Discover the Heart
of Southeast Ohio
Rolling hills, small-town charm, and more.
You might know Ohio for its football rivalries and endless fields of corn, but this region often feels more like the Appalachian South than the heart of the Midwest. With its rolling hills, small-town charm, and breathtaking natural beauty, Southeast Ohio offers a lifestyle that’s both laid-back and deeply connected to the land. All within one-hour access to major metropolitan cities.
Explore the Great Outdoors
Massive caves, roaring waterfalls, lush forest, hiking trails, biking trails—there are hundreds of places to dig into.
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Education and Training
Our universities, colleges, and vocational training supports existing industry as well as emerging tech firms.
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Charming and Vibrant Communities
Southeast Ohio offers the best kind of living arrangement– quaint smaller downtowns, ample outdoor activities, locally owned establishments (boutique shops, restaurants, coffee shops, tea houses, breweries, wineries and more), as well as sophisticated companies and people.
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Heritage, Culture, & The Arts
World-class artists love the simple life. Sculptors, musicians, printmakers, potters, and painters draw inspiration from the calming beauty of Southeast Ohio. The region is rich in festivals, art shows, and Earthworks, with murals and museums drawing fans from around Ohio and across the nation.
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Where Small-Town Life and Big Adventure Meet
Life here feels slower, but in the best way. Locals enjoy the peacefulness of tight-knit communities, while visitors flock to experience nationally recognized state parks, hiking trails, cabin hideaways, and vibrant festivals. And even if you’re just visiting, you’ll feel it too—that ease, that spaciousness, where the horizon stretches out before you and invites you to breathe a little deeper. But you’re never far from cities like Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Pittsburgh.
We are OhioSE Stories of Legacy of Industry and Grit
Southeast Ohio is more than a place—it’s a community shaped by the people who live, work, and create here. Through #WeAreOhioSE, we’re sharing the stories of business owners, artists, volunteers, and community leaders who are making an impact. Whether they’re building businesses, fostering creativity, or strengthening their communities, their stories highlight the resilience, passion, and innovation that define our region.
Larry and Candice Hess
Read the StoryJenny Massie
Read the StoryJohn Winnenberg
Read the StoryA Hidden Gem Waiting for You
Southeast Ohio is the kind of place that surprises you—where you stumble upon a town that feels like it was pulled from a movie set, enjoy one-of-a-kind, locally owned shops, or discover a hiking trail that becomes your new favorite. It’s the largest, yet somehow least talked-about, region of Ohio, and that’s part of its charm. It’s a place where you can slow down, look around, and see that life’s greatest adventures are right in front of you.
Hocking Hills State Park
This state park is a hiking paradise.
Downtown Chillicothe
A vibrant, thriving downtown center.
Brewed on the Bikeway
Sample award-winning breweries along the bikeway.
Downtown Marietta
A charming, historic city on the Ohio River.
The Wilds Safari Park
A private, non-profit safari park and conservation center.
Historic Roscoe Village
Discover America's Canal Town.
Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks
Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Twin City Opera House
Century-old theater in historic McConnelsville.
Earl H. Barnhurt Buzzards Roost Nature Preserve
1,200 acres of scenic country.