Overview
Nelsonville is a city of 5,230 people in Southeastern Ohio.
3 sights · 6 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Nelsonville
Nelsonville Cross
Hocking College
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Stuart's Opera House
Movies 10
Parade of the Hills
August each year in Market Square and nearby venues.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Columbus)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PKB Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport, Parkersburg (Williamstown) — 43 mi away. Directions
- LCK Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus — 44 mi away. Directions
- CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 51 mi away (major hub). Directions
US-33 passes through Nelsonville.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Nelsonville Cross, Stuart's Opera House, Historic Square Arts District
- Lunch Rhapsody Music & Dining
- Afternoon Parade of the Hills, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
- Dinner Starbrick BBQ
Day 2
- Morning Brick Kiln Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
US-33 passes through Nelsonville.
By bus
The green GoBus runs twice a day from Columbus Airport and Downtown Greyhound Station, 8:30 and 2:30.
By bike
The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway connects Nelsonville to Athens
See
See Brick Kiln Park
See Nelsonville Cross
Do
Do Historic Square Arts District (Market Square)
Events
Buy
Eat
Eat Rhapsody Music & Dining
Reservations recommended.
Eat Starbrick BBQ
Unique BBQ location in the middle of the Rocky Outdoor store.
Sleep
Go next
Nearby
Athens
City / town · 59 listings · 12 mi away
Hocking Hills State Park
Park · 19 listings · 16 mi away
Lancaster
City / town · 14 listings · 26 mi away
Wayne National Forest
Park · 15 listings · 30 mi away
Zanesville
City / town · 25 listings · 35 mi away
Jackson
City / town · 23 listings · 36 mi away
Hebron
City / town · 6 listings · 37 mi away
Parkersburg
City / town · 38 listings · 38 mi away
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