Perry County Tourism
There are many reasons to travel to Perry County and its surrounding areas. In particular, opportunities for outdoor activities like hunting and hiking are plentiful, and there are numerous festivals and other events that celebrate the region's rich cultural heritage.
- Backwoods Fest (Thornville): Craft and music festival celebrating rural life
- Buckeye Lake State Park: boating and other water activities
- Burr Oak State Park: Hiking and boating, with available Lodge, Cabins, and camping
- Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival: Event highlighting the area's history of pottery production
- Hocking Hills State Park: Old Man's Cave and other natural attractions
- Legend Valley Concert Venue and Campground:Site of multiple music festivals throughtout the year
- Little Cities of Black Diamonds: Programs and festivals celebrating the culture of Coal Country
- Moonshine Festival (New Straitsville): Celebrate the history of moonshine production in the area
- Stuart's Opera House (Nelsonville): Historic theater that hosts many big-name musical performers and other art events
- Wayne National Forest: The only national forest in Ohio
- The Wilds: 10,000 acre preserve that hosts safaris and conservation efforts in partnership with the Columbus Zoo