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You don't have to drive far out of Chillicothe, OH, in your Chevrolet Trax, Buick Encore, or GMC Terrain to pitch your tent at a great camping spot. There are fantastic campgrounds just down the road where you can get cozy around a campfire and enjoy loads of exciting outdoor fun. 1. Great Seal State Park Campground Camp out in the untamed, rugged wilderness on the edge of the Scioto Valley in Great Seal State Park just down the road at 4908 Marietta Drive, right in Chillicothe. Great Seal State Park is one of Ohio's best wildlife areas, and a great place to pitch your tent to experience everything nature has to offer. There are 15 primitive campsites next to Sugarloaf Mountain with scenic views of the valley and enough space for six people and their pets. The campground has pressurized water, a shelter house, and vault toilets. Get cozy around the campfire at night and hit the trails into the rugged hills early in the morning for breathtaking vistas of the forested ridgetops in the distance and the Scioto Valley below. Hike through woods of chestnut oaks and sugar maples and over fields of wildflowers that attract an abundance of wildlife. more 2. Walnut Creek Campground and Resort The premier Walnut Creek Campground and Resort at 2342 Walnut Creek Road is also in Chillicothe and stretches out over 110 acres of beautiful rolling hills filled with wildlife. The resort offers spacious full hookup campsites for RVs and tents, and your pets are also welcome to enjoy the experience with you. There are modern restrooms with hot showers close to the campsites and a camp store. The resort offers loads of exciting outdoor activities around the campground, from playing basketball, volleyball, and badminton to fishing and paddling on the spring-fed lake. Hit the golf cart trails into the woods, explore the surrounding meadows on foot down more than four miles of hiking trails, and cool down in the large swimming pool. 3. Sun Valley Campground For a peaceful camp experience, take a drive six miles west of Chillicothe to the lovely Sun Valley Campground at 10105 Co Road 550 and sleep under the stars at one of 45 tent and RV campsites surrounded by lush green lawns under the trees. Each site has electricity, water, complimentary WiFi, and is close to modern restrooms with hot showers and flush toilets. The tent sites have a covered area with a picnic table. Spend the day fishing in the pristine pond, playing games in the game room, and exploring nature. Sun Valley Campground is close to beautiful natural areas, including Scioto Trail State Forest, Great Seal, Hocking Hills, and Rocky Fork State Parks. Load your tent in the trunk, head on down the road to one of these great campgrounds, and spend a few days outdoors appreciating everything nature offers. Before you go, drop by Coughlin Chevrolet Buick GMC of Chillicothe today and check out our huge inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. Image via Sun Valley Campground.

Chillicothe, OH is one of the buckeye state's most welcoming and charming towns. Local coffee lovers seeking a delicious cup of early-morning brew needn't look far. This cozy community has plenty of excellent coffee shops to offer. Let's take a look at the best of them. High Five Cakes If you have a sweet tooth, don't miss this fantastic little bakery and cafe. They have a pleasant seating area that spills out onto the street, with pleasing, tasteful decor and atmosphere. Along with your baked snack, you can enjoy one of the best bubble teas in town or a refreshing cup of hot tea with scones, if you prefer. The extensive menu of baked treats at High Five Cakes includes all kinds of cookies, fruit tarts, truffles, pies, cupcakes, macarons, cinnamon rolls, and cakes for every occasion. One much-loved choice is their death-by-chocolate cupcake, which really is to die for. more Paper City Coffee Paper City Coffee is a characterful, rather eclectic coffee place that offers a comfortable, trendy vibe in which to sit and sip a very fine coffee. They have bookshelves, old brick walls, a bowling alley bar top, and various other fun features. With gentle jazz music playing in the background, delightful servers, and delicious coffee aromas in the air, the whole venue is filled with good vibes. If you're looking for a quick visit, be warned: you won't want to leave! The coffees are excellent, with a wide variety to choose from, all crafted with care to look as good as they taste. A few of the local favorites include the cinnamon brown sugar cortado and the white chocolate pistachio latte. And if you're feeling peckish, their various soups and wraps are also delicious. Rōst Coffee Rōst Coffee is an elegant, spacious coffee place that is a real treat to find in such a small town. The woody, warm decor, and relaxing ambiance create the perfect place for a quick morning coffee, a full, scrumptious breakfast, or a meeting with friends or coworkers. The service is polite and prompt, with knowledgable baristas who can help you decide what to choose from their extensive menu of beverages and meals. Another reason this coffee joint is one of the most popular in town is the quality of the coffee itself. Their beans are top-notch, ethically grown and harvested, and roasted onsite when you order. The vanilla latte with oat milk, pour-over coffee, and brown butter coffee come particularly recommended. Two Roasting Joes This fine coffee joint was set up by two local Joes with one mission in mind: to provide the region's coffee lovers with a very special coffee-drinking experience. With their freshly roasted green beans, Two Roasting Joes' coffee has a wonderful aroma and superior flavor, with no bitter aftertaste. It's a favorite place for the town's true coffee connoisseurs and a great place to kick off your day. If you're passing by in your GMC Sierra 1500 pickup, visit Two Roasting Joes to grab a top-notch coffee to place in your vehicle's perfectly designed cup holder. It'll make your morning commute a whole lot more pleasurable. Once you've enjoyed your first delicious coffee of the day, pay a visit to Coughlin Chevrolet Buick GMC Chillicothe. We're an award-winning dealership dedicated to providing the region's very best customer service, no matter your vehicle purchasing or servicing needs. Image via High Five Cakes.

Go on an exciting family day out in Chillicothe, OH, and enjoy loads of kid-friendly activities. Your kids will love the fun and games at the Mighty Children's Museum, playing disc golf, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, and hitting the trails in Great Seal State Park. Treat your family to a live stage performance at the historic Majestic Theater or enjoy the thrills at the Triple Crown Family Fun Center. 1. Learning While Having Fun at the Mighty Children's Museum The Mighty Children's Museum is a safe and fun environment where children can learn and develop their creative, thinking, and problem-solving skills through interactive learning experiences. Allow your kid's imagination to run wild playing doctor and archeologist or pushing buttons and turning dials to control the waterways at the Mighty Water Table. One of the favorite interactive exhibits at the museum is the Scarf Tree. In this massive metal vacuum tree, kids feed brightly colored scarves into different points and watch as the winding tubes carry them to the top of the tree and blow them away. The Mighty Children's Museum is at 21 East 4th Street in Chillicothe and is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. more 2. Enjoy the Outdoor Activities in Great Seal State Park Get your kids out in the fresh air at Great Seal State Park, test your family's skills at the 18-hole disc golf course, and enjoy a bite to eat at one of the three picnic spots in the park. Hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride down 23 miles of trails that criss-cross through the woods and hilly terrain. Your kids will love the Storybook Trail with the Free Little Library, the playground, and games of sand volleyball, basketball, and horseshoes. Stay over for a few days at the scenic campground at primitive sites overlooking the breathtaking Scioto Valley. You can even take the pooch to experience the outdoor adventure with you and your family. Great Seal State Park is at 635 Rocky Road in Chillicothe. 3. Watch a Live Show at the Majestic Theater Treat your kids out for a magical night at the famous Majestic Theater. The Majestic Theater on 45 E. Second Street in downtown Chillicothe dates back to 1853 and is one of the oldest running theaters in the country. Over the past almost 170 years, many magnificent theatrical performances and stage productions have graced the stage, from famous opera singers and country stars to great actors and comedians such as Laurel and Hardy, Bob Hope, and Sophie Tucker. Visit the theater's website for information on upcoming shows and purchase theater tickets online. 4. Enjoy Loads of Games at the Triple Crown Family Fun Center The Triple Crown Family Fun Center is packed with fun and excitement for the whole family, all under one roof. The arcade has a plethora of the latest games and offers fantastic prizes. Inflatable Land has excellent themes and is stocked with everything from inflatable slides to bouncing fun, and there are plenty of inflatables specially designed for the little ones. And yes, there is pizza! Triple Crown Family Fun Center is at 1 Nancy Wilson Way in Chillicothe. Please visit their website for information on opening hours. Get your family off the couch and away from the television screen and enjoy a day of fun-filled activities. Visit Coughlin Chevrolet Buick GMC of Chillicothe today for top-quality new and pre-owned vehicles, expert maintenance and repair services, and exceptional customer care. Image via Mighty Children's Museum.