It’s a milestone. Literally a mile-stone.
Did you know US Route 250 stretches through Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia and is nearly 100 years old? That makes this the perfect time to celebrate two milestones at once—the highway’s approaching centennial and America’s 250th anniversary.
The US RT 250-OH Driving Tour Tuscarawas County invites travelers to discover what makes this scenic stretch so memorable. Fifty destinations sit within two miles of the route, with one notable exception: Fort Laurens, Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort. Whether you’re planning a leisurely afternoon or several day trips, each stop tells a different piece of Tuscarawas County’s story.
The US RT 250-OH Driving Tour Tuscarawas County Makes Planning Easy
Let’s face it. Sometimes the hardest part of a road trip is deciding where to begin.
That’s where the driving tour comes in. Pick up the colorful brochure, and you’ll find all 50 locations listed in chronological order and organized by category. History Museums and Cultural Heritage appear in pink. Outdoor Activities are highlighted in green. Food and Beverage stops pop in yellow, while Arts are purple and Shopping is blue.
The brochure, titled US RT 250-OH Driving Tour Tuscarawas County, is available at the Tuscarawas County Welcome Center, 124 E. High Avenue in New Philadelphia, at participating locations along the route, and online at TravelTusc250.com.
Explore History, Food, Shopping, and Scenic Stops
Maybe one adventure starts with Revolutionary War history at Fort Laurens. The next one could include serene nature, local shopping, or discovering a restaurant. The color-coded guide makes it easy to mix and match experiences while enjoying places you may have driven past before.
Diane Lautenschleger, partnership development at the Tuscarawas County CVB, suggests using the brochure to build an outing around several different categories.
“Fill a day with a stop in each color category,” says Lautenschleger. “Start at Fort Laurens taking in this early Ohio and American history, take selfies at one of the Love Tusc Sculptures included on the tour. Enjoy a delicious meal at one of the numerous restaurants on the tour, and afterwards, spend some time exploring the outdoors at Tuscora Park, or Tappan Lake. Wrap the day with some shopping—at Alley Cats Marketplace.”
Discover Your Own Favorite Along US RT 250-OH
When that question strikes, “What should we do today?” You know the answer. Grab the US RT 250-OH Driving Tour Tuscarawas County brochure at TravelTusc250.com, hop behind the wheel, and enjoy!
