Stoney
Creek Cottage is tucked away and surrounded by the scenic
wonderland of a state forest, but is bordered on the north
by the 
Chillicothe-Ross
County community and on the south by Pike County, both vibrant
areas of growth offering a wide range of activities, special
events and continuous attractions. Whether you're looking
for history, for antiques, for shopping, sports, intimate
dining, recreational activities or just family fun, the
area offers it all.
The
Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce (www.chillicotheohio.com),
the Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.visitchillicotheohio.com)
and the Pike County Chamber of Commerce (www.pikechamber.org)
are excellent resources for planning those new experiences,
vacation events and short day-trips.
Contact
information, hours of operation and costs of most area activities
and attractions are readily available from the Bureau or
from a packet of information available at the cottage itself.Some
suggestions to spark your imagination or whet your appetite
might include:
The
Adena Mansion and Gardens (www.ohiohistory.org)
Administered by the Ohio Historical
Society, Adena is the magnificently restored 1807 estate
of Thomas Worthington, the "Father of Ohio's Statehood."
While on the grounds, visit the recently-added 12,500 square
foot Museum and Education Center as well.
Tecumseh!
(www.tecumsehdrama.com)
The legendary Indian leader comes to life
under a canopy of stars each summer evening, from June 11
through September 4, at the Sugarloaf Amphitheater. The
outdoor drama is the action packed struggle to preserve
Shawnee tribal homelands - a story of leadership…
but with war, Indians, soldiers, horses and much much more
to captivate adults and children alike. Over 2.4 million
visitors have visited Sugarloaf during Tecumseh's 38-year
run as the must-see outdoor theatrical masterpiece.
KC
Raceway (www.kc-raceway.com)
A high-banked dirt racetrack, it's
Ohio's fastest 3/8 mile track. World-class "stock car
races" provide lots of Saturday night excitement during
the season.
Triple
Crown Indoor Sports Facility (www.triplecrownsports.net)
With over 22,000 square feet, Triple Crown
offers soccer, in-line hockey, volleyball, basketball, baseball,
boxing, cheerleading, spaceball, arena football and much
more. It's the place for indoor sports and recreation year-round
with extended hours during the winter months.
The
Chillicothe Paints (www.chillicothepaints.com)
Single-A Frontier League Professional Baseball
action is the name of the game at V.A. Memorial Stadium
from May through September. This is family fun at its best
in a hometown atmosphere.
Hopewell
Culture National Historical Park (www.nps.gov/hocu)
Visit the pre-historic culture
…were they a "lost race" that vanished before
the Indians of historic Chillicothe arrived? The Legacy
of the Moundbuilders is alive at Mound City. Learn about
the once-flourishing Hopewell World, a way of life that
had probably ended over 1500 years ago.
