Visiting Cincinnati and Southern Ohio

Southern Ohio, location of the well know cities Cincinnati and Dayton is full of family fun. Activities and events abound from urban Warren County in the west to charming small towns like Marietta and Caldwell, eastern gateways to the Appalachians. The Wright brothers designed the first powered airplanes in Dayton, and the soapbox derby was also born there. Cincinnati, is home to the first professional baseball team – the Cincinnati Reds. We all owe Ohio a debt of gratitude for the invention of the pop-top can, which happened in Kettering. Rich in history and culture, Ohio travelers are treated with a variety of interesting sites and discoveries for everyone.

Best Western Hotels make traveling to Cincinnati convenient. Locations in the city and nearby in Oxford make it easy to find lodging close to your destination. The Cincinnati Zoo's spring schedule is fun filled for a family getaway. April at the Zoo celebrates springtime tulip blooming season, with nearly 100,000 blooming tulips greeting zoo visitors. The Tunes and Blooms Concert Series features free concerts every Thursday in April with Cincinnati's best musicians. Easter at the zoo is special for children with treat stations, animal egg hunts and a visit by the Easter Bunny. April 24th is the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day and zoo patrons will be having a party for the planet. Enjoy springtime weather with a family outing to the Cincinnati Zoo before the heat and crowds of summer.

Runners get ready for Cincinnati's 12th Annual Flying Pig Marathon. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome, and in addition the marathon a full weekend of events and activities are on tap the first weekend in May. From a 15ft Diaper Dash crawl to the full marathon, there is an event for everyone. The post race party, at Yeatman's Cove has a line up of music, entertainment and food, promising a lot of fun for everyone.

Chillicothe in south-central Ohio, once the state capital of Ohio, is a charming town with beautiful architecture. The 11th Annual Mushroom Hunt is held April 10th in Chillicothe – Everyone can participate and winners are awarded in adult and youth events. When was the last time you took your kids on a mushroom hunt? Perhaps easier, but not as much fun are finding mushrooms at the Chillicothe Farmers Market. The market is held Saturdays starting in May, and showcases high quality local produce and products. Each Saturday market features special entertainment, adding to the festival atmosphere of the market. Come support local growers and business, and get the freshest, most delicious products available. Make a weekend out of it and stay at the Best Western Adena Inn in Chillicothe, convenient and the kids will love swimming in the outdoor pool.

Caldwell Ohio, in June, has been a gathering place for Appalachian artists and crafters for over twenty years. Art on the Square is a showcase for local and regional artists and their wares. The weekend event features home furnishings and quilts among the arts, food booths, demonstrations, and live entertainment. It's a family event with a children's corner with games and activities to the kids entertained. The local Best Western Caldwell Inn is convenient for travelers, and nearby the Best Western Marietta is pet friendly if you don't want to leave the dog home alone.

Cincinnati and Southern Ohio Hotel Map