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New PhiladelphiaNew Philadelphia, Ohio
Give New Philadelphia one night, not three: it is a small-town base for Schoenbrunn, Zoar and Amish Country, and most of it is seen in a day.
New Philadelphia is the county seat of Tuscarawas County in northeast Ohio, about 18,000 people, paired with Dover just to the northwest. The two run as one town. It is a car stop on I-77 between Canton and Cambridge, roughly 90 minutes from Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh, and the reason to sleep here is the surrounding county: Schoenbrunn Village, Fort Laurens, Zoar, the Warther carvings and Amish Country in Holmes County. Downtown is a laid-out copy of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the post office copies Independence Hall. Two nights covers the town and one day of the county; one night is enough if you are only breaking a drive.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (ice and snow), late Jul–Aug humidity
- Airports
- CAK · CLE · PIT
- 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.
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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 New Philadelphia911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Tuscarawas County Sheriff (non-emergency)330-339-2000
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about New Philadelphia, 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
- SafetyA quiet small town; the real risks are winter road ice, deer on rural roads at dusk and long unlit stretches between towns.
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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 · 330-339-2000 Tuscarawas County Sheriff (non-emergency) · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control
- 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.
- AirportCAK Akron-Canton Regional Airport (About 30 mi north up I-77; the practical commercial airport for this area.).
- Getting aroundA car is the default: sights are spread across the county and I-77 is the spine.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$9–15
- BeerDraught beer in a taproom$5–8
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or historic-site entry$3–12
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$120
- Mid-range bedNational brand motel room, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedNational brand motel room, a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$190
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
- CAK Akron-Canton Regional Airport (About 30 mi north up I-77; the practical commercial airport for this area.) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins International (About 90 min by car; more airlines and routes.) · PIT Pittsburgh International (About 2 h by car; useful for westbound trips.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid*
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
New Philadelphia: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 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)
10 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°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
A car is the default: sights are spread across the county and I-77 is the spine. Downtown New Philadelphia and Dover are walkable in themselves, but Schoenbrunn, Fort Laurens, Zoar and Amish Country need driving. No useful local bus network for visitors.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Schoenbrunn Village
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Drive I-77 exit 81, then SR-259 about 4 mi southeast
Moravian mission village; adults about $7, children 6–12 about $3, under 6 free.
Fort Laurens State Memorial
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Drive I-77 to SR-212 at Bolivar, then County Road 102
1778 fort site with earthwork outline and artifacts; small, so pair it with Zoar.
Historic Zoar Village
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive south on I-77 then SR-212
Communal village of 1817; B&Bs in the old buildings, book ahead.
Warther Museum, Dover
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Drive to Karl Ave, Dover
Hand-carved wooden carvings and gardens; check opening days before driving.
Amish Country, Holmes County
goDoor to door: About 45–60 min
Drive SR-39 west through Sugarcreek and Berlin
Furniture, cheese and crafts; most shops shut on Sunday.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive north on I-77 then the Ohio and Erie Canalway
Better as an overnight or a Cleveland-side stop than a return day.
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.
SR-39 near I-77
National brand motels east of the interchange; easiest for one night with a car.
Downtown New Philadelphia
Small inns and B&Bs near the square; walkable to dinner, few rooms.
Dover
Twin city 5 min northwest; more chain hotels and easier parking.
Zoar
Historic village about 25 min south with a handful of B&Bs; quiet, book ahead.
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
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–170 excl. bed
- High
- $170+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| National brand motel room1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$70 | US$70 |
| Fuel, about 100 km of local driving1 × US$12 | US$12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$44 |
| Trip total≈ US$243 per person per day, bed included | US$486 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at the till. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Diner breakfast | $9–15 |
| Pizza, one large | $14–22 |
| Draught beer in a taproom | $5–8 |
| Museum or historic-site entry | $3–12 |
| Gallon of petrol | $3.00–3.60 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Almost everything outside downtown needs a car; do not book here without one.
- Winter brings ice and lake-effect snow off I-77; keep daylight driving hours.
- Small-town kitchens close early, often by 21:00; check before a late arrival.Small-town kitchens close early, often by 9:00 PM; check before a late arrival.
- Many Amish Country shops and cheese factories close on Sunday.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Tuscarawas County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 330-339-2000
- Poison Control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Tuscarawas County Sheriff (non-emergency)330-339-2000
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies here; they are in Washington, DC. Nearest consulates-general are in Cleveland and Pittsburgh (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- CAK → New Philadelphia by car: about 30 mi up I-77, 35–45 min
- Taxi or rideshare, downtown to Dover: $10–18
- Rental car, one day: $45–110 plus fuel
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is it open today? — Is it open today?
- How far is it? — How far is it?
- The check, please — The check, please
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% 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 New Philadelphia. 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 (ice and snow), late Jul–Aug humidity · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CAK: last flight arrivals, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters for downtown New Philadelphia, Dover and Zoar with rescue anchors.
- Place pages with verified hours for Schoenbrunn, Fort Laurens, the Warther Museum and Tuscora Park rides.
- Sunday and winter-closure fixtures so gates A–D can go green.