Cabin Area Guidebook
City/town information
Ohio's 1st capital. Support small businesses in the historic downtown area with restaurants, shops, and breweries. Large chain shopping and restaurants also available on the N. Bridge St side of town. Visit the historic Adena Mansion and Gardens, Great Seal State Park, or Hopewell Culture earthen mounds. Watch the outdoor Native American drama, Tecumseh! during the summer months. https://ohio.org/wps/portal/gov/tourism/travel-inspiration/articles/take-a-virtual-day-trip-to-chillicothe
13 locals recommend
Chillicothe
Ohio's 1st capital. Support small businesses in the historic downtown area with restaurants, shops, and breweries. Large chain shopping and restaurants also available on the N. Bridge St side of town. Visit the historic Adena Mansion and Gardens, Great Seal State Park, or Hopewell Culture earthen mounds. Watch the outdoor Native American drama, Tecumseh! during the summer months. https://ohio.org/wps/portal/gov/tourism/travel-inspiration/articles/take-a-virtual-day-trip-to-chillicothe
Campbell's Market
630 W Main StClosest grocery store
Gulf
58522 US-50Closest gas station with drinks and subs. Only liquor agency in the county.
Home to Ohio University! Downtown area with restaurants, shops, and breweries. Bike friendly town with bike paths and surrounded by the hills of SE Ohio.
29 locals recommend
Athens
Home to Ohio University! Downtown area with restaurants, shops, and breweries. Bike friendly town with bike paths and surrounded by the hills of SE Ohio.
Main activity center for the Hocking Hills area. Find family friendly activities like Putt Putt, Canoe Liveries, and Zip Lining here. Hocking Hills Winery here, as well as more dining/shopping options.
28 locals recommend
Logan
Main activity center for the Hocking Hills area. Find family friendly activities like Putt Putt, Canoe Liveries, and Zip Lining here. Hocking Hills Winery here, as well as more dining/shopping options.
Circleville
Home to the annual Circleville Pumpkin Festival! A must visit in the fall.
Sightseeing
Hiking, mountain biking, archery, boat rentals, swimming beach, and a nice dining lodge with views over the lake.
56 locals recommend
Lake Hope State Park
27331 Ohio 278Hiking, mountain biking, archery, boat rentals, swimming beach, and a nice dining lodge with views over the lake.
Horseback rides through the Zaleski forest region including the Moonville tunnel.
16 locals recommend
Uncle Buck's Riding Stable and Dance Barn
73930 Buck LnHorseback rides through the Zaleski forest region including the Moonville tunnel.
Tar Hollow State Park
16396 Tar Hollow RdHiking, camping, and lake.
Lake Rupert
Fishing spot close by, private lake
SALT CREEK KAYAK ADVENTURES
1062 Main StClosest canoe/kayak livery others also available
Lake Alma State Park
422 Lake Alma RoadVery private and well preserved park with great hiking trails
8 locals recommend
Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve
1703 Lake Katharine RdVery private and well preserved park with great hiking trails
Abandoned railroad tunnel as part of a ghost town that is thought to be haunted. Can be accessed via the Moonville Rail Trail in Zaleski State Forest.
18 locals recommend
Moonville Tunnel
Hope-Moonville RoadAbandoned railroad tunnel as part of a ghost town that is thought to be haunted. Can be accessed via the Moonville Rail Trail in Zaleski State Forest.
Ultimate Zipline Adventures
15103 OH-664 ScenicHigh Rock Adventures - Hocking Hills Ecotours
10108 Opossum Hollow RdRock climbing & rappelling company
R Adventure Park
15155 Sauer Kraut RdPaintball, ATV adventure park
Long-standing Native American drama held in an outdoor amphitheater.
38 locals recommend
Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama
5968 Marietta RdLong-standing Native American drama held in an outdoor amphitheater.
Food scene
Only 9 miles from the cabin and large selection of wine. Food trucks on Saturdays.
14 locals recommend
Le Petit Chevalier Vineyards and Farm Winery
26328 Locust Grove RdOnly 9 miles from the cabin and large selection of wine. Food trucks on Saturdays.
Seating for large groups, live music on weekends, friendly for different diets, outdoor courtyard with cornhole
7 locals recommend
Fifty West Brewing Company- Chillicothe
1 North Paint StreetSeating for large groups, live music on weekends, friendly for different diets, outdoor courtyard with cornhole
Old Canal Smoke House
94 E Water StGreat BBQ in a charming building
Lake Hope Lodge
27331 OH-278R Kitchen
66 N Paint StGiovanni's Pizza of McArthur
318 W High StOur favorite local pizza
Old Capitol Brewing
79 North Paint StreetThe Pour House at Machinery Hall
25 E 2nd StAdelphi Pub
11899 Main StreetLocal bar with pool and live music
rōst coffee
107 E 2nd StSixth Sense Brewing
275 Main StClub Vinton
58869 US-50Close spot for carry out orders. 50 cent pool games. Cash only.