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Witness ancient brilliance in each of the Hopewell earthworks

A memorable and enriching experience

Summer Ranger Guided Tours of Mound City

Upcoming dates: May 23, 2026, May 24, 2026, May 25, 2026, May 26, 2026, May 27, 2026, May 28, 2026
Mound City
16062 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
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10 a.m. interpretive tours
General - Free

Mound City Group is the location of the park’s only visitor center and is typically the first stop for visitors. A sacred site built by Native Americans, Mound City is the only Hopewell earthwork to have been restored. Walking among these burial mounds can give the sense of what it must have been like to attend a ceremonial gathering here nearly 2,000 years ago.

What you can expect on a tour at Mound City:
Tours begin at the Mound City Group visitor center. Rangers will guide visitors into the Mound City Group earthwork. The tour will last approximately one hour and will be mostly in the sun. Visitors should wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, bring sun protection and bug spray. Mound City Group is a flat, grassy lawn and considered an “easy” hike/walk.