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Zoar

Go for half a day, not a night: the historic village is about 2 hours on foot, 2.5 mi east of I-77 exit 93 on SR 212.

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Zoar is a 169-person village in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, founded in 1817 by German Separatists as a communal society. The draw is the compact historic district — about a dozen restored buildings, a garden and a museum — plus the Towpath Trail. Most travellers see it in 2–4 hours and sleep in Bolivar, New Philadelphia or Canton.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
May–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (ice, many buildings closed)
Airports
CAK · CLE · CMH
Nights
0–1
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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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Zoar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee or pastry$3–7
  • Sit-down mealTavern dinner with a drink$20–35
  • Museum or sight ticketHistoric Zoar Village admission$10–15 (check)
  • Budget bedChain hotel, Canton or New Philadelphia, a night, per roomUS$110
  • Mid-range bedB&B room in the village, a night, per roomUS$165
  • High-end bedB&B room in the village, a night, per roomUS$220

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$240

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.

Historic Zoar Village1817 German Separatist communal societyZoar HotelOhio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
Airports
CAK Akron-Canton (Closest commercial airport, about 45 min by car; check seasonal routes.) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins (About 1 h 30 min by car via I-77.) · CMH Columbus (About 2 h 15 min by car.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    4°C (39°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Zoar: next 7 days

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Jan

2°C (36°F)

−7°C (19°F)

12 rd

Feb

4°C (39°F)

−6°C (21°F)

10 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

−1°C (30°F)

12 rd

Apr

17°C (63°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

14°C (57°F)

11 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

11 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

10 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

1°C (34°F)

11 rd

Dec

4°C (39°F)

−4°C (25°F)

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

You need a car: SR 212 runs through the village and I-77 exit 93 is 2.5 mi west. The historic district is walkable in 10–15 minutes end to end, and the Towpath Trail is fine for bikes. No local bus serves the village.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Fort Laurens State Memorial

go

Door to door: About 15 min

Drive SR 212 west, then north on SR 800

Revolutionary War fort site with a small museum; check seasonal hours.

New Philadelphiago

Door to door: About 20 min

Drive south on SR 800/I-77

Best nearby base for hotels and food.

Sugarcreek

go

Door to door: About 25 min

Drive south on SR 39/SR 93

Amish-country town; pair it with Zoar in one afternoon.

Cambridgecaution

Door to door: About 45 min

Drive south on I-77

Glass museum and salt fork country; a half-day add-on, not a full 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.

Zoar village

Two B&Bs inside the historic district; book weeks ahead for festival weekends.

Bolivar

Adjacent village at I-77 exit 93; motels and the shortest drive to the site.

New Philadelphia

About 20 min south; the widest choice of chain hotels and restaurants.

Canton

About 40 min north; use it if you are combining Zoar with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
$100–180 excl. bed
High
$180+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
B&B room in the village1 × 1 night × US$165US$165
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130US$260
Historic Zoar Village admission2 × US$12 · checkUS$24
Fuel, 100 mi round trip1 × US$14US$14
eSIM, a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$49
Trip total≈ US$271 per person per day, bed includedUS$542

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Prices of common things

Coffee or pastry$3–7
Cafe lunch$10–18
Tavern dinner with a drink$20–35
Historic Zoar Village admission$10–15 (check)
B&B room, double$130–220 (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very low crime in a village of about 170 people. The real risks are rural driving at dusk (deer), winter ice on SR 212, and long gaps between services — fill up in Bolivar or New Philadelphia.
  • Building opening hours are seasonal and limited — check the official Historic Zoar Village site before you drive out.
  • Some village streets are residential; park in marked areas only.
  • Cell coverage is fine, but fuel and groceries are in Bolivar or New Philadelphia, not Zoar.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Tuscarawas County Sheriff (non-emergency)
330-339-2000
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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My bed tonight

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198 Main St, Zoar, OH 44697198 Main St, Zoar, OH 44697

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Tuscarawas County Sheriff330-339-2000

Embassy

No consulates in the area; nearest are in Cleveland and Columbus. US visitors: 911.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • I-77 exit 93 → Zoar village: 2.5 mi on SR 212, about 5 min by car
  • Zoar → New Philadelphia: about 20 min by car
  • Historic Zoar Village admission: $10–15 (check)

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  • Where is the parking? — Where is the parking?
  • Is the museum open today? — Is the museum open today?
  • How much is admission? — How much is admission?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest gas station?

Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink.

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 Zoar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (ice, many buildings closed) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Field-check Historic Zoar Village building hours and the Harvest Festival dates for 2026.
  2. Confirm B&B rates and minimum-stay rules for festival weekends.
  3. Add a Towpath Trail segment page with parking and mile markers.

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