Quaint Little Town Near Cincinnati That Will Steal Your Heart Forever
By Catherine Armstrong|Published July 30, 2018
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Catherine Armstrong
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
There’s an endless variety of things to see and do in Cincinnati, but sometimes it’s good to get out of the city and find a quiet town with a slower pace. This little town is just a 20-minute drive, and once you visit, it will steal your heart forever.
The town of Sharonville has around 14,000 residents, and it's just a 20-minute drive from Cincinnati. Though many people commute into the city from here, it's got its own hometown vibe.
One of the very best things about Sharonville is Sharon Woods, a 730-acre oasis that will make you feel as though you're much farther from the city than you really are.
The Sharon Woods Gorge runs right through the park, and you'll find a short nature trail that takes you right through it. You'll be surrounded by maple, oak and walnut trees here, and you'll stroll past two waterfalls.
The village includes a schoolhouse, train station, general store, barn, and several homes. You'll find docents in period costume ready to give you guided tours, and you can take a self-guided tour around the village, too.
This little 10-acre park is a fascinating place where you can actually dig for fossils. Some of the fossils here are more than 450 million years old, and when you find them, you can take them home.
You'll find a great variety of tasty sandwiches, soups, and salads here, and you'll want to bring your appetite, because the portions are huge. It's located at 3327 Creek Road.
