Experience what Fairfield County, Ohio, and our surrounding area has to offer!

With an abundance of natural beauty, the Hocking Hills region of Ohio is a premier destination for outdoor adventures. This Appalachian area offers countless ways to view and experience naturally-formed, Black Hand Sandstone cliffs, gorges, rock shelters and waterfalls in every season of the year. From the Dum-Ford House, a short 30 minute drive will take you to any one of the many hiking areas and outdoor activities. Information links below:

• Learn more about the Hocking Hills State Park. For a trail map, click here.
• Explore all the Hocking Hills have to offer at HockingHills.com.
• Climb aboard the train with Hocking Valley Scenic Railway! www.hvsry.org
• For more nearby hiking, try one of Clearcreek, Chestnut Ridge or Slate Run Metro Parks within 15 miles or less. Learn more at metroparks.net.

Plan your stay around a unique experience happening in our area. Some opportunities include outdoor concerts, a unique outdoor drama and community festivals. Information links below:

• Tecumseh! is an outdoor drama, located at Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre, just outside Chillicothe, Ohio. This unique show tells the story of Shawnee leader Tecumseh and his fight to protect his homelands in the Ohio country in the late 1700s and has been described as one of the most mesmerizing dramas in the nation. Learn more and find show dates at tecumsehdrama.com.
• The Lancaster Festival is an annual celebration of art, music and community in Lancaster, Ohio. Dates and more more information can be found at lancasterfestival.org.
• Other local festivals include Logan Washboard Music and Arts Festival and the Circleville Pumpkin Show. For more information on other Fairfield County Festivals, go to visitfairfieldcounty.org.

Visit The Georgian, The Sherman House, and the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio in historic downtown Lancaster. Follow the trail of historic Fairfield County Covered Bridges, or visit a variety of landmarks, ancient earthworks and historical structures. Information links below:

• Fairfield County Heritage Association (The Georgian and The Sherman House) 
• The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
• Fairfield County history and heritage locations, tours and trails.
• Other Fairfield County art and culture opportunities.
• Visit local earthworks and mounds at the local Cross Mound Park or an easy 30 minute drive to Ross County. Learn more about these ancient structures at visitchillicotheohio.com.

Try a glass or have a brew at one of our many local wineries and breweries. Some include:

• Slate Run Vineyard
• Clearcreek Country Vineyard
• Manchester Hill Winery
• Rockmill Brewery
• Double Edge Brewing Company
• Outerbelt Brewing & Taproom
• BrewDog DogTap Columbus (Canal Winchester)