Nearby Activities, Attractions, & Points of Interest
Within a short drive of the resort, activities abound!
Portsmouth Floodwall Murals
More than 2,000 feet of floodwall space is dedicated to the depiction of the Portsmouth area's history by internationally known muralist Robert Dafford. The murals can be viewed along Front Street, which is within walking distance of the historic Boneyfiddle District. More information and tours are available by calling the Portsmouth Convention and Visitors Bureau at 740.353.1116 or visit the Portsmouth Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site.
Ben's Happy Trails
Enjoy horseback riding? Ben's is the place to go. Located approximately 15 minutes from the Resort, Ben's has horses, ponies and hayrides available. Please call for appointment or for more information at 740.372.2702.
Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center
The museum located in downtown Portsmouth, Ohio, presents a 10-month schedule of changing exhibits. Ranging from fine arts to history and the humanities. The museum's permanent collections also include the Carl Ackerman Collection of Historic Photographs; an enormous photographic history of the area, the Anne Louise Stanton Antique Doll Head Collection, a comprehensive survey of the 19th century Golden Age of Dolls. For more information please call 740.354.5629.
Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama
Beneath a canopy of stars you can see a dramatic presentation of the life of the legendary Shawnee leader, Tecumseh. Performed Monday-Saturday in Summer months. Call toll-free 866.775.0700 for more information and reservations. or visit the Tecumseh! Web site.
Spicy Run Mountain Winter Sports Complex
Skiing, snow tubing, and snowboarding. Located in Pike County, approximately 45 minutes from Shawnee Resort. Call 888.774.2978
Serpent Mound State Memorial
An earthen embankment nearly a quarter-mile long is the largest and finest serpent effigy in North America. The mound represents a giant uncoiling snake. Archeologists don't know which of the area's prehistoric cultures built the effigy, or why. The details are a mystery! Located in Peebles, Ohio. Phone 937.587.2796 or visit The Ohio Historical Society Web site for more information.
Brush Creek Motorsports
This dirt racing track (a high banked 3/8 mile) has seating capacity for 4000 people with a playground for those kids who aren't devoted race fans- YET! Races are aired on the radio via a low watt station. Bring your head sets and tune in for all the highlights of the race and the drivers. For more information visit the Web site www.brushcreekmotorsports.com.
Ports Raceway
This is a 3/8 mile clay high banked track with seating for over 4,000 spectators with additional seating for 300 in the pit area. Regular weekly racing is held on Saturday nights with the following format: Late Models, Modified, Street Stocks, and Bombers. Special racing events include the Renegade STARS Racing Series and All Stars Circuit of Champions. P.R.P. is situated on 100 acres, where the Scioto River empties into the Ohio River, a very picturesque setting in the Ohio River Valley. For more information visit the Web site: www.portsraceway.com.
You can also find out more about activities, events and recreation in Ohio by visiting the official Website for Ohio Department of Development, Division of Travel and Tourism -
www.DiscoverOhio.com.
