Sightseeing
Sightseeing
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Follow directions to Simpson Barn. Pass it by about 3 miles before Centerville – on the left.
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http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/barkcamp
(I-70 Exit 208 to Rt. 149 south). 1,232 acres of rolling hills and woodlands. Year-round camping available with a shower house and electric.
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I-70 Exit 216, go south on Rt. 9 approx. 3 miles – make a left on County Rd. 5. Go 3 more mile and barn is on the right side (down the hill) before Glencoe.
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http://www.longhorntours.com
35000 Muskrat Rd. I-70 Exit 202 South 1 mile, west 1 mile on Muskrat Rd.
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Dysart Woods, a 50-acre tract of old-growth oak forest, is the largest known remnant of the original forest of southeastern Ohio.
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I-70 Exit 208, go south on #149. Turn right (west) onto #147. At Bethesda 4-way stop, go south on #26. Travel through Bethesda on 26. At “Y” take 92, then south on #86.
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http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/egyptvalleyEgypt Valley Wildlife Area is situated in the southeastern part of Ohio, in Belmont and Guernsey counties. The primary access through the area is Interstate 70 and Stare Route 800. Morristown is located 3 miles east of the wildlife area.
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Escape Zone, A Live Escape Experience, is a 60-minute adventure game where participants solve a series of puzzles using clues, hints and strategy to complete objectives in a themed room.
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http://firstpresbybarnesville.org
Chestnut & Church Streets. This 1902 “Chinese Gothic” native red sandstone church contains magnificent stained glass windows imported from Willet Studio in Pittsburgh, PA.
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http://www.greatstoneviaduct.org
The Great Stone Viaduct served as the western approach to the former Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River.
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The school is located five miles west of the Belmont County Courthouse in St. Clairsville on the north side of the National Road. Visitors traveling on I-70 would use Exit 213 and follow Rt. # 40 West to Ohio University's Eastern Campus.
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http://www.peaseparks.com/ferrychurches
Eight churches of various religions can be found along 4th & 5th Streets, Walnut, Locust and Clay.
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Historic Kirkwood is where Bridgeport roots were planted. It was Joseph Kirkwood (1784–1856) who established a settlement on the west side of the Ohio River. He was returning to the land father, Capt. Robert Kirkwood, had received in 1789.
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I-70 Exit 208, go south on # 149. At the stop sign turn left (east) onto #147. The barn is located on the right, set back a bit off the road as you drive up hill.
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I-70 Exit 202 - take Rt. 800 south through Barnesville. Continue 7 miles south towards Somerton. Barn is on the right at 56640 Somerton Highway, Barnesville.
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Mail Pouch Barn in Barkcamp State Park, painted by deceased barn painter Harley Warrick of Belmont, Ohio. This is one of many barns on which Harley left his mark.
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I-70 Exit 208, go south on #149. Turn right (west) onto #147. At Bethesda 4-way stop, go south on #26. Travel through Bethesda on 26, staying on 26 about 3 miles to pond on left.
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I-70 Exit 215 travel east on Rt. 40 to St.Clairsville. Turn left at 2nd light onto N. Marietta St. Turn right at stop sign onto Newell Ave. Turn left at stop sign onto N. Market St. Follow N. Market St. to ballfields.
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Ohio Bicentennial Barn in Belmont County is one of the 88 painted in each of Ohio’s counties. Scott Hagan of Jerusalem, Ohio painted all 88 barns. This one is located off I-70 Exit 208, go south on Rt. 149.
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Visit Ohio Valley Mall’s specialty shops including: American Eagle Outfitters, Buckle, Victoria’s Secret, Starbucks Coffee Drive-Thru and Chipotle. Shop Boscov’s, Macy’s, Marshalls and play at the new Tilt Studio.
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I-70 Exit 208, go south on #149. The barn is on the left located just before Barkcamp State Park entrance.
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I-70 Exit 202 and take Rt. 800 south to #148 east. Leave #148 onto Cty Rd. 26 and travel 3.4 miles. Barn is on the left.
Pattern is: “Buckeye”
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Stands east of the Ohio University Eastern Campus, I-70 Exit 213, overlooking a pond. It was originally built in 1891 in Fairfield County. Rescued from destruction in the late 1960’s, it was reconstructed on the present site in 1975.
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I-70 Exit 208, go south on #149. At the stop sign turn left (east) onto #147. Go to the top of the hill, turn left at the stop sign. Follow #147 southeast out of Belmont approx. 3 miles, the barn is on the left side.
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I-70 Exit 208, go south on #149. Turn right(west) onto #147. At Bethesda 4-way stop, continue west on #147. The barn is located approx.
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I-70 Exit 202 and take Rt. 800 northwest to County. Rd. 108 (North Rd.) just before Hendrysburg. Travel 4 miles and the barn is on the right with quilt pattern facing north.
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Sandy Ridge Rd. (off Rt. 147, east of town) The plain federal style brick building seats 1,500. Built in 1878 to house the Ohio Yearly Meeting of Conservative Friends. The building contains a Quaker Heritage Museum. Open by appointment.
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http://www.belmontcountyfair.org
The Belmont County Fair has been a family tradition since 1849. The Belmont County Agricultural Society invites you to come to the fair and celebrate the youth of our community as they share their goals and accomplishments.
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I-70 between exits 208 & 213, west of St. Clairsville on Historic National Road/ US Rt. 40 and across the road (on north side) from Jamboree in the Hills.