Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a staple of the Cincinnati metropolitan area and ideal family getaway for those traveling through southern Ohio. When visiting Cincinnati, be sure to catch one of the many animal encounters happening throughout the day, including a polar bear encounter, manatee encounter and cougar encounter.

Check the calendar for Cincinnati Zoo events like Penguin Days and Zoo Babies, or holiday celebrations like Happy Zoo Year and the PNC Festival of Lights. Don’t miss the Butterfly Garden or the African Violet Display at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and bring a gift from the Cincinnati Zoo Shop back to a Best Western hotel in Cincinnati, Englewood, Mount Orab, or Oxford.

Great American Ball Park

Home to MLB’s Reds, the Great American Ball Park is a fixture of the Cincinnati metropolitan area and the state of Ohio. Set downtown along the Ohio River, this ballpark is a newer addition to Major League Baseball’s home fields – first opening for 2003 season. Guests of a Best Western hotel in Cincinnati, Englewood, Mount Orab, and Oxford may pay a visit to Reds Country, and stroll through the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, or grab themselves a hot dog and watch the game. Make sure to grab a t-shirt from the team store – the best way to show off the fun you had in Cincy.

National Museum of the US Air Force

The National Museum of the US Air Force was established in 1923 on the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near Englewood. The museum houses the largest collection of military aviation aircraft, artifacts and memorabilia. Over one million people visit the museum each year, making it the top attraction in Ohio. With free admission, visit the museum as often as you like.

Stroll through the museum to see the rare aircraft, including the Convair B-36 and the last remaining XB-70 Valkyrie. The collection of Presidential aircraft and the Missile and Space Gallery are popular areas in the museum. Be sure to watch the aviation film in the IMAX theater. This incredible museum is a must-see attraction while visiting Central Ohio. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and excellent guest services, as a guest of Best Western hotel.

Paul Brown Stadium

Home to NFL’s Bengals, the Paul Brown Stadium was first opened in 2000 as a major attraction of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Also known as “The Jungle,” Paul Brown Stadium seats more than 65,000 residents and visitors of Cincinnati. Head to Ohio, put on your best orange outfit and cheer the Bengals on to victory, and rest your throat back at a Best Western hotel in Cincinnati, Englewood, Mount Orab, or Oxford.

SunWatch Indian Village

SunWatch Indian Village and Archaeological Park is located along the Great Miami River, south of Dayton. Visitors to this 13th-century American Indian Village, enjoy strolling the grounds to learn about its history through the 18 stations, viewing the key sites and reconstructed Fort Ancient structures. Seventeen years of excavation and research revealed a planned and stockaded village.

Schedule time for viewing the artifacts and films in the Interpretive Center. Plan to attend one of the many year-round events including lectures, seminars and special events. This National Historic Landmark is a must-see while traveling in central Ohio. A wonderful night's rest and excellent amenities awaits at Best Western hotels. Take your time traveling through Ohio, while visiting some of the best stops along the journey.

Taste of Cincinnati

An annual tradition of Cincy, Taste of Cincinnati is the oldest culinary festival in the country. First established in 1979, this festival held in downtown Cincinnati boasts of 500,000 attendees each year, making it not only one of the largest street festivals in not only the Cincinnati area and Ohio, but also the United States.

Happening every Memorial Day Weekend, Taste of Cincinnati is free to the public, and consumes six blocks along Fifth Street in the downtown area. Discover the taste of more than 100 dishes at Taste of Cincinnati, and sleep it off at a Best Western hotel in Cincinnati, Englewood, Mount Orab, or Oxford.

University of Cincinnati

Established in 1819, the University of Cincinnati is one of the larger public universities in Ohio, and the country. Set in uptown Cincinnati, this university offers more than 100 bachelor degrees and properly represents the University System of Ohio. Join the rest of the 32,000 enrolled students with a tour of the University of Cincinnati’s west campus, catch a game with the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium, or stroll through the George and Helen Smith Athletics Museum. When looking for a hotel in the Cincinnati metropolitan area, look no further than Best Western hotels in Cincinnati, Englewood, Mount Orab, or Oxford.