Uncle Buck's Riding Stable and Dance Barn Uncle Buck's Riding Stable and Dance Barn, where a great time can had by all. Trail rides offer a unique way to explore the 27,000 acres of the Zaleski State Forest. 10,000 sq. ft. party barn where you may host your next social event.

Old Man's Cave The most popular of all the Hocking areas is Old Man's Cave, located on State Route 664. Here at the Upper Falls, the Grandma Gatewood Trail begins it six-mile course connecting three of the park's areas: Old Man's Cave to Cedar Falls to Ash Cave. This same trail has been designated as part of Ohio's Buckeye Trail as well as part of two national systems - the North Country Scenic Trail and America's Discovery Trail

Valley Zipline Tours Locally owned and operated. Designed and installed by the experts from The Outdoor Fun Store. Get a 15% discount by booking on HockingHills.com! Tour features 11 zip lines including 3 monster zips spanning over 1000 feet across our main valley. In addition to the monster zips you will race "the duel", a side by side flight across yet another valley, measuring over 550 feet! Approx. 3 hours long.

Cedar Falls Cedar Falls itself is the greatest waterfall in terms of volume in the Hocking region. Queer Creek tumbles over the face of the Blackhand displaying the awesome force of water power.

Conkles Hollow Conkels Hollow, situated off S.R. 374 on Big Pine Road is a rugged, rocky gorge - considered one of the deepest in Ohio. The valley floor is a veritable wilderness covered by a profusion of ferns and wildflowers while hemlock, birch and other hardwood tower overhead.

Ash Cave In the southernmost reaches of Hocking Hills in Ash Cave - beyond doubt the most spectacular feature of the entire park. Ash Cave is the largest, most impressive recess cave in the state.

Rock House Rock House is unique in the Hocking Hills' region, as it is the only true cave in the park. It is a tunnel-like corridor situated midway up a 150-foot cliff of Blackhand sandstone.

Robbins Crossing Robbins Crossing is a collection of original log cabins built by settlers of the Valley in the 1850s. These cabins were donated by landowners, and carefully dismantled at their original locations. The cabins were then reassembled at Robbins Crossing to form what might have been a typical village for the settlers.

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Wildflower Tour This tour was designed to let the visitor travel the back roads and see the wonders of the Hocking Hills from his car. Most of the waterfalls can be seen without getting out or, at most, walking a few feet. However, the route includes the state park system which does require some hiking.

Cantwell Cliffs Cantwell Cliffs is located in the northern reaches of Hocking Hills - 17 miles from Old Man's Cave on S.R. 374. Its remote location discourages visitation, but those who travel the extra distance will not be disappointed. Many visitors proclaim the Cantwell area as the most picturesque in Hocking County.

Burr Oak State Park As one of Ohio's resort parks, Burr Oak offers a wide array of overnight accommodations with its lodge, cabins and campground.

Burr Oak State Park blends modern conveniences with the wilderness spirit of Ohio

MacGahan County Seat District CENTRAL DISTRICT - PERRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, JANUARIUS MacGAHAN STATUE, PERRY COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY, PERRY COUNTY VIETNAM WAR, KOREAN,WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL

TECUMSEH THEATRE - Perry County's tallest building (4 stories) is locatedin atownthatoiice hadthe county's largest population during the Hocking ValleyCoal Boom from 1875-1925. Therriaintheatreon the second and third floors was once home to vaudeville shows, plays, and dances, but the theatre has not been open since the 1950's. A non-profit group formed in 1976 to save the extensively water damaged building from the wrecking ball. Through the efforts of this group, major infrastructure work has been completed and the first floor has been restored for use as the village library. Library hours are 10:00 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 10:00 a.m.- I:M p.m. on Saturdays. The theatre is located on Shawnee's Main Street, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, at the junction of U. S. Rt. 93 and St. Ri. 155 in southern Perry County. For more information call (740) 394-2278.

SOUTHERN PERRY COUNTY MUSEUM AND MODEL RAIL EXHIBIT- Located in one of Historic Shawnee's original storefronts, is a model railroad 'exhibit in be progress' beng constructed to show how the trains ran through the boom coal mining communities of southem Perry County (Rendville, Coming, Drakes, Hemlock, Shawnee, New Straitsville, etc.). Historical information about these 'Little Cities of Black Diamonds' is featured in exhibits that rotate every several months. The museum houses a gift shop staffed by volunteers. Museum hours are usually1:00 P.M.- 4:00 p.m. Thursday through Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day and weekends only April, May, September and October. Closed November through March. Call (740) 394-1171 or (740) 394 2223 to assure that the museum is open. Tours available by appointment. WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST - Public hunting and fishing, hiking, camping and horse trails throughout southern Perry County. Call (614) 592-6644.

LESLIE COPE GALLERY - 153 Cope Street, Roseville, Ohio Permanent collection, paintings, etc. Paintings and prints for sale. Gallery open daily (except Saturday) 10:00-5:00 p.m. (740) 697-0075

OHIO CERAMIC CENTER - The Ohio Ceramic Center consists of five beautifully designed buildings devoted to the history of Pottery. The Center includes a gift shop, artist studio, and buildings devoted to art pottery, utilitarian ware, and ware currently in production. Reference books available. Located south of Zanesville on St. Rt. 93. Open May 17-October 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Closed holidays. Admission is $1.00 (adults) and 5() cents (children over 12.) Contacti Barb Crowder, Center Director, (740) 697-702 1. Tours for groups are available.

BEAUMONT BROTHERS POTTERY - Keystone Street, Crooksville, Ohio. See Early American salt-glazed and spongeware Pottery being made. Tours available. For more information call (740) 982-0055.

ALPINE POTTERY - 7674 Ceramic Road NE, Roseville, Ohio. See beautiful hand-decorated stoneware actually being made. Tours available Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Call (740) 697-0075.

Hocking State Forest offers a primative camping area for bridle trail users. The camp area is located off of the Laurel Township Road 231. This facility contains 23 campsites that are large enough to accomodate most rigs. A water supply is available for horses only. There is no fee for use of the area, but it is required that each camper complete a self registration form.

Adjacent to the Horsemen's Camp is a staging and parking area for people using the bridle trails for not more than one day. This area is large enough to accomodate a number of day use rigs.

Ninety-nine acres of forest land have been set aside for rock climbing and rappelling. The area is located on Big Pine Road, one mile east of Conkle's Hollow. A parking area is within easy walking distance of the rock and cliff face. There you will find excellent terrain for this growing sport. Be sure to use quality equipment and climb with experienced people.

GENERAL PHIL SHERIDAN - General Sheridan's statue is seen in Somerset's Pigfoot Square at the intersection of St. Rt. 13 and U. S. Rt. 22. His parent's home is on St. Rt. 13 (built by General Sheridan for his parents) and his boyhood home is just west off St. Rt. 13 on West Sheridan Ave. When Sheridan was a boy, his parents moved to Somerset. His famous ride from Winchester to Cedar Creek during the Civil war, changing defeat into victory for the North, gave him national prominence- Sheridan died in 1888, buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH AND MUSEUM - The first Catholic parish in Ohio, established in 1818. For many years the Dominican Fathers were trained here. The Church and museum are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Lunches may be provided if advance notice is given. St.Rt.383, just off St.Rt. 13, south of Somerset. Call (740) 743-1317.

FORT GLENFORD - One of the most unusual stone forts known. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Indian mounds in the area. St. Rt. 757, Glenford.

THE PEOPLE'S BANK OF GLENFORD - Built in 1920 and served the community until 1932 when it went bankrupt. A restoration project began in 1987 and this beautifully designed building was recently placed on the National Register of Historical Places. Main Street Glenford.

ROUND BARNS - There are four unique round bams located in the county: 1. The old Gilmore farm now owned by Mr. Robert Meutzel - built in 1917 and rebuilt after a fire in 1932. Located approximately 1/2 mile south of State Route 13, three miles north of Somerset, on Reading Township Road #136, near the village of New Reading. 2 The old Mott Thomas farm, now owned by the John McGaughey family - built in 1908. Located on Jackson Township Road 94-A, within sight of State Route 37. 1 mile east of Junction City, 3. The Old Evi G. Melick farm, now owned by the Neil Coopenider family - built in 1927. Located on Madison Township Road 99, 1/2

Dairy Barn Southeastern Ohio Cultural Arts Center The Dairy Barn Arts Center is one of Southeast Ohio's premiere art galleries, drawing nearly 15,000 visitors to the region every year. It is The Dairy Barn Arts Center's mission to: offer exhibitions, events, and educational programs that nurture and promote area artists and artisans; develop art appreciation among all ages; provide the community access to fine arts and crafts from outside the region; and draw attention and visitors to Southeast Ohio.

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Welcome aboard... an old time passenger train for aliesurely ride through the beautiful hills of Southeastern Ohio. Enjoy the blooming dogwood trees in the spring, summertime fun, nature's spectacular fall foliage colors or a special winter ride with Santa.

The Annual January Winter Walk from Old Man's Cave to Ash Cave. This six mile hike covers some of the most scenic trails in southeastern Ohio. The 3rd weekend in January. Continuous starting times from 9-11am. Free.