Hotels in Portsmouth

Wander along the 2,200-foot floodwall where Robert Dafford's murals transform concrete into a vivid historical canvas. The Southern Ohio Museum houses local artifacts that tell stories more fascinating than fiction. Boneyfiddle District rewards visitors with antique shops where proprietors share tales as valuable as their merchandise. The Vern Riffe Center hosts performances that draw regional audiences. Ohio River views provide a peaceful backdrop, particularly at sunset when the water turns to liquid gold. Shawnee State Park offers forest trails where city noise fades away. University students add youthful energy to this riverside town where Appalachian heritage meets small-city sophistication. Earl Thomas Conley Riverside Park provides picnic spots with views that explain why settlers decided to stay.