What was your favorite fairytale growing up? Ask many of our Portsmouth, Ohio hotel staff members and they’ll tell you that it was “Beauty and the Beast.” This classic tale of true love conquering all has been delighting people of all ages for years and now it’s coming to town. Catch the live musical version [...]

Something wicked this way comes…to the Portsmouth, OH Library! With Halloween this month, there are many spooky and fun activities to do in town, but these family-friendly events will surely give you and your kids a thrill or two. The Portsmouth Library is only a 15-minute scenic walk from our family-friendly and not at all [...]

If you’re a fan of art or history, you’ll definitely want to make a stop at the Southern Ohio Museum in Portsmouth, Ohio. Established in 1979, the museum is located in an old Beaux Arts style building that used to be home to Portsmouth’s largest bank. The museum is just a 6 minute walk from [...]

Be prepared for an evening of wonder and bewilderment when the National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China soar into Portsmouth, Ohio. This multi-award winning act comes direct from Beijing and was formed in 1950. They will be performing for one night only on October 25th at the Verne Riffe Centre for the Arts, [...]

No summer/fall trip to Portsmouth, Ohio is complete without a visit to the local Farmer’s Market! Indulge in the freshest produce, flowers and homemade dishes at this growing market. Aptly located on Market Street, our River Inn hotel is just a short 2 minute walk to the market.
The Farmer’s Market has been growing for over [...]

The biggest festival in Portsmouth, Ohio is coming this September 1st-5th. The 2011 River Days Festival is a fun-filled weekend of exciting activities, amazing entertainment and family fun. It’s definitely an event that the whole town looks forward to each year. The festival grounds are right next to the riverfront, adjacent to the historic Boneyfiddle [...]

What would a vacation be without a good book to read and relax with? The Portsmouth Library in Ohio carries all the latest novels and the popular classics that you grew up with. Located only minutes away from the River Inn Hotel, this is one place that you’ll be sure to visit over and over [...]

The 1810 House is a historic farm homestead located in beautiful Portsmouth, Ohio. The House represents the courage of the pioneers who worked hard to clear, settle and cultivate the wild forest land surrounding the Ohio River. The House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the headquarters of the Scioto [...]

The Elks Country Golf Course was constructed in 1924 by world renowned golf course designer Donald Ross. Considered to be one of the best golf courses in Southern Ohio, Elks features 6,677 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Spend the day playing competitively with your family or just practice [...]

As you visit our beautiful river town of Portsmouth, be sure to visit the always exhilarating Southern Ohio Museum. The River Inn Hotel is the perfect place to stay if you wish to visit the museum as we’re a scenic 5 minute walk away. If you’re traveling to Portstmouth any time soon, we highly recommend [...]