Situated in the southern part of Ohio, Youngs is a small community located next to the Brush Creek State Forest. This is a rural area popular for hiking, fishing and hunting. The majority of the lodging in the Youngs area is in Portsmouth, which is approximately 20 minutes to the south of town along the Ohio River. Portsmouth features an historic district with shopping and dining opportunities.
Located approximately 26 miles to the northeast of Youngs, the Comfort Inn in Piketon is less than half a mile from the Pike Country Fairgrounds and half a mile from the home of the Dogwood Festival. A golf course is three miles away and recreational activities are available five miles from the hotel at Lake White Street Park. The Ohio River is around 20 miles from Piketon. Hotel highlights include a free hot breakfast, a fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool. Rooms with whirlpools are available. The hotel is seven miles from the Pike County Airport.
The Super 8 Portsmouth, 22 miles to the southeast of Youngs, had rooms listing as low as $65 a night in January of 2011. Situated off US Highway 23, the hotel has an heated indoor swimming pool with a whirlpool and an outdoor patio with room for children to play. The Super 8 is three miles north of the antique shops, restaurants and stores in Portsmouth's downtown. Portsmouth is also the home of the River Days festival, an annual event in September featuring a stage with live entertainment, arts and crafts, children's activities and rides along the Ohio River. The historic Boney Fiddle area in Portsmouth is a little over three miles from the hotel.
The Murphin Ridge Inn is located approximately 28 miles southwest of Youngs in the town of West Union. It is a bed-and-breakfast style hotel that is located on a 142-acre property with forests and farmland. The inn offers great views of the Appalachian Mountains. The Murphin Inn's dining room is also open for dinner seven days a week. Recreational facilities include a swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, croquet, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Box lunch meals are available for guests who hike on the trails that surround the inn. Guests can also request massages in their units.
The River Inn Hotel in Portsmouth used to be known as the Ramada Portsmouth Hotel. Situated in downtown Portsmouth and along the Ohio River, the River Inn is within walking distance of the Boney Fiddle District, which features antique shops and a brewery. The landing and docks on the Ohio River are also within walking distance. The concierge desk in the hotel helps guests explore the area. A healthy club across the street is available for guests to use for free. The hotel has a heated indoor pool, a kid's pool and its own restaurant.
