Historic Downtown Loveland, OH -

With boutique shopping, great food, and sweet treats there is something for everyone. This area runs along the Little Miami River and the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail and includes Nisbet Park & amphitheater. This is a summertime hot spot and includes a DORA area (designated outdoor refreshment area - you can walk around with alcoholic beverages). Free. Includes restaurants, wine bar, brewery. Many Saturdays include live music. More info at lovinlifeloveland.com

Restaurants in this area - in order of recommendation

Bishop’s Quarter Bistro - three levels including general bar, bourbon bar, and rooftop sport bar

Hops & Berry - 60 pour your own taps offering beer, ciders, seltzers, wine, cocktails

Tano Bistro - upscale restaurant with bar

Ramsey’s Trailside Restaurant - restaurant with enclosed patio and rooftop deck

Cappies - no frills liquor store with 40 taps and patio seating along the river

Narrow Path Brewing - small craft brewery with outdoor seating options

Loveland Castle & Museum - 12075 Shore Dr, Loveland, OH 45140

Description - medieval-style castle with tranquil gardens along the Little Miami River. Open 11-5, Admission $5 per person (lovelandcastle.com)

Summit Park, Blue Ash OH - 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Cincinnati

130 acre park including restaurants, brewery, free observation tower, DORA area,

Breweries nearby:

Little Miami Brewing - 208 Mill St, Milford, OH 45150

Sonder Brewing - 8584 Duke Blvd, Mason, OH 45040

Hops & Berry - 118 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, OH 45140

DVD Brew - 1555 Loveland Madiera Rd, Loveland, OH 45140

Narrow Path Brewing - 106 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, OH 45140

Warped Wing Brewpub - 5650 Tylersville Rd, Mason, OH

Cartridge Brewing - 1411 Grandin Rd, Maineville, OH - an old ammunition factory

For the shoppers:

Ikea - 9500 Ikea Way, West Chester, OH

Kenwood Towne Center - large mall with many favorite retailers

Costco - for those of you that don’t have one at home, 9691 Waterstone Blvd

Jungle Jim's International Market - if you are a foodie this is a must do! 2 locations, 4450 Eastgate South Drive, Cincinnati or 5440 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield, OH.

If you are adventurous (and have a change of clothes):

Top Golf - 9568 Water Front Dr, West Chester, OH 45069

Full Throttle Indoor Go Karts- 11725 Commons Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246

IFly Indoor Skydiving - 7689 Warehouse Row, Liberty Township, OH

A little further away…

If you want to venture into Cincinnati:

Museums/Art/Nature

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum

Krohn Conserevatory & Botanical Gardens

Cincinnati Zoo

Newport Aquarium - on the KY side

Cincinnati Museum Center

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

American Sign Museum

21c Museum Hotel

Taft Art Museum

Areas of the city to explore

Findlay Market - for foodies! This iconic downtown market includes over 50 merchants, farmer’s market and biergarten 1801 Race St, Cincinnati OH

The Banks - the area along the river near the baseball and football stadiums. Includes many restaurants and is adjacent to Smale Riverfront Park. Is a DORA district, great views of the Kentucky hills.

Over-the Rhine - shopping, restaurants, historic buildings, Washington Park, Music Hall. This area is centered around Vine St.

Hard Rock Casino - for those of you looking to hit it big! 1000 Broadway St, Cincinnati

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