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Alpine Pottery
Offers a large variety of hand-decorated stoneware made from the local clays. Free factory tour. Call 740-697-0075 for more information.
1674 Ceramic Road NE, Zanesville, OH
Buckeye Stoneware /Paint Your Own Pottery
Pottery Manufacturing and Outlet Store, located in the historic Putnam District, just across the Sixth Street Bridge. Bus and tour groups welcome. Call 740-454-2783 for more information.
299 Putnam Avenue, Zanesville, OH
Cope Gallery
Features works by renowned artist Leslie Cope, as well as generations of Cope artists. Cope is dedicated to his craft and committed to the simple virtues of rural life and landscapes of the area, the United States and his native England. Opens the first Sunday in October Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday 1pm – 5pm with free admission. Closes at the conclusion of the Pottery Festivities in July. Call 740-697-7874 for more information.
153 Cope Street, Zanesville, OH
Fioriware
Found in downtown Zanesville on the historic Potter's Alley. Produces a coordinated collection of ceramic embossed dinnerware, hand-painted tabletop accessories, hand-painted glassware, hand-tufted wool rugs and wrought iron furniture. Factory tours by appointment only and for a limited number per group. Call 740-454-7400 for more information.
333 Market Street, Zanesville, OH
John and Annie Glenn Historic Site
John Glenn's boyhood home has been moved and restored as a museum dedicated to telling 20th century American history through the lives of John and Annie Glenn and to creating educational programs for learners of all ages. Call 740-826-3305 for more information.
68 West Main Street, Zanesville, OH
Longaberger Company
At the Longaberger Homestead, you'll be amazed at the variety of unique shopping, entertainment and dining options. Enjoy shopping at Longaberger At Home, where each shopping area resembles a room in your home. Visit The Crawford Barn™ featuring the Make-A-Basket Shop™ where guests have the opportunity to make their very own Longaberger Basket with the guidance of a master artisan. For kids, the Look, Think and Do™ Club offers a unique fun-filled, educational adventure Monday-Friday during the summer months. Also, be sure to tour the manufacturing campus, where you can watch hundreds of basket makers weave these top quality maple baskets, carrying on the Longaberger tradition. Call 740-322-5588 for more information.
Lorena Sternwheeler
Offers public rides, dinner cruises and charters of the Muskingum River, mid-May through mid-October. Can carry 100 passengers, is 104 feet long and 17 feet wide. To schedule a charter or dinner cruise, call 800-246-6303. Located at Zane's Landing Park at the West end of Market Street on the Muskingum River in downtown Zanesville. Call 800-246-6303 for more information.
Mapletree Baskets, Inc.
Manufacturing tours given for groups of 12 or more by advanced reservation only. Watch local artisans hand weave fine quality maple hard wood baskets. Call 740-450-8818 for more information.
705 Keen Street, Zanesville, OH
Putnam Manse
Private, still occupied home built in 1849 welcomes visitors on advance notice only. Owners are noted for their extensive collections of authentic period clothing, antiques, toys, and dolls. Tours are by appointment through the CVB. Call 800-743-2303 for more information.
425 Woodlawn Avenue, Zanesville, OH
Putnam Presbyterian Church
This church dates to 1807, when a group of worshipers met in a tavern across the street from Dr. Increase Mathews' house. Was the center of Abolitionist activity during pre-Civil War years. Some members were "conductors" on the Underground Railroad. One of the oldest churches in Zanesville. The first pastor was William Beecher, brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe, who visited Putnam in 1837. Tours by appointment through the CVB. Donations are accepted. Call 800-743-2303 for more information.
467 Woodlawn Avenue, Zanesville, OH
Regional Art Works
Art gallery featuring work from Zanesville Appalachian Art Project members. Open by appointment only. Call 740-453-7572 for more information.
625 Main Street, Zanesville, OH
Serest Auditorium
Just the place for live musical entertainment and stage performances. Features display of mosaic tile produced in Zanesville. Tours by appointment. Call 740-454-6851 for more information.
334 Shinnick Street, Zanesville, OH
Shultz Mansion
This restored mansion was built in 1900 by William D. Schultz and given as a wedding gift to his bride, Ethel Granger Schultz. Consists of 26 rooms, five baths and eight fireplaces. Walled garden encloses the beautifully landscaped grounds and a spacious carriage house is nestled in the rear, complete with groomsman quarters. The perfect setting for meetings, parties, banquets and tours. Call 740-453-8828 for more information.
41 Putnam Avenue, Zanesville, OH
Stone Academy
In the Putnam Historic District. Erected in 1809, its original purpose was to serve as the legislative seat for the newly created State of Ohio. Although the state legislature never met here, this home was the site of two conventions of the State Abolition Society. Call for hours. Call 740-454-9500 for more information.
115 Jefferson Street, Zanesville, OH
Y Bridge
Located in downtown Zanesville. It was first built in 1814 to span the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum Rivers. Current bridge is the fifth construction at the same location. "Ripley's Believe It or Not" proclaimed it "the only bridge in the world which you can cross and still be on the same side of the river". Located at the intersections of Linden Avenue, West Main Street and Main Street (U.S. 40). Best viewing from Putnam Overlook, located off Pine Street.
Zanesville Art Center
The Zanesville Art Center has fifteen galleries of American, European and Oriental Art. The collection of ceramics and glass features Zanesville Area Weller, Roseville, J.B. Owens, Brush and McCoy, as well as other smaller potteries. Unique, beautiful, rare, fascinating works of art have been brought from all parts of the world for you to look at, to enjoy and to understand. Admission and parking are free. Handicap facilities. Call for hours. Call 740-452-0741 for more information.
620 Military Road, Zanesville, OH
Zanesville Masonic Temple
Historic structure housing several local businesses and features tile flooring that was manufactured in Zanesville. Call 740-454-6077 for more information.
38 N. Fourth Street, Zanesville, OH