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The Dover Inn &n Suites is located just off I-77, Exit 83. Guest room amenities include free wireless internet, HBO, and more! Their 24-hour front desk service offers fax and copy support. Rooms are wheelchair accessible and smoking rooms are available upon request. They also have tons of space for truck parking!

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.

Shoney’s Restaurant is a family-oriented restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their hours are:

• Sunday-Thursday: 6am – 10pm
• Friday-Saturday: 6am – 11pm

Blazin’ Burgers is a 50’s style burger joint, serving hamburgers, fresh cut fries, and more. Their hours are:

• Monday-Saturday: 11am – 9pm

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

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.

Fort Laurens was constructed in 1778 as a stepping stone to the West and a staging area for an attack on Fort Detroit. The American soldiers stationed there were subsequently beset by British and Native American forces and the Fort was abandoned in 1779.

Fort Laurens was the only Revolutionary War fort built in what is now known as Ohio. The State Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot of the American Revolution serve to honor the 21 soldiers who died there and the five soldiers unable to be identified.

Currently, no parts of the original fort remain above ground. However, the outline of the fort is still visible and the museum located on site has a wealth of information to offer visitors.

The Zoar Village Golf Course was designed by Geoffrey Cornish and opened in 1975. This course plays to a length of 6,700 yards from the tips and has a par of 72. The course rating is 70.9 and the slope is 121.

Golf Digest gave this course a rating of 4 Stars!

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.

Mindy’s Dover Station serves breakfast and lunch in a 1950’s themed diner. Baked goods are available daily and for order. Their hours are:

• Tuesday-Saturday: 6am – 1pm
• Sunday: 8am – 2pm

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!

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.

Pangrazio Pizza was purchased in 1978, by Robert and Thelma Armstrong. The restaurant has been in the Armstrong family for more than 35 years. They still use the original Pangrazio recipe to make both their spaghetti and pizza sauce. They also make their own homemade spaghetti noodles, meatballs and pizza dough daily.

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.

John’s Sweeper Service was founded in Dover, OH in 2006. Owner John Cadle has more than 15 years’ experience in servicing and repairing vacuum cleaners and cleaning equipment. It is currently located at 233 West 3rd Street in downtown Dover. This space was the former home of Feinberg’s Department Store, Schwartz’s Clothing in 1950, and more recently the Tuscarawas Senior Center.

The history of the vacuum cleaner began before electricity was invented. Housewives and maids had to use brooms or rug beaters to battle the dirt that was in the home. In the 1800’s the pneumatic vacuum cleaner became available which used a system of bellows and valves to draw in air and the dirt with it. A person would have to pump the bellows for the system to work. Because they moved little air they were not very effective. Later came versions that, when pushed, would actuate the bellows and do the same thing. These were commodities for the wealthy upper class…