Family Activities - Hocking Hills Ohio

Rock Challenges

Great for groups & families. SQUEEZE, SCRAMBLE, CRAWL, HAVE FUN! You’ll discover how Nature Rocks! with a variety of challenges including rock halls, squeezes, bouldering challenges, crawls, ascents and descents, without harnessed climbing or rappelling. Our Rock Challenge and Rock Challenge Express are like nothing else in the Hocking Hills.

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Ecotour Experiences

Enjoy a fully-guided nature hike and be immersed in the beautiful fern-covered mature forest, surrounded by amazing rock formations, while learning about area geology, history, and the many unique plants and majestic trees. You’ll have the option to experience the challenge of incredible rock features including rock halls, squeezes, tunnels, narrows and scrambles.

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Adventure Pro Outdoors River Trips

Adventure Pro Outdoors offer fun, safe, and enjoyable canoe, kayak, and tube trips down the Hocking River. Affordably priced.

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ATV and UTV rentals

Experience Hocking Hills like never before. Our guides will take you on a series of easy to intermediate trails in Wayne National Forest! Just 20 minutes from Hocking Hills. Beginners welcome. Use code HOCKINGHILLS10 at checkout to get 10% off.

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Rock & Cliff Rappelling

Rappels beginning at 35ft and up to nearly 100ft, this tour is a great blend of nature and adrenaline! You’ll experience three different types of rappels: flat wall, canyon and a large overhang. Rappelling is less physically demanding than rock climbing but doesn’t sacrifice any excitement. We provide all the gear and instruction, no experience necessary.

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Rock Climbing

Climbing for all skill levels – on average 3 climbs or climb attempts of 35 to 70+ feet, depending on group’s abilities. ALL EQUIPMENT is PROVIDED.

Instruction from one or two expert Guides. 2.5 to 3 Hours

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Nature Therapy (Forest Bathing)

Using all of your senses you will be guided through a slow walk in the woods with various activities that allow you to connect more deeply with the forest. Can help manage anxiety, depression, burnout syndrome, and lifestyle stress.

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Hocking Hills Adventures

Our trips run on a scenic section of the Hocking River, starting at our Rivers Edge Campground and all trips conclude at the Canoe Livery.

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Hocking Hills Region Activities

Train Rides

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - Take a leisurely train ride through the Hocking Hills in a historic train. Trains depart Saturday and Sunday from the Nelsonville Depot on U.S. Route 33 and Hocking Parkway, next to Rocky Gear. All regular trains Memorial Day weekend - October...

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Plane Rides

Hocking Hills Scenic Air Tours

Come fly the sky trails above the scenic vistas of the Hocking Hills and capture the wonder of the region's natural beauty. Clearly see the fascinating geological footprints preserved from antiquity.

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Outdoor Drama

Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre

Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre is the home of the outdoor drama Tecumseh! and a number of other entertainment venues.

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TECUMSEH!! Outdoor Drama

On the forested slopes of Sugarloaf Mountain early Ohio history lives again. It is the time of flintlock and tomahawk...of broken lives and broken treaties... It is a time of love and peace...of hatred and war. It is the Ohio country of the early 1800's. It is the epic outdoor historical...

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Miniature Golf

Adventure Golf at Rempel's Grove

One of the most challenging and beautiful miniature golf courses you will ever play. Thousands of flowers, streams and waterfall. Great family fun. Free petting zoo. Come and enjoy one of the great American pastimes at Adventure Golf. June through August Monday-Thursday 11:00...

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Family Outting

Fox's High Rock Farm

When Aaron and Cindy Fox bought the farm in the fall of 2016, they knew it was the perfect place to share their love of animals with others. Their goal is to give others the opportunity to enjoy the fun, laughter and love they enjoy daily with their animals. Visitors to the farm...

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Skyview Drive-In

One of only about 396 drive-ins left in the United States! The Skyview Drive-In was built in 1948 by the late Carlos Crum. Walt Effinger, an employee of 30 years, purchased the drive-in in April of 1994 from Mr. Crum. Walt continues to maintain the high standards customers have...

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TECUMSEH!! Outdoor Drama

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Tiki Bowling Lanes

Tiki Lanes features all kinds of family fun! This bowling alley has more than 40 lanes, along with a full-service restaurant and bar. They rent bowling balls and shoes for all ages and sizes, and they present a variety of exciting events such as Thunder Alley (wear your fluorescent...

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Wormburner Park Golf

A different game of golf! Park golf is a fun and simple sport that anyone can enjoy. Unlike regular golf, you only need ONE club and ONE ball to play.(Both Provided!) Fun and refreshing for players of all ages and golf skill levels! With short holes, tight fairways, and plenty...

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Young at Art

Young at Art private art lessons began in the summer of 2018 out of Karla Young's home. Since then, dozens of students have walked through her door. By October 2021, Karla decided it was time to expand and move into her current location in historic downtown Lancaster. She's thrilled...

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Rule 3

Rule 3 was founded upon the very simple notion that nothing in this world matters more than family. Through ups and downs and times of triumph and hardship, the moments spent with those we love make the biggest difference in our lives. Everything we do at Rule 3 is a celebration...

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Hocking Hills Childrens Museum

A childen's science museum for families to engage in hands-on experiences in creativity and discovery. Regular Hours: Sun CLOSED Mon 10:00-4:00 pm Tue 10:00-4:00 pm Wed 12:00-6:00 pm Thur 10:00-4:00 pm Fri 10:00-6:00 pm Sat 10:00-6:00 pm Parties/Field Trips: Sun (by...

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Geneva Hills Archery & Outdoor Laser Tag Arena

With our Bunker Hill day-time arena and Gnarly Pine night-time arena - come enjoy laser tag and archery tag at Geneva Hills any time of the day! Visit our website for pricing and more information.

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High Rock Adventures

Awesome Rappelling and Climbing tours for beginners through advanced on towering natural sandstone cliffs on private pristine property in the Hocking Hills. Our unique, one of kind Rock Challenge Tours that include squeezes, crawls, rock boulders, stationary climbing, and more. Eco-Nature...

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Lucky Shots Putt Putt

Enjoy a fun, relaxing, and competitive game of mini golf at Lucky Shots Putt Putt in Lancaster. Grab some friends and family, and compete to win or just have fun! Just like regular golf, your goal is to get the fewest number of putter strokes before you get the ball in the hole....

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Muddy Boots Farm LLC

At Muddy Boots, they are offering an outdoor experience on the farm. Come enjoy the company of many different animals from cute and cuddly rabbits, to friendly camels, and all sorts of different farm animals in between. Plan your birthday parties, school outings or any other...

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Movies 10

Movies 10 and Arcade is fun for the whole family.

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