Cincinnati Surroundings

Located next to Town Square in Blue Ash is the Blue Ash Bicentennial Veterans Memorial. The memorial features eleven sculptures, each backed by a flag pole and facing the center of the memorial which contains a large flag pole, twice the size of the others. The eleven sculptures represent the American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Persian Gulf War.

Crooked Run Nature Preserve, 1 mile east of Chilo, is a popular birding destination. Rare and unusual birds such as the bald eagle, osprey, great blue heron, green heron and a diversity of ducks and geese have been sighted. Crooked Run offers hiking trails, bird observation blinds, and an observation tower.

Gorman Heritage Farm in Evendale is a historic farm that now functions as family farm and outdoor education center. Visitors will find a functioning farm with animals and a children's garden as well as numerous historic buildings.

The original homestead was built by Edward Brown in the 1830s. The farm was eventually turned over to the Cincinnati Nature Canter in 1996 by the owners at that time, and it eventually became the property of the town of Evendale.

The Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum, more commonly called the GHP Museum, is located in the 1880 Hamilton & Dayton Railroad Depot. The museum features changing exhibits on the history of Glendale. Visitors can also pick up a walking tour pamphlet with information on touring the Glendale National Historic Landmark District. The Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum also houses the Black Squirrel Gift Shop.

Harry Delos Andrews built Loveland Castle near the town of the same name. This interesting sight is located down a steep hill and is accessible only to passenger cars; all other oversized vehicles must park outside. Loveland Castle has several events each year including a Medieval Festival and Music Festival.

Artisan Center at Maple Creek in Moscow, OH is housed in a restored pioneer log barn from the 19th Century. The center is home to a number of artist workshops where visitors can see and purchase artworks. Some of the works include furniture, pottery, wood carving, baskets, and demonstrations in blacksmithing and wood turning.

Lessons and workshops are also often available at the Artisan Center at Maple Creek.

Sharon Woods in Sharonville is a family oriented park and the oldest park in the Hamilton County Park District. Sharon Woods has playground areas for children including a wet park, along with picnic tables and plenty of green space.

For adults there is a fitness trail with exercise stations, as well as walking and biking trails, and paddleboat rentals.

Located within Sharon Woods is the Heritage Village Museum with a number of historical buildings.