If you live near Cincinnati and are looking for a fun couples getaway, staycation, or long weekend away... check out these ideas for Cincinnati day trips! All of these places are within a 2 hour or less drive from Cincinnati, Ohio. For more Cincinnati day trips, see places under a one hour drive! Map provided by Wanderlog, for making itineraries on iOS and Android Augusta, Kentucky If small riverside towns with friendly people and historic…
Lexington, Kentucky is one of my favorite places. I’ve traveled all over the world, and as cheesy as it sounds, this city genuinely always feels like home. When I was a student at the University of Kentucky (go big blue!!), I had the privilege of living in this great town for five years. Even though I now live closer to Cincinnati, I still make it back to Lex frequently. So, what are my top suggestions…
Whether or not you believe in the supernatural, it’s still fun to check out sites fabled to be haunted by a restless spirit or two. If you’re in the mood to visit some haunted houses near Cincinnati, (+Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana) here is a fun lineup: Starting out in Cincinnati (exclude stop number one if it’s too out of the way), work your way around these sites to see a few creepy places. Stay in…
If you’re like me and you love the water, living in a “landlocked” state can be frustrating. If you want a place to float around mindlessly on your unicorn tube, here's where to find that closest beach to Cincinnati you've been dreaming of. These lakes, within a 1-2 hour drive from Cincinnati, all have “public beaches”. This means you can pack a beach chair, umbrella, and a cooler and pretend you’re in Florida for a…
If you find yourself visiting Lake Titicaca, the western hemisphere’s highest and largest lake, don’t miss these two unique islands! This day trip from Puno to the Floating Islands (Peru) and Taquile was easily one of the most memorable parts of my 3 weeks in South America! *Island Tour– From the Puno port, find one of many “island tour” options for the day (we went with “Edgar Adventures”). These involve going out on Lake Titicaca…
In 2012 I found myself living in Valencia. One of my favorite places to go for a long weekend was the enticing medieval town of Peñíscola, Spain. Sure it has great beaches, so why go here when you could go anywhere else? The reason is… the views! The small town of Peñíscola (pronounced “pay-nyis-co-luh) is centered around the 15th century Castillo de Papa Luna, a memorable castle-fortress overlooking the blue Mediterranean. It hovers over the…
Do you live happily in the Greater Cincinnati area, but sometimes just want to break free? Are you a Northern Kentuckian who wants something to do on the weekends besides playing corn-hole, or seeing people you went to grade-school with? Are you tired of people telling you that the only things to do for fun in the area involve chili, sports, ice-cream, or visiting a park? If any of the above statements apply, this is…
While living in Valencia, Spain a trip to the thermal springs of Montanejos was one of the first day-trips I took out of the city. Check out the details below!: It was finally time to begin our “day-trip” out of Valencia with the tour company Go-Valencia. I hoped this tour would give us a chance to see a different aspect of the region, and that it would maybe be a little "off the beaten track".…
