A historic tavern, trails through forests and wetlands, and annual festivals give you different reasons to visit Troy. You can get to know the city through its history as well as its nature and events. The focus that interests you most can shape your plans for Troy.
History and Culture in Troy
The Overfield Tavern Museum is located in Troy’s historic downtown. The Overfield Tavern is a two-story log building constructed by Benjamin and Margaret Overfield in 1808. Over the course of its history, the tavern served as a frontier tavern, inn, courthouse and general community gathering place. These varied roles give the building more than one historical perspective: hospitality, law and community life come together here.
The Overfield Tavern Museum offers guided tours, self-guided exhibits and hands-on activities for children and the young at heart. It is open seasonally; check current visiting hours before planning your museum visit. The historic Hayner Mansion also provides a cultural destination in Troy, with art, music, classes and community events.
Nature Trails with Different Character
Hobart Urban Nature Preserve is located in the heart of Troy. It covers more than 80 acres and has just over two miles of hiking trails. The preserve is suited to birdwatching, leisurely walks and observing nature. These figures provide an indication of the size of the grounds and the length of the trails, not the time it takes to walk them.
Brukner Nature Center offers six miles of nature trails through forests, wetlands and prairie. Those comparing trail lengths will find a longer trail network here than at Hobart Urban Nature Preserve. Brukner Nature Center also features more than 50 wildlife ambassadors in indoor and outdoor exhibits. These include native Ohio species that can no longer survive in the wild. The two nature destinations therefore offer different highlights: trails through a variety of landscapes at Brukner, and birdwatching and nature observation in the heart of Troy.
Annual Festivals and Events
The Troy Strawberry Festival takes place annually. The program includes live entertainment, a classic car parade, a 5K run and an extensive selection of food featuring strawberry specialties. Troy, Ohio PorchFest is also an annual, free event. Dozens of bands perform on porches throughout the Southwest Historic District. While the Strawberry Festival combines music, a parade, a run and strawberry offerings, PorchFest focuses on music on the porches. Check the dates for each event if you want to coordinate your accommodations with a festival visit; individual dates and program details for PorchFest may vary.
Treasure Island Park
Treasure Island Park is located at 409 N. Elm St., Troy, Ohio 45373. The City of Troy owns and rents out six kayak storage spaces there. They can be rented each year for the season from April 1 through October 31; dates and conditions may change, so it is recommended that you check before making plans. These spaces are for kayak storage. Float Troy’s floating tents are also located at Treasure Island Park; the offering is paused in 2026 due to river construction work.
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