There are many reasons to travel to Perry County and its surrounding areas.  In particular, opportunities for outdoor activities like hunting and hiking are plentiful, and there are numerous festivals and other events that celebrate the region's rich cultural heritage.

• Backwoods Festival (Thornville): craft and music festival celebrating rural life
• Buckeye Lake State Park: boating and other water activities can be had here
• Burr Oak State Park: many places to stay at this remote getaway
• Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival: event highlighting the area's history of pottery production
• Hocking Hills State Park: Old Man's Cave and other attractions can be found in this Hocking County state park
• Legend Valley Concert Venue and Campground: site of the annual Hookahville event and other concerts
• Little Cities of Black Diamonds: check this site's events page for ongoing programs and festivals throughout the year
• Moonshine Festival (New Straitsville): event celebrating the history of moonshine production in this southern Perry County town
• Stuart's Opera House (Nelsonville): historic theater that hosts many big-name musical performers and other artistic events
• Wayne National Forest: the only national forest in Ohio
• The Wilds: view exotic wildlife at this 10,000 acre preserve