Impressive park that preserves "the Great Circle" which received a UNESCO World Heritage site…read moredesignation in 2023. I came here for a quick stop while driving to Columbus, OH in mid-June 2025 for a conference. Lot of pluses in visiting this park. First, it's an important ceremonial site built between 100BC and 400AD by the Hopewell Indians with a link to astronomical patterns. It was later used as a county fairground (which allowed it to be preserved). Second, parking is free and plentiful. Third, you can walk freely around the outdoor complex and read some of the signs and displays (the scale of the Great Circle is massive). Be sure to stay off the mounds. The only downside was that the museum was closed on a Monday. I did not see a restroom facility available when the museum was closed.

Genuinely one of the coolest natural history experiences I've ever had was visiting this site,…read morealong with the other earthworks to the south. The museum at Fort Ancient was really cool to see before heading up to the big eartworks in Newark.

Three years ago, we had our wedding here and felt it was high time for a review. The staff who help…read morewith planning are absolutely amazing. The venue is always in such a beautiful condition and incredibly clean. All our guests loved it just as much as we did. We had our wedding in the courtyard where the pool used to be, along with reserving the gym area and carriage house. They had plenty of parking for everyone and more than enough space for 160 guests. I just can't say enough nice things about the venue and staff. Everything turned out so wonderfully that day. I'll always recommend this venue anytime I'm asked about local places to look at for weddings or even other events.

Everything about this place is amazing, the atmosphere is incredible and the people there are so…read morefriendly

The building doesn't appear to be in use anymore but it is fascinating to see. They built this…read morebuilding to house the headquarter for the Longaberger basket company

This used to be the headquarters for Longaberger basket, but the building is now unoccupied…read more It's a fun roadside attraction if you happen to be in the Newark, Ohio area!

This is a cute little museum featuring exhibits, shows, and interactive stations related to…read morescience, history, technology, and more. There is a very nice little planetarium (the Scidome), and viewing a show is included in the price of admission. We saw "From Earth to the Universe," which provided a crash course on astronomy throughout history and a look at our galaxy and the universe. The first floor of the space features a lot of interactive and hands-on activities, such as building a circuit, learning about your body, building and racing cars from objects like Legos, plus a 6-and-under play area. The hot shop is also located in this area, and it was very interesting to watch them work with the hot glass (and a very pleasant space to be in on such a cold day!) Upstairs is a wealth of local and regional historical information for Newark and Licking County and its citizens and discoveries. A giant mastadon skull greets you as you come up the stairs, as the Burning Tree Mastadon was found in the county. The Jerrie Mock exhibit, complete with a flight simulator and a replica of her airplane, the Spirit of Columbus, was extremely popular with the kids. (Jerrie Mock, a Newark native, was the first woman to fly solo around the world). A little historic village, complete with cash registers, scales, and games is also available to walk through on this level. Given the weather, we didn't spend as much time out in the courtyard as we probably would have otherwise, but we definitely made it over to the building housing the interurban railway car, the back end of which you can walk in and look around the interior of. There's also a really well done mural on the topic out by the parking lot. Staff was friendly and welcoming, and the museum was clean and comfortable. There is plentiful parking outside. A small gift shop, including items made in the hot shop, is available near the entrance.

My niece loves to go to another children's museum in a nearby city. Unfortunately, it's a little…read morepricey for what it has to offer beyond your 1st visit & there is very little for adults to interact with & engage. We recently went to Cosi 1 weekend instead. The Works is hands down a better experience than the other children's museum. This is now her favorite of the 3 places we've been. Unfortunately, the glass blowing was closed for routine maintenance & we have plans to return when open again. The bottom floor houses the small planetarium & hands on exhibits & play areas for kids & upstairs is more informative displays of the local area, the Works history & a brief technology over view. I've heard there's a café associated with the museum across the outdoor area but we didn't look into that the day we were there. 10/10 recommend a visit if you're in the area & looking for something new, fun & educational for kids to do.

This is another "hidden gem" of an attraction. We went to Newark specifically to visti the…read moreNational Heisey Glass Museum but it was much much more than we expected. This is an amazing look at the history of glass and the incredible run of the Heisey Glass Company. The collections are organized into various eras - clearly labled - that show the development of Heisey Glass over the years. Other collections are based on the type of glass - i.e. the introduction of different colors and styles. There are also exhibits illustrating Heisey's "animal glass". The staff is not only VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE but also EXTREMELY PRSONALBE and VERY WILLING (EAGER) to talk about the collections. There is a very informative (approximatley 20 minute) video that you shouldn't miss. Having spent 4 summers working in a glass plant while working my work through college, seeing and hearing the stories behind the Heisey glass was especailly fasicnating. The gift shop is loaded with pieces of "original Heisey glass" for sale at very resonable prices.

An amazing museum. I'm not into glass, but can appreciate the art and craft, well displayed here…read more Lots of different types of glass, from various eras, perfectly preserved and shown in well lit cases. Some knockoffs and more recent production, especially in the basement under the historic house. Another basement room is for meetings but also has artifacts from the factory and explains the glassmaking process. Staff are friendly and helpful. There's a gift shop with actual Heisey glass for sale, plus souvenirs and books. Parking out front, with this in the middle of the museum complex and park. Well worth a visit for anyone interested in local history, industry, art, and decor.

This is about the actual jail but of course they have shut off posting so I'm posting here and to…read morebe honest they can remove it all they want because this review is getting posted everywhere! The county jails and prisons in this state are horrible! Yes I know people are in jail for reasons BUT to be ignored by staff, skipped medication (if given at all), Unusable toilets, no heat and no thermals.... is asking for family members to get sick and possibly die. The C.O.s talk to the inmate as if they are dirt (can't say dogs because dogs in pounds are treated better) Phone and visit screens are the worst but yet they have no problem taking families money. Jails and prisons get checks for housing people but yet do not take care of the people or the buildings. God forbid someone has an accident or mentally unstable and smear it on the walls.. C.O.s go in with Hazmat suits but force the inmates to clean it and maybe get a pair of gloves (so let's share the Hep. ) EVERY jail and prison in Ohio needs to be looked over by the Feds! Anyone that has been locked up or family members of someone who has been locked up in Ohio should be contacting the news, health dept, entire staff of the jails/prisons along with other outside agencies! Regardless of why they are incarcerated they are still HUMAN BEINGS and should be treated with some kind of dignity. Absolutely disgusting!

They allow tours right now for 5 bucks each person. The place was very cool and they provide great…read moreinformation. Parking was easy because there are garages and street parking with no meters. The staff was nice and the place had a cool creepy vibe. Not sure if it's truly haunted but sure looked scary inside and out. Right now they have the haunted house and I recommend doing the jump the line. But their scarers did great and it was for sure worth the money just to go inside the cells and layout of this historic and troubled jail! Thanks

This place is huge and is dog friendly. There is small museum with a bathroom and gift shop. There…read moreare plaques around that tell you the history of the site. So grateful this has been preserved for everyone to visit and enjoy.

If you find yourself in Eastern Central Ohio, you must stop and learn about the Great Circle. There…read moreis no charge to visit the park. This amazing structure is one of a complex of mound structures called Earthworks located within the town of Newark. Experts estimated that the mounds were built 2000 years ago by early Hopewell inhabitants of the region. The ingenuity and sophistication of the mound structures are testaments to how brilliant these people were. The mounds served multi purpose use (based on artifacts and features). The large circle at this location was used for ceremonies and was considered sacred. A site further east was where inhabitants lived and farmed. The site north served as an astronomy/calendar, accurately predicting the movement of the sun, moon and stars. Today, the site is preserved and protected. Interesting, the large circle once housed the county fair in the mid 1900's, which protected the area from development. The interpretative center is opened part of the week. A short film and displays describe the mounds. Kerri, the interpretive guide, was friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. She spent a lot of time with us, describing the sites and providing direction to other sites. Our dog was welcomed in the center, which was good because it was too hot to leave him in the car. They had a bowl of treats for dogs near the entrance. Dog walking bags are near the entrance to the park. There is plenty of free parking at the park and a few picnic tables. Paths are paved so strollers and wheel chairs can move easily. While there is no admission fee, donations are accepted.k

Growing up, this was my favorite park, and now I love sharing it with my kids…read more It's all wood, and it's huge. It has tons of slides, castles, tunnels, swings, balance beams, and boat to play in, and fun tire stuff. It has ample seating throughout the park for moms and dads. Has play areas for most any age. It's well taken care of with nice touches throughout. A great park to take the kids to in Licking County.

Such a clean and fun park for all ages! Enough seating for parents. Clean bathrooms. Next time we…read morewill be packing a picnic because the shaded areas are so nice. We live in pataskala (about a 20 minute drive) and we will be back. We were use to Dublin's parks and this meet are expectations. Best in licking county.