Visiting Cincinnati and Southern Ohio

Southern Ohio, from world class restaurants and shopping in Cincinnati, to Dayton's Wright-Patterson Air Force Base with the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Southern Ohio has a lot in store for summer travelers. The Ohio River Scenic Byway in the Southeast takes kids to the Hopalong Cassidy Museum for a dose of cowboy fun, adults can enjoy the National Road and Zane Grey Museum. The Hocking Hills, home to several state parks and nature preserves and Ohio's only national forest is an adventure land for outdoor enthusiasts. Hikers and mountain bikers can hit over 300 miles of trails, there is also plenty of water for boating and fishing. Enjoy summer in Southern Ohio.

Marietta, in Eastern Ohio, is a beautiful river town on the banks of the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers. With brick streets and historic Victorian homes, Marietta is home to the American Sternwheel Association. The City hosts the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, a unique and popular event held each year the weekend after Labor Day. The 2010, 35th Annual Sternwheel Festival will be held September 10th through 12th. Bring family and friends out and extend your summer fun through one more weekend. A free, fun-filled family event where you can enjoy boats, food live music and entertainment and a dazzling fireworks display over the river. The Best Western Marietta is an ideal location for a weekend getaway. You can enjoy the Sternwheel Festival, browse the historic sites and antique stores or get a day of fishing in.

The Southern Ohio 2010 Storytelling Arts and Music Festival takes place in Chillicothe September 10th and 11th. The Storytelling Festival is a unique opportunity to experience the best local, regional and national storytellers weave tales and share stories from their lives. Special performances will be held for school children in addition to the public storytelling concerts. An open mic event will be held for visitors to story swap and Chillicothe's Majestic Theatre will host a Ghost Story special event in the evenings. The Best Western Adena Inn is located conveniently for visitors to Chillicothe. With a friendly staff, comfortable and affordable accommodations, consider staying a day longer for a visit to the Seven Caves in nearby Bainbridge.

The US' largest Oktoberfest is held in Southwestern Ohio – Oktoberfest Zinzinnati USA 2010 is September 18th and 19th in Cincinnati. A fun event for family and friends, with a traditional German beer stein race, beer barrel roll and the popular running of the wieners. Everyone participates in the celebrity led World's Largest Chicken Dance which last year featured Homer Simpson. With plenty of food, drink and fun for the entire family. Cincinnati has five Best Western Hotels conveniently located in and around the city. Ideal for travelers passing through, a long weekend or an entire vacation.

Cincinnati and Southern Ohio Hotel Map