Food Scene
Dakota's Roadhouse
760 W Emmitt AveGood small chain steakhouse. Love the steak salad.
Wendy's
102 N Bridge StWendy's--what more can I say?
Old Canal Smoke House
94 E Water StGreat Barbeque. Patio. Located in the First Capitol Area.
Great venue for breakfast or lunch. The locals eat her. Good food, simply made.
Grinders Coffee & Cafe
85 N Paint StGreat venue for breakfast or lunch. The locals eat her. Good food, simply made.
There's now a location on Western Avenue, also. The one on Bridge Street is a drive-in or sit-down. The one on Western is a sit-down. Burger Joint.
Sumburger - Bridge Street
1487 N Bridge StThere's now a location on Western Avenue, also. The one on Bridge Street is a drive-in or sit-down. The one on Western is a sit-down. Burger Joint.
Pizza place. Haven't tried it, but it's the closest place to Wren Eagle Retreat.
Acord's Pizza & Subs
13110 OH-772Pizza place. Haven't tried it, but it's the closest place to Wren Eagle Retreat.
Absolutely the best diner food. Famous people have eaten there. It's the silver building on the right as you head into Waverly.
Diner 23
300 W Emmitt AveAbsolutely the best diner food. Famous people have eaten there. It's the silver building on the right as you head into Waverly.
Best fish restaurant. There's a whole strip of chain restaurants along Bridge Street, so if that's what you want, here's where you'll find it.
Red Lobster
1079 N Bridge StBest fish restaurant. There's a whole strip of chain restaurants along Bridge Street, so if that's what you want, here's where you'll find it.
McDonald's
1067 N Bridge StMcDonald's--there are 2 others in town.
Max & Erma's
10 River TrceCasual restaurant.
Essentials
Hirsch Fruit Farm & Market
12846 OH-772Fresh local produce
Hirsch Fruit Farm & Market
12846 OH-772Fresh local produce
Kroger
887 N Bridge StBest grocery store in town.
Walmart Supercenter
85 River TrceWalmart
Everything Else
Adena Hospitalists Group
272 Hospital RdClosest hospital.
Hopewell mounds and interpretive center, museum, and store. Interesting look at early Ohioans.
18 locals recommend
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
16062 OH-104Hopewell mounds and interpretive center, museum, and store. Interesting look at early Ohioans.
Atomic Speedway
2535 Blain HwyDirt track auto racing.
Jay-Cee Public Golf Course
12100 Pleasant Valley RdGolf course.
VA Medical Center Golf Course
17273 OH-104Golf course. Very near to where the Paint play in Memorial Stadium.
Rivers Edge Golf Course
310 Sunset DrGolf course.
Great fishing. There are trails around the lake, but it is a popular hang-out site, so I would only recommend it for teenage or older.
Ross Lake Wilderness Area
Great fishing. There are trails around the lake, but it is a popular hang-out site, so I would only recommend it for teenage or older.
Bethesda Church
4894 Denver RdA very welcoming church.
Centerpoint Church
144 Consumer Center DrAnother good church.
Arts & Culture
Authentic play dealing with the early interactions between Native Americans and settlers. Horses, canoes, cannons, and shot guns!
38 locals recommend
Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama
5968 Marietta RdAuthentic play dealing with the early interactions between Native Americans and settlers. Horses, canoes, cannons, and shot guns!
Pump House Center For the Arts
1 Enderlin CirLocal fine art facility.
Sightseeing
Ross County Historical Society
45 W 5th StCheck out the museum and the restored homes.
Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau
230 N Plaza BlvdPick up brochures and plan your visit.
Restored home and grounds of Thomas Worthington, the 6th Governor of Ohio. It sits on 300 acres and has views across to Great Seal State Forest, the inspiration for Ohio's State Seal.
11 locals recommend
Adena Mansion & Gardens Historic Site
847 Adena RdRestored home and grounds of Thomas Worthington, the 6th Governor of Ohio. It sits on 300 acres and has views across to Great Seal State Forest, the inspiration for Ohio's State Seal.
Buckeye Furnace State Memorial
123 Buckeye Park RdRestored civil war era furnace and outbuilding.
The best example of early earthworks. Hike the grounds and climb the hill to experience what it was like for early peoples in Ohio.
19 locals recommend
Fort Hill Earthworks & Nature Preserve
13614 Fort Hill RdThe best example of early earthworks. Hike the grounds and climb the hill to experience what it was like for early peoples in Ohio.
Leo Petroglyphs State Memorial
357 Township Hwy 224Ancient drawings and a short but interesting trail.
Entertainment & Activities
Great way to canoe or kayak on Paint creek. The creek does get too low during dry summers, so check the level before planning your trip.
6 locals recommend
Waters Edge Canoe Livery
10807 OH-772Great way to canoe or kayak on Paint creek. The creek does get too low during dry summers, so check the level before planning your trip.
Paint Creek Rental
14000 US-50Canoe livery for canoeing or kayaking on Paint Creek.
Find out about the Chillicothe Paints. Chillicothe's summer wood bat college Prospect league. The most fun you can have at a baseball game.
Chillicothe Paints Baseball Office and Gift Shop
11 E 2nd StFind out about the Chillicothe Paints. Chillicothe's summer wood bat college Prospect league. The most fun you can have at a baseball game.
Shawnee Lanes
1680 N Bridge StBowling alley.
Cavalier Skating Rink
14978 Pleasant Valley RdRoller skating rink.
Triple Crown Family Fun Center
1 Nancy Wilson WayGames, inflatables, etc.
Great Seal State Park
4908 Marietta RdHiking trails and close proximity to Tecumseh.
2 small lakes and hiking trails. The Buckeye Trail runs through here. Also plenty of picnic areas.
11 locals recommend
Scioto Trail State Park
144 Lake Rd2 small lakes and hiking trails. The Buckeye Trail runs through here. Also plenty of picnic areas.
Pike Lake State Park
1847 Pike Lake RdGreat place to hike. Buckeye Trail runs through here.
Live theater, concerts, etc. In the historic First Capital Area.
10 locals recommend
Majestic Theatre Movie
45 E 2nd StLive theater, concerts, etc. In the historic First Capital Area.
Ross County Fairgrounds
344 Fairgrounds RdMany events happen at the Fairgrounds.
Magic Waters Theatre
7757 Cave RdSummer theater.