Muskingum River State Park

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This giant bucket is all that remains of Big Muskie. Big Muskie was a coal-mining dragline excavator, longer than a football field, weighing 12,200 tons and standing nearly 22 stories tall. It operated in southeastern Ohio from 1969 to 1991. It was the largest machine ever to move on land. The 220 cubic yard bucket could hold two full size buses.

Jesse Owens State Park

You can take time to visit Jesse Owens State Park during your travels to McConnelsville. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Jesse Owens State Park
The Wilds is a private, non-profit #safari park and #conservation center that combines cutting-edge conservation science and education programs with hands-on experiences and one-of-a-kind adventures that include ziplining, horseback riding, fishing and more. With this much #nature, the Ohio white tail deer would not be out done!!

The Wilds

See the exotic and native animals who live at The Wilds during your travels in Chandlersville. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

The Wilds

McConnells Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at McConnells Island during your travels in McConnelsville. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

McConnells Island

Kate Love Simpson Library

Kate Love Simpson Library is just one of the places to see in McConnelsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Kate Love Simpson Library

Morgan County Historical Society Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Morgan County Historical Society Museum during your trip to McConnelsville. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Morgan County Historical Society Museum

Embree Park

Explore the great outdoors at Embree Park, a lovely green space in Stockport.

Embree Park

Top Muskingum River State Park Hotel Deals

The Lodge at Hocking College

The Lodge at Hocking College

2.5 out of 5
15770 OH-691 Nelsonville OH
The Lodge at Hocking College
Quality Inn & Suites Zanesville City Center

Quality Inn & Suites Zanesville City Center

2.5 out of 5
500 Monroe St Zanesville OH
Quality Inn & Suites Zanesville City Center
Ohio University Inn & Conference Center

Ohio University Inn & Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
331 Richland Ave Athens OH
Ohio University Inn & Conference Center
Garland Hotel

Garland Hotel

2.5 out of 5
150 Garland Way New Concord OH
Garland Hotel
Hampton Inn Athens

Hampton Inn Athens

2.5 out of 5
986 East State Street Athens OH
Hampton Inn Athens
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
20 Home St Athens OH
Quality Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG

2.5 out of 5
555 East State Street Athens OH
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Athens by IHG
Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
38490 Todd Rd Nelsonville OH
Postcard Cabins Hocking Hills, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel

3 out of 5
101 Front St Marietta OH
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel
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