While visiting the area, many sightseeing, shopping, dining & other interesting places await
your "prowling pleasure". We are sure you'll enjoy your time in the
beautiful and historic River Valley of Southern OH and Northern KY.
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encompasses the Ohio and Kentucky areas bordering the Ohio River from Chilo at the west to Manchester at the east. |
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Scroll down for more inforation on the Scenic Circle including a MAP.
Higginsport also provides a quiet and scenic spot for "home-baseing" a longer visit
to Southern Brown County's beautiful River Hills and beyond.
In addition to the sights and sounds of the immediate area, for folks planning a longer
stay, a number of attractions provide ample opportunity for Day Trips for the young
and the young at heart. Whether it's local activities, historical places, day trips or just
"Hanging Out", you'll be pleased with what is in store for you here.
 Chilo Lock #34 Park - for more information, click here |
The Visitor Center and Jennie Wade Media Center at Chilo Lock #34 Park just 11 miles west of Higginsport. and The Artisan Center in Neville - 15 miles west of Higginsport |
 The Artisan Center in Neville For more information, click here |
The Attractions Section encompasses several pages, so CLICK HERE or
scroll down to the end of this page for links to specific areas of interest to you.
The Scenic Circle starts, of course, in Higginsport,
the Western Gateway to Brown County's beautiful River Hills.
To spend a day or more, you can start with a fascinating stop at the Meldahl Locks, just 11 miles
"downriver" in Chilo, and continue (or begin) your trip with a jaunt across the Ohio on the Augusta Ferry.
Explore the historic town of Augusta, KY and visit its unique antique, art and craft shops, and take a
break for lunch or a snack at the Beehive Tavern or another of Augusta's eateries.
Then head East via Hwy. 8 to the Hwy. 62/68 bypass via the AA Highway (Hwy 9). Just 5 miles south of
the AA Hwy. via Hwy. 62/68 awaits Old Washington, KY, a historic village offering historical tours,
unique shops and a fascinating lunch experience at Marshall Key's Tavern.
Just north of Old Washington is Maysville, KY with its historic downtown area,
floodwall murals, the Kentucky Visitor's Information Center and a number of historical sites.
Back on the Ohio side of the river, Ripley, OH is just 8 miles west of the Old Bridge . After crossing the
bridge, go west 8 miles to Ripley, which offers its own unique blend of antique & specialty shops,
as well as riverfront dining at Cohearts Riverhouse. For those needing a "sweet-tooth break", plan a stop
at Ripley's famous 1950's style Rockin' Robin Soda Shop on Ripley's riverfront Front Street. If History is
"your thing", be sure to plan time for the Rankin House, the Tobacco Museum & the Ripley Museum.
For folks interested in traveling farther afield, a trip to Lewis Mt. Herbs & Everlastings north of
Manchester, or Miller's Amish Bakery & Furniture near West Union is a pleasant way to spend the
afternoon. While traveling in this direction, lunch or dinner at Moyer's Restaurant & Winery
in Manchester adds a special touch to your day or evening.
If Covered Bridges are your passion, this area of Southern OH and Northern KY offers several covered
bridges. Scenic backroads abound for those interested in a driving tour. Covered Bridge & an
Ohio River Hills Area Backroads Tour maps are available at the Tourist Information Booth in Higginsport,
as well as many of the shops along the way. Area historical sites include the historic towns of Augusta
& Old Washington, KY, the Rankin House & Parker House in Ripley, the Pioneer Graveyard and
Underground Railroad Museum in Maysville, and Grant's boyhood home & School in Georgetown.
Grant's Birthplace in Point Pleasant, OH (just 20 miles west of Higginsport) is maintained by the
OH Historical Society and is also open for tours.
For a quick link to more information on Historical Sites the area, click here or scroll to end of this page.
Map of the "Scenic Circle" of Southern Brown County OH & Northern KY
Click on one of the links below to see what's in store for you here!
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