Cambridge, Ohio is a wonderful place to visit any time of year, perhaps especially during holiday season, when our charming and historic downtown transforms into the Olde England of Dickens Victorian Village from November 1-January 1. The Guernsey County Courthouse Light Show featuring more than 65,000 lights set to music delights visitors of all ages. …
Cambridge, Ohio is full of fun for every age. From awesome outdoor adventures to kid-friendly dining and accommodations, Guernsey County and the surrounding Southeast Ohio region makes it easy to bring the whole family along for your next visit. Here are a few of our favorite local recommendations for your next family adventure: The Wilds: …
Warm weather has finally returned, and we’re trading our snowsuits and jackets for swimsuits and life jackets! Guernsey County, Ohio is the perfect place for summer fun that’s as exciting (or peaceful) as you choose. With our many lakes, rivers, streams and pools, there are endless ways to have fun on the water. Love to …
The earliest known inhabitants of what would become Guernsey County were a tribe of roughly 50 Delaware Indians who made their home on the south bank of Will’s Creek around 1763. They had moved from that location by the time a group of white men from Wheeling, led by Ebenezer Zane, laid out a post …
Guernsey County, Ohio has a long and proud tradition of hand artisanship from some of the world’s best hand-blown glass factories to individual artisans selling painstakingly crafted goods. Our beautiful scenery, friendly people and bustling shops make this the perfect place to make local and buy local. Here are a few of our favorite products …
The fun doesn’t stop in Cambridge. The scenic towns dotted throughout Guernsey County are full of fun surprises, warm welcomes and small town life at its finest. In Byesville, snag some trendy Midwest apparel and accessories at Free Society Boutique or antiques, vintage goods and crafts at DealBusters Marketplace. You can take a trip to …
Where can you enjoy a movie at sunset on a lakeside beach, hit the links on a top-rated golf course, kayak with the family next to a herd of grazing deer or even embark on a safari with rhinos and zebras? It’s all closer than you think: Guernsey County, Ohio. Cambridge and Guernsey County, Ohio …
Whether you know it as Bigfoot, a yeti, Sasquatch or just a fun fantasy, the shaggy mythical beast has been rumored to live in Ohio since the mid-1700’s with nearly 40 reported sightings since the mid-1980s alone much centering around Guernsey County’s Salt Fork Lake. Because of these sightings, our area hosts a number of …
Guernsey County, Ohio is a breathtaking region for weddings during any season. With our rolling hills, friendly business owners and suppliers and abundance of outdoor venues, it’s no wonder that Cambridge is a popular choice for couples all around Ohio (and beyond!) when planning their dream wedding. There’s something for every size and style. Looking …
While the first thing you may notice about Guernsey County, Ohio is the naturally vibrant colors of our breathtaking scenery, the Cambridge area is also known for its rich history of glassmaking. In the early 1900s, Guernsey County, and particularly Cambridge, became known worldwide for its production of quality glass, mainly from The Cambridge Glass …
What’s the only thing better than a warm pizza slice? Lots of warm pizza slices, of course! And in Guernsey County, Ohio, you’ll never run out of friendly places to sample a pie. From popular chains like Domino’s, Pizza Hut and Creno’s to locally owned joints, the Cambridge area has a pizza that’s just right …
Guernsey County, Ohio has a style all its own. Happily, you can bring a little of it (or hey, even a lot!) home with you by making sure to carve out time to find a few vintage treasures on your next Cambridge getaway or shopping adventure. Our region is a picker’s paradise: from furniture finds …
Cambridge is for Lovers, and never is that more true than February in Guernsey County, Ohio. Love is in the crisp Eastern Ohio air, beckoning sweethearts away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy a stay in a cozy lodge or cabin or join us downtown for some Valentine’s themed special events. Looking to really …
Let’s face it: winter in Ohio sometimes means snow and ice. Luckily, Guernsey County, Ohio has plenty of ways to both escape and embrace the chill. Glide toward family-friendly adventure at the seasonal Cambridge Ice Rink, a 40 x 80 foot ice skating rink located in downtown Cambridge. While the surface is synthetic, the joy …
Here in Eastern Ohio, winter is perhaps the coziest of all seasons. There’s a soft quiet that settles in over the January landscape, beckoning us all to find a warm fire or a snowy view, and curl up with beer, books and board games. Here in Cambridge and Guernsey County, the fun doesn’t stop when …
Ohio is an amazing place. And even after living here for 28 out of 35 years of my life, there are so many towns and places I’ve never experienced. Which is why I was so excited to have the opportunity to visit Cambridge/Guernsey County a few weeks ago! We started our trip with a stop …
The urge to get away from it all and escape to a simpler time and place is strong, especially these days. Cambridge/Guernsey County, Ohio is ready to welcome you and your family with fresh air and wide-open spaces. Whether you seek serene hideaways or come to enjoy our multiple lakes and parks, trails, shops and …
A trip to the Dickens Victorian Village should be on everyone’s Christmas Bucket List this year and we’re sharing a few reasons why you’ll want to see it. To continue reading please click here. …
Bring on the holiday season with a trip to Cambridge, Ohio. The Dickens Victorian Village and the Guernsey County Courthouse’s light show are just two of the many wonderful things to enjoy during your visit. We spent an entire day (10 hours) in Cambridge and we were on the move the entire time. It was …
The Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors & Convention Bureau practices the safety procedures provided by the State of Ohio. https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home …
Labor Day has just passed, and we are all looking forward to the next long weekend. That beautiful time when you are given an extra day, or take off early on Friday for much needed relaxation and fun. Shouldn’t we be doing this more than just national holidays? If you have not yet discovered a …