If you have the pleasure to visit south-central Ohio, specifically the Chillicothe region, here are five things worth checking out.
If it's summer, that means it's baseball season, and there's no finer way to spend a warm summer day at the ballpark. The Chillicothe Paints are a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Prospect League. The prices for entry, souvenirs and food and drink are usually pretty reasonable, and you'll see some decent baseball. Sit up close to the action (but watch for those fly balls) and enjoy baseball the way it's meant to be.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
About four miles north of Chillicothe, Ohio, on Ohio 104 is the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. Here you can learn about the ancient Hopewell culture which existed about 2,000 years ago. There are 23 of these pyramid-shaped mounds of earth at the park, and there's plenty of green space, too. Take the family for the day.
This outdoor drama is usually available to see from early June to late August. If you're not familiar with outdoor dramas, they're basically plays performed outdoors. This one is about the life of Tecumseh, a Shawnee war chief who tried to bring together various Native American tribes in a war against encroaching settlers. This drama is full of lots of action, with explosions and gunfire, so be prepared! Lots of fun.
If you're a basketball fan, this is right up your alley. Every June in Chillicothe, the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament takes up most of downtown. Not only can you watch some amateur basketball action, but you can also take part if you sign up in time. All ages are welcome, so the kids can play, too. There are also food and drink readily available, and contests. The dunking contest is always a fan favorite.
This three-day event takes place in May, and its focus is strongly upon the Native American background of the region. As always, there's plenty of concessions, but there are also live music performances by Native Americans and there are plenty of vendors from whom you can buy gifts and goodies. Arts and crafts are also on display, and many of them are usually for sale.
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