On February 23, 1998, the Adams County Travel & Visitors Bureau was born when all three Adams County Commissioners unanimously signed a resolution establishing the Bureau. Later in 2003 a non-profit 501(c)3 status was granted.

The Bureau is governed by a 7-member board of trustees and supported by a 3% lodging tax paid by overnight quests who stay in Adams County lodging facilities. That money in return is used to promote Adams County tourist attractions through print, TV, social media, travel shows, and by any means we can utilize to get the word out about our attractions, events, lodging, dining, historical sites, nature preserves, state parks, state forest, wildlife areas, outdoor recreation and an Amish community with its shops, bakeries and furniture stores.

Adams County is home to the Great Serpent Mound National Historic Landmark, the nations first Quilt Barn Trail, the 20,000+ acres Edge of Appalachia Preserve, one of the largest private preserves east of the Mississippi, Shawnee State Forest, the largest state forest in Ohio, seven state nature preserves, and a growing number of private preserves that are open to the public. Adams County is bordered to the south by the Ohio River which has three public boat ramps, and three Ohio River islands, Manchester Island 1 & 2, and Brush Creek Island.

Through the center of the county flows Ohio Brush Creek, with public access and canoe launches to the stream at several locations. Adams County is known for its hiking trails and perhaps the best-known hike is the Buzzardroost Rock Trail with its stunning view of the Ohio Brush Creek Valley below. We hope you’ll discover Adams County on your next adventure.

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