Road trip from Detroit to Cincinnati
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ITINERARY
4h 55m258 miles17 stops
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Redbird Hollow Preserve
2
Ault Park
3
American Sign Museum
We are home to a visual history of American Signage from 1870 through 1970. Hand carved wooden signs, gold leaf, electric light bulbs, and neon all grace our walls and tell amazing stories, especially when told by our founder and avid collector Tod. Take a trip down memory lane and visit us in the Camp Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati!
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Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum is the only regional police museum in the country. We cover all Federal, State, Local, and Private agencies in South West Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Eastern Indiana, the safest place in the country to live.
5
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (PLCH) is a public library system in the United States. In addition to its main library location in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, PLCH operates 41 regional and branch locations throughout Hamilton County. As of 2012, the PLCH's collection holds about nine million volumes, making it the 13th-largest library in the U.S
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Tokyo Kitty
7
The Sugar House
8
The Anchor Bar
9
Penobscot Building
10
West Riverfront Park
11
Willistead Manor
12
William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
13
Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site
14
Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
The Sprucewood Family warmly welcomes you to sample handcrafted 100% Ontario VQA wines at Ontario's only beachfront destination vineyard, winery and tasting room. We are situated on 45 Acres with access to gardens, a sandy beach, and picnic tables. Enjoy a glass of wine with a picnic basket and explore our grounds year round. Tasting room open 7 days a week 11am - 5pm (we occasionally close early due to special events. Please check our social media for daily updates @sprucewoodshores)
15
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
16
The Ark
This music venue and nonprofit organization is dedicated to the presentation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music through live performances by well-known and up-and-coming entertainers.
17
Hudson Mills Metropark
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Redbird Hollow Preserve
Cincinnati, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
5963 Given Rd # 6005, Cincinnati, OH 45243-3316
2
Start:Ault Park
Cincinnati, Ohio·
5.0
(95) review
3600 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208-2549
3
Start:American Sign Museum
Cincinnati, Ohio·
4.5
(878) review
We are home to a visual history of American Signage from 1870 through 1970. Hand carved wooden signs, gold leaf, electric light bulbs, and neon all grace our walls and tell amazing stories, especially when told by our founder and avid collector Tod. Take a trip down memory lane and visit us in the Camp Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati!
4
Start:Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
Cincinnati, Ohio·
5.0
(95) review
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum is the only regional police museum in the country. We cover all Federal, State, Local, and Private agencies in South West Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Eastern Indiana, the safest place in the country to live.
5
Start:The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Cincinnati, Ohio·
4.0
(9) review
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (PLCH) is a public library system in the United States. In addition to its main library location in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, PLCH operates 41 regional and branch locations throughout Hamilton County. As of 2012, the PLCH's collection holds about nine million volumes, making it the 13th-largest library in the U.S
6
Start:Tokyo Kitty
Cincinnati, Ohio·
3.5
(9) review
575 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2347
7
Start:The Sugar House
Detroit, Michigan·
4.5
(9) review
2130 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1305
8
Start:The Anchor Bar
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
450 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226-3169
9
Start:Penobscot Building
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
645 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226-4105
10
Start:West Riverfront Park
Detroit, Michigan·
3.5
(9) review
1801 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48216-1922
11
Start:Willistead Manor
Windsor, Ontario·
4.5
(98) review
1899 Niagara St, Windsor, Ontario N8Y 1K3 Canada
12
Start:William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
Detroit, Michigan·
4.0
(9) review
2 Inselruhe Belle Isle Park, Detroit, MI 48207-4448
13
Start:Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site
Amherstburg, Ontario·
5.0
(94) review
Dalhousie Street, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 1W7 Canada
14
Start:Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery
Harrow, Essex, Ontario·
4.5
(97) review
The Sprucewood Family warmly welcomes you to sample handcrafted 100% Ontario VQA wines at Ontario's only beachfront destination vineyard, winery and tasting room. We are situated on 45 Acres with access to gardens, a sandy beach, and picnic tables. Enjoy a glass of wine with a picnic basket and explore our grounds year round. Tasting room open 7 days a week 11am - 5pm (we occasionally close early due to special events. Please check our social media for daily updates @sprucewoodshores)
15
Start:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(99) review
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
16
Start:The Ark
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(93) review
This music venue and nonprofit organization is dedicated to the presentation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music through live performances by well-known and up-and-coming entertainers.
17
Start:Hudson Mills Metropark
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(95) review
1,549-acre Park Has An 18-hole Golf Course.
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What's the driving distance between Detroit and Cincinnati?
The distance is 258 miles
What's the travel time between Detroit and Cincinnati?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 55m mins in normal traffic
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