Getaways
A B&B State of Mind
By Felix Winternitz Think you need a change of setting but don’t want to travel far or stay in some antiseptic chain hotel? Then try one of the Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana’s many […]
Articles by MidwesternTraveler
Kentucky
Kentucky’s Best Attractions You’ve Never Heard of Before
By Corinne Minard When you think about Kentucky, your mind probably goes to horses, bourbon and caves. After a trip to Mammoth Cave or the Kentucky Horse Park, you may think you’ve done everything Kentucky […]
Kentucky
Travel to Lake Cumberland
By Julie Bethlenfalvy If someone tells you to go jump in a lake in Kentucky, it’s not an insult: It’s advice. Lake Cumberland, often dubbed the “houseboating capital of the world,” has plenty of activities […]
Ohio
Spend some time in Columbus, Ohio
By Corinne Minard The Short North arts district in Columbus offers an array of nightlife and entertainment. Columbus may only be a short drive away from Southwest Ohio, but its proximity doesn’t mean it lacks […]
Family Fun
Five Seasonal Favorites in OH, KY and IN
By Kaitlin Walter & Colleen Weinkam Welcome Christmas Head east to Maysville on Dec. 3, and you’ll be greeted with spectacular floats, marching bands and, of course, Santa. Maysville’s Twilight Christmas Parade begins at 6 […]
Indiana
Huckleberry Highways: Nine Stops to Make Along the Ohio River
For spectacular scenery, a multitude of historic sites and a good old-fashioned summer day trip, consider taking a ride along the Ohio River. Driving just a couple of hours in either direction along the banks of […]
Family Fun
Four Spring Break Ideas for Indoor Fun in Ohio and Kentucky
By Colleen Weinkam With the snow beginning to melt and the promise of warmer weather bright on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about spring break. Maybe you usually pile the kids in the […]
Getaways
Three Romantic Rendevous in Southwest Ohio and Southeast Indiana
Stressful jobs, screaming children, pesky neighbors — escape them all with a romantic vacation. With romantic getaway spots around the Tristate, couples can have a relaxing trip without having to worry. If the office needs […]
Kentucky
Touring the Best of the Bluegrass
By Felix Winternitz Horses, history and hooch. Any tour of Kentucky Bluegrass country likely includes all three, as the state is home to many storied racing legends, as well as the birthplace of bourbon. “On […]
Indiana
12 Hoosier Hotspots
By Felix Winternitz How many reasons are there to visit Southern Indiana? At least 500 or so. Indiana is a state of plains, trains and automobiles. Besides the famed Indy 500, there’s a world-class children’s […]