Lorena Sternwheeler

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The Lorena Sternwheeler is moored at Zane's Landing Park at the west end of Market Street in downtown Zanesville and offers excursions on the Muskingum River.  She can carry 90 passengers and is 104 feet long, 17 feet wide.  The hull is 68.5 feet and draws 2.5 feet of water.  The Lorena weighs over 59 tons and is available for dinner cruises, birthday parties, anniversaries, lunch cruises, twilight cruises,  and charters. 

This Muskingum County treasure travels up the Historic Muskingum River Water Trail and offers a relaxed and pleasant ride through wide waters, passing scenic woodlands just the way our ancestors did. She has carried governors, Miss Americas, Anita Bryant, Pat Boone, and the Imperials.  Newspapers throughout the world write about the Lorena and radio and TV coverage is extensive.  Worldwide coverage came when the Lorena survived the "Blizzard of '78."  The riverboat was within a quarter-inch of capsizing.  

The following is the 2010 Schedule: 

 

Saturday, June 5
"Freedom Begins on the River"
Each rider will receive a coupon for 1/2 off admission to the Putnam Underground Railroad Education Center to be used during the 2010 season.
Public Ride - 2:00 - 3:00
Public Ride – 3:30 – 4:30

Sunday, June 6
“From the Historic Muskingum Water Trail to the Historic National Road”
Each rider will receive a coupon for ½ off admission to the National Road Zane Grey Museum
Public Ride -  2:00 - 3:00
Public Ride – 3:30 – 4:30

Friday, June 11
Twilight Cruise – 8:00 – 9:00

Wednesday, June 16
Public Lunch Cruise – 12:00 – 1:00
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride 3:30 – 4:30
Dinner Cruise – 6:00 – 8:00

Sunday, June 20
Father’s Day
Fathers ride ½ price
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride – 3:30 – 4:30

Friday, June 25
"Just What the Doctor Ordered"
Each rider will receive a coupon for FREE admission to Dr. Increase Mathews House grood through the 2010 season
Public Lunch Cruise – 12:00 – 1:00
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride 3:30 – 4:30
Dinner Cruise – 6:00 – 8:00

Sunday, June 27
Over 60 ride ½ price today only!
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride – 3:30 – 4:30

Sunday, July 4
Enjoy Stars and Stripes on the River

Happy Independence Day!
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride 3:30 – 4:30

Friday, July 9
"Explore History at its Finest"
Each rider will receive a coupon for Free Admission to Stone Academy to be used during the 2010 season
Public Lunch Cruise – 12:00 – 1:00
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride 3:30 – 4:30
Dinner Cruise – 6:00 – 8:00

Wednesday, July 14
Taste of Zanesville
“From a Potter’s Wheel to a Paddle Wheel”
Each rider will receive a coupon good for 35% off total purchase at Hartstone Pottery and a chance to win a piece of Hartstone Pottery
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride 3:30 – 4:30

Saturday, July 17
Dinner Cruise – 6:00 – 8:00

Wednesday, July 21
"A Sweet Ride"
Each rider will receive Bloomer Candy compliments of the New Bloomer Candy Company
Public Lunch Cruise – 12:00 – 1:00
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride 3:30 – 4:30
Twilight Cruise – 8:30 – 9:30

Saturday, July 24
“Make a Splash – Read”
All children will receive a free book
From the Muskingum County Library
Public Ride 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride 3:30 – 4:30

Friday, July 30
"Weave Your Way through Muskingum County"
Each rider on the 2PM and 3 PM ride will receive a coupon for 25% off a Make A Basket at the Longaberger Homestead

Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride 3:30 – 4:30
Dinner Cruise – 6:00 – 8:00

Saturday, July 31
Twilight Cruise – 8:30 – 9:30

Wednesday, August 4
“Floating through Space”
Each rider will receive a coupon for ½ off admission to the John and Annie Glenn Historic Site that can be used during the 2010 season.
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride - 3:30 – 4:30
Dinner Cruise – 6:00 – 8:00

Saturday, August 7
Twilight Cruise – 8:30 – 9:30

Sunday, August 8
“Steer the Boat Day”
Each rider will have the opportunity
to be the Captain and steer the Lorena
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride – 3:30 – 4:30

Saturday, August 14
Public Lunch Cruise – 12:00 – 1:00
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride 3:30 – 4:30
Dinner Cruise – 6:00 – 8:00

Wednesday, August 18

Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride 3:30 – 4:30
Dinner Cruise – 6:00 – 8:00

Friday, August 20

“Cruising History”
Each rider will receive a coupon for ½ off admission to the Zanesville Museum of Art
Public Lunch Cruise – 12:00 – 1:00
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride 3:30 – 4:30
Twilight Cruise – 8:30 – 9:30

Saturday, August 28

Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride 3:30 – 4:30
Dinner Cruise – 6:00 – 8:00

Sunday, August 29

“Coca-Cola Day”
Bring a can of Coke and receive $2.00 off admission     
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride – 3:30 – 4:30

Saturday, September 4
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride 3:30 – 4:30
Dinner Cruise – 6:00 – 8:00

Friday, September 10
Public Lunch Cruise – 12:00 – 1:00
Dinner Cruise – 6:00 – 8:00

Saturday, September 18
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride - 3:30 – 4:30
Dinner Cruise – 6:00 – 8:00

Friday, September 24
Fall Dinner Cruise
Fall Theme
Dinner Cruise – 5:00 – 7:00

Sunday, September 26
Fall Foliage Rides
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride – 3:30 – 4:30

Saturday, October 2
Fall Foliage Rides
“An A-Maze-ing Ride”
Each rider will receive a coupon good for a buy one admission get one free to McDonald’s Corn Maze
Public Ride 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride 3:30 – 4:30

Sunday, October 3
Fall Foliage Rides
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride – 3:30 – 4:30

Saturday, October 9
Fall Foliage Rides
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00
Public Ride – 3:30 – 4:30

Saturday, October 16
Fall Foliage Ride
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00

Sunday, October 17
Fall Foliage Ride
Public Ride – 2:00 – 3:00

Dinner Cruises are $30 per person and include dinner, a cruise on the Muskingum River and music.  Please call today to make your reservations – dinner cruises are very popular and book quickly. Dinner Cruises are from 6:00 - 8:00 PM  (except the last dinner cruise on September 24 it is from 5 -7)  Please note all cruises are subject to weather conditions. Reservations are a must.

Lunch cruises are $15 per person with groups of fifteen or more and includes the ride and box lunch. Public lunch cruises are scheduled from Noon to 1:00 PM or call to schedule a date that is convenient for your group. Reservations are a must.

Twilight Cruises are back by popular demand. These cruises are a great way to enjoy a summer evening on the Muskingum River. Cruises are $8.00 per adult, $7.00 per senior and $4.00 for children 2 – 12.  Feel free to bring refreshments aboard. Reservations are not necessary.  Please call ahead for weather conditions. 

Public Rides are $8.00 per adult, $7.00 per senior and $4.00 for children 2 – 12.

The Fall Foliage public rides are $8.00 per adult, $7.00 per senior and $4.00 for children 2 – 12.

 

Charter rides are $200.00 per hour and Dockside Charters are $150.00 per hour and both must be scheduled in advance.

Please note that all scheduled and chartered trips are subject to change or cancellation due to weather and river conditions.  For your convenience please call ahead 800-743-2303.

Directions

I-70 East to Zanesville, Ohio

Take Exit #154 Fifth Street (one-way south). Go to second light and turn right onto Market Street. Follow Market Street three blocks, cross railroad tracks and curve right to enter Zane’s Landing Park.

I-70 West to Zanesville, Ohio

Take Exit #155 (Underwood Street). Turn left onto Underwood Street, pass through two lights and turn right at third light onto Market Street. Follow Market Street six blocks, cross railroad tracks and curve right to enter Zane’s Landing Park.