- TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Chillicothe, Ohio, including 2 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Logan.
- From Waters Edge Canoe Livery to Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, the Chillicothe area offers 39 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, National & State Parks, Family Fun Center and Movie Theaters.
- Chillicothe is located approximately 50 miles directly south of Columbus along both Paint Creek and the Scioto River. The city has strong ties to historic Native American culture as its name is derived from the Shawnee word meaning 'principle town,' and there are severeal burial mounds in the area. Art also plays a prominent role in the city as there are multiple galleries and museums.
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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, 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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In the midst of Hopewell National Historic Site, visitors are drawn to an enclosure called Mound City. Visitors to this 13-acre rectangular site can walk around and explore the 23 sacred Earthmounds.
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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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As America's oldest continuously operating theatre, The Majestic Theatre is not only a entertainment and cultural treasure of Chillicothe, but of the US. The theatre presents stage plays, music concerts, holiday specials and more.
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Tecumseh! is an outdoor dramatization of the legendary Shawnee leader's struggle to defend his homeland during the 1700s. This summer production is held in an outdoor amphitheater and features galloping horses, a live military cannon, and choreographed battles.
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Dedicated to enriching the culture of the community, the Chillicothe Civic Theater offers an opportunity for locals to get involved and learn about any and every stage of theatrical production.
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Detailing the region's past involvement with the development of the telephone, James M. Thomas Telephone Museum showcases artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia in its displays. The museum has a special exhibit on Alexander Graham Bell.
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Explore the Lower Gorge of Old Man's Cave on the Cedar Falls Hiking Trail. The trail leads hikers through valleys, creeks, and chasms covered in hemlock and bound by large walls of rock that host waterfalls.