NEWARK MOUND CITY SERPENT MOUND FORT ANCIENT
Immerse yourself in the Heartland of Ancient America, where spectacular cultures created the largest concentration of geometric earthen architecture in the world.

Explore their vast and precise enclosures, effigies, embankments, and walled hilltops. See their dazzling art works preserved in area museums. Discover why this was the cultural epicenter of North America two thousand years ago!

A complete travel experience awaits you along the Ancient Ohio Trail. Our resources will help you to discover the distinguished Native American heritage in the Midwest, to trace early settlement in the region, to gain many rewarding insights from your visits to the ancient earthworks, and to enjoy yourself among Ohio's historic towns, scenic roads, and many distinctive cultural, artistic, and tourist amenities.

Explore these Web pages for an introduction; download our itinerary for more detailed directions. Downloadable media segments are in development, so check our PDF topics list for a preview of how your travel experiences in Ancient Ohio can be deeply rewarding and memorable.