Things To Do

Kings Island featuring Soak City Waterpark
Mason, Ohio
Kings Island is the largest amusement and water park in the Midwest, offering more than 80 state of the art rides, shows and attractions. Admission includes access to Soak City, a premier waterpark with more than 30 water slides and a 650,000-gallon wave pool. In the fall thrill seekers experience Halloween Haunt, a weekend evening event featuring a variety of spooky attractions. Packages available!

LaComedia Dinner Theater
Springboro, Ohio
Guests enjoy a mouthwatering dinner buffet when attending one of six Broadway-style shows per year. Productions at LaComedia feature talent cast from New York City as well as local auditions, ensuring that performers are the best available. The quality dinner buffet includes a signature salad with Papaya Chutney Dressing, chef-carved meats, deep fried Norwegian cod, famous sweet potato souffle, fresh bakes breads, dishes that “represent the ‘flavor’ of the current production” and much more. Packages available!

Ohio Renaissance Festival
Harveysburg, Ohio
Featuring nearly 100 shows, over 135 arts and crafts shops, historical food and drink, fun games, human-powered rides and over 150 costumed characters including Queen Elizabeth, this re-created 16th Century English village is 400 years of fall entertainment for all ages. Event dates are September 2nd — October 29, 2017! Packages available!

Valley Vineyards Winery, Cellar and Restaurant
Morrow, Ohio
Guests discover great food, wine and beer when visiting this family-owned Valley Vineyards. This winery and brewery produces nationally award-winning table and dessert wines and Cellar Dweller craft beers.

Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail
Kirkwood Inn is conveniently located approximately four miles from the Little Miami Scenic Trail in South Lebanon and Kings Mills. This “rails to trails” bike trail, commonly known as The Loveland Bike Trail, follows the original route the Little Miami Railroad ran in 1937.

Miami Valley Gaming
Lebanon, Ohio
Miami Valley Gaming is Southwest Ohio’s newest gaming facility.  Conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Kirkwood Inn, guests enjoy the excitement of 1,600 gaming machines, live harness racing, simulcasting and dining. This facility features a 5/8-mile track, 156-stall paddock and a 14,600-square-foot grandstand that seats approximately 1,000 people.

Ozone Zipline Adventures
Oregonia, Ohio
A department of YMCA Camp Kern, at Ozone Zipline Adventures guests suit up and breeze through and above the canopy of the Little Miami River valley on ziplines. On this educational canopy tour guests learn gain insight about 500-million-year-old fossils, 2000-year-old Native American earthworks, current issues of water conservation and habitat loss, and local flora and fauna from professional guides

Morgan’s Outdoor Adventures
Oregonia, Ohio
When visiting Morgan’s Canoe Livery at Ft. Ancient, guests may seasonally canoe or kayak down the Little Miami River through scenic Oregonia, Ohio. Rentals range from a short three-mile trip to full day, 18-mile journey.

Ft. Ancient Memorial
Oregonia, Ohio
This American Indian hilltop enclosure was built nearly 2000 years ago overlooking the Little Miami River. Excavations have revealed 18,000 feet of preserved embankment walls, which enclose the ceremonial space. This memorial features scenic hiking trails and an educational indoor museum.

Lazer Kraze: Laser Tag and Family Fun Center
Maineville, Ohio
This family fun center near Kings Island features multilevel laser tag arenas, arcades, a laser maze and snack bar with fresh made pizza.

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Cincinnati, Ohio
Featuring more than 500 animal and 3,000 plant species, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is the second oldest zoo in the U.S. Rated by peer zoological parks as one of the best zoos in the nation, every year over 1.2 million people visit the Zoo.

Newport Aquarium
Newport, Kentucky
Located only two minutes from downtown Cincinnati at Newport on the Levee, the Aquarium features thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water.

LM&M Railroad
Lebanon, Ohio
Passengers learn about local history and railroad operations while enjoying a scenic ride through Warren County. The train operates of 16 miles of track between Lebanon, Mason and Monroe, Ohio

EnterTrainment Junction
West Chester, Ohio
EnterTrainment Junction is home to the world’s largest indoor train display featuring over 25,000 square feet of model trains and 2 miles of track. Children experience fun and learning at the railroad museum, play area and fun house.

The Web: Extreme Entertainment
West Chester, Ohio
This entertainment center features laser tag, go karts, mini golf, mini bowling and “one of the largest arcades in Cincinnati.”

Jack Cincinnati Casino
Cincinnati, Ohio
Conveniently located near I-71, this state-of-the-art Cincinnati casino features a 100,000 sq. ft. casino floor, over 2,000 slot machines, a 31-table poker room, 87 table games, high-limit gambling and six dining options.

Hollywood Casino
Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Enjoy gambling, live entertainment and premium dining at Hollywood Casino. Located only 20 minutes west of Cincinnati, this casino offers over 3,000 slots, 84 table games, a 41-table poker room, dance club and five dining options.

Glendower State Memorial
Lebanon, Ohio
This historic, Greek Revival style home was built in 1836 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Now operated and maintained by the Ohio Historical Society, this unique mansion is open for tours, so plan your visit today!

Ft. Ancient Memorial
Oregonia, Ohio
This American Indian hilltop enclosure was built nearly 2000 years ago overlooking the Little Miami River. Excavations have revealed 18,000 feet of preserved embankment walls, which enclose the ceremonial space. This memorial features scenic hiking trails and an educational indoor museum.

Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
Located at Union Terminal, a historic Art Deco train station, this unique multi-museum complex includes the Cincinnati History Museum, the Cincinnati History Library and Archives, the Duke Energy Children’s Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science, and the state of the art OMIMAX® Theater. The Cincinnati Museum Center’s collection includes 1.8 million artifacts, art works and archives.

National Underground Railroad and Freedom Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
Located on the Ohio River in Cincinnati, this museum educates visitors about the 100,000 enslaved people who sought freedom through the Underground Railroad during the 1800s. The Center focuses on both struggles from the past and present, contextualizing the history of the Underground Railroad in the broader U.S. struggle for freedom. Exhibits include “Invisible: Slavery Today” which is the world’s first permanent, museum-quality exhibit on modern-day human trafficking and slavery.

National Museum of the United States Air Force
Dayton, Ohio
Visitors see Air Force exhibits and restoration projects at the National Museum of the United States Air Force which offers free admission to guests.

Cincinnati Art Museum
Cincinnati, Ohio
The Cincinnati Art Museum features a collection of more the 60,000 works including pieces by prominent artists spanning 6,000 years. Located in Eden Park, the museum, which offers free admission to guests, also hosts national and international traveling exhibitions each year.

Creation Museum
Petersburg, Kentucky
This museum brings the pages of the Bible to life, featuring scenes of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and dinosaurs roaming near Eden’s Rivers.

The Golf Center at Kings Island
Mason, Ohio
Located approximately two miles from Kirkwood Inn, this center includes an 18-hole championship course played by the best golfers of the PGA, LPGA, and Senior PGA Tour for the last three decades. Also home to a 9-hole mid-length course, driving range, country club, pro shop, locker room, sports bar and restaurant and patio grille.

Southwest Golf Ranch
Lebanon, Ohio
Located approximately one mile from Kirkwood Inn, this premier driving range and miniature golf course is open 364 days a year, featuring 20 heated and covered mat tees.

Harmon Golf Club
Located in Historic Downtown Lebanon, Harmon Golf Club features a regulation length course that is challenging for any level golfer. Kirkwood Inn offers a Getaway on the Green package which includes one night’s lodging in a double room and golf for two at Harmon.

Shaker Run Golf Course
Lebanon, Ohio
This 27 hole golf facility opened in 1979 and includes a bar and grille featuring Montgomery Inn barbecue and more.

TPC River’s Bend Golf
South Lebanon, Ohio
One of Ohio’s top courses in the state, River’s Bendoffers an array of amenities and the personalized service and privileges that have become synonymous with the PGA TOUR’s TPC Network of premier clubs.

Green Crest Golf Club
Middletown, Ohio
Green Crest Golf Club offers a number of services and facilities for all your golfing needs. Enjoy private lessons, golf leagues, and more!

Heatherwoode Golf Club
Springboro, Ohio
Heatherwoode Golf Club is a beautiful venue dedicated to golf, private and public events, and more. Check out this stunning location in Springboro, OH!

Great American Ballpark
Cincinnati, Ohio
Located on the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, this state of the art baseball stadium offers breathtaking views and affordable seating options. The ballpark is also home to the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, where fans may learn about baseball’s first professional franchise.

Paul Brown Stadium
Cincinnati, Ohio
An unforgettable game-day experience awaits at Paul Brown Stadium, which seats over 65,000 football fans. Paul Brown Stadium was the only football stadium listed on “America’s favorite 150 buildings and structures,” according to a Harris Interactive survey. Among sports venues, only Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium are ranked higher than Paul Brown Stadium.

Western and Southern Open (Tennis ATP World Tour)
All the biggest names in tennis come to Cincinnati for the ATP World Tour Western Southern Open. Located at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, approximately only five minutes from Kirkwood Inn.

Cincinnati Premium Outlets
Monroe, Ohio
Approximately 10 minutes from Kirkwood Inn, Cincinnati Premium Outlets includes 100 name brand outlet stores including Banana Republic, Coach, Cole Haan, Converse, Guess, J. Crew, Joe’s Jeans, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Samsonite, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Sunglass Hut and more.

Deerfield Towne Center
Mason, Ohio
Shopping, dining, movies and more await at Deerfield Towne Center. This outdoor shopping center houses businesses like Christopher and Banks, Chico’s, Claire’s, Foot Solutions, LOFT, Regal Cinema, Abuelo’s Mexican Food, Bravo Cucina Italiana and many more.

Liberty Center
Liberty Township, Ohio
This brand new, multi-use complex houses retail shops, restaurants, brand-name stores, and more. Relax and enjoy a movie at Cinebistro, a fine-dining, state-of-the-art theater, or explore the massive outdoor mall for your favorite brands and styles.

Kenwood Towne Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
Kenwood Towne Center is Cincinnati’s most upscale shopping mall housing more than 150 stores, services and restaurants including Cheesecake Factory, Macy’s, Brooks Brothers, Apple, Banana Republic, Express, Gymboree and more.

IKEA West Chester
West Chester, Ohio
The only IKEA store in the state of Ohio is conveniently located approximately 15 minutes from Kirkwood Inn. This Swedish-owned home furnishing store is known for modern architectural design and affordable prices.

Frontgate Outlet at Union Centre
West Chester, Ohio
A store specializing in fine home décor where shoppers find everything from home and garden accents to cookware and kitchen tools.

Jungle Jim’s International Market
Fairfield and Eastgate, Ohio (two locations)
An unforgettable shopping experience awaits at Jungle Jim’s, which offers more than 150,000 international products. At this store shoppers find more than groceries—there are also store tours, food demonstrations and other attractions.

Trader Joe’s
Cincinnati, Ohio
Unconventional, interesting, hard-to-find, great-tasting foods.

The Houston Inn
Mason, Ohio
Directly across the street from Kirkwood Inn, the Houston Inn is a third generation family restaurant offering a 55-item salad bar, seafood, frog legs, choice steak and chops, hand-breaded fish and chicken, and a full bar.

The Golden Lamb Restaurant
Lebanon, Ohio
Approximately five miles from Kirkwood Inn, guests enjoy unprecedented historical surroundings at Ohio’s oldest business, The Golden Lamb. Dedicated to preserving American life since 1803, this restaurant offers lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Guests also enjoy rustic dining at Black Horse tavern, a perfect place to enjoy live music or cocktails.

Wildflower Cafe & Coffee House
Mason, Ohio
Located less than three miles from Kirkwood Inn in downtown Mason, this family owned and operated cafe offers organic dining using fresh and seasonal ingredients from local and organic farms. Guests enjoy what the cafe’s website calls an “Eclectic Ohio Dining” experience at Wildflower Cafe.

Valley Vineyards Winery, Cellar and Restaurant
Morrow, Ohio
Guests enjoy local wines and fine dining at this winery and brewery. Valley Vineyards offers nationally award-winning, estate-grown table and dessert wines as well as Cellar Dweller craft beers. Wine enthusiasts may tour the cellar or sample a variety in the tasting room. Packages available!

Banana Leaf Modern Thai
Approximately two miles from Kirkwood Inn guests enjoy “fresh, unique, delicious” cuisine in downtown Mason. Banana Leaf is winner of the 2013 and 2013 Open Table Diner’s Choice award, 2011 Mason Small Business of the Year, 2015 Certificate of Excellence Award on TripAdvisor, and the 2012 Cincinnati Horticultural Society award.

Pitrelli’s Italian Ristoranté
Located less than five minutes from Kirkwood Inn in downtown Mason, guests enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at what AOL City Guide calls one of the top five Italian restaurants in Cincinnati.

Village Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant
Lebanon, Ohio
Diners enjoy lunch, dinner and treats from the old-fashioned soda fountain at this family-friendly shop.

The Workshops of David T. Smith
Morrow, Ohio
Smith has been crafting museum-quality reproductions for more than 20 years. His collection of furniture, lighting, custom cabinetry and redware pottery is a reflection of American history. This workshop is not only home to Smith and his family, but also to more than forty-five talented cabinetmakers, finishers, potters and other artists. The Historic Kirkwood House features David T. Smith’s cabintry, chairs, and several additional pieces.

Historic Downtown Lebanon
Lebanon, Ohio
Less than five miles from Kirkwood Inn, shoppers stroll brick sidewalks and enjoy quaint shops and fine dining in Historic Downtown Lebanon. Find out why USA Today called Lebanon one of the “Ten Great Places to Browse for Antiques” when browsing stores like Broadway Antique Mall, Exotic Art and Antiques, The Pink Hippo, Gerhardt Tribal Art, Miller’s Antique Market, Oh Suzanna, William and Mary and other specialty shops.

The Golden Turtle Chocolate Factory
Lebanon, Ohio
Delicious, high-quality, locally-made chocolates.

Village of Waynesville
Waynesville, Ohio
Waynesville has been called the “Antiques capital of the Midwest” and features antique and specialty shops, art galleries, fine dining and more.