22 Weekend Vacation Destinations Within Driving Distance of Cincinnati

Whether you're looking for some time with mother nature, seeking busy city nights with live music, you're a roller coaster enthusiast or you want to focus your trip on bourbon tasting and history, there are plenty of exciting destinations to choose from — all within 5 hours of Cincinnati.
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Chicago
Distance: 4 hours and 35 minutes
Chicago, home to some of the country’s most successful artists and entertainers, is just a drive through Indiana away. The Windy City sits right on Lake Michigan, and the endless list of activities makes it an excellent getaway for a weekend. You can relax at the beach and play sand volleyball with the locals or take a two-wheeled ride through the extremely bikeable neighborhoods. There are also various boat tours that lead you through the city via canal, giving you a glimpse into the history and architecture of Chicago. With attractions such as Millennium Park, the Museum of Modern Art and Navy Pier, a day downtown is sure to give you your big city fix. 
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Chicago

Distance: 4 hours and 35 minutes
Chicago, home to some of the country’s most successful artists and entertainers, is just a drive through Indiana away. The Windy City sits right on Lake Michigan, and the endless list of activities makes it an excellent getaway for a weekend. You can relax at the beach and play sand volleyball with the locals or take a two-wheeled ride through the extremely bikeable neighborhoods. There are also various boat tours that lead you through the city via canal, giving you a glimpse into the history and architecture of Chicago. With attractions such as Millennium Park, the Museum of Modern Art and Navy Pier, a day downtown is sure to give you your big city fix.
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Asheville, North Carolina
Distance: 6 hours
A little further of a drive from Cincinnati is Asheville in western North Carolina, a lively area for the arts, brewery enthusiasts and classic architecture. Located in the state’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, it has become a very popular vacation destination. One of the most popular attractions is the Biltmore Estate, the largest privately-owned home in the country, where there are tours, a museum, and a rich history. 
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Asheville, North Carolina

Distance: 6 hours
A little further of a drive from Cincinnati is Asheville in western North Carolina, a lively area for the arts, brewery enthusiasts and classic architecture. Located in the state’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, it has become a very popular vacation destination. One of the most popular attractions is the Biltmore Estate, the largest privately-owned home in the country, where there are tours, a museum, and a rich history.
Photo via Facebook.com/Asheville
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