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Friendship

There's no shortage of events and things to do in the Friendship, OH area, with most of the action centered in historic downtown Portsmouth. The Boneyfiddle historic district serves as the primary hub, where 19th-century architecture houses everything from breweries to community theaters. Beyond the nightly energy, the region celebrates its heritage with long-standing annual festivals that draw crowds from all over.

• Evenings in the Boneyfiddle historic district often flow from dinner and drinks at places like Portsmouth Brewing Company to live shows or duckpin bowling at Oddfellows.
• Major cultural performances, from touring Broadway shows to symphony concerts, have a home at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts on the Shawnee State University campus.
• Community traditions are a big part of local life, with annual gatherings like the River Days Festival and the recurring Trade Days at the Scioto County Fairgrounds.