Americana Amusement Park Route 4, Middletown, OH 45044, South of Middletown, 513-539-7339, 800-486-3070, Restored classic family amusement park. Enjoy thrilling rides, games, an olympic-sized pool, good food, live shows, music and more.

Canal Museum Tytus Avenue and Verity Parkway, Middletown, OH 45044, Reproduction of Lock Tender's House inhabited by those who tended the Miami-Erie Canal as it flowed through Middletown.

Dayton Lane Historic Area 622 Dayton Street, Hamilton, OH 45011, 513-868-8650, Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, the area represents the residential neighborhood of choice for Hamilton's prominent industrialists at the turn of the century. The 210 structures represent a variety of architectural styles from the last quarter of the nineteenth century through the first quarter of the twentieth century. more... 

Butler County Historical Museum 327 North Second Street, Hamilton, OH 45011, 513-896-9930, Period furnishings within this Italianate-style house museum reflect the lifestyle of a prosperous industrialist during the Gilded Age in Hamilton. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. more... 

Middletown Fine Arts Center 130 North Verity Parkway, Middletown, OH 45042, 513-424-2417, Exhibits and classes for all ages including six to eight major Exhibit Hall and twelve gallery exhibits annually.  more... 

Bull's Run Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum 3909 Rosedale Road, Middletown, OH 45042, 513-422-5063, Bull's Run Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum is a place to hike trails, pursue nature photography, meditate, birdwatch or attend an educational program. The 11.4 acre park is open daily from dawn to dusk providing an oasis from the bustling city which surrounds it.