Attractions In and Around The Granville Community

The Robbins Hunter Museum
A classic Greek Revival mansion with 18th and 19th century antiques. Beautifully landscaped grounds. Located in the Avery Downer House at 221 East Broadway, Granville.

Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve

Geologically spectacular narrow gorge cut by the Licking River; excellent display of spring wildflowers. Located 8 miles east of Newark.

Granville Historical Society Museum
A museum of local history and genealogy with an outstanding pioneer collection dating from 1805. 115 East Broadway, Granville.

The Dawes Arboretum

Nearly 1,650 acres of plant collections and natural areas. Offers a 4.5 mile auto tour as well as more than 8 miles of hiking trails. Located on Ohio State Route 13, 5 miles south of Newark.

The Works, Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology
A center of discovery that inspires an appreciation for industry, innovation and the creative process. 55 South First Street in Newark.

The National Heisey Glass Museum

More than 4,500 pieces of glassware in hundreds of patterns and all colors produced by the A.H. Heisey & company in Newark from 1896-1957. The Museum consists of the historic Samuel D. King residence, an 1831 Greek Revival style home, and a new wing added in 1993 with two large galleries and a museum shop. Located in Veterans Park in downtown Newark.

Denison University

Founded in 1831, Denison is a coed college of liberal arts and sciences. Numerous concerts, lectures, and arts programs. Lovely 1,200 acre hillside campus overlooking Granville.

Flint Ridge State Memorial

The museum is built around a restored prehistoric quarry pit and explains both the digging and shaping of flint. Spring wildflowers, fall colors, and many species of wildlife abound in the magnificent hardwood forest. Near Brownsville.

Newark Earthworks State Memorial

Great Circle Earthworks, formerly known as Moundbuilders State Memorial, built by the Hopewell culture approximately 2000 years ago. Ceremonial circle is nearly 1200 feet in diameter. Largest system of connected geometric earthworks in the world. Located on the south side of Newark.