increase Mathews House (1 review)
- The oldest house in Zanesville
Spent < 1 hour History Museums
Built in 1802, it later became part of the underground railway, bringing slaves out of the South to safety up North. It is a very interesting historic house, reflecting the community that later became Zanesville. See more..
2.5 Ellis Dam-Lock No. 11 (3 reviews)
- great piece of history
Bodies of Water • Bridges
The area is not maintained, but it is quite a site if you are in the area. It is also an interesting drive to get to the dam. See more..
2.0 Muskingum River Parkway (1 review)
- Not what I exxpected
Parks
I decided to pay this park a visit based on some reviews that i read. However when I arrived the place was runned down. Saw three fishermen by the side of a non-functioning water Lock. They were there 4 hours and caught nothing. Saw a camp sight however it was no impressive. I will never go there again. See more..
Domino to Boho (0 review)
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

Handcrafted, upcycled Domino Pendants and other upcycled items. Artwork, paintings, fiber art. Located in the historic, six floor Masonic Temple Building. See more..
Rivertown ArtWorks Studio and Gallery (0 review)
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

A vibrant art studio for adults with developmental disabilities. At Rivertown ArtWorks we help each individual artist find their unique, artistic voice. Fine art, fiber art, as well as some collaborative pieces. See more..
Zanesville Community Theatre (0 review)
Theaters
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