Southwest Ohio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
Cincinnati Music Hall
Washington Park
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

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

Downtown Cincinnati

3/5(1 area review)

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and great live music are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Cincinnati. A visit to Great American Ball Park or Ohio River Valley 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

Over-the-Rhine

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Over-the-Rhine. Ohio River Valley 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.

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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 featuring a garden and autumn colours

Mount Adams

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

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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.

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Oakley

While Oakley isn't home to many top sights, Rookwood Commons and Cincinnati Observatory Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oakley
voco The Clair Cincinnati Downtown by IHG

voco The Clair Cincinnati Downtown by IHG

4 out of 5
701 Broadway Street, Cincinnati, OH
The price is AU$233 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$233
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cincinnati. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
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Very nice hotel. Walked to casino.

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Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

3.5 out of 5
668 W 5th St, Covington, KY
The price is AU$175 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$175
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Covington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7/10 Good! (2,316 reviews)
Bar wasn't open during stay...couches in duite needs updateing ...really like jet tub and baloney in room..towels were premium quality

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront
Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport

2 out of 5
20 Rockridge Rd, Englewood, OH
The price is AU$116 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$116
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Englewood. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,175 reviews)
Very busy check in: multiple rooms arriving at once. Staff was professional and courteous throughout.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
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Cincinnati Camp Cedar

Cincinnati Camp Cedar

3 out of 5
5158 Kings Island Dr, Mason, OH
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Mason. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kings Island and Great Wolf Lodge Cincinnati Mason ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (169 reviews)
Very convenient to the amusement park.

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Cincinnati Camp Cedar
CozySuites Artistry Cincinnati

CozySuites Artistry Cincinnati

4 out of 5
601 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cincinnati. Enjoy free WiFi, Netflix, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Great American Ball Park and Heritage ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
Great place and great area! So much to do in the area. Sporting stadiums within walking distance along with several great restaurants. I'll stay here again next time I visit

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

CozySuites Artistry Cincinnati
Birch Hill Suites Extended Stay - Blue Ash

Birch Hill Suites Extended Stay - Blue Ash

3.5 out of 5
4650 Cornell Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly condo in Cincinnati. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sharon Woods Golf ...
5.6/10 (402 reviews)
I really enjoyed in hotel

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2025

Birch Hill Suites Extended Stay - Blue Ash
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