Sharonville is a bustling suburb of Cincinnati, about 18 miles from the Ohio River. Sharonville has about 20 hotels to serve visitors in the Greater Cincinnati but people come to the city to enjoy themselves as well. It is located off Interstate 75 and Interstate 275. There are some 50 restaurants, five city parks and a state-of-the-art convention center with plenty of activities.
Convention Center
The Sharonville Convention Center, which opened in 1994, hosts hundreds of events each year. Those events include trade shows, arts and crafts fairs, wedding expos, conventions, banquets, business meetings and various other family special occasions. The center is a popular spot of numismatic conventions, gun and knife shows, home and garden shows and employment fairs. Its location just off Interstate 75 makes it an ideal spot for travelers and attendees who don't want to fight downtown Cincinnati traffic.
City Parks
Sharonville is the home of six city parks for families who want to let the kids stretch their legs and get a little bit of exercise in. Gorman Park, on Centerdale Drive, has three playgrounds, an inline skating court, a walking track, picnic shelter and a swimming pool. Kemper Sports Park, on East Kemper Road, has three soccer fields and four ball diamonds. Upper Grove Park, on Thornview Drive, has a basketball court and sand volleyball court and an outdoor stage. Bertke Sports Park, at the end of Best Place Drive, has two soccer fields for kids, while Orchard Park, on Orchard Street, has a new playground and picnic area.
Trammel Fossil Park
Trammel Fossil Park, located at the end of Tramway Drive, near State Route 42, has picnic tables drinking fountains and a hiking trail leading to a hilltop view of Cincinnati. The park is the home of fossils dating back to the Ordovician Period, more than 440 million years ago. Informational signs are located throughout the park to educate visitors about the fossils and the time period.
Historic Downtown
For those interested in historical architecture, downtown Sharonville has five buildings and Depot Square that have been designated for historical preservation. Those buildings include Dr. Beekley House, 12 Mile House, Already Coffee Café, Oddfellows Hall and the Sharonville Fine Arts Center. The Society of Historic Sharonville Museum is located near the corner of Creek Road and Main Street and is now open every Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m.
Gateway to Cincinnati
Of course, Sharonville is the northern gateway into Cincinnati and is a short distance from the Cincinnati's biggest attractions, including the Kings Island amusement park, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Turfway Park and River Downs, Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati Art Museum and the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal.
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garfieldlogan July 6
Are there any museums in the area? It would be really fun to take my kids while we're there. http://www.wchsmuseum.org/