Candyland Children’s Museum is a fun, flexible birthday party venue in downtown Portsmouth’s Boneyfiddle District. The indoor, climate-controlled space offers private access to three floors for two hours, customizable décor and food, and optional character visits like Bluey, Paw Patrol, or Mario. With convenient weekend times and helpful staff, it’s an easy, memorable choice for families year-round.

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.

Shawnee State Park is one of Scioto County's hidden gems with plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities and plenty of natural beauty.

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Discover the beauty and culture of Scioto County, Ohio, without breaking the bank.