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    Richard R.

    THE GREAT SERPENT MOUND is said to be the world's largest effigy mound. The prehistoric mound boasts a length of 1,376 feet, a height of 4 to 5 feet and a varying width of about 19 feet give or take. What appears to be an oval head is actually said to be an egg being swallowed by the great serpent. There are seven coils to the body of the serpent throughout the mound but local information signs indicate there was once an 8th coil just before the head. The mound is said to have been built around 100 BCE, which makes it around 2100 years old... but there is strong argument it is far younger at around 850 years old. However, most seem to agree that the shape and positioning of the mound was somehow influenced by astronomical events. There is a large parking area for visitors, two large restroom houses, a picnic pavilion, museum/visitor center and overlook. IF you are making plans to visit months in advance, keep in mind there is a walking tour the second Friday of every month guided by archaeologist Bill Kennedy. Tour is 1.5 hours long and begins @ 1:30pm. There is also an observation tower which basically gives you the best view of the mound in its entirety. However, the tower was closed during our July 2023 visit and is not scheduled to reopen until repairs are completed. Work doesn't begin until 2024, so its reopening had not been determined as of my review. We didn't view the movie highlighting the history of the mound @ the visitor center nor did we take any tours. We only read the informational signs along the self-guided trail. The most interesting thing I discovered was the meteorite impact crater near the site. Although eroded by time, the original rim diameter has been estimated at around 5 miles wide and the impact is estimated to have occurred about 256 million years ago... long before the mound was created. Other studies show the original diameter is closer to 9 miles wide. Here is a video explaining the impact structure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-VZMxVWMGc&t=3s FINAL THOUGHTS Honestly, the mound is not a very exciting place to visit (although I think school-age children will love it). The information is cool and the history is interesting, but the full mound is not as easy to see as I'd hoped. Best to come here when the observation tower repairs have been completed. Drones are off limits, so currently the trail view is all you get. 2023 / 11

    Cindi R.

    Great place to view but DO NOT GO IN THE WINTER. Unfortunately we felt like we didn't get the whole experience. We were told the museum and gift store were closed but then we found all the nature trails were closed along with the tower which was under repair. We were able to go along the path around the serpent which was very interesting. Be sure to go in the Spring ,Summer, or Fall.

    Lauren K.

    Serpent Mound is really interesting. I only regret stopping by briefly in winter. I'll need to come by in the spring during regular weather! I'd also come again with a friend to give myself more peace of mind as a female traveler (not to say I felt unsafe, it's just safer in general to explore with a buddy). The great Serpent Mound is a 2,000 foot long and 3 foot high prehistoric effigy mound. It was built on what is known as the Serpent Mound crater plateau, running along the Ohio Brush Creek in Adams County. The mound is the largest serpent effigy in the world. The locals say the head and tail of Serpent Mound align with the sunrise and sunset. It's been featured on a number of esoteric TV shows for its healing properties and indigenous roots. You should look it up...its profoundly interesting. The grounds are meticulously kept and the atmosphere is physically lovely. They also have a small gift shop. Had it snowed, I imagine I'd appreciate it less. I'm definitely looking forward to stopping here again next time I'm in the area! I'm not well-versed on the lore yet but will be upon my next visit...I'm very interested.

    Ophelia B.

    The Spectacular Serpent Mound, the largest serpent effigy in the world. My Adventure In The Serpent Mound. Absolutely breathtaking & magical... I had a very solitary & private self tour of an ancient relic dating back to 381 BC.

    The Serpent Mound.
    Veronica T.

    I thought the walk around the mound would take longer. Too bad the tower hasn't been replaced. It would have been interesting seeing it from above. No drones are allowed.

    The observation tower is closed so you can't really see too much. They do not have an ETA on when it will be fixed but I would not go until it is. Also $8 to park the car. The bathroom were clean and in working order.

    Robert G.

    My wife and I stopped here for a visit and really enjoyed it. It was a peaceful walk around and everyone was very friendly to us even though we were there close to closing time. It's amazing how well preserved the mound is and it's important that we honor the culture of not just the Native Americans that resided there, but Native Americans as a whole. The only reason for 4 stars is because the tower was closed, so we couldn't get the amazing overhead view.

    Showed up at noon and peeps are already here!

    Awesome experience but wish the tower was open, so you could take an overlook of the whole thing.

    Hiking trails too!
    Heather L.

    Interesting, mysterious landmark. $8 to park vehicle, payment is taken in the museum and gift shop. Gift shop has reasonably priced items. Take time to check out the small museum. The staff is very nice and passionate about what they do. Grounds are well kept and clean. Climb the short fire tower to get a nice view of nearly the entire serpent formation. Several overlooks are available to see down into the ravine below. I highly recommend taking the time to do the hiking trail (proper shoes required). Its a nice walk down to the riverside and back up.

    Tressa C.

    Visited the Serpent Mound with my parents and two boys. It was very well kept and beautiful to see. It doesn't take very long to visit the mound and to walk the trail around. The gift shop was closed during our visit but we didn't mind. The volunteers that were there were very friendly.

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    Amazing and magical place to visit! We think the ancient people did just hunting and gathering. Nope! Truly worth visiting!

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    The administrators or idiots at this landmark got it wrong. This ancient effigy was built a lot earlier than 1000 AD.

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    Great spot to visit, the entire family enjoyed the history and beauty of this well preserved Ohio Landmark. Highly recommend visiting.

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    Awesome place to visit. Be sure to check out the museum and watch the video presentation. Beautiful grounds too

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    Nestled just inside an ancient meteorite crater, the Serpent Mound is an ancient earthwork monument attributed to the Adena culture (800 BC-AD 100).

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    Seip Earthworks - Signage

    Seip Earthworks

    4.5(4 reviews)
    18.7 mi

    Seip Earthworks is part of the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park administered by the…read moreNational Park Service. The Visitor Center for the park is located at the Mound City Group, and this is a short drive from there. There is a small parking lot located near a shelter house with picnic tables. You can see the large reconstructed mound from there, and it's easy to find your way towards it. Unfortunately, much of this great site has been lost to time and agriculture, so we found it helpful to refer to the map of the area, so we could get a better idea of how everything was once situated. There are outlines of the remnants of buildings that can be viewed. The mound is very impressive to gaze up at and think about how it was accomplished. There is also a hiking trail out near Paint Creek at the site. Several interpretive signs are also available, which are very helpful for better understanding the history of the area.

    Tony and I was on our way to Bainsbridge, Ohio to see the Highland Sanctuary Preservation and to…read morehike among the rock formations. I didn't realize that this Indian Mound was going to be here so It was a very nice surprise. It is FREE to enjoy! There are plenty of signs with tons of information. There is a nice parking lot and a picnic area with shelter available. We parked at the lot and read the signs. There is a gravel road leading back to the mound but the gate on it was locked. So we just parked and walked back there. It was very early in the morning so we were absolutely alone accept for a few squirrels. This is a large park area with plenty of areas to play a ballgame if you wanted!!

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    Seip Earthworks - The one Mound on the site.

    The one Mound on the site.

    Seip Earthworks - Anatomy of a Mound sign

    Anatomy of a Mound sign

    Seip Earthworks - Wide view of the mound.

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    Wide view of the mound.

    US Grant Boyhood Home - Grant's document box

    US Grant Boyhood Home

    4.7(6 reviews)
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    I am a self proclaimed presidential history "nerd". I've read a biography on each president in…read moreorder (currently reading F.D.R.), and my bucket list includes visiting all their birth and burial places. I also make it a point to visit presidential libraries, national historic sites, etc. So, bottom line, I'm tough on these places. I arrived just as a tour started. Two very kind, older people were working as docents. Kaye and Bud, I believe. Very nice, but VERY TALKATIVE, which is ordinarily not a bad thing when it comes to history, but my schedule was tight. There were multiples times during the tour when I thought the explanations and information was tangential and obscure (and I'm a history guy!). When another couple had to leave due to their timeline - I rode their coattails. There just isn't enough information and/or background here for the tour to be that long. There are few items that actually belonged to the Grant family. Having said all this, I should say I was impressed by Bud's grasp on history. Impressive. I walked to the nearby schoolhouse (about 3 blocks away) and just looked in the windows. I couldn't wait for Bud or Kaye to drive over there and let me in... There was a small snafu where I was almost charged $2,020 for an entry fee and souvenir...and poor Kaye couldn't figure out how to fix it (hence the 30 min walk to the schoolhouse while she figured it out haha!). Damn electronics these youngins use! Overall I was glad I went!

    i was dragged with my family. The house has a few rooms and you can be there for maybe an hour? the…read moreadmission is a few dollars.

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    US Grant Boyhood Home - The main living quarters for the Grant family

    The main living quarters for the Grant family

    US Grant Boyhood Home - Parlor, Grant Boyhood Home

    Parlor, Grant Boyhood Home

    US Grant Boyhood Home - Bedroom, Grant Boyhood Home

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    Serpent Mound - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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