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Franklin - the city of murals

Franklin is dubbed "the City of Murals," largely owing to artist Eric Henn, whose stunning works depicting the town’s history can be enjoyed throughout the area. One can't-miss creation is the brick arches mural at 4th Street and South Main, a beguiling trompe l'oeil masterpiece that fools the eye. Before you take a Mural Tour, kick off y ...
 

Remembering Lucia Hobart Bravo - a champion of the Great Miami River corridor

The Great Miami Riverway has benefited from the work of many committed individuals over the years. People who have worked to promote the river, the trail, and the riverfront communities for economic, recreation and environmental value. One of those individuals, Lucia Hobart Bravo, championed the potential of the Great Miami River corridor ...
 

10 Local Shops on the Great Miami Riverway

Don’t worry about shipping times - here are 10 unique, local shops for you to find that perfect gift! Toys, toys, and more toys at Topsy Turvy Toys in Tipp City Looking for something fun for the kids on your list? Or the “big” kids? Topsy Turvy is the place to find toys and games for all ages and stages of life. You can shop and order fro ...
 

14 Holiday Activities in Southwest Ohio

The Riverway communities in Southwest Ohio are showing their holiday spirit day and night during this season. Whether you want to take your family to a stop on the Holiday Lights Trail, check off your gift list at local shops, or get together for some cheer with family and friends – the Riverway is overflowing with fun activities! For the ...
 

Take the Riverway's Winter Challenge! Visit, Explore, and Eat to Win!

We challenge you to explore the Great Miami Riverway this winter, December 1 - January 31.The more you places you visit, the more chances you have to win prizes! The Great Miami Riverway is more than just a river - it's a regional destination in southwest Ohio that includes paved trails and connected communities where you can hike beautif ...
 

Riverway Conversations - Repurposing a Gravel Quarry on the Scioto River

On Tuesday, November 30, we spoke with the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association, the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, and Thrive Companies on how a former quarry near the Scioto River has been redeveloped with residential, recreation, and commercial. Eric Wagenbrenner of Thrive Companies, and Tim Moloney, Executive D ...
 

A Riverway Guide to 7 Fall Fun activities in southwest Ohio - PART 2

There is so much fall fun happening in the Riverway - here are seven more activities for you and your friends and family! (if you missed part 1 go here) - Do your leaf peeping from the sky. You can experience the ride of a lifetime in an open cockpit bi-plane and fly over the colorful fall trees on weekends at the WACO Historical Society ...
 

I am the Riverway - Shannon Thomas of Surf Dayton

Did you know that the Great Miami River is gaining a reputation throughout the US for whitewater paddling and river surfing? Our river is a flatwater paddler’s paradise, but is also home to several sets of whitewater “play areas”. These are natural or man-made “features” that beginner and experienced paddlers can use to surf the river and ...
 

Great Miami Riverway Recognized for Marketing Excellence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2021 NEWARK, Ohio – The Great Miami Riverway recently received recognition for achievement in marketing and advertising at the Ohio Travel Association’s RUBY Awards presentation, held Oct. 7 at Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark, Ohio. The Great Miami Riverway won two awards—a RUBY award for Innovation in Trav ...
 

Hamilton - the city of sculpture, and so much more!

Whether you are an art lover, outdoor lover, sports enthusiast, or foodie – Hamilton has it all. Art lovers will be wowed by all the great art that Hamilton has to offer. The city is filled with beautiful murals and colorful sculptures. From the thirty acres of sculptures at Pyramid Hill to the 55 public art pieces around town, the arts a ...
 

A Riverway Guide to 7 Fall Fun activities in southwest Ohio

What sounds more like Fall to you? Giant Pumpkins, flannel shirts, scarecrows, or viewing the fall foliage from a bi-plane ride? How about all of that and more? - Wear your best Flannel! You are going to see plaid everywhere in downtown Middletown on October 1st! This First Friday celebration is all about fall comfort. Don your favorite f ...
 

New Bike Trail Now Connects Franklin to Middletown!

Now open!! For the first time ever, you can hop on a bike in Middletown and pedal 340 miles without ever leaving the paved trails. The new 1.4-mile trail section was built to connect Middletown to Franklin and the Great Miami River Recreation Trail - which is part of the Miami Valley Trail system. “Not only is this gap that’s being filled ...