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Chillicothe, OH, has many scenic green spaces along the Scioto River, with rolling green lawns, trees creating ample shade, and even a lovely place where your four-legged friend can stretch his legs unleashed. Load your picnic blanket, family, friends, and pup in the Chevrolet Traverse or Buick Encore to enjoy a few relaxing hours at the lovely parks below. 1. Millennium Grove The seven-acre Millennium Grove is a stand of more than 100 trees donated to the town by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2000 to celebrate the new millennium. The trees, planted in seven glades, have significant ancestry, each related to a person, place, or historical event representing American presidents, famous people, and the Civil War. The 40 species of trees that grow here are each marked with a signpost with information on the species and historical value. The trees include a silver maple from Harry Truman's farm, a descendant of the 300-year-old national champion Kentucky coffeetree, an Ohio Buckeye, the state tree, trees connected to the wife of President Taft, the Wright Brothers and Neil Armstrong, and a willow linked to Napoleon and Andrew Johnson. more 2. Yoctangee Park The picturesque Yoctangee Park at Enderlin Circle spreads over 48 acres along the tree-lined shores of the scenic Scioto River. Here you can play softball, baseball, tennis, frisbee golf, and pickleball, bike along the path, wet your hook, and enjoy a peaceful picnic under the trees on the banks of the river. The little ones have one of the state's best accessible playgrounds and ample space to run around and play on the rolling green lawns. The park is also home to the former pumping station of the Chillicothe Water and Sewer Company, a beautiful building listed in the National Register of Historic Places constructed in 1882, which now serves as the Pump House Center of the Arts. 3. Yoctangee Park Annex Yoctangee Park Annex on North Park Drive is separated from Yoctangee Park by the floodwall protection levy and the Pedestrian and Bikeway Corridor and offers more than 40 acres of recreation. Yoctangee Park Annex is Chillicothe's largest athletic complex, boasting ten softball fields and six soccer fields. There is also a shelter house, restrooms, a boat ramp, and plenty of excellent fishing spots along the river's banks. 4. The Catherine and Holden Corzine Memorial Dog Park The one-acre Catherine and Holden Corzine Memorial Dog Park along Yoctangee Parkway opened four years ago and is the first dog park in the town's history. It's a popular off-leash spot for waggers, big and small, with separate areas and six-foot-high fences where they can safely stretch their legs. The park has water fountains, some especially for pooches, dog waste stations, plenty of tennis balls to chase, benches in the shade, and a bike path. When it comes to spending time outside in the fresh air, you're spoiled for choice with many beautiful, well-maintained green spaces offering plenty of outdoor fun. While you're out and about, drop by Coughlin GM of Chillicothe today to look at the range of new models on display. Image via pixabay.com.

Experience the captivating history, culture, and beauty of Chillicothe, OH, behind the wheel of a comfortable Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave, or GMC Acadia. Discover astounding local attractions, from significant ancient historical sites and the beautiful rolling hills depicted on the Great Seal of Ohio to unique theatrical productions at a magnificent outdoor theater. 1. Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Nearly 2000 years ago, American Indians constructed numerous ceremonial mounds and earthen enclosures in the southern region of Ohio, used for almost 400 years for feasts, funerals, and rituals. Visit the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park at 16062 State Route 104 in Chillicothe, which covers six earthworks and protects the ancient relics of a once-thriving culture that lived here between 200 B.C. and A.D. 500. The most impressive sites, many of which were built on a grand scale, feature earthworks shaped in squares, circles, and other geometric shapes with earthen walls reaching up to 12 feet tall and outlining shapes over 1,000 feet across. more 2. Tecumseh! Enjoy a unique theatre experience every summer with Tecumseh! on the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre's outdoor stage at 5968 Marietta Road in Chillicothe. Get cozy under a blanket of twinkling stars and watch astounding battle sequences unfold before your eyes with stampedes of horses galloping past and military cannons roaring to life. Go on a backstage tour with one of the cast members to see how the actors recreate historic battles, watch the stunt performers use weapons and perform combat scenes, and learn more about the Tecumseh people. The impressive theatrical reenactments and dramas are world-renowned and have attracted millions of international guests from around the globe to the outdoor stage over the years. 3. Adena Mansion and Gardens The Adena Mansion and Gardens at 847 Adena Road in Chillicothe was completed in 1807 for Thomas Worthington, who served as the sixth governor of Ohio and one of the state's first United States Senators. Many of the original Worthington furnishings are still in the mansion, giving visitors a glimpse into the family's life. The property spans over 300 acres and includes five outbuildings and beautiful formal gardens with far-flung views of the Scioto River valley and the Logan Range, which inspired the Great Seal of Ohio. 4. Great Seal State Park Explore the beautiful Scioto Valley and the very same hills depicted on the Great Seal of Ohio, from which the 1,682-acre Great Seal State Park at 4908 Marietta Road in Chillicothe gets its name. Admire the scenery on foot or in the saddle down 23 miles of trails that wind through hilly chestnut oak and sugar maple woodlands up to the tree-covered ridgetops, play a challenging game of disc golf on the 18-hole course, and get comfy around a cozy campfire at a scenic primitive campsite in the shadow of Sugarloaf Mountain with spectacular views over the valley. For a small town, Chillicothe sure is full of exciting surprises! Add a stop at Coughlin GM of Chillicothe to your list of amazing Chillicothe experiences and take one of the new models for a test drive. Image via pixabay.com.