Travel Attractions in Southwestern Ohio

Travel and Tourism in Ohio can be rewarding, if you just know where to look. Southwestern Ohio is home to the cities of Dayton and Cincinnati.Click on the city names for more information. This portion of Ohio also contains one of the best antiquing cities in the nation. Waynesville is known as the "Antique capitol of the Midwest. Waynesville has 5 blocks of historic buildings that contain more than 100 shops and galleries. The shops are located on Main Street ,High Street, and Miami Street. You will also find a collection of galleries and stores that sell gift items and local cuisine. For additional information, contact the Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce at (513)897-8855. Another popular attraction in the area is the Ohio Renaissance Festival. The festival runs from late August to mid-October. Over 150 performers re-enact 16th century England. Full-armoured jousts take place 3 times a day. Sword fights occur daily, and there is ample food and drink available for purchase. Admission is $12.95 for adults, and $6.00 for children 5 to 12 More information is available at (513)897-7000. The festival is located on Ohio Route 73 , 2 miles west of Interstate 71. For more Ohio travel Information, visit www.MyOhioTravel.com