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15 Ways to Spend a Day In Troy, Ohio

About Troy, Ohio Troy is the county seat of Miami County, situated along the Great Miami River. It is 14 minutes south of Piqua, 27 minutes north of Dayton, and a little over an hour north of Cincinnati, making it a perfect day trip destination from multiple locations. It is 20 minutes from the Dayton International Airport, and connected ...
 

15 Highlights for Your Trip to Sidney, Ohio

About Sidney, Ohio Sidney offers a historic downtown featuring the famous Louis Sullivan designed People's Savings and Loan building, the Monumental Building (erected as a monument to those Shelby Countians who died in the Civil War), and the Shelby County Courthouse. The Courthouse, which occupies one city-block known as Court Square, wa ...
 

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. Best Food & Bar ...
 

Great Miami Riverway FAQ

Question Answer What is the Great Miami Riverway? The Great Miami Riverway is a 99-mile corridor connecting communities along the Great Miami River in southwest Ohio. It brings together river access, paved trails, parks, downtown destinations, dining, lodging, and outdoor recreation into one connected regional experience. Where is the Gre ...
 

8 Best Canoe and Kayak Rentals along the Great Miami River

Looking for a summer adventure? Whether you are a beginner or have been going paddling since you were a kid, there are plenty of options to get on the water along the Riverway! We have found the 8 best places for you to rent canoes and kayaks, some even offer paddleboards, tubes, rafts, or a surfboard. Riverscape Metropark- Dayton, Ohio ( ...
 

2026 GREAT Miami Riverway Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge

2026 Great Miami Riverway Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge June 20 – July 19, 2026 The Great Miami Riverway Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge returns this summer—inviting anglers of all ages to experience one of the Midwest’s best smallmouth fisheries while exploring the Great Miami River. This month-long, catch-and-release virtual tourn ...
 

Top Festivals & Events on the Riverway - 2026 Spring Guide

Festival season is here! Check out our round-up of upcoming 2026 major spring (April through June) festivals to add the calendar. APRIL Hug the Earth Festival at Lost Creek Reserve in TroySaturday, April 18 from 12pm to 5pmLive Music, High Adventure Rock Climbing Wall, Zip Lines, and Tree Climbing, Caterpillar Train Rides, an Animal Safar ...
 

I Am the Riverway: Toni & Rafael Salem

Before Pour House had a name, Toni and Rafael Salem were already pouring into Hamilton.Both were born at Fort Hamilton, and raised by families who ran their own small businesses. She was a Hamilton girl; he was a Fairfield boy. They grew up in the same graduating class and connected through mutual friends. The rest, as they say, is histor ...
 

The Well House in Hamilton: A Personal Escape Close to Home

Special Reduced Rate For Riverway Summit Guests At The Well House Visit Event Page For Tickets & Booking Sometimes, the perfect getaway is closer than you think. With three kids at home, planning my husband's birthday celebration meant finding something special that wouldn’t take us too far afield. When I remembered that Hamilton's boutiq ...
 

Trip Idea: Ride Sidney's Canal Feeder Trail Into Downtown Sidney 🚲

This easy, beautifully shaded trail begins along the towpath of the former Sidney Feeder Canal and later runs parallel to the Great Miami River. This 4 mile paved trail is great for both walking and bicycling year round and offers scenic views of both the Great Miami River valley and adjacent wooded landscapes. In the 1840s, the Sidney Fe ...
 

Building Community on the Riverfront: The Story Of Lock 9 Park 🌊

Lock 9 Park has transformed Piqua’s riverfront into a vibrant community destination where history, recreation, and innovation meet. Located along the Great Miami River at the junction of the Great Miami River Recreation Trail and Ohio-To-Indiana Trail, the park features a Performance Pavilion, splash pad, open green space, and direct acce ...
 

19th Annual Riverway Summit Comes to Hamilton, Ohio on April 24, 2026

Join us for the 2026 Riverway Summit in Hamilton as we explore this year's theme: "Reimagining." Explore, celebrate, and learn as we reimagine innovative approaches to: Riverfronts and natural spaces Recreation, tourism and cultural vitality The built environment and infrastructure Connections across communities And more! This is the 19th ...