Southwest Ohio

Travel Guide

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge featuring a city and a bridge
Music Hall which includes interior views and heritage elements
Washington Park featuring hiking or walking and a park as well as an individual male
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge which includes a bridge and heritage architecture
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge featuring a river or creek, a bridge and a city

In this corner of Ohio, discover charming towns with attractions such as art museums, amusement parks, farmers markets and craft breweries. Springfield even has a downtown whitewater park.

Southwest Ohio has something for everyone. Walk in the footsteps of a famous sharpshooter, a heroic abolitionist and a U.S. president. Spend some time seeing all that Cincinnati has to offer, but don’t miss the many towns spread throughout the region.

When he visited Cincinnati in 1892, Charles Dickens deemed it “a beautiful city, cheerful, thriving, and animated.” Over a century later, that description still applies. Explore Over-the-Rhine, the city’s historic district, check out the exhibits in the Cincinnati Museum CenterOpens in a new window and the Cincinnati Art MuseumOpens in a new window and meet the animals in the Cincinnati ZooOpens in a new window. Learn about the fight for abolition at the Harriet Beecher-Stowe House and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

Visit DaytonOpens in a new window, a small city with a lot to offer. Stroll through Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, the resting place of Orville and Wilbur Wright. Discover some of their inventions at Carillon Historical Park and learn more about the history of flight at the National Museum of the United States Air ForceOpens in a new window. Admire exhibits in the Dayton Art InstituteOpens in a new window and explore the cultural attractions in the Oregon District.

Stop by Greenville, the home of Annie Oakley. Learn all about the legendary member of Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show at the Annie Oakley Center at Garst Museum.

In Georgetown, tour U.S. Grant Boyhood Home & Schoolhouse. This humble colonial home is where Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president grew up.

Go to Mason for heart-pumping fun. Kings IslandOpens in a new window amusement park offers fun for the whole family, with roller coasters, a children’s park and water rides.

Explore the picturesque red-brick campus of Miami University in Oxford. Enjoy the great outdoors in nearby Hueston Woods State Park.

If you think Miami University is a misnomer, wait until you drive through Southwest Ohio. Towns with foreign-inspired names, such as Moscow and Lebanon, can be found throughout the region.

Where to stay in Southwest Ohio

Fountain Square featuring a fountain

Downtown Cincinnati

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Cincinnati. A visit to Fountain Square or Paycor Stadium might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Fountain Square Tram Stop or Cincinnati Cyclones Tram Stop to get around town.

Downtown Cincinnati
Washington Park featuring hiking or walking and a park as well as an individual male

Over-the-Rhine

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Over-the-Rhine. Cincinnati Music Hall is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Liberty & Race Tram Stop or 12th & Vine Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Over-the-Rhine
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Norwood

Unique features of Norwood include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Rookwood Commons or Drake Planetarium while you're exploring the area.

Norwood
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Hyde Park

While there might not be top attractions in Hyde Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rookwood Commons and Cincinnati Observatory Center.

Hyde Park
Krohn Conservatory which includes autumn leaves and a park

Mount Adams

Mount Adams is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cincinnati Art Museum and Krohn Conservatory.

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Anderson Township

While visiting Anderson Township, you might make a stop by sights like Belterra Park Gaming and Entertainment Center and Riverbend Music Center.

Anderson Township
Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

3.5 out of 5
668 W 5th St, Covington, KY
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Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

4 out of 5
35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH
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Hyatt Regency Cincinnati

Hyatt Regency Cincinnati

4 out of 5
151 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH
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Cincinnati Camp Cedar

Cincinnati Camp Cedar

3 out of 5
5158 Kings Island Dr, Mason, OH
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Birch Hill Suites Extended Stay - Blue Ash

Birch Hill Suites Extended Stay - Blue Ash

3.5 out of 5
4650 Cornell Rd, Cincinnati, OH
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Birch Hill Suites Extended Stay - Blue Ash
Pickle Factory Hotel

Pickle Factory Hotel

2.5 out of 5
13 Tobacco Aly, Covington, KY
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