Comments on: Getaways near Cincinnati?

Question: Getaways near Cincinnati?

LobsterMitten — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:44:40 -0800

Nice weekend places near or within 2 hrs' drive of Cincinnati OH, for small group getaway?

Trying to find a place where a group of thirtysomething friends can go for a relaxing weekend. There will be 4 to 6 of us, maybe with a couple of babies. Could be a rent-a-cabin/cottage deal, maybe a b+b, maybe even a hotel in a town.

Idyllic quiet setting preferred, but all recommendations welcome - including in Cincy itself. (I don't know the town; we're arranging an easy, peaceful weekend getaway for someone who lives there and is stressed out.)

By: LobsterMitten

LobsterMitten — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:45:46 -0800

Should've mentioned, in case it matters: the group will be all women.

By: davy

davy — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:56:58 -0800

Ever been to Old Louisville?

By: ferociouskitty

ferociouskitty — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:37:13 -0800

The Hocking Hills area is lovely.

By: essexjan

essexjan — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:06:36 -0800

Seconding the Hocking Hills. One of my favourite places on earth.

By: acorncup

acorncup — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:43:30 -0800

Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill

By: tdabbott

tdabbott — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:22:31 -0800

Go to Oxford...beautiful city, college town, great restaurants and bed and breakfasts. Just listed in Men's Journal (March, 2007) as one of the Best 50 Cities to Live In. Home of Miami University as well.

By: mmascolino

mmascolino — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 22:20:55 -0800

Yellow Springs, OH outside of Dayton might also work for you. Its one of those prototypical small college towns.

By: LizardOfDoom

LizardOfDoom — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 23:54:05 -0800

really, tdabbott? have you been to Oxford? perhaps it was listed in Men's Journal because of all the rich drunk sorority girls flaunting and flirting all over town. it probably didn't mention the ass-grabbing, puking-in-the-middle-of-the-street frat boys that come with. Not a quiet place! Not a place for babies or a pleasant getaway! If "quiet college town" appeals, Yellow Springs is a way better bet.

Unless it's not until summer. In the summer you can rent a cabin in Houston Woods (just north of Oxford), which is a huge forest with a lovely lake and nature preserve. There is also a lodge with a nice restaurant. Also if you did want to go into town, most of the really obnoxious students are gone.

By: LobsterMitten

LobsterMitten — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:12:51 -0800

It will probably be in early April. Thank you for all the suggestions so far; please add if you think of any more!

By: salvia

salvia — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:15:03 -0800

I'll second Yellow Springs -- a good day hike there, artsy boutiques and sandwich shops that bake their own bread. If you go, stop at Young's Dairy (cows + ice cream).

Also, consider the Red River Gorge in Kentucky (photos). Eg, you could stay in this cabin (2 h. 9 min. from Cinci) (cabin found ranomly online, but the Gorge area is definitely beautiful).