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Strike a pose and capture unforgettable memories on the Ross County Selfie Trail! Discover some of the most post-worthy spots with natural landscapes to iconic landmarks. This trail offers plenty of photo opportunities that showcase the charm and beauty of Ross County. Make sure to use the hashtag #FindYourselfHere to share your photos with the Ross-Chillicothe Visitors Bureau.

7 stops | 32 min | 13.7 mi

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Yoctangee Park Nature's Wonders
East Water Street

Yoctangee Park

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21 West Water Street

Caboose

As you walk east on Water Street you'll notice two cabooses on your left. These represent the importance of the railroad to Chillicothe's past, and also is the Chillicothe Railroad Museum.

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S Paint St & W Main St

Ross County Courthouse

The Ross County Courthouse, on the Public Square, was completed in 1858 on the site of Ohio's first statehouse and the county's first jail.

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Majestic arch Art, Music, & Theater
45 East 2nd Street

Majestic Theatre

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Great Seal State Park Campgrounds
4908 Marietta Road

Great Seal State Park

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Earthworks & Mounds
4731 Sulphur Lick Road

Hopewell Mound Group – Hopewell Culture NHP

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Tecumseh Art, Music, & Theater
5968 Marietta Road

Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama

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