Discover Southeast Ohio

Home to Ohio’s only National Forest, Southeast Ohio is a wonderland of outdoor adventure and historic river towns. Sharing a border with West Virginia, much of Southeast Ohio lies in the Appalachian foothills, which makes for great hiking and mountain biking.

Marietta is Ohio’s oldest city and was the first capital of the Northwest Territory. Experience the history of this Ohio River town with a ghost tour or a riverboat cruise. Athens is a fun college town, as it’s home to Ohio University. The most famous place to visit in Southeast Ohio is the Hocking Hills region, known for spectacular rock formations, waterfalls and hiking trails. Hocking Hills is a very popular Ohio destination, with tons of unique lodging options like yurts, treehouses, B&Bs, state park cabins and more! The historic town of Cambridge is another fun Southeast Ohio destination, with a historic Main Street and local shops to peruse.