Top 10 Things To Do in Piqua, Ohio

About Piqua, Ohio

Piqua is situated along the Great Miami River. It is 18 minutes south of Sidney, and 14 minutes north of Troy. Less than 30 minutes from the Dayton International Airport, and connected to the regional trail system. 

Below we will highlight the absolute best and must-see things to do and try in Piqua, Ohio. 

 

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Best Food & Bars To Try in Piqua

Dobo's Delights Bakery Authentic Hungarian desserts	Crooked Handle Brewing Co.  Local Brewpub featuring a warehouse-style taproom, a chef-inspired kitchen, and an outdoor Biergarten overlooking Piqua’s Lock 9 Park
Susie's Big Dipper Local favorite hometown ice cream parlor displaying local art. Delicious lunch specials and other sweets like loaded waffles.	El Tequila Mexican Bar & Grill One of the only restaurants on the Riverway with a charming view of the river on their back patio.

 

About DORA

The State of Ohio has a unique law allowing for the creation of "designated outdoor refreshment areas", or DORAs. This allows you to buy alcoholic drinks from participating bars and restaurants and carry them with you as you explore the downtown area, shop, or enjoy an ongoing event. Each community's rules may vary -- ask your server or bartender for more information.

 

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Top Attractions In Piqua

Johnston Farm and Indian Agency Take a ride on a canal boat, visit an 1808 farm, and learn about Native American history

Fort Piqua Plaza Built in 1891. An iconic building in the historic downtown to see.

Lock 9 Riverfront Park

River and trail access, live entertainment, splash pad, and historic markers right next to Piqua's historic downtown. Great place to park and start your exploration. 

 

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Best Parks & Nature Near Piqua

Farrington Reserve Passive, natural site along the water’s edge with 2,500 feet of Great Miami River access

Garbry Big Woods Reserve Over 170 acres with 2.2 miles of trail. Archery facilities, fishing, and educational arboretum.

 

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Best Annual Events In Piqua

Down A River Down A Beer is an annual summertime event in Piqua celebrating delicious craft beer, community, bike trails, and of course the Great Miami River. It includes a unique fire-lighting ceremony. Proceeds go towards cleaning the river and stewardship education.

The Piqua Horse Parade is a unique annual wintertime parade showcasing horse-drawn carriages, hitches and riders, all outfitted with holiday lights.

 

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History of Piqua

Piqua, Ohio, founded around 1793 near Native American Shawnee villages on the Great Miami River, evolved from a frontier fort into a19th-century canal town and industrial hub. Originally named Washington in 1807, it adopted its current name in 1816. It grew via the Miami and Erie Canal, railroads, and briefly operated the nation's first municipal nuclear power plant.

 

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More Resources

Official City of Piqua Website

Miami County Parks District

Mainstreet Piqua - Events and downtown information

Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau

 

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For more than 100 years, the Miami Conservancy District's flood protection system has helped reduce flood risk throughout Southwest Ohio, allowing communities to safely develop the riverfront parks, trails, downtown destinations, and recreation amenities of the Great Miami Riverway. The vibrant riverfront experiences visitors enjoy today are possible because generations of leaders invested in protecting both communities and the river corridor.