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World's Largest Basket

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119 Reviews

#6 of 18 things to do in Newark

Sights & Landmarks, Architectural Buildings

1500 E Main St, Newark, OH 43055-8847

Review Highlights

“Had to Visit”

Driving within miles, we had to stop to see the world's largest basket. Too bad the company has... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Thomas2647

Racine, Wisconsin

“Interesting building”

This used to be the offices for Longaberger Baskets, but now sit empty. It is always an interesting... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Judy H

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3.5 119 reviews

Excellent33%
Very good27%
Average22%
Poor10%
Terrible8%

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Thomas2647

Racine, Wisconsin

18257

Reviewed 1 week ago

Had to Visit

Driving within miles, we had to stop to see the world's largest basket. Too bad the company has gone out of business and the approach to the building is shut down. Also too bad that weeds are popping up everywhere. Still, it was fun to...More

1 Thank Thomas2647

Travel4Fun31

suburbs of Chicago, Illinois

15863

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Massive and Amzing To See

You can see it as you come in off the main highway, so you can't miss it. Despite the barricades being moved aside we parked across the street and walked up to the building. Glad we could get some pictures, honestly was amazing to see.

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Judy H

405

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Interesting building

This used to be the offices for Longaberger Baskets, but now sit empty. It is always an interesting landmark to take out of town friends to. I hope they do something fun with it

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jeremyr761

Columbus, Ohio

9840

Reviewed April 21, 2018 via mobile

Run Down

The basket is in bad shape and not worth the drive out of town. It was recently purchased and I hope they make the basket beautiful again.

2 Thank jeremyr761

RobKlinger

Newark, Ohio, United States

129

Reviewed February 4, 2018

Interior if fantastic and will be reconditioned by the new owner soon. Thank you for preserving this beautiful asset.

Brandon Hess of Shai Commercial and Fred Ernest, Executive Director of Newark CIC found the PEFFECT buyer ready to recondition this basket. Once it is recondition the new tenants they are projecting will bring the Longaberger Basket back to it’s glory years. Thank you all!...More

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plantsiren

Columbus, Ohio

5647

Reviewed January 26, 2018

A beautiful building even in its state of disrepair.

I drive by this building a couples times a month. I still get a little bit of a thrill when I round the corner on state route 16 and see the basket handles quickly followed by the appearance of the building. The building has been...More

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jdgraham2016

Newark, Ohio

151

Reviewed October 11, 2017

Longaberger Basket

Unfortunately, this is not worth the trip any longer as the beauty of it has not been kept up to date.

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Paul S

Marion

1070638

Reviewed October 3, 2017

World's largest basket case

The world's largest empty basket is still a neat photo op, although you might want to dig out that low resolution flip phone so you won't see the paint peeling off the huge handles. The place has been vacant for some time now and as...More

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quilt4awhile

Nashport

233

Reviewed September 6, 2017

Unique Sight

I pass by this giant basket several times a week. It was once maintained well and the lawns immaculate. The inside area was very pretty. I have not been inside of it for a few years. Now, as it sits for sale, the lawn and...More

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323martyd

New Albany, Ohio

12430

Reviewed August 25, 2017

Sad to see what happened to Longaberger

I have a number of Longaberger baskets that I had purchased over the years and wanted to see the former home of Longaberger before someone takes it over and changes it. No idea what this building could be used for. Probably not worth a special...More

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