Cincinnati is part of a very fractured metro region with many old small towns and suburbs, some of the more notable ones include:
Cheviot, OH
Tiny city close to Cincinnati, popular destination for bar-goers.Cleves, OH
Small village close to Cincinnati. Home of Harrison's Tomb historical site and also host to the annual Gravelrama event.Covington (Kentucky)
Just south of Cincinnati across the river, home to good restaurants and Devou Park, which provides one of the best views of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Mainstrasse Village is a popular destination for bar-goers.Florence (Kentucky)
Just south of I-275 in Northren Kentucky. Famous for the Florence Y'All water tower.Lebanon (Ohio)
North of Cincinnati in Warren County Ohio. Home of the Golden Lamb which is historical and famous for hosting many US presidents including George Washington.Mason (Ohio)
North of Cincinnati in Warren County Ohio. Home of several amusement parks including Kings Island.Milford-Miami Township
An average town with plenty of outdoor activities and parks.Mariemont
East, at the end of Columbia Parkway US 50. Beautiful 1920s planned community featuring lovely tudor architecture, a pleasant public square and an old movie theater.Newport (Kentucky)
Just south of Cincinnati across the river, locally famous because it was home to local Italian mobsters and was known as a sin city at one point. Now its more family friendly featuring Newport Aquarium and Newport on the Levee as popular regional destinations.Norwood (Ohio)
Formerly an industrial urban suburb and center of Appalachian culture. This town which is surrounded on all sides by Cincinnati, is increasingly gentrifying due to its central location.Oxford (Ohio)
Home to Miami University, called "the prettiest campus ever there was" by Robert Frost.Rising Sun
Indiana. 30 mins west in Indiana by the Ohio river. Regional center for casino gambling, home of the Grand Victoria Casino.St. Bernard
Surrounded by Cincinnati near I-75. Old industrial suburb that is home to Ivorydale which is one of Proctor & Gamble's original factories.Cincinnati is centrally located in reference to other interesting Midwestern or Southern cities and attractions. The following are accessible as day trips:
Chicago. The largest city in the Midwest is a little over a four hour drive from Cincinnati via Interstates 74 and 65.
Cleveland. The Rock and Roll city is in northern Ohio and is about a four hour drive from Cincinnati.
Columbus. Ohio's capital and largest city is a 1½ hour drive from Cincinnati.
Creation Museum
A unique and interesting attraction, whether you believe it or not. This museum presents a "young Earth" interpretation of the book of Genesis, depicting vegetarian dinosaurs roaming the Garden of Eden, and explaining how a world that science determines to be ancient could somehow be only several thousand years old.
Daniel Boone National Forest
The daniel boone national forest is home to the red river gorge geological area--over 80 natural arches, historical sites, and miles and miles of trails made for cross-country backpacking or just day hikes. eastern kentucky past the city of winchester.
Dayton. Just 45 min. north on I-75. Home of the Wright Brothers, The Dayton Art Institute, The National Museum of the United States Air Force, and The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery.
Indianapolis. Home of the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400 automobile races. A two-hour drive from Cincinnati via Interstate 74.
Kentucky Speedway
A new racing speedway located in sparta ky, home to major motor races.
Lexington, KY. Lexington is Kentucky's beautiful college town. It's home to the University of Kentucky and the top ranked Wildcats, and is generally acknowledged as the Thoroughbred racehorse capital of the world, with many famous horse farms located nearby. Lexington is a 1½-hour drive south on Interstate 75.
Louisville. Home of the Kentucky Derby, the world's most famous horse race. A 1½-hour drive southwest on Interstate 71.
Mammoth Cave National Park. The world's largest cave system, located in Kentucky. About three hours southwest, via Interstates 71 and 65.
Perfect North Slopes
Winter ski resort in nearby lawrenceburg, in. 1/2 hour from cincinnati.
Serpent Mound
The largest effigy of a serpent in north america â¼ mile long. the park is dated to belong to the fort ancient era. the mound apparently represents an uncoiling serpent eating an egg. it's believed that the head of the serpent is aligned with the summer solstice sunset and the coiled tail is pointed toward the winter solstice sunrise and the equinox sunrise. located at 3850 state route 73 in peebles, ohio.