Winter in Hocking Hills is a magical time to explore the great outdoors. But when the chill bites too hard, the region offers plenty of cozy indoor activities to keep you warm and entertained. From solving escape rooms with your family to unwinding at our local spas with your special someone, there is an experience that suits everyone’s interests. At the end of the day, Chalets in Hocking Hills provide the perfect cozy retreat from winter’s chill. Warm up in front of the fireplace, soak in your private hot tub while overlooking the snowy landscapes, and elevate your stay with a session in our Sauna Pods. Check out all the indoor activities for families, adults, and couples below:
Indoor Recreation for Families
Discover fun for the whole family with these indoor attractions:
- Take the kids to learn something new at the STEAM-based science museum, Hocking Hills Children’s Museum. Or drive to Lancaster and enjoy a day of hands-on play with the kiddos at AHA Hands-on Children’s Museum.
- See if you have what it takes to solve the puzzles and escape before the time runs out at Hocking Hills Escape Rooms.
- Enjoy a night of entertainment at Movies 10 & Arcade in Nelsonville. Enjoy arcade games, bumper cars, and bowling before watching a movie together in the theater!
Indoor Recreation and Workshops for Adults
We also offer plenty of indoor recreation opportunities for adults. Whether you are planning a solo trip or a couples getaway, we have something to keep you entertained:
- Head to Hungry Buffalo’s Bury the Axe for the perfect night out full of delicious food, refreshing drinks, and entertainment. Reserve a time slot at the axe-throwing bar!
- If live entertainment is more your style, we recommend catching a show at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville.
- Sign up for a local workshop and create a handmade item during your stay. Learn how to make your own glass-blowing piece at Jack Pine Studio, make a candle at Hocking Hills Candleworks, or learn the skills of a blacksmith at Lockhart Ironworks.
- Head to a Hocking Hills spa and enjoy a healing massage, facial, body treatment, or Himalayan salt treatment this winter.
- End the day with a drink at wineries and breweries near Hocking Hills.
Book Your Hocking Hills Cabin Rental Today
This is just a sampling of the indoor activities in Hocking Hills; find even more inspiration on the Explore Hocking Hills website. Book your getaway with Chalets In Hocking Hills and enjoy even more indoor activities in your cabin rental. Play board games in your spacious living room, cook meals together in the fully-equipped kitchen, soak in your hot tub, and read a book by the fireplace. Check out our specials and book your Hocking Hills getaway today!