- The list below includes 20 free or cheap things to do in or near Chillicothe, Ohio, including 41 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Art Gallery, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
- From Hopewell Culture National Historical Park to Great Seal State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chillicothe and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Logan.
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16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601
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Learn about the culture and lives of the Native Americans that built the sacred Earthmounds found on the Hopewell Culture Natural Historical Site. The park covers 1,200 acres and features walking and hiking trails between the monuments.
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Great Seal State Park covers roughly 1,862 acres of land in the heart of the famous rugged mountains that are found on the Great Seal of the State of Ohio. Guests can enjoy horseback riding, hiking, Native American history, mountain biking, and picnicking.
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When you visit the 218-acre Scioto Trail State Park, you will be amazed at how remote and scenic the park is. Whether you want to camp and fish, or spend the day hiking, biking and swimming, this park features the amenities and the scenic vistas.
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Littered with native trees, Yocatangee Park has a brook that is home to ducks and geese. The park features an expansive field that often has neighborhood children playing soccer and baseball on it.
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Featuring a catalog of over 37,000 items, the McKell Library is a public library located in a historic building. The library features an extensive collection of books as well as photographs, sheet music, and manuscripts.
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Adena is a mansion and gardens that was built for the first governor of the state of Ohio in 1807. Situated on 300-acres, the interior serves as a museum while the grounds include multi-tiered gardens, barn, and smoke house.
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Adjacent to the Historic First Capital District, Chillicothe, OH
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Adjacent to the historic First Capital District, Yoctangee Park spans 48 acres in total. Primary features for guests include tennis courts, softball fields, shelter houses, restroom facilities, and picnic areas along with the restored 1882 Municipal Water Plant.
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Once home to some of the first politicians of Ohio, Adena State Memorial is a large estate that has a restored Colonial mansion on its grounds. Visitors can learn about the history of these politicians on a guided group tour.
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Home to the Chillicothe Paints, VA Memorial Stadium is a ballpark that hosts summer games for a collegiate team. Visitors can watch talented athletes compete on an artificial field at the stadium.
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PO Box 1613, Chillicothe, OH 45601
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As an arts education center, The Pump House Center for the Arts hosts a variety of community events that include art exhibitions and receptions. The center has a gift shop with art prints, ceramics, and handmade Zimbabwe baskets.