4 Amazing Day Trips to Take in Your GM Car Near Circleville, OH

1. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is rated as one of the best zoos in North America and offer a range of incredible one-of-a-kind animal experiences. The zoo is home to over 10,000 animals from Africa and North America to Asia and Australia. Zookeepers lead daily behind-the-scenes tours where you will encounter penguins, sloths, sea lions, and cheetahs and learn more about these amazing creatures.

On the Heart of Africa Savanna Tour, you can feed the giraffe. On the Cheetah Experience, you will hear these big cats purr, and on the Red Panda Tour, you will meet these little critters up close and personal.

Address and Hours

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is at 4850 West Powell Road in Powell. Please check their website for opening hours.

2. Serpent Mound

Take a drive out to Peebles and see the world’s most spectacular effigy mound built by ancient American Indian cultures. The mound is 1,330 feet long and three feet high and in the shape of a snake with a curled tail.

There are three burial mounds nearby created by the Adena culture, which flourished between 800 B.C. to A.D. 100, and one by the Fort Ancient culture between A.D. 1000 to 1650. Serpent Mound is a National Historic Landmark and will soon be included on the World Heritage List.

Address and Hours

Serpent Mount is at 3850 State Route 73 in Peebles and is open from April 1 to November 20, Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

3. Great Seal State Park

Go on an outdoor adventure and visit Great Seal State for a day of activities and fun in the sun. Hit 23 miles of scenic nature trails that cut through the woods and over the rugged hills on foot, mountain bike, or in the saddle. Follow the paths into the hills and ridgetops to enjoy scenic vistas of the Scioto Valley and see as far as Columbus on a clear day.

Address and Hours

Great Seal State Park is at 635 Rocky Road in Chillicothe. Please visit the park’s website for opening hours.

4. The Wilds

Drive a little further away and take a drive on the wild side on a safari tour at The Wilds. Knowledgeable wildlife guides will take you to observe rare and endangered animals, including giraffes and rhinos, roaming across the fields in an open-air vehicle.

The Wilds also offer horseback safaris adventures, zip line canopy tours, and safari fishing on boats to remote areas in the reserve. Stroll through the Butterfly Habitat and enjoy a bite to eat at the Overlook Cafe before heading home.

Address and Hours

Drive to 14000 International Road in Cumberland to visit The Wilds. They are open daily between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please book an online reservation on their website before you go.

Hit the road to these amazing destinations that guarantee exciting experiences. Stop at Coughlin Chevrolet Buick GMC of Circleville today before you go. Our qualified and experienced technicians will ensure your vehicle is in top condition for a road trip.

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