Discover McConnelsville
Ohio’s River Town

A historic river village in Southeast Ohio where small-town charm, local food, walkable streets, unique shops, community festivals, and scenic drives come together for a slower, sweeter kind of getaway.

Thank You, McConnelsville!

Thank you for helping keep Ohio’s River Town shining.

Our latest Village Clean-Up was a beautiful reminder of what makes Ohio’s River Town so special.

Thank you to everyone who came out to help pick up litter, beautify downtown, plant flowers, and make McConnelsville shine just in time for the holiday weekend. Whether you gave twenty minutes or stayed the full two hours, your time and effort made a difference.

Community pride is easy to see when neighbors, volunteers, businesses, and friends come together with one shared goal: keeping McConnelsville a place people are proud to call home and excited to visit.

Help us keep Ohio’s River Town shining. Join us for the next Village Clean-Up.

Join the Next One!

Start Here, Then Stay Awhile

McConnelsville is made for wandering. Start with the basics, then build a visit around local food, small businesses, history, river views, community events, and the kind of charm you only find in a real Ohio river town.

Historic lodging and brick sidewalk in downtown McConnelsville, Ohio featuring The Inns at 8th and Main

Stay

Boutique lodging, guest rooms, historic homes, and places to land while you explore McConnelsville.

Fresh sandwich served at a local restaurant in McConnelsville, Ohio

Eat

Coffee, bakeries, lunch spots, local favorites, casual meals, and places that feel like part of the village.

Shop

Hardware, gifts, furniture, wellness, everyday essentials, boutiques, and locally loved stops.

Historic Twin City Opera House theater in McConnelsville, Ohio

Things to Do

History, murals, the Opera House, riverside views, local landmarks, and Southeast Ohio day trips.

Community event in McConnelsville, Ohio with visitors enjoying a local festival

Events

Festivals, live music, community celebrations, seasonal happenings, and reasons to come back.

Muskingum River and bridge view in McConnelsville, Ohio

Explore McConnelsville

A welcoming village experience with Main Street charm, river views, historic landmarks, and locally loved businesses throughout McConnelsville and just beyond the downtown blocks.

Signature Events Worth Planning Around

McConnelsville is more than a place to pass through. It is a village that knows how to gather. Our signature Discover McConnelsville Events bring together small-town tradition, local flavor, music, makers, families, and the kind of community spirit visitors remember.

McConnelsville 4th of July celebration with fireworks over the village clock tower

McConnelsville 4th of July Celebration

A full day of hometown tradition with the 5K, Cash MOB, parade, kids activities, vendors, live music, and fireworks over the historic courthouse.

Plan for the 4th of July

Honey Hop - Inaugural Event September 26th, 2026

McConnelsville is getting a little sweeter!

A village-wide celebration of local honey, talented regional beekeepers, and the historic charm of Ohio’s River Town.

Plan for the Honey Hop

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Support the July 4th Raffle

Raffle tickets are available in person at:

Maxwell’s Hunting & Fishing
Meyers Specialty Market
Townsquare Collectibles
Old Bridge Brewing Company
No Pressure Services

The drawing will be held on July 4 at 8:00 PM.

Proceeds support the McConnelsville 4th of July Celebration.

Important: All applicable state and federal laws apply. Winners of firearm-related prizes must be legally eligible to receive the prize and must complete any required background check and FFL transfer process before taking possession. Must be 21 or older to participate in firearm-related prize drawings.

A Different Kind of Southeast Ohio Getaway

McConnelsville is for travelers who like a slower pace, a pretty Main Street, local stories, friendly stops, and places that still feel personal. Spend the morning downtown, linger over lunch, walk the bridge, browse local businesses, visit the Opera House or Historical Society, then use the village as your starting point for scenic drives, The Wilds, Blue Rock, the Muskingum River, and more.

Discover Southeast Ohio

Historic bridge and riverfront view in McConnelsville, Ohio

Discover McConnelsville

From Main Street and the riverfront to local stops just beyond downtown, McConnelsville offers small-town charm, history, and businesses worth seeking out.

Explore the Village

Help Keep McConnelsville’s
4th of July Tradition Going

Every donation, sponsorship, and T-shirt purchase helps support the fireworks, parade, family activities, entertainment, and hometown traditions that make McConnelsville’s Independence Day celebration so special.

Thank You to Our Top Sponsors

Liberty Legacy ($1,500+) and Corporate Patriot ($1,000–$1,499)

SEE ALL SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Colorful McConnelsville Ohio mural celebrating local village pride

We are thrilled to announce that the mural in the Village Fitness Green Space (117 E Main St) has been officially added to the Murals Across Ohio project.

Learn More Here

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