Chillicothe, Ohio's 1st capital part 2

I had my room booked now the next step was to look over the areas attractions and prepare an itinerary. I had about six hours of touring time on Saturday plus a couple of hours on Sunday morning so my focus would be places to see in the city, Ross county attractions would have to wait.

One place of interest was Adena, a one time 2000 acre estate of Thomas Worthington (1773-1827), sixth governor of Ohio and one of the state's first United States Senators. The mansion house, completed in 1806-1807, has been restored to look much as it did when the Worthington family lived there. Many original Worthington family furnishings are on display here plus there’s a new Museum and Education Center that incorporates interactive exhibits to tell the stories of people connected to Adena and to give visitors a picture of life in Ohio in the early 1800s. Situated on the 300 remaining acres of the original estate are five outbuildings and formal gardens. The gardens have undergone major renovation and I could only imagine how they would look once in full bloom. Visitors can stroll through three terraces of flowers and vegetables, as well as the shrubs and trees in the Grove. Looking east from the north lawn of the mansion, one can see across the Scioto River Valley to the Logan Range. This view is depicted on the Great Seal of the State of Ohio.

For a lunch break try Sumburger Drive Inn located at 1487 North Bridge St. This place is one of the few original 1950's drive-ins left today. Their unique concept of carhop service and phones at every booth for ordering makes us one-of-a-kind. You can use either the carport speaker service outside or our phone service inside the dining room. Whether you're inside or out, you order when you are ready. If you are really hungry challenge the Sumburger double platter, this time the regular Sumburger was plenty for me.

Perk up your interest then visit www.visitchillicotheohio.com and plan your own excursion.

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