New 2026–2027 Explore Pickaway Visitor Guide Now Available
From outdoor recreation and local dining to arts, history, shopping, and community traditions, the new 2026–2027 Explore Pickaway Visitor Guide offers a closer look at the places that make Pickaway County unique.
Published by the Pickaway County Visitors Bureau, the guide serves as a year-round resource for discovering attractions, restaurants, events, parks, trails, lodging, and local experiences throughout the county. Inside, readers will find inspiration for future trips, new places to explore, and familiar favorites that continue to shape the character of Pickaway County.
The guide highlights destinations across the county, including the Pickaway County Park District’s growing network of parks, trails, and preserves, Deer Creek State Park, Uptown Circleville, local museums, wineries, restaurants, shops, and community gathering places. Readers can also learn more about the Pickaway Agriculture & Event Center, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year and continues to serve as a hub for agriculture, entertainment, and community activities.
Annual traditions remain an important part of the Pickaway County story, and the guide features many of the events that bring residents and visitors together each year. From the Circleville Pumpkin Show and Pickaway County Fair to community festivals, live entertainment, and seasonal celebrations, the publication showcases experiences that have become part of the county’s identity.
More than a travel publication, the visitor guide helps tell the story of Pickaway County. Throughout its pages, readers will find the people, places, businesses, attractions, and traditions that contribute to the county’s character and help create memorable experiences for visitors.
Many people know the Pickaway County Visitors Bureau through publications like the visitor guide, but destination marketing involves much more than producing brochures. The bureau works year-round to promote Pickaway County through digital marketing, social media, media outreach, travel publications, visitor services, partnerships, event promotion, Pickaway.com, and the Discover Pickaway mobile app.
Tourism continues to play an important role in the local economy. According to Tourism Economics, visitor spending generated a total economic impact of $209.7 million in Pickaway County during 2023, supporting 1,552 jobs and generating $26.3 million in tax revenue. Those visitor dollars support local restaurants, retailers, lodging providers, attractions, event venues, and many other businesses throughout the county.
The 2026–2027 Explore Pickaway Visitor Guide reflects a collaborative effort among local businesses, attractions, advertisers, photographers, and community partners. Support from organizations including the Pickaway County Park District and Pickaway Agriculture & Event Center helps expand the reach of the guide and share Pickaway County’s story with travelers throughout Ohio and beyond.
To connect with travelers where they are planning their trips, the Visitors Bureau distributes thousands of guides throughout Ohio and the surrounding region. Copies can be found at visitor centers, attractions, travel shows, community locations, local businesses, and tourism partner sites. Guides are also available through direct requests and can be viewed online at Pickaway.com.
Free copies of the 2026–2027 Explore Pickaway Visitor Guide are available at the Pickaway County Visitors Bureau, 325 W. Main Street in Circleville, as well as at locations throughout the county and region.
To request a guide, browse upcoming events, or learn more about Pickaway County attractions, visit Pickaway.com.
