4 days in Zanesville, Columbus & Cleveland Itinerary

Zanesville is a city in and the county seat of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): admire the natural beauty at Mission Oaks Gardens.

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Buffalo to Zanesville is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. In August, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Columbus.

More than just one of the nation's top business centers, Columbus is a mixture of many different parts of America, situated at the spot where the so-called "Bible Belt" meets the varied cultures of the Great Plains and Appalachia.

On the 25th (Sun), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and then wander the streets of Easton Town Center. Keep things going the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Inniswood Metro Gardens, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, then have fun at Huntington Park, and finally pause for some photo ops at Christopher Columbus Statue.

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Getting from Zanesville to Columbus by car takes about an hour. August in Columbus sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 64°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can drive to Cleveland.

A culturally diverse city situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland boasts many places to visit, such as world-class museums, popular amusement parks, and sprawling recreational areas.

You've now added Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to your itinerary. On the 27th (Tue), explore the world behind art at The Cleveland Museum of Art, try to win big at JACK Cleveland Casino, and then see the interesting displays at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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Drive from Columbus to Cleveland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In August, daytime highs in Cleveland are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to go by car back home.