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Nestled
in the rolling foothills of Appalachian country, Coshocton
County is a destination to discover. Here you will find a
restored 1830s canal town, award-winning wineries, unique
shopping, a quaint downtown, factory tours, the arts and more.
Some of our unique destinations include:
Historic Roscoe Village, a lovingly
restored 1830's canal town offering living history tours with
costumed interpreters, quaint specialty shops and great
dining.
Wineries - Raven's Glenn Winery, features
a tour of the winemaking process, an Italian-style
restaurant and a Gift Shop/Tasting room to sample and
purchase some of their award-winning wines. Also,
Rainbow Hills Vineyard, a family-operated winery
offering award-winning wines in a beautiful setting.
Shawnee Springs Winery specializes in sweet wines
and peaceful country scenery.
Lake Park Recreational Complex is the place
for the outdoor lover with its many nature trails and bike
paths, over 15,000 sq.ft. aquatic center for swimming and a
fully stocked fishing pond. It also plays host to the Monticello
III canal boat ride which features a 40 minute ride along a 1
1/2 mile restored section of the Ohio & Erie Canal System.
Towne Centre, in the heart of Coshocton,
features our stately 19th Century Courthouse and offers a
distinctive shopping experience including antiques, arts,
sporting goods, candle making and much, much more. Take a walk
Main Street and remember how fun it ws to shop downtown when you
were younger. In addition, this area offers several dining
experiences.
The Arts - Visit the nationally accredited
Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum which features five
galleries is known for its Native American basketry and Asian
collection.
The Pomerene Center for the Arts contains
several galleries of local, regional and nationally-recognized
artists. Triple Locks Theater has been offering
performances by the local Footlight Players for over 50 years.
Uniquely Coshocton - Annin & Company;
the oldest and largest flag manufacturer in the United States.
Visit Liberty Pottery to watch a demonstration
of hand-thrown pottery, or arrange to "Paint Your Own Pottery".
Krasco Baskets; see how recycled plastic
becomes beautiful and useful home accessories. Drop by
Pearl Valley Cheese - Ohio's Grand Champion Swiss
Cheesemaker, and watch the cheesemaking process. Sample and
purchase over 25 varieties of cheese.
Stop at Unusual Junction for history, gourmet
deli selections, ice cream, bridal gowns and over 800 varieties
of hot sauces.
Please feel free to contact the Convention and Visitors
Office if you require further information. We'll be happy to
assist you with all of your planning needs.
Belinda Williamson
Director
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