Blue Rock State Park Tours

Photo by Melodie Hayes
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The Wilds is a 9000+ acre nature and conservation center. As a part of the center there is big cat habitat. #OnTheRoad

The Wilds

See the exotic and native animals who live at The Wilds during your travels in Chandlersville. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

The Wilds
This giant bucket is all that remains of Big Muskie. Big Muskie was a coal-mining dragline excavator, longer than a football field, weighing 12,200 tons and standing nearly 22 stories tall. It operated in southeastern Ohio from 1969 to 1991. It was the largest machine ever to move on land. The 220 cubic yard bucket could hold two full size buses.

Jesse Owens State Park

You can take time to visit Jesse Owens State Park during your travels to McConnelsville. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Jesse Owens State Park
This giant bucket is all that remains of Big Muskie. Big Muskie was a coal-mining dragline excavator, longer than a football field, weighing 12,200 tons and standing nearly 22 stories tall. It operated in southeastern Ohio from 1969 to 1991. It was the largest machine ever to move on land. The 220 cubic yard bucket could hold two full size buses.

Big Muskie's Bucket

You can learn about the history of McConnelsville when you stop by Big Muskie's Bucket. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.

Big Muskie's Bucket
Tom's Ice Cream Bowl, serving ice cream, candy and sandwiches from this location since 1950. Their one, two or three-dip sundaes are served in a soup bowl. Hence, the name of the joint.

Tom's Ice Cream Bowl

Enjoy an outing to Tom's Ice Cream Bowl during your stay in Zanesville. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Tom's Ice Cream Bowl

Miners’ Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Miners’ Memorial Park, a lovely green space in McConnelsville. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.

Miners’ Memorial Park

National Road Zane Grey Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Road Zane Grey Museum in Norwich. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

National Road Zane Grey Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Blue Rock State Park

Garland Hotel

Garland Hotel

2.5 out of 5
150 Garland Way New Concord OH
Garland Hotel
Best Western B. R. Guest

Best Western B. R. Guest

2.5 out of 5
4929 East Pike Zanesville OH
Best Western B. R. Guest
Quality Inn & Suites Zanesville City Center

Quality Inn & Suites Zanesville City Center

2.5 out of 5
500 Monroe St Zanesville OH
Quality Inn & Suites Zanesville City Center
Baymont by Wyndham Zanesville

Baymont by Wyndham Zanesville

2.5 out of 5
230 Scenic Crest Dr Zanesville OH
Baymont by Wyndham Zanesville
Hampton Inn Zanesville

Hampton Inn Zanesville

2.5 out of 5
1009 Spring St Zanesville OH
Hampton Inn Zanesville
Comfort Inn & Suites Zanesville City Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Zanesville City Center

2.5 out of 5
725 Zane St Zanesville OH
Comfort Inn & Suites Zanesville City Center
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES ZANESVILLE NORTH by IHG

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES ZANESVILLE NORTH by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1101 Spring St Zanesville OH
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES ZANESVILLE NORTH by IHG
Bakers Motel Norwich

Bakers Motel Norwich

2.5 out of 5
8855 East Pike Norwich OH
Bakers Motel Norwich
Super 8 by Wyndham Zanesville

Super 8 by Wyndham Zanesville

2 out of 5
2440 National Rd Zanesville OH
Super 8 by Wyndham Zanesville
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