In the heart of southern Ohio, the city of Portsmouth knows how to make the holiday season memorable. Each winter, this riverfront community transforms into a scene straight out of a Hallmark movie—complete with twinkling lights, horse-drawn carriages, and cozy family traditions. But Portsmouth’s Winterfest doesn’t just celebrate the season. It makes history doing it.

When the air turns crisp and the hills of southern Ohio erupt into fiery shades of red, gold, and orange, there’s no better time to visit Portsmouth and Scioto County.

As the leaves transform into a symphony of colors, Scioto County beckons with a captivating array of autumn experiences that celebrate...