Adams County, Ohio Travel and Visitors Bureau

11/15/2024

Of course Serpent Mound in Adams County is included .....

November is Native American Heritage Month. Here's a list of sites to learn more about Native American culture in the Buckeye State.

11/14/2024

Nothing like a pie from an Amish bakery... Pumkin for me ...

A lot of people are talking about A.I., which means Artificial Intelligence. But on Wheat Ridge Road, it means Amish Intuition. And it says, it's pie season. ;)

11/13/2024

For a unique dining experience this holiday season check out Flock Dining. Everything from delicious pastries to 5-star dining right here in Adams County, Ohio.
https://www.flockdining.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Thelandingatbrushcreekllc

11/08/2024

❄️Winter Updates for Serpent Mound State Memorial: ❄️

Starting this Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, the site will begin its winter season hours. The site will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The bathrooms have now been winterized and closed for the season. There are Portalets available on site.

Hours of Operation:
Sunday: 12-5pm (Visitor's Center: 12-4:30pm)
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday-Saturday: 9-5pm (Visitor Center: 10-4:30pm)

Serpent Mound State Memorial is managed by the Ohio History Connection.

3850 State Route 73
Peebles OH 45660
800-752-2757
ohiohistory.org/serpentmound

11/07/2024

11/07/2024

When planning next summer’s camping trip …

11/05/2024

The Edge of Appalachia Preserve is reaching out to inform everyone about a great free programs coming up next month at The Edge. We will be having a FREE to everyone Friends and Family event on Monday, Nov. 11 @ 2pm, geared towards all ages talking about leaves in the fall as they decompose, what makes those leaves their home and make some fun leaf art. Join us at Creeks Bend Overlook, 3223 Waggoner Riffle Rd. West Union OH 45693, Nov. 11 @ 2pm. We hope to see you there!

11/04/2024

If you're out and about in the woods in Adams County in the coming weeks you are more than likely to come across varying mast and nuts from hardwoods that cover our county. Red Oak, White Oak, are the most common. Shagbark Hickory, Black Walnuts, Buckeye, and American Beech are common too. Print out the pic below and take it with you to identify what you come across. All these nuts and mast are important food sources for the wildlife in Adams County.

10/31/2024

Another great fall hike is the Portman Trail. The 1.6-mile hike takes you to a scenic overlook. The trailhead is located on Waggoner Riffle Road, approx. 7+ miles east of West Union across from the Creeks Bend picnic area with its view of Ohio Brush Creek and restroom facilities. For more info go to... https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/joan-jones-portman-trail-and-dr-george-rieveschl-jr-creeks-bend-overlook/

10/30/2024

Another beautiful fall day for a hike in Adams County. The hike on the Helen C. Black Cedar Falls Trail is one of our favorites. Although the waterflow over the falls is very minimal due to the dry weather and not as pictured in the below pic. The trail head is approx. 9 miles east of West Union at sr 348 and Cedar Mills Rd. At the trail head is a historic marker noting the history of the 19th century grist mill. The trail is a 3-miles to the falls and back. Cedar Falls picture courtesy of John Howard. For more info check out the link below.
https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/edge-of-appalachia-cedar-falls-trail/

10/29/2024

Considering the dry weather we've had this summer and continuing thru the fall the color in the leaves is about as good as its going to get. The see the full display of fall colors and for a breath-taking view of the Brush Creek Valley, and considering is far too nice outside not to be out and about, how about a hike to Buzzardroost Rock. this weekend? Adams County's most popular hike. See the trail map below. Trailhead approx. 7-miles east of West Union off s.r. 125. Photo by Terrence Huge.

10/28/2024

New Underground Railroad site officially recognized in Adams County, Ohio.

10/23/2024

It’s a great time to visit Serpent Mound.

10/23/2024

The old historic Wayside Inn in West Union (formally Bradford's Traven) still serves home cooked meals and is open Tuesday thru Friday & Sunday.

Did you know? The Olde Wayside Inn in West Union, Adams County, is a landmark with more than 200 years of history. Originally built in 1804 by Gen. David Bradford as Bradford’s Tavern, it served as a key stop along the Maysville-Zanesville stagecoach route, welcoming famous guests like Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and even Santa Anna. Over the decades, the inn changed hands and names—known as the Crawford House, Marlatt House, and Commercial Hotel—before being beautifully restored in 1936 by Mr. and Mrs. William Lafferty. Today, the inn remains in the Lafferty family and continues to stand as a testament to the town’s rich heritage.

One of the most fascinating stories tied to the inn is that of Joe Logan, a runaway slave from North Carolina who found refuge in West Union. In the 1820s, Joe worked at the inn as a hostler and, along with his wife Jemima, operated a station on the Underground Railroad from their home on Logan’s Lane. Their bravery and defiance helped many others find freedom.

Joe Logan risked his life to escape slavery and later built a home in West Union, where he and his family helped operate a vital Underground Railroad stop. His story is a powerful reminder of the fight for freedom right here in Adams County. Visit the Olde Wayside Inn to learn more about this inspiring chapter of local history!