Things to Do when Visiting Southeast Ohio

Shows & Fairs

Be sure to visit our Calendar of Events page
to see where you can meet our artisans
and sample their wares!

Animals

•    The Wilds
        14000 International Road
        Cumberland, OH  43732
        (740) 638-5030
       

•    Wildwood Inn & Llama Farm
        6345 Township Rd 134 SE
        New Straitsville, OH  43766
        (740) 380-3403

Antiques & Shopping

•    Boomtown Flea Market
        301 W Market St (State Rte 668)
        Somerset, OH  43783
        (740) 743-9202
        Fridays-Saturdays 9am-5pm
        Spinning and pottery demonstrations
       

•    Trading Post Antiques
        East Main Street
        Shawnee, OH  43782
        (740) 394-2421
       

•    Community Exchange Gift Shop
        117 East Main Street
        Shawnee, OH  43782
        (740) 394-2852
        Definitely worth the trip.  Great location,
        perfectly appointed, food tasting, more. 
       

•    Appalachian Art & Craft Market
        Rte 33 at Rte 374
        Rockbridge, Ohio
        (740) 974-9907
        Enjoy the beauty of the Hocking Hills area,
        known for its friendly atmosphere,
        hospitality and natural wonders.
       

•    Country Grace Gifts
        73 High Street
        Glouster, Ohio
        (740) 767-2111
        Shop for country primitives in the quaint little
        coal-mining town of Glouster.

Bats

•    Bat Conservation International, Inc.
        Just one Little Brown bat can catch 1,200
        mosquito-sized insects in just one hour!

Canoeing

•    Hocking Hills Canoe Livery
        12789 State Route 664 S.
        Logan, OH  43138 
        (740) 385-0523 or (800) 634-6820
        Enjoy a relaxing trip down the Hocking River.
        Canoe, kayak and raft rentals.

Conservation

•    Blue Rock Station
        1190 Virginia Ridge Rd.
        Philo, OH  43771
        (740) 674-4300
        Visit Ohio's first earthship - a 2,200 sq ft house
        made of tires and trash!  Learn about straw bale
        building, natural gardening, solar cooking.
        Walk with the llamas.
        And one must have a cup of tea with
        Jay & Annie Warmke, the gracious hosts
        of this unique experience.

Festivals

•    Thornville Backwoods Fest
        8572 High Point Rd; Thornville, Ohio
        Fri-Sat 10a-6p, Sun 10a-5p
        Need a place to stay?  We're just 10 minutes
        away from the fest, Contact Us
       

•    Moonshine Festival
        New Straitsville, Ohio
        (740) 394-2838
        Memorial Day Weekend 2009
        Celebrating the days when local heroes
        shrugged off the woes of the Great Depression
        by making the means of getting drunk.
       

•    Washboard Festival
        Logan, Ohio
        June 2009, dates to be announced

Food

•    The Clay Haus
        123 West Main Street
        Somerset, OH  43783
        (740) 743-1326
        German and American cuisine.

Golf

•    Perry Country Club
        5111 State Route 13 NE
        New Lexington, OH  43764
        (740) 342-1781
       

•    Rush Creek Golf Course
        (740) 743-1036
       

•    Brass Ring Golf Club
        14405 Country Club Lane
        Logan, OH  43138
        (740) 385-3806

Historical Sites

•    Perry County Historical Society
        105 South Columbus Street
        Somerset, OH  43783
        (740) 743-2591
       

•    Stuart's Opera House
        34 Public Square
        Nelsonville, OH  45764
        (740) 753-1924
        An absolute must.  Usually standing room only
        so call ahead for tickets.

Horses - Eventing, Riding...

•    Smoke Rise Ranch
        6751 Hunterdon Rd
        Glouster, OH  45732
        (740) 767-2624 or (800) 292-1732
        Experience adventures of the Wild West right
        here in southeast Ohio. Cattle drives, round-ups,
        trail riding, large indoor and outdoor arenas,
        camping and cabins.
   

•    Miracle Air Farm
        8635 Baltimore-Somerset Rd NE
        Thornville, OH  43076
        (740) 246-5324

Libraries

•    Perry County District Library
        103 Public Square
        Somerset, OH  43783
        (740) 743-1161

Music

•    Liberty Bell Restaurant
     Classic Country Music Show
        102 N Broad St
        Bremen, OH 
        (740) 569-4883 or (740) 743-3018
        Saturdays 4-8pm, Country Music Jam
        Weekdays open for dinner until 2pm
            

•    The Ohio Valley Opry
     Twin City Opera House
        15 West Main Street
        McConnelsville
        (740) 962-3030
        Third Saturday of each month.

Ohio

•    AppalachianOhio.com
        A great resource to use for
        planning travel and fun in Ohio.
        Be sure to see their Event Calendar.
       

•    DiscoverOhio.com
        Another super resource for
        Ohio travel, especially good deals
        on travel packages and family fun.
       

•    OhioMagazine.com
        Dining and travel guide and fun
        articles about Ohio focusing on
        the Appalachian counties.

Parks, Hiking & Outdoors

•    Burr Oak State Park
        10220 Burr Oak Lodge Road
        Glouster, OH  45732
        (740) 767-3570 Park Office
        (740) 767-2112 Lodge
       

•    Wayne National Forest
        13700 U S Highway 33
        Nelsonville, OH  45764
        (740) 753-0101
        Ohio's only national forest.
   

•    Hocking Hills State Park
     Old Man's Cave
        19852 State Rte 664 S
        Logan, OH
        (740) 385-6841
        Explore natural caves and hike through
        beautiful, scenic hills.
     January 17, 2009 - Winter Hike
        A 6-mile hike starting at Old Man's Cave and
        finishing at Ash Cave.

Pottery

•    Blue Bird Pottery
        Gus & Susan Sherman
        16500 Marietta Run Road
        Amesville, OH  45711
        (740) 551-2347
        Hand-thrown, painted stoneware pottery
        featuring their famous bluebird and iris designs.
        Enjoy wheel-throwing technique demonstrations
        and learn to make and paint your own
        with personal instruction.
        Hours vary and are available by appointment
        so please call or email mariettarun@aol.com

Railroads

•    Byesville Scenic Railway
        Second Street
        Byesville, OH
        (740) 432-2022 or 800 933-5480
        A 1 1/2 hour trip through scenic hills and
        valleys - beautiful and relaxing.