The western half of Hamilton County is less populated than the eastern half, and remains divided into the original townships rather than having formed many cities. The western fringes of suburban Cincinnati give way to parkland and then farmland along the Great Miami River.
Understand
Most of this part of the county is divided into several townships: Springfield, Colerain, Green, Delhi, Miami, Whitewater, Crosby, and Harrison.
Some independent cities or villages in western Hamilton County include:
- Cheviot. Tiny city close to Cincinnati, popular destination for bar-goers.
- Cleves. Small village close to Cincinnati. Home of Harrison's Tomb historical site and also host to the annual Gravelrama event.
- Harrison, a city mostly surrounded by the township of the same name.
Get in
By car
I-74 runs through the region on its way from Cincinnati to Indianapolis. I-275 crosses the regions as well.
By bus
METRO also has bus service to Harrison from Cincinnati, however it only runs during the week.
Get around
See
- Holy Trinity-St Nicholas Greek Church, 7000 Winton Rd (Springfield Township), 39.20607°, -84.5202°, +1 513-591-0030. Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is the oldest parish on record in Ohio. 2021-09-15
- Mount St. Joseph University, 5701 Delhi Rd (Delhi Township), 39.095°, -84.6379°, +1 513-244-4200. Private Catholic college in Cincinnati's western suburb of Delhi. Known for its education majors. Also notable as the school of Lauren Hill, whose quest to play college basketball despite suffering from what proved to be a fatal brain tumor inspired the nation in late 2014. 2021-09-15
- William Henry Harrison Memorial, 41 Cliff Rd, North Bend, 39.151190°, -84.753600°. 10AM - 6PM. William Henry Harrison Memorial is a small park with a tall monument containing Harrison's tomb. William Henry Harrison was the ninth and shortest serving president. Free
- Cincinnati State Technical and Community College - Harrison Campus, 39.255082°, -84.777999°. 2018-12-09
- St. John the Baptist Harrison, 39.26275°, -84.814°. A historic church. 2019-03-19
- American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute, 701 Enterprise Dr (Harrison), 39.2493°, -84.7722°, +1 513-367-9800, info@awci.com. An institute dedicated to the horological community. Offers a private library, that may be visited by members of the public by appointment only. 2020-04-22
Do
- Winton Woods, 39.258611°, -84.516389°. Second largest county park. Contains an 18-hole disc golf course, trails, basketball courts, equestrian trail, campsitesand a lake with a harbor, boathouse, and visitor center. 2021-09-15
- Mitchell Memorial Forest, 39.183889°, -84.730556°. 2021-09-15
- Shawnee Lookout, 39.127778°, -84.791111°. Along with trails, contains 34 prehistoric archaeological sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 2021-09-15
- Miami Whitewater Forest, 39.2581°, -84.7438°. Largest county park. Included in the park are the 7.8-mile paved Shaker Trace Trail as well as many other shorter trails. There is also a golf course, a large campground, and horseback riding. 2021-09-15
Buy
Eat
- El Mariachi's, Harrison. 2021-09-15
Drink
- Blue Note Harrison, 39.2528°, -84.7659°. Reestablishment of the Blue Note Cafe in Price Hill. 2021-09-15
Sleep
- Holiday Inn Express Cincinnati West, 5505 Rybolt Rd (Green Township), 39.19427°, -84.66258°, +1 513-574-6000, info@hiecincinnatihotel.com. Near downtown Cincinnati and the airport offers affordable vacation packages and amenities including meeting space and free breakfast. 2021-09-15
Connect
- Harrison Branch Library, 10398 New Haven Rd, 39.26205°, -84.787766°, +1 513-369-4442. M-Th 10AM-9PM, F Sa 10AM-6PM. 2020-04-22