Kettering, Ohio
Top Spots in and near Kettering
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Dayton, Ohio
Hike the Adirondack Trail at Hills & Dales MetroPark
2.92 mi / 230 ft gainHills & Dales MetroPark is surprisingly large, spanning 63 acres and nestled between two golf courses. When hiking here, it is quite easy to forget that it is surrounded by a city and is just a couple miles south of Dayton. The Adirondack Trail is the most prominent trail in the park, winding...Read more -
Kettering, Ohio
Take a Stroll around the Pond at Delco Park
5.0The main attraction at the park is of course the large pond, with paved walking trails leading around it. Jutting out into the middle is a covered fishing pavilion, and you're likely to see several people casting rods there and along the southern banks. This metro park also has high quality sand ...Read more -
Dayton, Ohio
Explore The Carillon Historical Park Museum
The Dayton area is home to many major technological advances, including the cash register, the Bombe code-breaking machine, plutonium triggers for early atomic bombs, car self-starters, self-cooled refrigerators, and so much more. Probably most well known is the Wright airplane, which was develop...Read more -
Sugarcreek Township, Ohio
Trail Run at Sweet Arrow Reserve
4.03.1 mi / 164 ft gainLike forests? Like fields? How bout running in them? If so, this is the park for you! There's a map at the parking lot to help you navigate each trail and plan your route. The parking lot also has plenty of space and a porta-john. Trails are short, but you can mix and match them to create the dis...Read more -
Dayton, Ohio
Hike at Bill Yeck Park
5.03 mi / 177 ft gainTake the whole family out on an afternoon adventure to Bill Yeck Park! This park has over 6 miles of hiking trails, spanning all levels of difficulty and terrain, including pavement, crushed gravel, mowed grass, and dirt paths. They range from 0.5 miles (red trail) to 3.0 miles (yellow trail), w...Read more -
Dayton, Ohio
Photograph the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights
5.0Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, these massive water fountains operate several times each day according to a rigid schedule: 10-minute intervals at the top of the hour, Mon.-Fri., 6:55 AM-9:55 PM and weekends 10:55 AM-9:55 PM. The five fountains shoot 2,500 gallons of water per minute 200 feet...Read more -
Riverside, Ohio
Discover the Complete History of US Aviation
5.0The best part about this adventure? It is FREE! Free parking, free WiFi, and yes, you can see all sorts of planes from the SR-71 Blackbird to past Air Force Ones, all without paying a dime. Some planes you are even able to walk through to get a good look of the interiors! This is one of the best...Read more -
Xenia, Ohio
Disc Golf at Sol Arnovitz Park
This course has some tough points, especially with some water hazards, but for the most part is very forgiving. In many places you can retrieve any discs you lose to the creek, and there aren't any areas of dense thicket or tall grasses that are prone to hide discs so well. Most of the holes are ...Read more -
Vandalia, Ohio
Waterfall Loop at Englewood MetroPark
5.02.25 miThis adventure begins at a parking lot within the Englewood East MetroPark, right at the trailhead for the white trail. Begin the hike into the woods, following the well-marked path through points 1 and 2. Continue straight on the white path until you hit point 7, where you will switch over to th...Read more -
Waynesville, Ohio
Fossil Hunt at Caesar Creek
4.7The location of the fossil hunt is within the emergency spillway of the Caesar Creek Dam. Once there, simply look at the ground and at any rocks in the vicinity. It won't take long to find a variety of Ordovician fossils; Trilobites (Ohio's State Fossil), Horn Coral, Gastropods, Brachiopods, and ...Read more -
Waynesville, Ohio
Hike to Horseshoe Falls
4.02.2 mi / 200 ft gainStarting from the Flat Fork Ridge Recreation Area parking lot near the dam in Caesar Creek State Park, take the trail to the right of the parking lot if you're looking towards the lake. You will hike through the woods for a short period, then emerge onto the emergency spillway from the dam which ...Read more -
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Glen Helen Nature Preserve Loop
2.77 mi / 367 ft gainGlen Helen is located just next to downtown Yellow Springs, a small but well-known town popular for its eclectic and artistic community. This preserve was set to close permanently in 2020 due to lack of funding, but the former owner Antioch College sold the preserve to the Glen Helen Association ...Read more -
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Hike the North Rim of the Little Miami River
4.52.7 mi / 250 ft gainStarting at the lower parking lot, follow the signs that direct you to the trails near the shelterhouse. Within 0.2 of a mile the trail forks; follow the left fork heading east along the Little Miami River. This is the Pittsburgh-Cincinnati Stagecoach Trail, which for 1.3 miles winds its way alon...Read more -
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Visit the Tecumseh Sunflower Field
4.0If you're driving along US 68 towards Yellow Springs, Ohio in early September, you just may be lucky enough to come upon the Tecumseh Sunflower Field in full bloom! You only have about two-three weeks where the flowers will be bright, happy and alive, so make plans to hit it in time. There is f...Read more -
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Rock Climb at John Bryan SP
If you are new to climbing, someone who really enjoys toprope climbing or if you live in west central Ohio and are looking to climb somewhere within a reasonable driving distance, John Bryan State Park is a great option. Equipment is not provided and all climbers are encouraged to use safe climbi...Read more -
Cedarville, Ohio
Hike to Cedar Cliff Falls
4.42.6 mi / 250 ft gainStarting from the Indian Mound Reserve parking lot, follow the private drive back until the signs indicate to follow the trail through the woods to the right, about 1/4 mile. Make sure you stay right of the painted yellow line on the road, trespassers on the private land surrounding the park are ...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Kettering
Waynesville, Ohio
Caesar Creek Lake
Overview
Caesar Creek Lake is located in southwest Ohio, centered between Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus. Visitors flock to Caesar Creek...
Brookville, Ohio
Dayton KOA Holiday
At the Dayton KOA, you can relax by the heated pool, cast your line in the lake for that big catch or gather around the campfire roasting...
Lebanon, Ohio
Lebanon / Cincinnati NE KOA Holiday
In an area known for its amusement parks, there's plenty of fun at and around this family-focused campground. Take a dip in the pool, spe...
2630 Croft Road
Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir Dam Site (Oh)
Overview
C.J. Brown Reservoir is located in west-central Ohio, two miles northeast of Springfield; thirty-five miles northeast of Dayton,...
Richmond, Indiana
Richmond KOA Holiday
Need something to make your stay more enjoyable? Just ask. That's the attitude at this campground, which includes a mix of grassy and sha...
Brookville, Indiana
Overlook Shelter (Brookville Lake)
Overview
The Overlook Shelter is located near the Brookville Lake Dam and the Visitor Center. Visitors enjoy this site for the breathtaki...