Southwestern Ohio’s Eco-Tourism
There’s plenty to love about Southwest Ohio, no matter what style of vacation you’re seeking. If you’re looking for adventure, you’ll find the excitement of urban centers. But if your idea of adventure involves delving into a region’s heritage or looking for an elusive migratory bird, then you’re also in the right place.
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden – “The mission and vision of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is dedicated to creating adventure, conveying knowledge, conserving nature, and serving the community.”
3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH. 513-281-4700; www.cincinnatizoo.org
Newport Aquarium – “Thousands of animals from around the world in a millions gallons of water.” The aquarium is part of the WAVE Foundation with a mission to educate communities about marine life and protecting the environment.
One Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071 (just across the river from Cincinnati) Phone: (859) 261-7444;www.newportaquarium.com
Cincinnati Nature Center – A nonprofit nature organization. The center offers self-guided trails and year-round programs for all ages.
4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford, OH 45150; 513-831-1711; www.cincynature.org
Serpent Mound – “In the late nineteenth-century Harvard University archaeologist Frederic Ward Putnam excavated Serpent Mound and attributed the creation of the effigy to the builders of the two nearby burial mounds, which he also excavated. We now refer to this culture as the Adena (800 BC-AD 100). A third burial mound at the park and a village site near the effigy’s tail belong to the Fort Ancient culture (AD 1000-1550).”
3850 State Rte. 73, Peebles, OH. 800-752-2757; About Serpent Mound
Caesar Creek Lake – Hunt for Ordovician Age fossils in the Emergency Spillway.
Located 5 mi E of Waynesville on OH 73, 513-897-1050; About Caesar Creek Lake
Appalachian Discovery – Birding and heritage trails in Southern Ohio
Heritage Village Museum – A recreation of a 1800’s village with restored historical buildings.
11450 Lebanon Pike, Sharonville, OH 45241, 513-563-9484; www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org
