things to do in Nelsonville, OH

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

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

Meet rescued horses and farm animals on a guided sanctuary visit

Feed capybaras, learn conservation, and meet more farm animals

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

See Appalachian Ohio's autumn hills from a historic train

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

Slow down with a guided forest bathing walk for stress relief

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

Ride the Moonville Rail Trail to a tunnel and old cemetery

Shuttle Your Personal Kayak to the 5-Mile Launch

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

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

Float the Hocking River with easy stops for sandbars and swimming

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

Tour a restored 1832 home and explore the Fairfield County History Exhibit

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

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

Visit two Lancaster museums with one ticket and take home a helpful booklet

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

Take on 6 guided rock challenges in 1.5 hours—perfect when you’re short on time

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

Join staff-run team games with all play equipment included

Tour the birthplace of General William Tecumseh Sherman in 45 minutes