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CoshoctonCoshocton, Ohio
Give Coshocton one night, two at most: Roscoe Village plus one museum fills a day, and you need a car for everything else.
Coshocton is a small Ohio county seat at the meeting of the Tuscarawas and Walhonding rivers, about 124 km northeast of Columbus. Its draw is Roscoe Village, a restored 1830s Ohio & Erie Canal port, plus a county museum and a summer arts schedule. Sights sit 2–4 km apart with no useful bus network, so a car is the practical way to see it. Most travellers pass through on US 36 or stop one night between Columbus, Zanesville and Amish Country.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice), late Jul–Aug humidity
- Airports
- CMH · CAK · ZZV · I71
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Coshocton911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control (US, 24 h)1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Coshocton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyCoshocton is a low-crime small town and the practical risks are driving ones: deer on rural roads at dusk, winter ice…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control (US, 24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCMH John Glenn Columbus International (About 1 h 45 min by car via SR 16/US 36; the usual arrival airport).
- Getting aroundDrive.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–5
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner main$14–28
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$9–16
- BeerDraught beer$5–8
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry$5–12 (check)
- Budget bedBudget motel or chain room on the SR 16 strip, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedBudget motel or chain room on the SR 16 strip, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedBudget motel or chain room on the SR 16 strip, a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$220
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CMH John Glenn Columbus International (About 1 h 45 min by car via SR 16/US 36; the usual arrival airport) · CAK Akron-Canton (About 1 h 30 min by car; smaller, fewer routes) · ZZV Zanesville Municipal (General aviation only; no scheduled airline service) · I71 Richard Downing Airport (Coshocton) (City airfield, 40.3092, -81.8533; general aviation, no scheduled flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid*
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Coshocton: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Drive. US 36, SR 16, SR 83 and SR 541 meet here and the sights are spread along them. There is no useful fixed-route bus for visitors and no rideshare guarantee outside the centre; a rental car or your own vehicle is the realistic option. Downtown to Roscoe Village is about 2 km, a 25-min walk on the river trail in good weather.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 10 min by car, 25 min on foot
Drive or walk from downtown, about 2 km (1.2 mi) west on SR 541/Whitewoman StDrive or walk from downtown, about 1.2 mi (2 km) west on SR 541/Whitewoman St
Restored canal-era port; the museum and living-history buildings keep limited days, so check before you commit.
Door to door: About 50 min
US 36 east / I-70, about 60 km (37 mi)US 36 east / I-70, about 37 mi (60 km)
Pottery and art museums plus a bigger dining choice; easy half-day.
Door to door: About 40 min
SR 16/US 36 east, about 45 km (28 mi)SR 16/US 36 east, about 28 mi (45 km)
Useful for supplies and a wider motel choice.
Door to door: About 50 min
I-77 south via US 36, about 55 km (34 mi)I-77 south via US 36, about 34 mi (55 km)
Glass and pottery heritage; pairs well with a Zanesville loop.
Door to door: About 1 h 45 min
SR 83 south to I-77, about 130 km (81 mi)SR 83 south to I-77, about 81 mi (130 km)
Long for a return day; better as an overnight on a river route.
Door to door: About 1 h 45 min
SR 16 to I-270, about 124 km (77 mi)SR 16 to I-270, about 77 mi (124 km)
The state capital and the nearest big airport; treat it as a separate stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown / Water Street
Closest to the courthouse, the river walk and Roscoe Village; the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites is here.
Roscoe Village area (Whitewoman Street)
Walk to the restored village, the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum and the Triple Locks Theater.
SR 16 / US 36 strip
Chain motels and free parking on the highway edge; 5–10 min drive to the centre, no walkable dining.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–190 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Downtown inn double room1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Car rental, one day (compact)1 × US$65 · check | US$65 |
| Fuel, about 100 km of local driving1 × US$12 · check | US$12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$10 | US$20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$52 |
| Trip total≈ US$285 per person per day, bed included | US$569 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–5 |
| Diner breakfast | $9–16 |
| Sandwich or burger lunch | $10–18 |
| Sit-down dinner main | $14–28 |
| Draught beer | $5–8 |
| Museum entry | $5–12 (check) |
| Gallon of petrol | $3.00–3.60 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances between sights are car distances: Roscoe Village, the museum and the fairgrounds are not a walkable cluster.
- Cell coverage is fine in town but patchy on the county back roads.
- Winter brings ice on SR 83 and the river bridges; drive to conditions.
- Small-town hours: many shops and the museum keep limited days — check before you build a day around them.
- Rideshare and taxi supply is thin; arrange your evening return before you go out.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison Control (US, 24 h)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Coshocton; your country's embassy or consulate is in Washington, DC, New York or Chicago — check the official list for your passport.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- CMH airport → Coshocton by car: about 1 h 45 min, roughly 145 km (90 mi) (check)about 1 h 45 min, roughly 90 mi (145 km) (check)
- Downtown → Roscoe Village: about 2 km (1.2 mi), 25 min on footabout 1.2 mi (2 km), 25 min on foot
- Coshocton → Zanesville by car: about 50 min, roughly 60 km (37 mi)about 50 min, roughly 37 mi (60 km)
Say or show
- Where is the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest petrol station?
- Is the museum open today? — Is the museum open today?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- A table for two, please — A table for two, please
- How far is Roscoe Village? — How far is Roscoe Village?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Coshocton. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, ice), late Jul–Aug humidity · month by month →
- 4 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CMH and CAK: drive times, rental desks, late-arrival motel fallback.
- Four walking clusters with anchors: downtown and the courthouse, Roscoe Village, the SR 16 strip, the fairgrounds.
- Place pages with verified hours and season windows (Roscoe Village, Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum, Clary Gardens, Triple Locks Theater).
- Fair-week and winter-ice fixtures so arrival gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialVisit Coshocton (county tourism)
- officialCity of Coshocton
- officialRoscoe Village
- officialJohnson-Humrickhouse Museum
- officialCoshocton County Fair
- secondaryWikivoyage: Coshocton, revision 5276455 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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