We loved this tour! It's only $12, and we were treated to a video introduction and then a private…read moretour of the house with tons of information about when it was originally built and also about the latest renovation. Everyone we dealt with was so friendly and knowledgeable. We would love to go back and see it decked out for Christmas!

I've lived in Marietta for 35 years and this was my first visit. Was always thinking I'd do it…read morelater when guests came. Why did I wait! It was so enjoying to hear about the house and its history. It's a great gem for our small historic town.

The lore of the iconic Mothman is alive and well in the center of town in Point Pleasant, West…read moreVirginia. The statue was created by Bob Roach with an unveiling in 2003. Mothman stands in all his glory at 12', his red eyes piercing through your soul. He was constructed from stainless steel that has a mirror effect. Paying homage to Mothman is one of the biggest draws during the annual Mothman Festival. Folks have been drawn to the mysterious human/creature since 1966. It's said to have been at that time when several witnesses spied the creature at the West Virginia Ordinance Works (an abandoned TNT area). Go to Point Pleasant for the Mothman...if you dare!

It's bright silver and really doesn't match the witness descriptions of the alleged Mothman too…read morewell but so what? Mothman is so fun and freakishly wild and just about the only thing that puts this sleepy West Virginia town on the map. If you're within twenty or thirty miles and at all susceptible to kitsch how can you not swing by and snap a pic or three and maybe a couple dozen selfies with ol' red eyes here in all his anthropomorphic glory? And not only is your time with the statue free but you might actually make money if you choose to snatch the funds people have stuck into Mothy's bunghole. I don't know the story on that custom and pilfering butt money might be bad luck, though. As much as it pains this Detroiter to admit it I must say the Mothman statue is cooler than the Robocop statue.

Neat little place to stop. Learned something I didn't know by actually taking time to read the…read moresigns.

I hollered at my hubby and daughter about 4am..."Get up, Get up!! Time to go on a hike!" It wasn't…read moreplanned the night before, so I got a lot of grumbling [not under their breathes either] BUT, they were moving and that's all that mattered so I turned a deaf ear to the remarks...Noel asked if her boyfriend could go if she could wake him up and he could be ready..I had no issues, so she called him, he readily agreed...my kind of trooper...no complaints to the chief!!! Good man!! We were on the road by 530am, stopped for gas and drove the 1.5 hrs over into Zaleski State Forest to go hiking. We stopped at Lake Hope State Park roadside area to check out the Historical Hope Iron Furnace. It is FREE to explore and plenty of signage to learn about the history. There are 69 Charcoal Iron Furnace in the Hanging Rock Region which stretches over 100 miles from Logan, OH to My Savage, KY. Great area to picnic. There are tables, grills and bathroom area. There are several marked trails to hike. Tony, Noel, Adam and I had a nice afternoon and a great way to kill an hour and for FREE..and historical...WIN WIN all the way around!!!

Three years ago, we had our wedding here and felt it was high time for a review. The staff who help…read morewith planning are absolutely amazing. The venue is always in such a beautiful condition and incredibly clean. All our guests loved it just as much as we did. We had our wedding in the courtyard where the pool used to be, along with reserving the gym area and carriage house. They had plenty of parking for everyone and more than enough space for 160 guests. I just can't say enough nice things about the venue and staff. Everything turned out so wonderfully that day. I'll always recommend this venue anytime I'm asked about local places to look at for weddings or even other events.

Everything about this place is amazing, the atmosphere is incredible and the people there are so…read morefriendly

I first came to the Sherman House on a field trip in high school and loved it so much that I had to…read morecome back for more with my family. Very interesting and neat period collection and decor throughout, and the staff was very friendly and informative. I was speechless in awe throughout the tour, it was all so fascinating! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging, full of neat stories of W.T Sherman's upbringing and life, and liked to play neat little guessing games with us as to what this and that was. All and all we had a great time and talked about it almost the whole car ride home and how fun and interesting it was.

the house has many original Sherman family items and the house itself has not changed much and is…read morein good shape. the upstairs has a museum about W. T. Sherman with many displays about Sherman's life and military career. our guide was excellent and you could tell he was very enthusiastic about Lancaster and Sherman. my husband and I would highly recommend this Museum.

I wish I could write more about this building but because it's private you can only see the…read moreexterior. However I think it's still worth a stop if you're in the area. It's an absolutely beautiful house with charm, elegance and beautiful design. I can tell you that what you can see from the street is absolute craftsmanship.

I've walked by this mansion several times a week for years and I had no idea this piece of history…read morewas on Yelp. Would ya look at that?! Being that I live so closed, I've looked into its background and it's pretty cool. It's history is long and rather weird, starting way back in 1895 when circus owner Peter Sells asked a well known Columbus architect to build a home for his wife. This architect was Frank Packard and he designed the one-of-a-kind home with gothic, tudor, chateauesque styles mixed with his own personal flare, even adding circus-like touches throughout. Fun fact - This same architect build the Ohio Governor's Mansion, the Jeffrey Mansion, and at least one other in the city. The Sells mansion was on the market for quite some and it started to go a little down hill. However, it was finally purchased in 2020 and I've noticed the new owners are doing what they can to renovate and bring it back to life.

This a a fantastic little venue in a small southeast Ohio town. It is well restored and maintained…read more The acoustics are phenomenal and it has a true intimate feel that lends itself to performers being able to establish a great rapport with the audience. On the first floor there is a great open lobby space with a smallish bar. This lends itself to facilitating conversations with other attendees - and my experience was that everyone who takes the time to come to the Opera House gets a similar vibe. I would encourage anyone contemplating a visit to take a look at the cast of performers who have appeared here. It is really quite a list. If you want to see some great, talented performers in a unique setting look no further - this is it.

I recently went to Stuart's Opera House for the first time. Dang, what a special place! They opened…read morethe show with a quick PSA about the children's music education work they do in the community, which made me like them even more. As for the concert space itself... I'd see another concert there but there are definitely pros and cons. Pros: -Intimate, cozy space. I love that you can wait on the first level before doors open -Super clean bathrooms -Good sound mixing Cons: -The floors in the concert hall are awful. They shook substantially when people walked and were very noisy. The gentleman behind me was a toe tapper (no shame! Totally normal) but the floors made it seem like Godzilla was wrecking a city behind me -Volunteers served as ushers and they were... Confused. We were taken to the wrong seats (even side instead of odd) and the guys taking tickets were similarly befuddled -The layout of the plastic chairs in the back of the bottom section felt haphazard. It was hard to sneak through to go to the bathroom during the show

Very nice memorial for the minors that have died mining coal. Lots of free dry camping campsites in…read morethe area.

This park is a great stop. Lots of history of mining and they have an enormous mining bucket that…read moreyou can walk in. Beautiful at sunset.

If you've been following my reviews for a while then you know I absolutely adore covered bridges…read more So it should be no surprise that I have decided to visit a few while on our summer family vacation passing through Ohio. Zeller-Smith was on my radar because of it's proximity to our hotel. I found the drive to this bridge to be very enjoyable. Ohio is full of farmland and most all the fields have only recently been planted. Since the Springtime vegetation is so low, you can see for miles and miles. I truly loved how subdivisions and single family homes were integrated into the farmland landscape. Sort of made me feel like Marty McFly in Back to the Future when he went back in time and discovered the "coming soon" sign for the sudivision his family home would eventually be located in. BRIDGE FACTS Year Built: 1905 Builder: J.W.Buchanan Length: 79 feet Relocated to current location: 1986 Truss type: Multiple Kingpost Location: Sycamore Creek Park over Sycamore Creek in Pickerington, Ohio. FINAL THOUGHTS The park area is nice and has two playgrounds. On both sides of the bridge are large expansive fields. On the parking side there is a huge soccer field while on the other is an Arboretum with a lovely sitting area and beautiful meadow. The walk to the bridge from the parking area is paved and a small gravel path leads you to the creek where you can get a side view of this historic structure. I didn't find the paint color scheme chosen for this bridge to be attractive, but I do applaud the communities effort to integrate this bridge into the landscape. It is obvious someone (or a group of someone's) is caring for this bridge. Thank you for preserving it for our generation and many generations to come.

We love visiting historical sites around the state and this one did not disappoint. There is a…read moresmall museum at the entrance that you can explore while you wait for your tour. You can only visit the inside of the house on a tour so made sure to note the times on the day of your visit. Brittany was our tour guide and she was fantastic. So many interesting facts were shared and the inside of the house was beautiful. Make sure to stop by the place that inspired the state seal while you are here

Worthington family history, early chillicothe and starting Ohio history...whats not to love. There…read moreis alot of walking but the grounds and other buildings are neat to see. The mansion is nicely done with some legit family heirlooms and lots of period correct furnishings. The museum is small but nice. Not busy on Sunday afternoon and very fair price. My only complaint is the length of tour, almost 2 full hours, its too much. Mt. Vernon, Monticello, other historical homes 'more important' are half that.