Yes, reservations are required, please check the Lorena Sternwheeler’s Facebook page for cancellations.
Lorena Sternwheeler
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. The Lorena can carry 45 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 public rides, birthday parties, anniversaries, 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, 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.
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Location & Directions:
The Lorena Sternwheeler is moored at Zane’s Landing Park (West Market Street, Zanesville, Ohio) Coordinates 39.9423 N, 82.0105 W
There is no physical address to the park.
Directions:
From I-70 East-take Exit #154, turn right at 2nd light onto Market Street. Follow Market Street 3 blocks to Zane’s Landing Park
From I-70 West-take Exit #155, turn left onto Underwood Street. Turn right at 3rd light onto Market Street. Follow Market Street 6 blocks to Zane’s Landing Park.
Contact Information:
Jordin Harmer - 740.455.8282, Ext 108
Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm, Fri 9am-noon
jharmer@zmchamber.com
Civil War Reenactment & Encampment
July 19th & 20th 2024
Zane's Landing Park & Riverside Park - Zanesville, Ohio
Come aboard the Lorena Sternwheeler and step back in time!
- Witness a Civil War battle while cruising along the Muskingum River.
- Be accompanied by uniformed troops and their cannon.
- Enjoy entertainment by Civil War Historian Steve Ball (Saturday only).
- Visit the Civil War encampment.
- Meet Abe and Mary Lincoln on Saturday during the 10 AM and Noon rides.
Looking for overnight accomodations?
Quality Inn & Suites by Choice Hotels
500 Monroe St. Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-4144
History of the Lorena Sternwheeler
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. The Lorena can carry 45 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 public rides, birthday parties, anniversaries, 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, 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.
Yes, they are required.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to board.
The Lorena leaves the dock promptly at the scheduled departure time.
Yes, the ride is rain or shine unless otherwise stated. Please check the Lorena Sternwheeler’s Facebook page for cancellations.
Mechanical issues, weather & river conditions may change or cancel rides.
Beverages, snacks, lunch or dinner can be brought aboard. There are trash cans to dispose of your trash on the way out.
Check the Lorena Sternwheeler Facebook page or www.visitzanesville.com for Lorena Sternwheeler information or call 740.455.8282 extension 108.
The Lorena Sternwheeler is proudly operated by the Zanesville-Muskingum County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 205 North 5th Street, Zanesville, OH 43701.
740.455.8282 extension 108 or www.visitzanesville.com
Yes, there are restrooms available on board.
Yes, the lower deck is handicap accessible.
Service animals are allowed on board with proper documentation.
The top deck (main seating area) has a roof top and the sides are open-air. The lower deck has an enclosed area as well as a small open-air deck.
Dress casually and comfortably. There are steep steps to climb to get to the upper deck and the upper deck sides are open-air so wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket in cool weather.
