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Appalachian Ohio welcomes you! Come, be a part of our community. If you already
live and work here, come see how much we’re growing! If you are considering
moving to the area, take a look around and see why coming here is an excellent
choice. A fascinating history, excellent governmental services, and an endless
list of interesting things to do are all reasons to come and join us!
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Historic Sites and Places
History surrounds you as you travel through Appalachian Ohio.
Buffington Island in Meigs County, site of the only major Civil War
battle in Ohio, Marietta’s beautiful
downtown district in Washington County and
Serpent Mound in Adams County all make for a fascinating, historic
environment.
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Arts and Culture
Looking for an intellectual or artistic pursuit? Look no
further than Appalachian Ohio’s diverse set of museums. Come see beautiful,
locally created art exhibits or learn about our region’s fascinating history.
Despite boasting a major city, Appalachian Ohio is home to some of the best,
nationally acclaimed fine arts in Ohio. Examples include:
Stuart’s Opera House, The
Dairy Barn and the Vern
Riffe Center for the Arts
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Parks,
Forests and Outdoor Activities
Appalachian Ohio has 33 state parks, 21 state forests, 11 state nature
preserves, one national park, one national forest and some of the country’s
most beautiful land. Whether you prefer to camp, hike, hunt or fish you will
find wonderful facilities and services to support your outdoor pursuits. The
region also provides terrific opportunities to cycle, boat and ride horses or
all terrain vehicles.
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Unique
Stores
Even the most selective shoppers discover unique buys in Appalachian Ohio. The
area is known internationally for its quality
baskets,
pottery, quilts
and dolls. People
travel from near and far to purchase furniture, foods and handcrafts from the
large local Amish
communities, but that’s not all you’ll find.
Mandolins, customized
stained glass and handcrafted
cedar gazebos are just a small sampling of the unique products being
produced and sold in the region.
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