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Serpent Mound, Peebles, OH

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Serpent Mound

3850 State Route 73 · Peebles, OH

Why you should go…

Serpent Mound is a 1,348-foot-long effigy mound in the shape of a snake with a curled tail, built by ancient American Indian cultures above Ohio Brush Creek in Adams County. A path leads around the earthwork, and an observation tower and a visitor center museum help you take in its full shape. Three burial mounds stand on the same grounds. The site is a National Historic Landmark run by the Ohio History Connection, and leashed pets are welcome.

  • #effigy mound
  • #native american history
  • #archaeological site
  • #national historic landmark

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Serpent Mound, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

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  • Sightseeing
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    Pickaway County

    Free

    Visitor bureau for Pickaway County, Ohio, home of the Circleville Pumpkin Show and area parks and history.

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  • Sport & Outdoor
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    $50+

    Ohio's original zipline canopy tour operator, with courses ranging from family-friendly to high-speed.

    62 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    Iconic

    National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    Free

    Walk through four huge hangars holding more than 360 aircraft and missiles, from Wright brothers artifacts to Air Force One.

    64 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
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    Fairfield County

    Free

    Convention and visitors bureau for Fairfield County, Ohio, south and east of Columbus.

    65 mi awayMore like this