Day Trips From Cincinnati

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Columbus. For local travelers seeking new adventures in their own backyards, as well as vacationers, it offers hundreds of exciting things to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive. Complete with full trip-planning information, including itineraries with their own route maps, as well as information on where to eat, where to shop, and where to stop along the way, this guide helps make the most of a brief getaway. * Marvel at the Longaberger Home Office in Newark, Ohio—the only corporate headquarters set inside a seven-story basket. * Ride the rails in a genuine diesel locomotive with vintage passenger coaches from the Buckeye Central Scenic Railroad. * Peruse an amazing collection of antique paintings, ceramics, and enamels at the Taft Museum of Art. * Explore the verdant, leafy coolness and gushing gorges of Hocking Hills State Park. * Brave the Millennium Force, the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster, at Cedar Point Amusement Park.

Within a two-hour drive of Cincinnati, discover the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and Kentucky's Red River Gorge Geological Area.

Be amazed by an ancient serpent mound, join in the festivities surrounding the Kentucky Derby, or nibble on sugar candy in Indiana--all within a two-hour drive of Cincinnati.

Ohio is full of fascinating history and beautiful landscapes. Come discover all that this state’s backroads offer travelers. Backroads & Byways of Ohio takes you to places you wouldn’t guess existed in the Buckeye State, like the Lake Erie Isles— a vacationer’s paradise virtually unheard of outside of a few local counties. Or head to the Hocking Hills (not far from the quintessential college town of Athens) to see waterfalls and gorges along the rivers. Want a longer trip? Travel cross-state on the Old National Road or discover local glassmakers still plying their trade in the Western Reserve, where glassmaking history goes way back. Explore Amish country, Native American mounds, and visit important sites on the Underground Railroad near Ohio’s first (then third!) capital, Chillicothe, still full of stately mansions.

Day Trips "RM" guides take travelers to dozens of wonderful destinations, all within approximately two hours of the city, with attractions ranging from museums and arboretums to theme parks and microbreweries. They also include all pertinent information on dining, shopping, and even lodging, should you decide to really play hooky!

Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Southeast Indiana Day Trips as your guide book. This tourism guide will help you plan road trips to discover interesting places to visit and enjoy. The book includes museums, state parks, historical sites, nature preserves, historical markers and much, much more. The counties included in this historical travel book include: Clark County Dearborn County Decatur County Franklin County Jefferson County Jennings County Ohio County Ripley County Scott County Switzerland County Clark County

Your All-in-One Guide to Ohio’s Best Outings! If you’ve ever asked, “What should we do today?” then you’ve never seen Ohio Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Buckeye State is jam-packed with hundreds of Ohio’s top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. Destinations in the book are organized by themes, such as Airplanes & Railroads, Festivals, Outdoor Adventures, and Sports, so you can decide what to do and then figure out where to do it. Useful for singles, couples, and families—visitors and residents alike—this guide by Cathy Hester Seckman encompasses a wide range of interests. Discover the state’s unique attractions—state parks, museums, beaches, winter activities, and more. The book’s handy size makes it perfect for bringing along on your road trips. Plus, with tips for other things to do in the area, you’re sure to maximize the fun on every outing. With Ohio Day Trips by Theme at your fingertips, you’ll always have something to do!