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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 ...
 

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 ...
 

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 ...
 

Where and how to surf the Great Miami River in downtown Dayton

Want to try surfing but not sure where to go? RiverScape Feature – Great Miami River DROP#1 For Beginner to Intermediate paddlers/surfers How to Get There: MapIts about 3.5 miles down river from Eastwood so you can paddle there or just park downtown at River Scape Metropark. You can park on the street or behind Miami Conservancy District ...
 

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 ...
 

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 ...
 

I am the Riverway - Meet Ryan & Amanda King, owners of the Can't Stop Running Company

Ryan King and his wife Amanda turned their passion for running into a business and in 2013 opened the Can’t Stop Running Company store in Piqua. “We love running on the Great Miami River bike trail, so Piqua was a perfect place to open our first store" says Ryan. And while Ryan concedes there were growing pains when starting their busines ...
 

New Mobile App helps you explore the Great Miami Riverway

The NEW Mobile App helps visitors easily find information on how to visit the Riverway. Features include an interactive map, trail and river conditions, top things to do and places to visit, and the only place to play the Riverway Challenge or check things off the 99 Things To Do Along the Riverway list. Download the Riverway App from the ...
 

Middletown angler Kyle Duff wins fishing challenge

Kyle Duff of Middletown is the big winner of the 2021 GREAT Miami Riverway Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge held on the Great Miami River. The challenge is a catch-and-release virtual tournament sponsored by the Great Miami Riverway and the North American River Anglers Association. Participants use the i-Angler app to register and send i ...
 

12 Best Breweries along the Great Miami Riverway

Celebrate summer with an ice-cold beer or two as you explore along the Great Miami Riverway. As seen in Cincinnati Magazine - July 2, 2021 Nothing feels more summer than exploring somewhere new, craft beer in hand. The Great Miami Riverway has plenty of spots to visit, including a craft beer trail with some of the most unique brews you ca ...
 

10 BEST Things to Do in Middletown, Ohio

Whether you get there by car, bike, kayak or by flying out of the sky - you need to find your way to Middletown. From the eclectic shops on Main Street to the Great Miami River, Middletown is full of hidden treasure! Delicious Treasures Foodies will be overjoyed at the choices in Middletown. Start at the Triple Moon Coffee Company to savo ...