Bolivar

Bring your best friend and hike the best dog-friendly section of the Ohio & Erie Canalway towpath trail between the Canal Lands trailhead to the Fort Laurens trailhead then through the village of Bolivar to the McDonnell Trailhead. Our Towpath Trail Peace Park primitive campsites are also dog friendly and more information is available at https://towpathtrailsnackshack.com/about/peace-park/primitive-camping

Information on everything related to the historical intersection of the Greenville Treaty Line, Ohio-Erie Canal, Towpath Trail, Ohio & Erie Canalway Scenic Byway, the Buckeye Trail, Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad, Western Union telegraph, and events within a reasonable hiking or biking distance from our corner of the towpath trail.

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Located in Historic Downtown Bolivar, OH
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Catering All Events 7 days a Week

Step back in time and enjoy a home cooked meal. Serving the best breakfast around until 2pm all week.. We have our fresh baked bread made daily in house. Homemade features are posted daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Homemade roast beef, pulled pork, and pizza are just some of our specialties... Stop in to our establishment in this small, historical town to enjoy a casual, family atmosphere.

We make our own homemade pies here... or save some room for our Hershey's Ice Cream bar. 

Father's Day Fishing Tournament
Canceled in 2020

We plan to resume in 2021!

No fishing license, no worries! NTR maintains a private stocked pond at their property.

The Tuscarawas river is also available about a hundred feet from the pond for licensed fishermen.

No entry fees, just bring your dad or grand-dad!!!

What better way to celebrate Father's Day than spending a day fishing with dad?

Remember Sunday drives? Did you know the Towpath Trail Snack Shack is located on an Ohio Scenic Byway? We invite you to stop at our historical byway intersection where the Greenville treaty line crosses the towpath trail, Ohio Buckeye Trail, and of course, our section of Ohio & Erie Canalway National Scenic Byway!

Fine BBQ and Craft Brew on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in beautiful Bolivar, Ohio

Sublime Smoke is the culmination of a chef's nomadic restaurant journey and a desire to move home.  Over 10 years of restaurant experience gave way to a food truck in Central Ohio in 2010.  Afforded the opportunity to move home and be surrounded with friends and family, Sublime Smoke now combines the food truck flavor in a sleek storefront with both indoor and outdoor seating.  Come experience deep, bold flavors combined with Tuscarawas Valley's finest craft beer list via tap, bottle, or can.

The Towpath Tavern in downtown Bolivar is located right on the Ohio-Erie Canal Towpath Trail! Entertainment is often booked for more enjoyable dining on their beautiful outdoor patio. A diverse menu and specials often offering a range from great seafood to various types of popular steaks. Their dessert menu options are second to none so be sure to leave room for dessert!

Towpath Trail Peace Park Primitive Campsites

Primitive tent camping is now available on the Greenville Peace Treaty Line, Buckeye Trail, Ohio-Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Scenic Byway, & the Great American Rail-Trail! 

Weekends $25 up to two people, $5 each additional person. $10 additional car parking spot. Weekdays 25% off per night. Firewood bundle $10 * History lecture $10 (prices as of 4/25/21)

Bolivar, Ohio is a not-so-sleepy village strategically placed at the northern tip of Tuscarawas County, and its slogan, “Gateway to Tuscarawas County” harkens back to canal era days.

Located along the mighty Tuscarawas River just off Interstate 77 at State Route 212 in Lawrence Twp., the village offers all the amenities of today within a small-town, historic setting.

Nature lovers will enjoy the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, and history buffs are welcome to visit the only revolutionary war fort in Ohio – Fort Laurens. Be sure to include Canal Street as a stop during your visit, where a multitude of quaint old buildings have been refurbished –  featuring shops and agencies, a diner, bank, village services and more.

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Thank you for visiting us on-line! Go figure, that since I have a strong background in technology we'd have a website before the food license ;) While our website is fully operational, we are still going through the food service licensing process. We will be making an announcement within our blog as soon as we pass inspection and receive our mobile catering license. A few of the features with our website include: