Location: Waynesville
Top Things to do in Waynesville
Top 10 Things to do in Waynesville, United States
Waynesville is a village in Wayne Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,834 at the 2010 census. It is named for General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. The village, located at the crossroads of U.S. Route 42 and State Route 73, is known for its antique stores and its annual sauerkraut festival. Caesar Creek State Park is located 5 miles (8.0 km) east of the village.
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1. Fort Ancient State Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Historic site featuring 2000-year-old walls built by hand as a calendar system by Native American peoples.
Reviewed By Shawn H - Alexandria Bay, New York
This is one of those sites that is not well known, but should be. Talk about Native People's history, this is the place that goes back some 2000 years ago. The introductory movie was very helpful in understanding what was on display and what happened at this site. The museum was first rate and had excellent exhibits that are explained in detail and show connection to more modern times. It is worthwhile to go out on the trails and see the mounds and other earthworks. This is another must see!
2. Caesar Creek Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By Elizabeth M
My family boats on Caesar Creek Lake whenever we get the chance! The lake is a nice size and offers plenty of coves for anchoring to swim and plenty of open area for skiing and tubing. There are several ramps, and the one we use is fairly large, as 4 boats/jet skis can be lowered in at one time. They also have a BRAND NEW MARINA that is very nice! Very clean and spacious bathrooms (I highly recommend the marina bathrooms over the boat ramp bathrooms) and a small store with ice cream and various items for purchase.
3. Ohio Renaissance Festival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By tonia1965 - Batavia, Ohio
The lines were pretty long to get buy your ticket. So if you can buy your tickets online I would highly recommend it.
It was $3.00 to park and $22.50 a person to get in.
There are a few free shows but the good shows cost any were from $3.00 to $14.00 and last around 20 minutes.
There are tons of shops with all kinds of clothes and swords and other stuff. Most things are not cheap at all but the items are very good quality and hand made.
There is also a lot of places to eat as well and the prices are pretty good.
Remember the place does get very crowded by noon and the traffic coming off of 71 is pretty bad at times but the do have cops directing traffic but it still took us 12 minutes to get onto Route 73 from I-71!! So be ready for heavy traffic and long lines and very crowded.
Over all the place is fun and has cool shops.
4. Bella Balloons Hot Air Balloon Co
Overall Ratings
5 based on 85 reviews
Sunrise and sunset hot air balloon flights departing daily from the Great Wolf Lodge, 2501 Great Wolf Dr, Mason, OH 45040 and MANY other locations. Flights operate year-round, twice daily.
Reviewed By Heidi L - Fairfield, Ohio
Bella does a fantastic job of keeping you safe, educating you about the history of ballooning and most importantly making sure you have a GREAT time! My husband and I did an evening flight and we are already talking about going back for a sunrise flight one day. Mike (our pilot) was wonderful.
Please note, you will want to be a little flexible with your schedule. Since you are literally floating in the weather the wind and weather determine if it is safe to fly. But don't worry, they are very good about communicating what's happening to you.
5. Cox Arboretum MetroPark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
This beautiful 189-acre facility is a special place for visitors to escape among trees, shrubs, specialty gardens, mature forests, and prairies. The arboretum hosts year-round educational programs that teach children and adults about sustainable horticulture, plant science, and conservation. Cox Arboretum MetroPark is also home to a native-Ohio Butterfly House.
Reviewed By Mehrad S - Toledo, Ohio
We visited the place at the end of the day. The park is relatively small, yet refreshing and nice. There were no butterflies in the butterfly house (maybe because of time). I can hardly remember my toddler so happy in a park. Wish there were butterflies for her to watch.
6. Wright B Flyer Aircraft Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By TriStateGirl - Cincinnati
We toured the new fourth hangar with Presidential airplanes and experimental aircraft - including a flying saucer. I was surprised at how small the early sidential planes were. The facilities are very, very clean. The volunteers who staff the museum are very, very friendly and helpful. Many of them shared stories about the planes and about their experiences. We've visited the museum several times over the years but joined as friends of the museum this visit because we felt we wanted to support the effort made to preserve not only aircraft but history. It is amazing to see all of these aircraft restored and available for the public.
7. Breakout Games - Dayton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 543 reviews
This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms that follow unique story-lines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues. Part problem solving, part adrenaline, end-to-end fun!
Reviewed By 826albertj - Dayton, Ohio
An enjoyable time as you try to find clues that open the way to find more clues. Excitement increases as your time winds down. We went in October and then again in November and did different venues. Enjoyed both, never solved the final clues to...MoreThank you for your descriptive review. We are glad you enjoyed your time at Breakout. Solving the clues can be difficult, but it is definitely fun too! You'll have to come back again to see if you can break out of your next challenge!
8. Ozone Zipline Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Ozone Zipline Adventures at YMCA Camp Kern is the premier zip line canopy tour in the Midwest. Experience the thrill of zipping on lines 1300ft long and 200ft above the Little Miami River, enjoying perfect views of the valley. Three different tour options, night zipping and multiple packages are all available.
Reviewed By OnHoth - Cincinnati, Ohio
The actual zip line course and instructors were great, but the back office stole our money! After I paid a down payment and was cancelled on due to weather, we were forced to reschedule with less participants so I expected a refund of the difference. I've asked for my money back over the last 3 months and have been given the run-around. I don't expect it back now. Just a warning... DO NOT PAY THE DOWN PAYMENT!
9. Museum at the Friends Home
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
The Museum is housed in the 1905 Friends Boarding Home which looks very much as it did when retired Quakers and single school teachers lived there in its early days. As the gateway to the Quaker Historical District in Waynesville, Ohio, the Friends Home operates as a cultural center for the village, and for Wayne and Massie Townships of Warren County.
Reviewed By Nat D - Ohio
We went on the Quaker Hill walking tour on October 28, 2016. Our guide gave us history of the quakers and buildings as well as ghost stories! After the walking tour, we were invited into the museum to walk around and eat cookies/doughnuts and hot cocoa/coffee. The volunteers who work there are knowledgeable about the exhibits and enjoy what they do there! I highly recommend visiting this museum which is tun solely on fundraising and donations.
10. Little Miami Scenic Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Used by hikers, bikers and horseback riders, this scenic trail is part of an 80-mile trail network extending from eastern Cincinnati to Buck Creek State Park.
Reviewed By Rediron
We regularly ride the Little Miami Trail and find each section is a fine bike trail. The paved Trail runs on an old railroad bed right beside the national scenic Little Miami River, extending 78 miles through five counties.
We often look for lesser travelled sections in northern Warren County, up in to Greene County. Oregonia, Corwin and Spring Valley offer good parking and a fine ride.
Down south, Loveland is a lively town with several restaurants available and periodic festivals or events. Yet, for a relaxing ride, Loveland area can be too crowded and busy.
Try riding from Xenia up to Yellow Springs, see the college town and interesting galleries and shops - then enjoy coasting for a couple miles going back to Xenia! Xenia Railroad Station Park is a nexus of several bike trails.
See Wikipedia or MiamiValleyTrails.org for more info.
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