At the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, you can view history first-hand by visiting the mounds dating back to 200 B.C. These Earthen mounds and embankments forming huge geometric enclosures grace the area landscape. These monumental structures were built by Native American hands almost 2,000 years ago. Hopewellian people gathered at these earthworks for feasts, […]
Community Spotlight: Bainbridge
We’re doing something a little different this week with our blog by spotlighting one of our communities in Ross County. This week’s spotlight is on Bainbridge. Bainbridge is a village located in Ross County, Ohio. The population in Bainbridge is only around 860 citizens. Bainbridge was home to the very first dental school in the […]
Ross-Chillicothe Fun Filled Summer Bucket List
Schools are getting out for the summer! It’s time to get out, relax, and enjoy some family fun! There are so many fun things that the whole family can enjoy right here in Ross County. To download your own copy of the summer bucket list just click the link. Have you ever been to a Chillicothe […]
Feast of the Flowering Moon
The Feast of the Flowering Moon is just a week away! Chillicothe host the Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival annually. The festival started in 1984, and has been bringing in crowds ever since. The feast is located in historic downtown Chillicothe and is a family friendly festival! During the Feast of the Flowering Moon witness […]
3rd Annual Tourism Banquet
We would like to thank you all for a wonderful year in 2015! Monday we celebrated our 3rd Annual Tourism Banquet. We had an amazing turnout this year thanks to all of our partners in tourism. Guest Speaker Mary Cusick with Tourism Ohio spoke on Ohio’s new brand “Find it here.” The new brand shows just how […]
Paxton Theatre Upcoming Events
The Paxton Theatre located in Bainbridge, OH will be having a fun filled May! They will be having entertainment of all kinds. Music, Comedy and plays for the whole family. The first performance at the Paxton Theatre this May will be a comedy on May 6th. “GuHoHo & The Night of a Bunch of Funny […]
Ross County State Parks
Ross County is the only location in Ohio where you can find 5 State Parks and a National Park all in one county! Our State Parks are excellent for the outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, boating and hunting! There are trails for everyone in our State Parks, whether you’re looking for gently rolling […]
Outdoor Fun in Chillicothe
It looks like we are finally going to get the spring weather we have been waiting for. If you are tired of being stuck indoors and are ready to get outside to have some fun then Chillicothe will be the place for you to be this Saturday. The Ross County Sportsman & Wildlife Club will […]
Walking Around Ross County
Spring is here! Now it’s time to get out enjoy some healthy fun. Ross County offers many walks and runs during the year. Especially in the warmer months. This month there are four different events. They offer a walk or a run. Whichever you prefer! So if your ready to compete get out there and […]
Ross County Tourism Season
Spring is finally here! That means tourism season is here as well. Our local attractions will begin reopening and welcoming visitors back to Ross County. On April 1st The Ross County Heritage Center will reopen for the season. Tours will be available that will take you through Chillicothe and Ross County’s heritage and includes exhibits […]