The Pump House and Water Works was built in 1882 as the water source to fight fires for the historic city of Chillicothe. It is located in beautiful Yoctangee Park near the heart of the historic district.
The Pump House Center for the Arts is an art gallery and gift shop now, but by the 1
Great Seal State Park is located in Ross County near Chillicothe, about an hour drive south of Columbus, or north of Portsmouth. The picture-perfect landscape of rolling hills and trees was the model for the historic Great Seal of the State of Ohio and is a modern-day dream for hikers.
This National Historical Park preserves the remains of the earthworks of the Hopewell culture that lived in this area 2000 years ago. Take a self guided tour of the mounds, view some of the finely crafted artifacts in the museum and view the video, "Legacy of the Mound Builders"
Chillicothe, OH ParksIf you're in the mood for hickory smoked barbeque then this is the place for you! The Old Canal Smokehouse is located in historic downtown Chillicothe and has everything from great ribs, chicken, prime rib and salmon to sandwiches, burgers, appetizers and desserts.
Chillicothe, OH Other AttractionsThe Ross County area is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain chain. The county is surrounded by four state parks offering the area with numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. Chillicothe, Ohio's 1st and 3
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