Ohio
Ohio has long been known as a family travel destination. With its world-renowned theme parks, acclaimed zoos, interactive children’s museums and scores of unique educational stops, Ohio offers families enough activities for a lifetime of vacations.
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Ramble through the CENTRAL Region
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Explore the SOUTHEAST Region
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Clendening Lake Camping
Camping at Clendening Lake is available April - October. The marina campground accommodates up to 100 campers with showers, electric hookups, and modern restrooms available. The marina also operates efficiences and full hook up RV sites (up to 45 ft. RVs). (740) 658-3691.
, OH CampingHarding Museum
A two-story Colonial house that was built near the turn of the 20th century and was home to Maj. Gen. Forrest J. Harding who served during World Wars I and II. The facility contains many of the general'
Franklin, OH MuseumsLucy Hayes Heritage Center
Former home of the wife of President Rutherford B. Hayes. Lucy was the first "First lady" to be called by the press. Visit this attraction and take a look into history. Open for Tours April thru September Friday: 1pm-4pm Saturday: 1pm-4pm
Chillicothe, OH Other AttractionsAlum Creek Lake Campgrounds
The campground, on the west side of the lake, was constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers and is operated by the State Park. There are 297 sites, all with electrical hook-up (50-amp)
, OH CampingAlum Creek Lake Boating
Alum Creek Lake offers unlimited horsepower and various water related activities such as; fishing, sailing, water skiing, pleasure boating and boater swim/camp areas. There are five boat launch ramps;
, OH BoatingPennsylvania House Museum
The Pennsylvania House Museum is a 24-room former stagecoach inn, built in the early 1800's along the Historic National Road. The museum has an extensive display of antique furnishings, antique dolls and one of the largest antique button collections in the U.S.
Springfield, OH MuseumsClermont County Courthouse
Batavia became the third county seat of government on February 24, 1824 . Ezekiel Dimmit built the first courthouse on the NE corner of Main and Market streets in 1827. The second courthouse was built on the same site and was dedicated on December 19, 1936
Batavia, OH Historic CourthousesRoss County Heritage Center
The Ross County Heritage Center in Chillicothe, Ohio's First Capital, is the place to be to if you want to see fascinating exhibits on everything from Ohio statehood, prehistoric cultures, the Civil War and World War I to
Chillicothe, OH Other AttractionsAlum Creek Lake Fishing
The saw-toothed lake shoreline provides excellent fishing. With 3,387 acres of fishing water and 46
, OH FishingOld Canal Smokehouse
If 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 AttractionsGreat Seal State Park
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.