The Price is Right in Coshocton
This is an excerpt from a past edition of OhioTraveler
The time and price is right to get away to nearby Coshocton in East Central Ohio. From fun family events such as a 3D archery shoot, live bluegrass music, and the Dogwood Festival for the Arts; to amazing attractions like Unusual Junction (home of the original Price is Right sign), the Monticello III Horse-drawn Canal Boat Ride, Historic Roscoe Village, and the Three Rivers Wine Trail, Coshocton is just the place to spend quality getaway time.
Looking for a fun, unusual shopping experience? Then Unusual Junction is the place—offering an Amish cheese outlet, a huge selection of hot sauces and mustards, teas, and unique gifts. Lava Rock Grill Diner is where the huge original Price is Right sign hangs – signed by Bob Barker. Plus, find the Universe Prom & Bridal Superstore for the largest selection in the region.
For those who love wineries, Coshocton is conveniently located within 25 miles of ten unique wineries including those on Ohio’s Three Rivers Wine Trail which features Raven’s Glenn, Heritage Vineyard, Rainbow Hills and Yellow Butterfly.
Cheese goes great with wine and Pearl Valley Cheese in Coshocton County does it well. This four generation, family-owned business, has been making award winning Swiss cheese for over 85 years and the honors are still rolling in. They were recently awarded a gold medal in the World Championship cheese contest for their Rindless Swiss Cheese.
Coshocton is home to Historic Roscoe Village, a restored 1800s town offering tours of the historic buildings depicting life in this once bustling town along the Ohio and Erie Canal. During the month of May when visitors take the 1:00 p.m. guided tour, they visit an 1800s doctor’s office, see how weavings were done on traditional looms in the craftsman’s house, and may even get to participate in an old-fashioned school lesson, and visit with the rugged village blacksmith who uses old-fashioned tools and fire to demonstrate the forging techniques that were used in the 1800s.
Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, Historic Roscoe Village offers Mudlarked in Roscoe a ‘tour at your leisure’ where visitors get the chance to experience an historic scavenger hunt collecting objects along the way while learning what life was like during the 1800s. The Village is also filled with delightful shops and restaurants – most of which are open seven days a week.
Kids young and old enjoy meeting Fred & Rock and Willie & Bill, the huge draft horse teams that pull the Monticello III Canal Boat along an original section of the Ohio and Erie Canal. Travelers on the 45-minute canal boat ride are entertained by the Canal Boat Captain as he explains 1800s canal life sharing tall tales and history. The canal boat is open Memorial Day through Labor Day Tuesdays through Sundays.
Make it an overnight getaway by spending time at one of Coshocton’s many affordable lodging choices. Find friendly bed and breakfasts, comfortable hotels and motels, campgrounds, guest houses, and luxury cabins. Several overnight packages are also available for family fun, girlfriend getaways, and romantic weekends for two.
Find more details about getaway packages, attractions, events and more, at www.VisitCoshocton.com or call (740) 622-4877 or (800) 338-4724. You can also request a Free Visitor Packet to make planning your Coshocton getaway easy.
