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Scioto Trail State Park which is
located south of Chillicothe off State Route 23,
Lake White State Park which is located near Waverly on State
Route 220, and Tar Hollow State Park
and
State Forest which are located off State Route 327 near the
Ross-Hocking-Vinton county lines. ODNR Division of Wildlife manages
Ross Lake Wildlife Area
off Lick Run Road. The area provides
many recreational opportunities including hunting, fishing, boating,
hiking, disc golf, nature study and bird watching.
The famous outdoor historical drama,
Tecumseh!, is presented late June through early September at
Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheater.
Adena State Memorial, the restored home of Thomas Worthington is
one of The Ohio Historical Society's premier sites. It includes
Worthington's newly-restored 1807 mansion and a 13,000 square foot
Museum/Visitor Center.
The
Ross County Historical Society at 45 W. Fifth Street in
Chillicothe features exhibits of pioneer crafts, firearms,
furniture, toys and clothing. The museum is open March through
November.
One mile north of Chillicothe on State Route 104 is the
Mound City/Hopewell Culture Group National Historical Park. The
area is a prehistoric Indian complex of 23 burial mounds. A museum
and visitor's center are open daily.
For more information on local attractions, visit the
Division of Travel and Tourism or call 1-800-BUCKEYE.
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