Muskingum River State Park Tours

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This giant bucket is all that remains of Big Muskie. Big Muskie was a coal-mining dragline excavator, longer than a football field, weighing 12,200 tons and standing nearly 22 stories tall. It operated in southeastern Ohio from 1969 to 1991. It was the largest machine ever to move on land. The 220 cubic yard bucket could hold two full size buses.

Big Muskie's Bucket

4.5/5(23 reviews)

You can learn about the history of McConnelsville when you stop by Big Muskie's Bucket. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.

Big Muskie's Bucket
This giant bucket is all that remains of Big Muskie. Big Muskie was a coal-mining dragline excavator, longer than a football field, weighing 12,200 tons and standing nearly 22 stories tall. It operated in southeastern Ohio from 1969 to 1991. It was the largest machine ever to move on land. The 220 cubic yard bucket could hold two full size buses.

Jesse Owens State Park

You can take time to visit Jesse Owens State Park during your travels to McConnelsville. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Jesse Owens State Park
The Wilds is a 9000+ acre nature and conservation center. As a part of the center there is big cat habitat. #OnTheRoad

The Wilds

4.5/5(51 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who live at The Wilds during your travels in Chandlersville. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

The Wilds

McConnells Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at McConnells Island during your travels in McConnelsville. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

McConnells Island

Kate Love Simpson Library

Kate Love Simpson Library is just one of the places to see in McConnelsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Kate Love Simpson Library

Morgan County Historical Society Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Morgan County Historical Society Museum during your travels in McConnelsville. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Morgan County Historical Society Museum

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Baymont by Wyndham Zanesville

Baymont by Wyndham Zanesville

2.5 out of 5
230 Scenic Crest Dr, Zanesville, OH
Baymont by Wyndham Zanesville
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

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Quality Inn
Ohio University Inn & Conference Center

Ohio University Inn & Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
331 Richland Ave, Athens, OH
Ohio University Inn & Conference Center
Garland Hotel

Garland Hotel

2.5 out of 5
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Garland Hotel
Hampton Inn Athens

Hampton Inn Athens

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Hampton Inn Athens
Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills

Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills

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The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

3 out of 5
101 Front St, Marietta, OH
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel
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