Cambridge, Ohio is located less than an hour from the two of the newly named World Heritage Site – Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in Newark, Ohio – and is the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat or an overnight stay before exploring the earthworks. Cambridge’s diverse food scene has long prided itself on …
The show is a great opportunity to learn about the latest forestry equipment and technology. It is also a chance to meet and interact with professional loggers and foresters. They say Paul Bunyan’s ax was so large that it required two men to carry it, but we’d wager that the lumberjacks at this year’s Paul …
Summer may be on the cusp of turning to fall, but there are still plenty of warm days and pleasant weather ahead. Just because summer break is over doesn’t mean we have to stop treating ourselves to even the coolest treats—and luckily, Guernsey County is full of locally owned bakeries and shops full of fresh …
For most of us, the tidings of comfort and joy Christmas brings come only once a year. But for the residents of Cambridge, the magic of the holiday season is something they happily plan for and embrace all year through. Learn more about this iconic Mid-West holiday experience. For nearly two decades — from November …
For those who love the holidays, there’s no better place than Dickens Victorian Village in charming downtown Cambridge, Ohio. Now in our 18th wonderful year, Dickens Victorian Village will once again delight groups of every size with seasonal fun from Nov 1-Jan 1 with trolley rides, Victorian teas and holiday experiences reminiscent of days of …
Ditch preseason football games for a perfect pair of peak Guernsey County hiking destinations. August doesn’t just signal the much-awaited return of football. It’s also a sort of unofficial preseason for Ohio’s unbeatable fall hiking. Before the temperatures drop and the leaf peepers come out to play in the fall foliage, here are two local …
Rev up your engines and to Guernsey County, Ohio, where the National Road, an All-American National Scenic Byway makes the perfect place to squeeze in one more summer road trip. For instance, bring your favorite old school ride to The Classic Cruise-In Car Show on Wheeling Avenue in historic downtown Cambridge on the third Saturday …
When do Guernsey County’s borders extend all the way to New testament-era Jerusalem? During the annual summer season of The Living Word Outdoor Drama Ohio’s only outdoor passion play. The Living Word was founded in 1975 by Biblical Dramatist Frank Roughton Harvey, who also researched and designed the mammoth 400-foot outdoor set to be an …
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 …