| Local Attractions
The Floodwall Murals
More than 2,000 feet of floodwall space is dedicated to the
colorful depiction of the Portsmouth area's history by internationally
known muralist Robert Dafford.
Boneyfiddle Historic District
The Boneyfiddle Historic District has been refurbished to
express intriguing architecture of Portsmouth's past. It is
one of our oldest neighborhoods, offering visitors a glimpse
of our history in both structure and service. Antique shops
and retail outlets embrace the historic significance of these
century-old buildings. Whether looking for that special treasure
or a quaint place to eat, you can relax and enjoy the hospitality.
Shawnee State Park & Forest
Ohio's largest state forest, over 60,000 acres. Route 125
Friendship. Hiking, camping, lodges, fishing, swimming and
more.
Raceway Park
Regular weekly racing is held on Saturday nights during the
season with the following format: Late Models, Modified, Street
Stocks, and Bombers.
Shawnee State University
The only public university in Ohio located on the banks of
the Ohio River, Shawnee State University sports a beautifully-landscaped
52-acre campus featuring 21 buildings including the Advanced
Technology Center that features one of only 50 Digistar II
planetariums in the world; a three-story library featuring
computers, Internet access, and thousands of books, videocassettes,
CDs, government documents, and periodicals; the 102,000 square
foot Vern Riffe Center for the Arts featuring a 1,139 seat
Main Theater; the James A. Rhodes Athletic Center that features
weight rooms, racquetball courts, gymnasium, a dance classroom,
and a junior Olympic-size swimming pool; and the Children’s
Learning Center, a facility that serves as a learning center
for the children of students/faculty/staff/community members
and a lab school for teacher education students at SSU.
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