Adventure Creek, LLC - (740)310-7277 46426 Crabapple Rd. Tree canopy challenge course. guided tours, all levels. Come play and test yourself. June - Sept. Open Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday-Wednesday by app't with five or more. Last departure is 5 p.m. www.ropetrekking.com e-mail: xnkat@comcast.net
Downtown St. Clairsville - Come visit our quaint shops where you will find gift items, handbags, unique clothing, sporting goods, fine jewelry, antiques, and small town restaurants.
Ebbert's Farm Market (740) 695-5619 - Ebbert Rd. (I-70 between Exits 218 & 220, off Rt. 40). Family operation specializes in homegrown sweet corn, tomatoes, pumpkins, apples, cider and other fresh fruits and vegetables, novelty items and complete selection of Amish jams, jellies and butters. Hours vary by season. The only full-time vegetable producers in Belmont County. All vegetables are their own. Fruit is locally grown. Summer hrs. Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 9-6, Sun 11-5.
Great Western Schoolhouse - National Rd. (I-70 Exit 213, west on Rt. 40) The "little red schoolhouse" was constructed in 1870 with bricks made of clay from the banks of a nearby farm pond. The school was used continuously for primary and middle grades until 1952. It contains old-fashioned desks with built-in ink wells, McGuffey Readers and a potbelly stove, along with many other items traced to days gone by. While the building does not have "regular" open hours, anytime the flag is up, you are welcome to come in, or by appointment...call Belmont County Tourism 800-356-5082. Admission.
Jamboree In The Hills - every July outdoor country music on stage. Location is between St. Clairsville and Morristown, on US 40. www.jamboreeinthehills.com 800-624-5456 tickets: 800-594-8499
Runs Thursday eve, Friday eve, all day Saturday and on Sunday until evening.
Gates open Thurs, Fri. & Sun. at 8 a.m. and on Saturday at 6 a.m.
James E. Carnes Center - (740)695-2888. 45300 Roscoe Rd. I-70 Exit 213 onto Rt. 40 head west. Pass Ohio University Eastern campus. On the left is Cty Rd. 84, turn south here. Follow and crossover the interstate (toward left) to Roscoe Road and turn left. The Carnes Ctr. will be on the right side. Available for wedding receptions, trade shows, reunions and more. With a 6000 sq. ft.atrium, the total building is 21,000 sq. ft. Facility rents for $1,000. If no answer at above phone, call (740)695-4359 tourism council phone.
National Road Bikeway (740)695-0156 for more info. I-70 Exit 216, travel south on Rt. 9 about 1/2 mile. Turn right at the bottom of the hill ( just before the turn takes you uphill). The parking lot at start of bike trail is here. Travel the bike trail north. This trail was a railroad line used by the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad, now asphalt.
Ohio Auto Club/AAA (740)695-4030 National Rd. East off of I-70 between Exit 218 and 220. Airline tickets, etc. available to non-members as well as members.
Ohio University Eastern Campus- historic sites include the Shaeffer/Campbell Covered Bridge on university property and also the Great Western School, where grade school classes are sometimes held in the spring. (Dysart Woods is also an OU property.)
Ohio Valley Plaza - I-70 Exit 218 - WalMart, Sam's Club, Pier I Imports, Lowe's, Staples, Kroger, Heavenly Ham, and more.
Ohio Valley Mall (740)695-4526) - I-70 Exit 218 Stores and specialty shops. Numerous cinemas, restaurants and food chains located in and around the mall. Open Mon.-Sat.10-9, Sun. 11-6. Extended hours from Thanksgiving through Christmas.
Powerline Park - 1,000 acres of off-roading park with trails everywhere, plenty of mud holes, hills & rocks. Huge free camping area. See Belmont County Calendar of Events for dates. www.powerlinepark.com
St. Clair Lanes (740)695-3641 or (800)662-3641 - I-70 Exit 218. 51681 National Rd. (near area hotels). Home to the area's largest competitive handicap 5-person team bowling tournament with over $100,000 paid in prize money. Open bowling is always available. Open late every day!
2 Sibs Antique Center &Auction House 740-699-0801 67800 Mall Ring Rd. Flea Market on St. & Sun. 8-4. Store Thurs.-Mon. 10-5. |