We’ve got a super long list of options to explore in the southeast region of Ohio!
Caldwell
- Johnny Appleseed Memorial: Remembers the life of the legendary Johnny Appleseed.
Cambridge
- Salt Fork State Park: Ohio’s largest state park and a great place to do some hiking.
Chillicothe
- Great Seal State Park: Challenging hikes will lead to stunning vistas in this park.
- Hopewell Culture National Historical Park: Explore the earthworks and burial mounds of the Hopewell people.
- Paint Creek State Park: Features a large lake with good fishing.
- Tar Hollow State Park: Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians.
Jackson
- Lake Alma State Park: Hike around this serene lake.
Logan
- Hocking Hills State Park: The #1 park I want to visit in Ohio is known for it’s stunning beauty and many hiking trails.
Marietta
- Ohio River Museum: Explore the history of the Ohio River.
McArthur
- Lake Hope State Park: Beautiful wooded area along the lake.
McConnelsville
- Burr Oak State Park: The more modern park is filled with miles of forested hollows to hike.
Portsmouth
- Shawnee State Park: This park is located in the Appalachian foothills along the banks of the Ohio River.
St. Clairsville
- 1828 Blaine “S” Bridge: This historic bridge is known as Ohio’s Bicentennial bridge.
- Bellaire Toy and Plastic Brick Museum: An “unofficial Lego” museum, this houses a private collection of those famous little plastic bricks!
West Union
- Adams Lake State Park: Hike along Ohio’s Bluegrass region.
- Edge of Appalachia Nature Preserve: Beautiful place to hike at the edge of the Appalachian Mountains.
Zanesville
- Blue Rock State Park: Explore the rugged hills of this area.
- John and Annie Glenn Museum: Museum dedicated to the life of the famous astronaut and his wife.
- Stone Academy Historic Site and Museum: Famous house along the Underground Railroad.
All attractions found in the Ohio State Travel Guide.
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