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Miami Valley, Greater Dayton & Greater Cincinnati

Explore outdoor recreation, arts & culture, live music, sports, shopping, dining, and local favorites across Dayton, Springfield, and Cincinnati.

Dayton & Montgomery/ Greene Counties

Outdoors & Recreation

Five Rivers MetroParks

A major park system with extensive trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Great Miami Riverway Trails

Regional trail network and river corridor connecting communities and outdoor activities.

Cox Arboretum MetroPark

Gardens, walking trails, and a tree tower overlook.

Carillon Historical Park

A museum and park exploring Dayton’s innovation legacy, including aviation and industrial history.

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Schuster Performing Arts Center

Broadway tours, concerts, and performing arts downtown.

Victoria Theatre

Historic venue hosting live entertainment and touring productions.

Dayton Art Institute

Fine art museum overlooking downtown Dayton.

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra

Professional symphony performing at the Schuster Center.

Live Music (Outdoor Venues)

Rose Music Center at The Heights

Outdoor amphitheater hosting national touring acts and seasonal concerts.

Fraze Pavilion

Outdoor amphitheater in Kettering featuring summer concerts and community events.

Levitt Pavilion Dayton

Downtown outdoor music venue offering free summer concert programming.

Sports, Shopping & Local Favorites

Dayton Dragons (Minor League Baseball)

Local baseball favorite and family-friendly venue.

University of Dayton Flyers

NCAA Division I athletics at the University of Dayton.

2nd Street Market

Market featuring local vendors, artisan goods, and seasonal offerings.

Oregon District

Historic district known for restaurants, nightlife, and local events.

The Greene Town Center

Outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment destination.

The Mall at Fairfield Commons

Major regional shopping destination in Beavercreek.

Public Golf Courses

Community Golf Course

Public municipal course option serving the Dayton area.

Yankee Trace Golf Club

Highly regarded public course with multiple tee options.

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Springfield

Outdoors & Recreation

Buck Creek State Park

Boating, fishing, camping, and hiking around C.J. Brown Reservoir.

Clark County Park District

Nature preserves and trails throughout the region.

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Springfield Museum of Art

Regional museum with rotating exhibits and community programming.

Heritage Center of Clark County

Local history museum celebrating Clark County’s heritage.

Clark State Performing Arts Center

A regional performance venue at Clark State College hosting concerts, touring productions, student performances, and community events.

The State Theater

A historic downtown venue offering live entertainment, concerts, film screenings, and community programming.

Sports, Shopping & Local Favorites

Wittenberg Tigers

NCAA Division III athletics at Wittenberg University.

Downtown Springfield

Growing collection of local restaurants, community events, and ongoing downtown development.

Sugar Isle Golf Course

Public 18-hole course serving the greater Springfield/Clark County area.

Recent Event Guides

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Cincinnati & Hamilton County

Outdoors & Recreation

Smale Riverfront Park

A vibrant riverfront park along the Ohio River featuring walking paths, interactive fountains, playgrounds, and skyline views.

Cincinnati Nature Center

One of the largest member-supported nature centers in the country, offering hiking trails, wildlife observation, and environmental education.

Little Miami Scenic Trail

A scenic multi-use trail ideal for biking, walking, and running through southwestern Ohio.

Ault Park

A historic hilltop park known for its pavilion, gardens, and sweeping views of the city.

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Cincinnati Art Museum

A major art museum with broad collections and rotating exhibits.

Aronoff Center for the Arts

Downtown performing arts venue hosting Broadway shows, concerts, and touring productions.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

A long-standing orchestra performing at historic Music Hall.

Findlay Market

Ohio’s oldest continuously operated public market, located in Over-the-Rhine.

Sports, Shopping & Local Favorites

Cincinnati Reds (MLB)

Major League Baseball at Great American Ball Park.

Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)

NFL action at Paycor Stadium.

FC Cincinnati (MLS)

Major League Soccer at TQL Stadium.

Over-the-Rhine

Historic district known for restaurants, breweries, nightlife, and boutique shopping.

Public Golf Courses

Sharon Woods Golf Course

Public course located within Sharon Woods Park.

Reeves Golf Course

Historic municipal course located in Lunken Playfield.

Devou Park Golf Course

Public course with elevated views of the Cincinnati skyline (across the river).

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