- Our list of the best things to do in Newark, Ohio, features the top 53 nearby activities — including 27 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Newark, OH has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Museums & Galleries, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Newark, OH , followed by 30 popular activities in nearby cities, including Zanesville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna and Lancaster
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From the merchant: You and your team will be members of the underground church and tasked with figuring out puzzles & clues to escape.
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Beginning in 1929 with 293-acres of wooded landscape and gardens, the Dawes Arboretum, has grown to more than 1,800-acres with 5,000 different types of woody plants. Visitors can enjoy the many hiking trails or see much of it from the car.
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Since opening in 1928, the Midland Theatre, has enthralled audiences as much with its architectural beauty as the quality of the shows there. From vaudeville in the early days, to live music, comedy, and movies, plan your visit today.
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Spanning 1,200 feet and reaching 14-feet high in places, the Great Circle, is an earthen mound built by the Hopewell culture of Native Americans prior to 500 A.D. in Newark. Used as a ceremonial site, the earth mound is a National Historic Landmark.
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2200 Gratiot Rd. SE, Newark, OH 43056
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The Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve features a narrow sandstone gorge and a display of spring wildflowers. Bicyclists can also take advantage of the location's four miles of bike trails.
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Hands-on learning is encouraged at The WORKS MUSEUM. Glass blowing is a popular demonstration offered, and guests enjoy the interactive learning stations and art galleries' exhibits. Camps and classes are also offered.
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The Weathervane Playhouse is situated in the Mary A. Alford Memorial Pavilion which offers 333 seats. It offers a wide selection of popular plays and musicals in addition to educational and children's programs.
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Home to the Longaberger Company Headquarters, the World's Largest Basket is a symbol of the product that put the company on the map. Visitors love snapping photos of this basket-shaped building or stop in for a tour of the basket making factory.
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The Octagon State Memorial is an historical site featuring remnants of a Native American past that will captivate adults and children alike. Care should be taken when viewing the site and its earthworks.
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Newark's Great Hopewell Road was originally built by a Native American tribe, and runs through great mounds of earth built by tribespeople. The park is a monument to the indigenous Hopewell people.
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Opened in the early 1990's, The Works is an educational learning center featuring a number of entertaining attractions and exhibits for its guests to enjoy. Art galleries, an interactive science lab, and history exhibits are among the many attractions offered.