--- title: Nearby Activities date: 2026-03-04T09:56:00-06:00 author: Click Rain Inc. canonical_url: "https://www.saltforkparklodge.com/things-to-do/nearby-activities" section: Pages --- ![Aerial view of a large building complex surrounded by dense forest and bordered by a winding lake, with green hills and scattered clouds in the background.](https://d1icd1071n6fn0.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Property/DJI_0382.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=780b6f56&v=c1ba2cc143c204acdc427a82684682f1d11150610b3e4a1dad6e66a14519d169) # Nearby Activities We offer many activities and interesting sights to see in the park. Beyond the park, the Cambridge and Guernsey County area is home to a variety of interesting attractions, unique shopping, and excellent dining. Historic Downtown Cambridge hosts many craft and antique shops, and other novelty stores. To learn more about our area, activities, and attractions, try these! ## Our Local Favorites ### Cambridge, OH Often called the "Crossroads of America," Cambridge is found nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains along I-70 and I-77. National attention is gained annually as visitors flock to enjoy the Dickens Victorian Village and the Official Paul Bunyan Show, not to mention numerous other special events - such as Ohio's only outdoor Passion play, the Living Word Outdoor Drama. [Learn More about Cambridge, OH >](https://visitguernseycounty.com/) ### Local Dining Favorites - [Theo's Restaurant](http://www.theosrestaurant.us/) - [Kennedy’s Bakery](https://kennedysbakery.com/) - [Nothing But Chocolate](https://www.nothingbutchocolate.com/) - [360 Burger](https://the360burger.com/) - [The Bear's Den Steakhouse](https://www.bearsdensteakhouse.com/) - [Wally’s Pizza](https://www.wallyspizza.com/) - [Check-out other unique eateries in the Cambridge, OH area](https://visitguernseycounty.com/files/docs/FoodGuide.pdf) ### Family Fun - [The Wilds](https://thewilds.columbuszoo.org/) - [The Great Guernsey Trail](https://visitguernseycounty.com/what-to-do/play/birding-walking-trails/109-great-guernsey-trail.html) - [Deerassic Park Education Cente](https://deerassic.com/) - [John and Annie Glenn Historical Museum](http://johnandannieglennmuseum.org/) - [Dickens Cattle Co.](https://www.texaslonghorn.com/) - [Great American Steam Locomotive Museum](https://visitguernseycounty.com/what-to-do/discover/attractions/72-great-american-steam-locomotive-museum.html) - [Living Word Outdoor Drama](https://livingworddrama.org/) - [Historical Roscoe Village](https://roscoevillage.com/) - [Itinerary Ideas](https://visitguernseycounty.com/what-to-do/itinerary-ideas.html) ### Historical Areas and Points of Interest - [Kennedy Stone House Museum](http://www.kennedystonehouse.org/) - Shopping and Antiques on [Cambridge Main Street](https://downtowncambridge.com/) - [Mosser Glass, Inc.](http://www.mosserglass.com/) - [National Museum of Cambridge Glass](http://www.cambridgeglass.org/museum.php) - Byesville Historical Society and Museum - [Dickens Victorian Village Welcome Center](https://dickensvictorianvillage.com/) (November - January) ### Wineries & Breweries - [Terra Cotta Vineyards](http://www.terracottavineyards.com/) - [Georgetown Tavern on the Hill](https://www.georgetowntavern.com/) - [Raven's Glenn Winery](https://ravensglenn.com/) - [Rainbow Hills Winery](https://rainbowhillswinery.com/) - [Yellow Butterfly Winery](https://www.yellowbutterflywinery.com/) - [School House Winery](https://www.schoolhousewine.com/) - [Southside Brewing Co.](https://www.georgetowntavern.com/) (In Georgetown Tavern) - [Wooly Pig Farm Brewery](https://www.woolypigfarmbrewery.com/) ### Horseback Riding Over 20 miles of Salt Fork horse riding trails are available for public use. Inside the park, there is a horseman’s campground to host horse and rider. There are several stables outside the park which offer horseback riding. For information on the horseman’s camp, please call the park office at [740-439-3521](tel:7404393521). Information for stables outside the park is listed below. - [Horseback Riding Safari at The Wilds](https://www.thewilds.org/horseback-safari) - [Lantern Lighter Ranch LLC](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070129232690) - [M & H Stable and Arena](https://www.facebook.com/MHstableandarena/) - [Salt Fork Stables](https://www.facebook.com/SaltForkStables/) ### Scenic Drives Make Salt Fork the Hub of your next adventure. At the crossroads of Interstate 70 & 77 in Ohio, it is the perfect location to meet up and head out on the open road. Check out our favorite nearby routes: - Historic National Road - US Route 40, "S" Bridge Route - State Route 821 - Ohio & Erie Canal - America's Byway [View the Salt Fork Routes](https://www.saltforkparklodge.com/general-uploads/Files/SF-Scenic-Drives-Flyer.pdf) ## Want to keep up with what's happening locally? Check out our calendar. [Local Events Calendar ](https://events.yodel.today/guernseycounty-oh/community) ## Extend the Fun! The fun doesn’t have to stop when your vacation is over, make your trip home one to remember. Be sure to check out these fun stops along the routes: ### Traveling to Cleveland, OH - [Amish Country](https://www.visitamishcountry.com/) - [Warther Cutlery](https://warthercutlery.com/), Dover, OH - [Pearl Valley Cheese ](https://pearlvalleycheese.com/)Coshocton County, OH - [Visit Coshocton](https://www.visitcoshocton.com/) ### Traveling to Columbus, OH - [Toms Ice Cream Bowl](https://www.tomsicecreambowl.com/), Zanesville, OH - [Y-Bridge](https://www.visitzanesville.com/Explore/Destinations/175/Y-Bridge/), Zanesville, OH - [Zanesville Pottery and Antique Shops](https://www.zanesvillepottery.com/), Zanesville, OH - [Discover Zanesville, Muskingum County](https://www.visitzanesville.com/) ### Traveling to Pittsburg, PA - [Schlepps Family Restaurant](https://www.facebook.com/Schlepps-Family-Restaurant-181703761853520/), Morristown, OH - the homemade bread is a must try! - [Historic Fort Steuben,](https://www.oldfortsteuben.com/) Steubenville, OH - [Colemans Fish Market](http://centremarket.org/shops/colemans-fish-market/), Wheeling, WV ## Traveling to Marietta, OH - [Chapman's Coffee House](https://www.chapmanscoffee.com/), Caldwell, OH - [USS Shenandoah Crash Site](https://www.nps.gov/articles/shenandoah-crash-sites.htm), Buffalo Township, OH - [Ancient Earthworks](https://mariettaohio.org/member/ancient-earthworks/), Marietta, OH - [Marietta, OH - Ohio's First Adventure](https://mariettaohio.org/) ## Additional Resources - [Visit Cambridge / Guernsey County](https://visitguernseycounty.com/) - [Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce](http://cambridgeohiochamber.com/) - [OHIO find it here](https://ohio.org/) - [Ohio Department of Natural Resources](https://ohiodnr.gov/) (ODNR) - [ODNR Division of Parks & Watercraft](http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/) - [ODNR Division of Wildlife](http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/)