Find Unique Places to Visit this Spring in Butler County, Ohio!
Start planning your adventure to Butler County with these scenic spots, sweet treats, and fun activities.
Explore Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum
Explore 400+ acres of beautiful nature and over 70 monumental sculptures at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum. This sculpture park is a serene spot for a walk through nature and an afternoon of art gazing.
Get Soft Serve at The Cone
There's something that feels so right about ordering soft-serve ice cream served from a gigantic ice cream cone! Stop by The Cone to try their iconic orange swirl. Your ice cream adventure doesn't have to stop here; check out even more delectable ice cream destinations in Butler County.
Un-WINE at a Local Winery
We're lucky to have two great wineries in Butler County! Be sure to check out both Hanover Winery and Seven Mile Winery to unwind with friends. Try a variety of local wines, country fruit wines, and more— maybe you'll find your new favorite.
Mountain Bike Through Harbin Park
Harbin Park features a number of regionally-renowned mountain bike trails, ranging from beginner to advanced. Discover around 7 miles of technical track, as well as beautiful nature trails perfect for leisure hiking.
Take a Scenic Guided Trail Ride
Saddle up for a ride through the stunning trails of Oxford. Nation Road Horse Rental offers scenic guided trail rides for all ages and experience levels.
Sip, Stroll, & Explore in a DORA
Enjoy a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) in Hamilton, Liberty Center, Middletown, Fairfield, and Oxford. Purchase a beverage from a participating business to sip, stroll, and explore. Learn more about the DORA locations in Butler County here!
Watch a Movie Under the Stars
Did you know that Holiday Auto Theatre is one of the last remaining drive-in theaters in Ohio? Holiday Auto Theatre shows the latest movies along with the classics starting in the spring each year. Load up the car, pack your blankets, and enjoy an evening under the stars with a bucket of popcorn and the silver screen.
Explore Rentschler Forest MetroPark
Explore nearly 400 acres at this beautiful park, including views along the Great Miami River, acres of woodland, remnants of the old Miami-Erie Canal, a prehistoric Indian earthwork, and so many opportunities for outdoor activities at Rentschler Forest. Spend some time in the great outdoors with friends, family, and your four-legged friends too!
Take a Leap at Start Skydiving
Make the leap from 14,000 feet at Start Skydiving! Experience the rush of free fall followed by tranquil canopy flight, as you take in a unique perspective of the world below. "Breathtaking" has a whole new meaning as you free fall from the sky at this top-rated skydiving facility in Middletown.
Discover Liberty Center
You'll discover a wide variety of outdoor and indoor fun at Liberty Center. With over 70 dining, shopping and entertainment options, there's something for everyone to enjoy. One of our favorites? The #WhatLiftsYou murals by Kelsey Montague.
Admire the Spring Flowers
Beautiful blooms are popping up all around Butler County this season. Uptown Oxford is known for their gorgeous tulips that surround the area in the spring! You can also check out Two Little Buds and Running on Blooms for floral workshops and building beautiful bouquets.
Experience a Classic Drive-In
Grab a burger or coney and finish it off with a classic slice of Americana - root beer float. Root Beer Floats are really the best of both worlds; ice cream and root beer and they're a total spring/summer signifier. Treat the family to a classic pastime at The Jug or J&E Root Beer in Middletown, or Jolly's Drive-In in Hamilton.
Mosey Through a Farmers Market
From fresh produce to flowers to collectibles and gifts, you never know what you may uncover while exploring spring's seasonal offerings at local Farmers Markets. Be sure to keep an eye on the Events Calendar for farmers markets throughout Butler County!
Cool off at Wake Nation
No boat, no problem! Check out Wake Nation for the perfect place where you can wakeboard, water-ski and kneeboard all without a boat! Featuring a cable system suspended 30 ft above a 10 acre lake, as well as an inflatable obstacle course and waterslides.