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Pickaway County, Circleville, OH

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Pickaway County

325 W Main St · Circleville, OH

Why you should go…

The Pickaway County Visitors Bureau, based in Circleville, Ohio, has promoted tourism in the county since 2006. It maintains a community events calendar and highlights local parks, historic sites and festivals, most notably the Circleville Pumpkin Show. The bureau's welcome center provides visitor guides, maps and locally made gift items.

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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 Pickaway County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Theatre & Events
    Iconic

    Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama

    $25–$50

    An epic outdoor drama retelling the life of Shawnee leader Tecumseh, staged nightly each summer near Chillicothe.

    14 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

    Free

    Walk among earthen mounds and geometric earthworks built by the Hopewell people nearly 2,000 years ago.

    16 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Fairfield County

    Free

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

    20 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Hocking Hills Canopy Tours

    $50+

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

    23 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    German Village

    Free

    Walk brick-paved streets lined with restored red-brick homes, then browse the shops, restaurants and Schiller Park.

    24 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    COSI

    $25–$50

    Hands-on science museum on the Scioto riverfront with a planetarium, a dinosaur gallery and themed exhibit halls.

    25 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums