Camp Tuscazoar was founded more than 100 years ago by Scout leaders who recognized the beauty and history of this area. Today, under the guidance of the Camp Tuscazoar Foundation, the camp remains a popular outdoor location, drawing large numbers of weekend campers, hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders each year.
The camp covers more than 800 acres and is used by a wide variety of groups for short-term camping, day camps, youth retreats, ecology projects, and other activities. Campsites, cabins, adirondacks, RV sites, an amphitheater and a dining hall are available for daily or weekly rental.
Extend your “Dreamsville” visit and stay in the unique Pullman experience – the Historic Times Square Coach.
Enjoy this special experience, where you will be immersed back to the days when the Railroad was King and the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Pullman Company worked in tandem to provide luxurious travel across the United States.
Columbia Woodlands is a 400-acre retreat in the heart of nature where guests can enjoy comfort, luxury, and the outdoors! Our cabins are high-end, luxury vacation cabins, featuring many fine furnishings and amenities, and a staff that strives to provide the ultimate guest experience.
Columbia Woodlands offers hiking trails, canoeing and fishing on Many Springs Lake, and wildlife viewing. (Fishing is catch-and-release.) Weather permitting, a golf cart is provided for guests to explore the woodlands.
Located in the foothills of eastern Ohio, Columbia Woodlands is a short distance from Ohio’s Amish Country and approximately 100 miles from Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh. Great for family and friends get-togethers and romantic getaways!
A destination vacation or getaway for the adventurer in you . . .
Winklepleck Campgrounds offer 223 camping lots, with primitive and RV camping seasonally (water/electric). Pets are permitted with some restrictions.
The Evergreen RV Park offers 87 campsites (full, water and primitive) and two cabins. Buggy rides are also available!
The Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds is home to the Tuscarawas County Fair, which runs every September, and numerous other events throughout the year — including the Tuscarawas County Farmer’s Market. All of the barns and buildings on the property are available for rental, and the Clover Cafe is available for daily rental for small parties. RV Camping is seasonal (75 sites), with water and electric hookups available. Pets are permitted with restrictions.
Camp Buckeye Retreat is a former Boy Scouts of America camp that is now operated by Grass Roots Ministries, Inc.. They have 125 campsites (electric, water and primitive), cabins, swimming, hiking and more. Please call or visit their website for more information!
Wood’s Tall Timber Lake Resort has 157 acres of fun! Here’s what they have to offer:
- 7 acre lake for swimming
- Camping and cabin rental
- Ziplines (Adult and children) – the only ziplines in Tuscarawas County!
- Golf Course and Putt Putt
- Basketball Tournaments
There’s no end to the enjoyment you can have at Wood’s Tall Timber Lake Resort!
The Uhrichsville Water Park is a 4.5 acre facility offer a 18,000 square foot heated pool with a pair of two-story water slides and a zero depth entry child play area. They’re equipped with both men and women’s locker rooms (handicap accessible) and they have an excellent lifeguard and management staff. Concessions are reasonably priced. It’s fun for the whole family!
For an exciting family outing or just a day of relaxation, visit beautiful Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia, Ohio. We’re located just off Interstate 77 just a few miles south of Canton. Tuscora Park has earned a state-wide reputation as an affordable place to come for family fun and entertainment. Whether you take part in activities like swimming and tennis, have kids that love amusement rides, or want to enjoy an old-fashioned evening band concert, Tuscora Park can provide your family a wonderful day of fun activities.
Our facilities include three pools, year-round picnic pavilion and outdoor shelters, vintage amusement rides, miniature golf, and much more, surrounded by our beautiful green hillsides and shade trees.
Any time between Memorial Day and Labor Day, plan to visit Tuscora Park and see what families from all over Ohio have been enjoying for decades!
A part of the Beach City Wildlife Area, Dundee Falls features beautiful waterfalls, nature trails and rock climbing.
Dover City Park offers numerous baseball, softball and soccer fields for public enjoyment in addition to eight public tennis courts. They offer 3 miles of walking trails and the only golf course in Tuscarawas County – an 18-hole DGA approved course!
The Zoar Wetland is located in northern Tuscarawas County near the historic Village of Zoar. It is a natural wetland ecosystem with a 30-acre shallow marsh and 50 acres of woodland. Our volunteers maintain two miles of trails and all other interpretive features.
The idea for a trail and park system in the Village of Tuscarawas and Warwick Township started as a project of the Warwick Lions Club in 2010. As the project vision expanded, it was determined that the project would progress much quicker as a separate group outside of the club.
The Village of Tuscarawas/Warwick Township Trail and Parks Group held their first meeting in January 2011 as a informal community group with the sole purpose to raise funds for the planning, development, and maintaining of trails and parks in our area.
The official name of “Zeisberger Trail and Parks” was determined in March 2011.
The Panhandle Passage Trail is currently a multi-use 1.1 mile trail that connects the City of Uhrichsville with the Village of Dennison, providing residents with easy access by foot or bicycle to McCluskey Park in Dennison and the water park in Uhrichsville.
Annually, more than 2.5 million Americans find their way to the iconic 85 mile Towpath Trail running through the heart of the Ohio & Erie Canalway. Whether birding, biking, hiking, running, riding on horseback, taking a canal boat ride, or traveling alongside it by scenic rail — folks find that old-school “travel” along the Towpath Trail adds an undeniable energy to the quality of life in the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Stark and Tuscarawas in Northeastern Ohio.
Begin your journey on the Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail in Bolivar Ohio. The Aqueduct Bridge connects the Stark County trail with the Tuscarawas County trail along the intersection of State Route 212 and Shepler Church Road SW in Bolivar. Once in Tuscarawas County, the road route takes you to Fort Laurens State Memorial – it’s first trailhead! There you will find public restrooms and the start of the limestone trail.
As you cross the bridge over I-77, you will see on your journey numerous remnants of the Canal’s lock system on your way to the next trailhead, Canal Lands Park, in Zoar just off Dover-Zoar Road.
As you continue down the trail, you will eventually reach State Route 800 in Zoarville and can continue through to Camp Tuscazoar’s trails.
Tuscarawas County’s portion accounts for roughly six miles of trail.
The Norma Johnson Center located outside of Dover, Ohio is a nature area open to the public every day of the year from dawn to dusk. Norma Johnson Center’s 303 acres offer a place of solitude in which to observe wildlife, enjoy birding, view wildflowers or just take a brisk walk. Hike on their marked trails while observing first-hand how nature can be improved by care and management.
Take advantage of over 6 miles of trails and their fishing ponds for your enjoyment. The Norma Johnson Center is a great place for a family picnic, group outing or summer meeting of your favorite community group.
The Buckhorn Creek Trail is an 8 mile trail running from Newcomerstown to Stone Creek parallel to County Road 21 and I-77 on the site of an old C&M Railroad bed. The development of this trail was one of the early action projects in the Tuscarawas Trail and Green Space Plan. The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, has partnered with the county commissioner, area land owners, local governments, corporate partners, and volunteers to develop this greenspace.
Access to this trail can be done near the intersection of Bethel Hill Road and Stonecreek Road, at the intersection of Wold Road and Stonecreek Road or where Stonecreek Road becomes College Street in Newcomerstown.
Located north of Tuscarawas County Ohio, the Bear Creek Resort Ranch KOA offers 26 miles of marked ATV and dirk bike trails over 180 acres. They also provide camping, cabin rentals, horseback riding, miniature golf and more!
Tappan Lake Park is located Southeast of Tuscarawas County:
- 2,350 acres of water surface
- 399 horsepower limit
- 5,000 acres of land
- Two public launch ramps
Tappan Lake Park is a great place for camping, swimming, boating, fishing and hiking. They offer over 500 camp sites, a swimming beach, an Activity Center and Nature Center and more.
Famous Endings Museum is considered to be one of the largest known collections of its kind – with over 1,500 pieces of memorabilia on display! This collection began in 1996, when John Herzig of Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes was indulging in his autograph collection hobby. In addition to an autographed photo of legendary boxer Joe “the Brown Bomber” Louis, the package he received included a program from the fighter’s 1981 funeral ceremony. That event sparked John’s interest in famous funerals and so began his collection.
Some highlights of his collection includes Abraham Lincoln, Princess Diana, Michael Jackson, Phil Hartman, Dave Thomas, Pat Tillman, Vince Lombardi and more.
Limby’s Restaurant & Bar is your place for great food! Try their amazing steak burger! Their hours are:
- Monday-Friday: 5am – 2:30am
- Saturday: 8am – 2:30am
East of Chicago has your deep-dish and specialty pizza’s in addition to wings and more.
The Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County is a non-profit community theatre dedicated to providing live theatre, with local talent, to the County and beyond. Be sure to visit their website or our own Calendar of Events for an updated performance schedule.
Previous performances have included Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, the Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Mame and Two-by-Two!
Stop by Subway for a quick bite to eat! Make your own sandwich and salad.
Softie’s Ice Cream is a local favorite! Stop by for some wonderful frozen treats like their malt milkshakes or have a cookie dough Tornado!
Open seasonally, during the Summer they are open until 9pm
The Crowe’s Nest Bed & Breakfast is a historic building and was built in 1881. This beautiful restored Victorian home offers guests a memorable, classic stay with modern amenities.
Dover City Park offers numerous baseball, softball and soccer fields for public enjoyment in addition to eight public tennis courts. They offer 3 miles of walking trails and the only golf course in Tuscarawas County – an 18-hole DGA approved course!
Mary Zeifer’s Pizza in Dover has a diverse selection of pizza and Italian cuisine. Family favorites include spaghetti, rigatoni and even subs! Their pizza is made from scratch, their vegetables are freshly sliced and there is a whole host of toppings to choose from. Mary Zeifer’s Pizza also offers family style dining.
The Emporium offers a wide variety of merchandise at prices that will make starting or adding to a collection or a decorating idea very easy.
Closed Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday.
Open Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Voted “Best Casual Dining Restaurant” in 2014 by Ohio Magazine, Grinders Above & Beyond has offered family friendly food since 1976. Try their classic eastern style grinder or a delicious burger! Their hours are:
- Monday-Sunday: 10am – 9pm
Located within Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia, the Tuscora Park Amphitheater is home to the city’s “Summer Showcase” series. Ideal for all ages and families, this series offers music for all ages, from classical to steel drum, rock and more.
For an exciting family outing or just a day of relaxation, visit beautiful Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia, Ohio. We’re located just off Interstate 77 just a few miles south of Canton. Tuscora Park has earned a state-wide reputation as an affordable place to come for family fun and entertainment. Whether you take part in activities like swimming and tennis, have kids that love amusement rides, or want to enjoy an old-fashioned evening band concert, Tuscora Park can provide your family a wonderful day of fun activities.
Our facilities include three pools, year-round picnic pavilion and outdoor shelters, vintage amusement rides, miniature golf, and much more, surrounded by our beautiful green hillsides and shade trees.
Any time between Memorial Day and Labor Day, plan to visit Tuscora Park and see what families from all over Ohio have been enjoying for decades!
Miller’s Creamery has two locations here in Tuscarawas County:
- Dover (Year ‘Round) – 221 W 3rd ST, Dover OH 44622
- New Philadelphia (Seasonal) – 1706 E High AVE, New Philadelphia 44663
Their Dover location is open from 11am to 9pm Monday through Saturday. Enjoy their delicious scoop ice cream, their wonderful sherbet and amazing caramel corn. Cheeseburgers, hotdogs, and other food items are also available.
Tlaquepaque offers authentic Mexican cuisine and a wide selection of both domestic and import beers. Their hours are:
- Monday-Thursday: 11am – 10pm
- Friday-Saturday: 11am – 11pm
- Sunday: 11am – 9pm