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Top 8 Budget-friendly Things to do in Chillicothe, Ohio (OH)
Chillicothe (/ˌtʃɪlɪˈkɒθi/ CHIL-i-KOTH-ee) is a city in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States. Located along the Scioto River, Chillicothe was the first and third capital of Ohio.
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1. Mound City
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
The 13 acres of this Hopewell site contain 23 ceremonial mounds.
Reviewed By ConnecticutLocavore
Mound City is the main park within a collection of five parks known as the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. (See the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park page in TripAdvisor for reviews.) Mound City is an outstanding collection of mounds within an enclosure embankment, plus associated earthworks across the Scioto River. There is an excellent visitor center and guided tours. There is so much to learn here about the fascinating Hopewell culture, and the artifacts they left behind are fabulous. The park rangers do a great job of interpreting the park on their tours.
2. Scioto Trail State Park
3. Adena Mansion and Gardens
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4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By AndresMiguel1234
This is a "don't miss" if you are in the Chillicothe area. Beautiful mansion where many famous people visited, including Presidents William Henry Harrison and James Monroe. Shawnee Chief Tecumseh and his warriors even spent a week here! We had a fantastic tour guide named Cathy, who I would rank as one of the best guides I've had at any museum anywhere. Request her if you go, because you won't go wrong with her as your guide. Once you are done touring the mansion, walk the grounds and see the beautiful gardens and the interesting outbuildings.
4. Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
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4.5 based on 209 reviews
The main draw of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is the Mound City Group, a collection of large reconstructed mounds commemorating the Hopewell tribe.
Reviewed By pk1363 - Lemont, United States
This National Park focuses on the many Native American burial mounds in the area and the miracle of their conservation . The movie about this place was very educational. We have been to other burial mound sites in this country and others. This park is well documented and worth a short visit. There is a hiking path through the trees between the visitor center and the river and the mounds themselves are close to the Visitor Center and easily accessible. No admission charge for this park.
5. Great Seal State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By lorihE5936TL
Lots of hiking trails, playground, challenging 18-hole frisbee golf course, volleyball, shelter house, bathrooms, horse camp and bridle trails, and more
6. Yoctangee Park
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By RICART75 - Peru, United States
This is a wonderful resource for Chillicothe; a beautiful area, adjacent to the downtown, where one can relax and reflect. Whether one is driving, walking or just sitting; there are shaded areas, a nice large pond (with a great fountain), a scenic small bridge, and swans, ducks, & lots of geese (yes, and lots of goose poop) to enjoy (and avoid). There is also a pool & waterslide, areas for sports, and two museums (railroad and contemporary art) for folks to check out. There are many large towns around without the resource of this nice of a park. This place definitely warrants a visit, if one is in the area.
7. Tecumseh! Outdoor Historical Drama
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4.5 based on 463 reviews
Witness the epic life story of the legendary Shawnee leader as he struggles to defend his sacred homelands in the Ohio country during the late 1700's. "Tecumseh!" has been labeled as one of the most mesmerizing dramas in the nation. The huge, outdoor stages of the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre afford the audience a unique viewing experience. You will sit beneath the stars in the beautiful Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre as sheer spectacle surrounds you with a herd of galloping horses, live military cannon in action, and the most dazzling battle sequences offered on the American stage. "Tecumseh!" has been labeled as one of the most mesmerizing dramas in the nation. Often emulated within the outdoor drama industry, "Tecumseh!" continues to set the standard for innovative production techniques. Over 100 people are involved each summer in bringing this exciting drama to life. The sights and sounds of natural elements serve to heighten this one-of-a-kind theatrical experience. "Tecumseh!'s" reputation for artistic excellence in performance, staging and design has garnered international acclaim. Quality production elements such as the play's hauntingly beautiful native American Music Score - (recorded exclusively by The London Symphony Orchestra) - and its narration sequences recorded by Native American Actor Graham Greene continue to thrill audience members of all ages. This professionally produced outdoor drama was written by seven-time Pulitzer Prize nominee and Emmy recipient, Allan W. Eckert, nationally known for his buckskin bestsellers...The Winning of America Series. The script has been acclaimed as the best of its kind within the outdoor drama industry and continues to fascinate thousands each summer as the story unfolds in the 1,800 seat Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre near Chillicothe, Ohio. Since the premiere performance of "Tecumseh!" in 1973, over 2.5 million visitors have witnessed this great outdoor play, making it the most popular of its kind in the State of Ohio and entire Mid-Western United States. Combine your evening performance with a preshow backstage tour, all you care to eat buffet, free mini museum and a top notch gift shop. Great Seal State Park trails and camping are adjacent to the theatre. The show is performed each summer from early June to late August.
Reviewed By brotherp2020
I use to go to Chillicothe every other year for this performance as well as going to Shawnee Lodge in the winter to stay there and see the amazing Christmas lights show near Portsmouth, OH. Those were the times during the 70's and 80's which meant so much to my life, oh and visiting Serpent Mound near my home town Hillsboro, OH (which we get credit for). I just wish Blue Jacket was being still performed to this day which stopped in 2007 in Xenia, OH. I will never forget the memories of those special times and I thank you for continuing to this day! Paul Burba
8. Pump House Center for the Arts
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