Portsmouth Murals

Visitors and residents alike are drawn to the Portsmouth Murals. Located on the floodwall along Front Street, the 40 paintings in this outdoor art gallery depict scenes from the city's past. Subjects include Portsmouth's history, the town's settlement, the growth of industry and famous personages, such as Branch Rickey. The project will be completed by 2002, with 50 murals in all. For more information, call the visitors bureau at (740) 353-1116. 
www.portsmouthmuralproducts.com

Clark Planetarium

When was the last time your toured the Solar System? Have you ever witnessed the explosive death of a star or journeyed inside a living cell? You can when you visit Shawnee State University's Clark Planetarium!

Located inside the Advanced Technology Center, the Clark Planetarium is a large room with 66 seats under a huge dome projection screen. The key piece of equipment in the planetarium is the Digistar II Projection System. Digistar II is the only computer graphics planetarium projection system in the world. The Clark Planetarium is one of only 50 planetariums in the world that utilizes a Digistar projector. Not only does this system project a realistic view of the nighttime sky; it can also project three-dimensional images of buildings, spacecraft, and much more.
www.shawnee.edu/programs/planet/index.html

City Parks

There are many parks in the city such as Tracy Park for your entertainment. Please contact the Public Service Department at (740) 354-7766 to inquire about reserving City parks.

Roy Rogers Hometown Memorabilia Exhibit

The Roy Rogers Hometown Memorabilia Exhibit, housed in the basement of the Portsmouth Post Office, gets a stamp of approval from the fans of the famous singing cowboy. See posters, magazines, albums and photographs related to the life and times of this cowboy legend and Portsmouth native. To schedule a visit, call (740) 353-0900.

Carter Caves State Resort Park

There's more to Carter Caves State Resort Park than appears on the surface. You might first notice the 20 miles of wooded nature trails, the 40-acre lake, a 9-hole golf course, horse stables, tennis courts and 15 cottages. However, Carter Caves also has more than 20 caverns to explore, such as Cascade Cave, X Cave and Bat Cave. For more information, call (606) 286-4411 or (800) 325-0059.
www.state.ky.us/agencies/parks

Boneyfiddle Historic District

There's no better way to pass the time than reminiscing about times past in Portsmouth's Boneyfiddle Historic District. It's one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, with buildings dating as far back as 1835. Browse among the area's many antique stores, shops and galleries; appreciate the elegant architecture or enjoy the palate-pleasing fare.
www.portsmouthcvb.org

Shawnee State Park & Forest

You'll find plenty of room to roam at Shawnee State Park & Forest, the largest state forest in Ohio. Fish, boat or swim on one of the park's two lakes, enjoy a peaceful repast at Picnic Point or practice putting on the 18-hole golf course. Other activities include hiking and canoeing. Campers can pitch a tent at more than 100 sites or rent a cabin. Call (800) 282-7275.
www.dnr.state.oh.us

Philip Moore Jr. Stone House

You'll find one of the oldest houses in Scioto County in West Portsmouth. The Philip Moor Jr. Stone House was constructed in 1797 by Revolutionary War veteran Philip Moore Jr. Built in the Pennsylvania Stone House style, the two-story home--originally a meeting place for itinerant Methodist ministers--is furnished with pioneer artifacts and is open for tours. Call (740) 353-5605.
www.portsmouthcvb.org

Greenup Lock & Dam

Let the Lockmaster lead you on a tour and learn how an electricity-generating dam works, or spend the day watching the ships go by at Greenup Lock & Dam. This key point in the Ohio River navigation channel has a special observation area for watching boats and barges "lock through" the dam. To arrange a tour, call (606) 473-7441.

Indian Burial Mounds

You'll find the longest serpent effigy in the United States only a short distance from Portsmouth. Located 36 miles northwest of Portsmouth on Route 73 (near Locust Grove), Serpent Mound is one of many sites in the area that allows you to reflect on the ancient Indian presence in the region. Other sites include Mound Park, the site of horseshoe-shaped burial grounds and the Tremper Mound.