Welcome to the Cambridge/Guernsey County VCB Media Kit. This section is intended for communication with members of the working media. Here you will find the history of Cambridge/Guernsey County, Ohio and its surrounding communities, story ideas and news releases.
The VCB is here to help travel journalists find all the information they need to cover the region. Please submit requests for assistance via Shauna Hearing at destination@visitguernseycounty.com, or call 740-432-2022 or toll free at 1-800-933-5480.
Guernsey County Story
No age of technology or speed of travel can overshadow the simplicity and natural beauty of Guernsey County. The county’s early frontiersmen and Native Americans must have marveled at the natural scenic beauty the land afforded them—just as it continues to do for visitors and residents today.
A Glass Act
Whether you are a glass collector, a history buff or are just looking for a unique road trip, then Guernsey County has just the ticket for you!
The All American Road
Long before it was hip to take a trip on Route 66, the National Road (Route 40) served as America’s fi rst highway to adventure. Positioned along America’s early frontier, Guernsey County, Ohio has been welcoming travelers to the area for more than 200 years. Today’s visitors come in search of an idyllic America in which Main Street U.S.A. is the heart of a community and life moves at a more relaxed pace.
Byesville Scenic Railway
Be transported to a bygone era, when coal was king and whistlestop train stations dotted the landscape.
A Dickens of a Christmas
Take a trip back in time and experience old world England as historic downtown Cambridge, Ohio, is charmingly transformed into a Dickens Victorian Village each holiday season.
Dig In
Our sin-sational bakeries and local diners are among the many reasons why a visit to our neck of the woods is a must. With more than 50 different traditional chain restaurants and local eateries, each restaurant has a style and personality all its own. From our mile high pie to our BBQ —you’ll love the taste of Guernsey County!
Top 10 Fabulous Freebies
We’ve picked out our top 10 most fabulous Cambridge/Guernsey County freebies and can’t wait for you to discover them! If you’re looking for places to go and things to see on a budget…we have a few suggestions that will keep you busy.
A Getaway for the Boys
It’s a primal call that harkens to a man’s soul. It is the call of the untamed,adventurous, great outdoors. Women may have the corner market on weekends at the spa, but men have their own getaway retreats. Guernsey County’s plethora of woodlands, lakes, streams, and challenging golf courses make it the ideal spot for a manly man’s getaway.
Paul Bunyan Show
Sharpen those axes and snap those suspenders! The Official Paul Bunyan Show, one of the nation's largest and oldest forest industry trade shows, takes place each October at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds in Old Washington, Ohio.
Summer Siestas and Fiestas
Summer time invites you to remember the carefree days of your youth with memories of fireflies dancing at twilight and tall grass growing in open fields. However, when the sun becomes too hot and the world is spinning too fast, Guernsey County offers the siestas that you long for and the fiestas that make it memorable.
Fact Sheet
Learn more about Guernsey County, Ohio's population, area, economics, weather and more!