Portsmouth-Scioto County Visitors Bureau

Portsmouth-Scioto County Visitors Bureau Visit Scioto County for family-fun events, local eats and amazing outdoor experiences!
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The Portsmouth-Scioto County Visitors Bureau is located in the Scioto County Welcome Center, 342 Second Street. The Portsmouth-Scioto County Visitors Bureau is dedicated to having information about our area and events for visitors to our area as well as our residents.

Weโ€™re on The Ohio Holiday Lights Trail! Check out Friends Of Portsmouth's Winterfest for an unforgettable holiday experi...
11/19/2024

Weโ€™re on The Ohio Holiday Lights Trail! Check out Friends Of Portsmouth's Winterfest for an unforgettable holiday experience! Ohio.org/HolidayLights! ๐Ÿ””๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…โ›„โ„๐ŸŽ

The full 2024 Winterfest schedule is now available! It's a jam-packed month of holiday funโ€“you won't want to miss one. single. thing. (especially the new attractions ๐Ÿ˜ƒ), so be sure to save the schedule on your phone. Printed schedules will be available soon at local businesses.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Visit their website: https://www.friendsofportsmouth.com/winterfest to see the full schedule of events and to download the schedule as a PDF.

๐Ÿง Still have questions? Check out our Winterfest FAQ's here: https://www.friendsofportsmouth.com/winterfest-faqs

Did someone say new (& FREE!) attractions? ๐Ÿคฉ
๐ŸŽ… We cannot wait for you to experience Santa's Magical Elevator in the Winterfest Gift Shop at 440 Second Street. This immersive experience will take you on a magical ride to the North Pole to visit Santa's house in person!

๐ŸŽ„ Boneyfiddle in Lights is a brand-new walk-through holiday light display with ๐ŸŒŸover 30 light features๐ŸŒŸ filling the Final Friday lot at 102 Second Street. It's a wonderful way to create a new tradition with family & friends!

Mark your calendars for the 31st annual FREE concert presented by the Sonshine School of Evangelism & Dr James Spinnati....
11/18/2024

Mark your calendars for the 31st annual FREE concert presented by the Sonshine School of Evangelism & Dr James Spinnati. Celebrate the holiday season on Monday, December 2nd with amazing singers & instrumentalists during this free concert at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts! ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ””

While tickets are required for entry, they can be picked up for free at these locations:
๐ŸŽŸMcKinley Box Office @ the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
๐ŸŽŸWNXT 99.3
๐ŸŽŸPortsmouth Ace Hardware Store
๐ŸŽŸScioto Voice
๐ŸŽŸDesco Federal Credit Union
๐ŸŽŸLarry Moore Trophies and Sports
๐ŸŽŸCarey's Run Church of Christ
๐ŸŽŸQuincy Church of Christ
๐ŸŽŸSand Hill Church of Christ

This year brings back Portsmouth native, Jacob Tolliver, along with some other talented community members. Bring your families & church communities to enjoy an evening of Gospel Holiday music! ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ””

Since the weather is quite nice today, we recommend you take a hike! ๐Ÿฅพ Looking for suggestions? How about Arc of Appalac...
11/17/2024

Since the weather is quite nice today, we recommend you take a hike! ๐Ÿฅพ

Looking for suggestions? How about Arc of Appalachia's Ohio Hanging Rock Preserve near Minford, OH! We promise the scenery is totally worth the hike!

Happy ! ๐Ÿฅพ

On Monday, November 25th, the Portsmouth Murals Inc., the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and the Ohio Department ...
11/16/2024

On Monday, November 25th, the Portsmouth Murals Inc., the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry is conducting an unveiling and dedication ceremony for the new mural painted by Robert Dafford.

This new mural has elements of Shawnee State Forest and celebrates the long history of work conducted by the Ohio Department of of Natural Resources Division of Forestry.

If you are in the area, stop by The Portsmouth Brewing Company at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 25th to witness the unveiling of this new mural.

This is the last weekend for the 2024 season that Rose Valley Animal Park will be open! Plus some very special guests wi...
11/15/2024

This is the last weekend for the 2024 season that Rose Valley Animal Park will be open! Plus some very special guests will be in attendance at the park ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿคถ

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas with our friends at Main Street Portsmouth In Bloom! Just check out their up...
11/15/2024

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas with our friends at Main Street Portsmouth In Bloom! Just check out their upcoming Holiday events!

Light Up Tracy Park ๐ŸŽ„
๐Ÿ—“ Beginning Monday, November 25th and continuing through New Year's Day
๐Ÿ•™ Around Sunset Daily
๐Ÿ“ Tracy Park in downtown Portsmouth

Small Business Saturday ๐Ÿ›
๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, November 30th
๐Ÿ•™ 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ 535 On Second

Cookie Crawl ๐Ÿช
๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, December 7th
๐Ÿ•™ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Downtown Portsmouth (30 businesses participating!)
๐ŸŽŸ Tickets may be purchased for $12 each at Ghosts In The Attic Antique Mall, Morgan Brothers Jewelers, Port City Pub, and Unique Antiques!

Tour of Historic Places ๐Ÿ›
๐Ÿ—“ Sunday, December 8th
๐Ÿ•™ 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Borden Dairy Building, Columbia Theatre, Johnson Emporium, and more!
๐ŸŽŸ Tickets may be purchased for $25 each at the Scioto County Welcome Center Gift Shop.

Check out the following posters for information. Visit https://www.mspohio.org/ for more specific information about these events.

Let the holiday celebrations commence! โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽโ›„๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ””

๐ŸŽ„ Exciting news! The Christmas Cave is back, and can't wait to celebrate the season with you! The Christmas Cave is open...
11/14/2024

๐ŸŽ„ Exciting news! The Christmas Cave is back, and can't wait to celebrate the season with you!

The Christmas Cave is open:
November 22 & 23: 4 pm - 10 pm
November 29 & 30: 4 pm - 10 pm
December 6 & 7: 4 pm - 10 pm
December 13 & 14: 4 pm - 10 pm
December 20 & 21: 4pm - 10 pm

Join the folks at White Gravel Mines to experience the magic of the holidays in their enchanting underground wonderland. Donโ€™t miss out on this festive adventure! โœ๏ธ

๐ŸŒŸ For more details, visit WhiteGravelMines.com

You may want to get out a clean shirt ๐Ÿ‘•, new shoes๐Ÿ‘ž, silk suit๐Ÿ•ด, and black tie๐Ÿ‘” because Thunderbeard Tribute to ZZ Top i...
11/13/2024

You may want to get out a clean shirt ๐Ÿ‘•, new shoes๐Ÿ‘ž, silk suit๐Ÿ•ด, and black tie๐Ÿ‘” because Thunderbeard Tribute to ZZ Top is coming to Portsmouth! Get ready to go crazy for these Sharp Dressed men tomorrow night (November 14th). They hit the stage at 7:30 p.m.

Visit https://vrcfa.com/ for more information and to purchase your tickets.

Awesomely long beards ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ and cheap sunglasses ๐Ÿ•ถare strongly suggested for this concert.

Deck the malls with boughs of holly, 'tis the season to shop jolly! ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ›๏ธโœจ Enjoy a full day of shopping in Wheelersburg at...
11/12/2024

Deck the malls with boughs of holly, 'tis the season to shop jolly! ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ›๏ธโœจ

Enjoy a full day of shopping in Wheelersburg at not just one, but two Christmas Open Houses!

๐Ÿ—“Saturday, November 16, 2024
๐Ÿ“Southern Ohio General Store LLC
๐Ÿ•™8:30am-4:00pm
๐Ÿ“The Gathering Place
๐Ÿ•™10:00am-4:00pm

Enjoy shopping for those holly jolly gifts through the General Store and many local vendors. But don't leave famished from a long day of shopping; be sure to enjoy a good meal or a light snack from a number of local food trucks parked outside the storefronts!

Tis the season to shop 'til you drop! ๐ŸŽโœจ

"Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul" -- President John F. KennedyIn honor of those me...
11/11/2024

"Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul" -- President John F. Kennedy

In honor of those men and women who have fought bravely, we salute you ๐ŸŽ–

Happy Veterans Day! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Dare to solve the unsolvable?Put your detective hats ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ on to help solve the mystery at Shawnee State Park Lodge...๐Ÿ”ŽA...
11/09/2024

Dare to solve the unsolvable?

Put your detective hats ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ on to help solve the mystery at Shawnee State Park Lodge...

๐Ÿ”ŽA Veil for Murder ๐Ÿ”Ž
๐Ÿ—“Thursday, November 14
๐Ÿ“Beverly Bronson is dying from cancer, and she has invited her immediate family to her farm to witness the upcoming solar eclipse and give them news about her planned changes to her will. The greedy members of her family will not be pleased with her plans!

๐Ÿ”—Learn more and book your stay at https://www.shawneeparklodge.com/specials/murder-mystery-event-packages/a-veil-for-murder-murder-mystery

Buckle up for a thrilling ride!

Join Portsmouth Connex for an unforgettable adventure under the full moon! ๐ŸŒ•Lace up your hiking boots ๐Ÿฅพ and embark on a ...
11/08/2024

Join Portsmouth Connex for an unforgettable adventure under the full moon! ๐ŸŒ•

Lace up your hiking boots ๐Ÿฅพ and embark on a 1.5-mile loop along the scenic Lookout Trail, where you'll be surrounded by towering trees and the crisp evening air.

Starting at Shawnee State Park and Forest's Shawnee Mackletree Shelter by the serene waters of Roosevelt Lake, the hike begins at 5:30 PM on Nov. 15 (next Friday!). After the hike, gather around a crackling campfire under the stars for laughter, snacks, and good company as the sounds of the forest come alive. ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿฆ‰

What to Bring:
โ€ข A chair for relaxing by the fire ๐Ÿช‘
โ€ข A light to guide your way through the twilight woods ๐Ÿ”ฆ

Discover some inner peace as you walk among the moon and stars!

Take a sleigh ride to the Unique Antiques on Saturday, November 9th to begin your holiday shopping spree at their annual...
11/07/2024

Take a sleigh ride to the Unique Antiques on Saturday, November 9th to begin your holiday shopping spree at their annual Christmas Open House! ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„

Beginning at 10 a.m., enjoy a bit of holiday cheer while you wander through booths decked out in festive flair, snag some one-of-a-kind door prizes, and feast on food truck delights thatโ€™ll tickle your taste buds!

Start your holiday shopping season right with a joyful celebration! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ

Shawnee State University Musical Theatre and the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts are putting on a showing of 'Songs for a...
11/06/2024

Shawnee State University Musical Theatre and the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts are putting on a showing of 'Songs for a New World,' a dynamic musical production exploring themes of hope, dreams, and lifeโ€™s pivotal moments ๐ŸŒ™

Songs for a New World, a non-traditional musical by Jason Robert Brown, is a collection of songs that each tell their own story, but all connect to a central theme: the moment of decision. The songs explore universal themes like love, loss, hope, adventure, discovery, and determination.

Showings run from Thursday, November 7th through Sunday, November 10th.

๐ŸŽŸFor tickets and more information, visit https://vrcfa.com/events/songs-for-a-new-world/,

Are you ready to get rocked?! ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽคThe Grand Reopening of the historic Columbia Theatre is scheduled for November 16th wi...
11/06/2024

Are you ready to get rocked?! ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽค

The Grand Reopening of the historic Columbia Theatre is scheduled for November 16th with a show that will totally rock your world! Come out to watch Rock This Way perform as they rock your socks off!

Rock This Way is a Central, Ohio based cover band, covering the hits from the 70's to now. From Journey, Zeppelin and Styx, all the way up to Bruno Mars, DNCE, and the Jonas Brothers, RTW covers tunes from all genres and times and does so at the highest of standards. Rock This Way and its members pride themselves on covering tunes with an attention to detail.

Tickets are $20/each and are now available to purchase at:
Tires R Us- 22630 State Rte 73 West, Portsmouth
Pizza Pub- 2901 Scioto Trail, Portsmouth

Tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of the event. Doors open at 6 PM, Band starts at 8 PM. You must be 18 and older. An ID and wristband are required for those 21+.

๐ŸŽถDo you want to build a snowman? ๐ŸŽถOk, you won't actually be building a SNOWman โ›„, but rather a ROCKman that resembles a ...
11/05/2024

๐ŸŽถDo you want to build a snowman? ๐ŸŽถ

Ok, you won't actually be building a SNOWman โ›„, but rather a ROCKman that resembles a snowman! Next Thursday, join The Gathering Place for a Rock Snowmen Painting Class!

๐Ÿ—“Thursday, November 14, 2024
๐Ÿ•ง6:00 pm
๐Ÿ“The Gathering Place
1501 State Route 522
Wheelersburg, Ohio 45694

The rock snowmen painting class will be taught by Mary Hess, who has over 20 years of experience an art teacher and is the owner of Artfully Blissed. Mary will offer step by step instructions during the class as you paint "The Rock Snowmen". You will be using acrylic paint on a 12"x12" wood pallet. The cost of the class is $35.00 and includes all supplies for one person and refreshments. Space is limited, so be sure to register for the event. The class will be approximately 2 hours. Doors open at 5:45pm.

Registration for the class can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/Rock-Snowmen-Painting-Class

Rock those snowmen sculptures and bring on the holiday vibes! โ›„๐ŸŽ„

Address

342 2nd Street
Portsmouth, OH
45662

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17403531116

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