Ohio Bucket List ~ Southwest Region

Heading into a region of Ohio that holds one of it’s three major cities. Today’s big city area is Cincinnati.

Cincinnati

• Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens: Come visit the sixth largest zoo in the U.S.
• Harriet Beecher Stowe House: Home of the antislavery author.
• National Underground Railroad Freedom Center: Museum that shares the history of the Underground Railroad.

Dayton

• Mound Cold War Discovery Center: This laboratory was filled with top secret work during the Cold War.
• National Aviation Heritage Center: Celebrate the history of aviation at the National Park Site.
• Sycamore State Park: Explore nature trails around this lake area.

Eaton

• Hueston Woods State Park: Camp in yurts in this wooded park.

Hamilton

• National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting: Learn about the history of radio and transmitting.
• Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum: Fun outdoor sculpture park.

Lebanon

• Little Miami State Park: Explore the scenic trail that runs through the area.

Springfield

• George Rogers Clark Park: Beautiful scenic area to explore, named after the Revolutionary War hero.
• Mad River Gorge and Nature Preserve: Explore this gorge area and do some hiking.

Troy

• Charlestown Falls Preserve: Hiking area with a picturesque waterfall.

All attractions found in the 2020 Ohio Travel Guide.

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