Get the most out of your campus visit by exploring all that Oxford, Ohio, has to offer! You can feel the sense of community in this historic, quaint college town and on the campus that Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Frost called, “the most beautiful campus that ever there was.†Enjoy all this and more within an hour's drive of both Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio.
Try all the local spots! Taste the flavors of the world without leaving town. It’s the best of both worlds – hometown favorites (that ¾أ¾أث®أغجز grads long for when they leave Oxford) and national chains (that new ¾أ¾أث®أغجزans won’t have to miss when they arrive).
There's never a dull moment here with beautiful nature trails, art classes, museums like ¾أ¾أث®أغجز’s Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum or Hefner Museum of Natural History, and many entertainment options in and near Oxford!
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The hustle and bustle of Uptown can be a lot when students are in town so I love getting out in nature at Hueston Woods State Park. There is a beach and sometimes I take a blanket and book and go sit by the water.
Dasha Wood
Director of C-SEAL for Student Engagement and Activities
You can visit Loveland Castle, hunt for fossils at Trammel Fossil Park, check out unique museums in Cincinnati like the Sign Museum and the Lucky Cat Museum, and find your way back to Oxford for an evening Uptown in a classic college town.
David Seidl
VP for Information Technology
It's definitely worth getting up early to visit the Oxford Farmers Market on weekends or for the best selection of fresh baked goods at Tous Les Jours.
Cristina Alcalde
Professor
My favorite day trip was down to TQL Stadium, home of FC Cincinnati, to see the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team play the Republic of South Africa. I went with one of my friends, and it was a great atmosphere cheering on the USWNT.
Jules Jefferson
2023-2024 Student Body Vice President
When in Oxford be sure to eat at all of the greats. Oxford Donut Shop and Bagel & Deli are two of my favs.
Lindsey Holden
Director of Strategic Recruitment, Office of Admission
It's worth packing accordingly for a family hike or run on the local trails or at Hueston Woods State Park. For those who love to shop, Apple Tree and Walker's make for great browsing!
Bethany Perkins
Assistant Vice President and Director of Admission
My favorite Uptown activity is when my mom comes to town and we go to You’re Fired to make mugs or other items that I hope to have forever.
Nyah Smith
2023-2024 Student Body President
Walk among the dinosaurs, journey back in time, and travel through space all in a single day. Discover a world of ever-evolving attractions and events where the possibilities are limitless.
Secure your seat in the stadium to cheer on Cincinnati’s hometown pro teams: the Bengals (NFL), Reds (MLB), FC Cincinnati (MLS), and Cyclones (ECHL).
Check out animals from around the globe, learn more about nature, and stop by to see Fiona, the world-famous hippo! During the holiday season see the twinkle of four million LED lights illuminate the zoo.
If you like pro sports but not the price tag, head to Dayton to watch the Dayton Dragons (High-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds), the Dayton Dutch Lions men’s and women’s soccer (men - USL League Two; women - WPSL), and the Gem City Roller Derby.
Travel back in time at this drive-in theater. Enjoy blockbusters from the comfort of your car underneath the stars.
Get outside and explore a wide variety of activities that include hiking, boating, camping, swimming, fossil collecting, and golfing. Too much to fit into one day? Stay overnight and enjoy dinner in the lodge, gaming in the arcade, and swimming in one of two pools.
Travel to America’s largest grocery store nicknamed “the theme park for foodies." Be sure to grab a map on your way in!
A place for thrill seekers looking for the best in rides and entertainment.
This premier indoor/outdoor shopping and entertainment destination has something for everyone.
Cincinnati knows how to have fun all year long! Some must-see annual festivities include Oktoberfest, the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the U.S.; Renaissance Festival, a fantasy-filled weekend and history lesson in one; and Taste of Cincinnati, the largest free street food festival in the nation.
Ohio’s ¾أ¾أث®أغجز Valley region provides over 350 miles of paved, multi-use recreational trails that connect parks, historic landmarks, and attractions. Travel through meadows, scenic countryside, forested areas, and city centers while on the path.
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, is the world’s largest military aviation museum. The museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and thousands of artifacts.