Cambridge

Understand

Cambridge was once a hub of glass production in the United States, as it was the location of the Cambridge Glass, Boyd Glass, and Mosser Glass plants. The surrounding area is also known for its S-shaped bridges.

Visitor information Cambridge & Guernsey County Visitors & Convention Bureau, 627 Wheeling Ave, ☏ +1 740-432-2022, toll-free: +1-800-933-5480, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2018)

Getting there

Cambridge is near the junction of Interstates 70 and 77. US Routes 22 and 40, and Ohio State Route 209 pass through the center of town.

By bus 1 Greyhound, 2246 Southgate Pkwy. Stops at a gas station.

See

1 Guernsey County Historical Museum, 218 N 8th St, ☏ +1 740 439-5884. Apr-Dec: Tu Th Sa noon-3PM. Local history museum in a 16-room house built in the mid-19th century. $3. 2 National Museum of Cambridge Glass, 136 S 9th St, ☏ +1 740 432-4245. Apr-Oct: W-Sa 9AM-4PM, Su noon-4PM. A glass museum run by the National Cambridge Collectors. $5 general admission, $4 AAA members and seniors, children under 12 free. 3 John and Annie Glenn Museum, 72 W. Main St, New Concord.

Do

1 Salt Folk Arts & Crafts Festival. (updated Dec 2018)

Eat

The Forum Restaurant, 2205 Southgate Parkway, ☏ +1 740-439-2777. A Greek & Italian restaurant (updated Dec 2018) Francis Family Restaurants, 1038 Wheeling Ave, ☏ +1 740-439-3333. (updated Dec 2018)

Drink & nightlife

Central Station Steak & Ale, 2281 Central Ave, ☏ +1 740-439-9054, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2018) Georgetown Vineyards, 62920 Georgetown Rd, ☏ +1 740-435-3222, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2018)

Sleep

Hampton Inn, 8775 Georgetown Rd, ☏ +1 740-439-0600. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Dec 2018) Baymont Inn, 61595 Southgate Parkway, ☏ +1 740-421-4177. ~$50. (updated Dec 2018) Comfort Inn, 2327 Southgate Parkway, ☏ +1 740-435-3200. (updated Dec 2018) Fairfield Inn & Suites, 8700 Dozer Rd, ☏ +1 740-435-8700. (updated Dec 2018) Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2035 Southgate Parkway, ☏ +1 740-421-4988. ~$100. (updated Dec 2018) 1 Microtel, 8779 Georgetown Rd, ☏ +1 740-435-8080. (updated Dec 2018)

Go next

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