There are many historical museums in Ross County. At the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, you can view history first-hand by visiting the mounds dating back to 200 B.C. Or, move throughout time at the Ross County Heritage Center where you can see exhibits from antique toys to war memorabilia. At Adena Mansion and Gardens you can stroll the grounds of the former home of Thomas Worthington, Ohio’s founding father for a scenic and leisurely afternoon. Other sights include the Railroad Museum in Yoctangee Park, the Dental Museum in Bainbridge and the David Nickens Heritage Center. Call the Ross- Chillicothe Convention and Visitor’s Bureau for a complete list and hours of operation.
Adena Mansion & Gardens
847 Adena Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-772-1500 or 1-800-319-7248
www.adenamansion.com
Bainbridge Historical Society Museum
208 W. Main Street
Bainbridge, OH 45612
740-634-2228
Chillicothe Railroad Museum
Paint St. & Water St.
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-702-7675
The Ohio Circus Museum
107 E. Main Street
Bainbridge, OH 45612
740-634-0052
David Nickens Heritage Center
71 W. 4th St.
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-773-3644
Dr. John D. Harris Dental Museum
208 W. Main Street
Bainbridge, OH 45612
740-634-2228
www.bainbridgedentalmuseum.org
First Capital District
Downtown Chillicothe
Chillicothe, OH 45601
www.chillicotheohio.com/first-capital-district
Go Free Yourself Escape Room
14 Health Drive
Chillicothe, OH 45601
www.gofreeyourselfescape.com
The Highlands Nature Sanctuary
7660 Cave Road
Bainbridge, OH 45612
937-365-1935
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
16062 State Rt. 104,
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-774-1126
www.nps.gov/hocu
Lucy Hayes Heritage Center
90 West 6th Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-775-5829
Lucy Hayes Heritage Center Facebook Page
Mighty Children’s Museum
21 E. Fourth Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
www.mightymuseum.org
Naz Vineyard & Winery
13414 Marietta Road
Kingston, OH 45644
740-655-3500
Naz Vineyard & Winery Facebook Page
Objective Reality Games
1080 N. Bridge St., Ste. 47B
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-851-4450
www.objectiverealitygames.com
Phoenix Fire Co. #2 Museum
68 East Second Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-773-2212
Phoenix Fire Company No. 2 Museum Facebook Page
Ross County Genealogical Society
303 S. Paint Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-773-2715
www.rcgsohio.org
Ross County Heritage Center
45 W. Fifth Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-772-1936
www.rosscountyhistorical.org
Southern Ohio Axe Throwing
35 N. Paint Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-298-4950
www.southernohioaxe.com
Story Mound
Allen Ave & Delano St.
Chillicothe, OH 45601
1-800-686-1535
Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama
5968 Marietta Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601
1-866-775-0700
www.tecumsehdrama.com