Best 38 things to do in Nelsonville, OH

Ride through the Hocking River Valley as Santa visits each child onboard

Take a gentle, scenic horseback ride suited to all experience levels

Ride the Moonville Rail Trail to a tunnel and old cemetery

Drift down the Hocking River on a relaxing, paddle-free tube float

Shuttle Your Personal Kayak to the 5-Mile Launch

Float the Hocking River with easy stops for sandbars and swimming

Paddle 7 miles on the Hocking River, ideal for beginners and young children

Shuttle your own kayak to the 7-mile launch and start paddling sooner

Paddle through Sugar Grove on a 6-hour canoe or kayak trip

Private arena play for your group, with staff-led games and birthday celebration space

A relaxed family float with swim stops and sandbar exploring

Join staff-run team games with all play equipment included

Ride rolling meadows on an accessible 1.5-hour trail ride

Meet rescued horses and farm animals on a guided sanctuary visit

Saddle up for a relaxed woods-and-meadow ride with a pre-ride introduction

Private 1.5-hour ride with a mini lesson and your choice of trails

Book a cedar sauna pod with a Hocking Hills view and Bluetooth speakers

Book a cedar sauna pod with red light therapy and a Hocking Hills view

Walk a fern-covered forest and explore optional rock halls and tunnels

Learn edible and medicinal plants on a 3-hour guided forest walk

Slow down with a guided forest bathing walk for stress relief

Climb sandstone cliffs up to 70+ feet with a top-rope guide

Rappel three cliffs up to 75+ feet with expert guides in Rockbridge, Ohio

Tackle 10 guided rock challenges with tunnels, narrows, and sky bridges in 2.5 hours