Tuscarawas County, nestled in Appalachian Ohio and the gateway to Amish Country, offers a mix of unique historic landmarks, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences. Key attractions include the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum in Sugarcreek and historic sites like Historic Schoenbrunn Village and Historic Zoar Village.
Local Dining / Food Stores
Fresh The Market (New Philadelphia): 150 1st Dr SW · (330) 987-4659 Market
OV Harvest (New Philadelphia): 106 2nd St SW · (330) 365-9458 Gourmet grocery store
Dola Jean’s
113 W 3rd St, Dover, OH 44622 (330) 346-3652 Pizza
Gavins Grill 110 S Broadway St, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (330) 343-2490
Local Shopping
New Towne Mall (New Philadelphia): 400 Mill Ave SE · (330) 339-8700 / Shopping mall
Alley Cats Marketplace (New Philadelphia): Gift shop
115 Allen Ln SW · (330) 340-6730 Gift Shop
Walmart Supercenter #2115 231 Bluebell Dr Sw, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 / 330-339-3991
Menards – 611 Bluebell Dr NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (330) 343-0552
History & Museums
Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum (Sugarcreek): Features the world’s largest private collection of steam locomotives and a massive brick roundhouse.
Dennison Railroad Depot Museum (Dennison): A beautifully restored, National Historic Landmark known as “Motion Picture Headquarters” during WWII.
Ernest Warther Museum & Gardens (Dover): View intricate, hand-carved ivory steam engines and the sprawling estate’s button house and gardens.
Fort Laurens (Bolivar): Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort.
Culture & Performing Arts
World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock (Sugarcreek): Located in downtown Sugarcreek, this 23-foot landmark chimes and features dancing Alpine characters.
Trumpet in the Land (New Philadelphia): Experience Ohio’s longest-running outdoor historical drama, telling the story of David Zeisberger and the Moravian settlement.
Performing Arts Center at Kent State Tuscarawas: Offers a packed calendar of concerts, Broadway shows, and musicals.
Outdoors & Recreation
Atwood Lake Park (Mineral City): A premier destination for boating, fishing, pontoon rentals, swimming, and camping.
Norma Johnson Center (Dover): Over 300 acres of peaceful hiking trails, fishing ponds, and wildlife viewing areas.
Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail: A great path for biking or hiking alongside scenic waterways.
Tuscarawas River: Ideal for relaxed canoeing and kayaking.