Middletown (Ohio)

By car

The easiest way into Middletown is by taking exit#32 from I-75. This is state route 122, also known as Roosevelt Boulevard, and also known as Martin Luther King Dr. This is the main commercial area for the city. From Hamilton, Ohio state route 4 will lead you into the south end before reaching downtown, then changing into Verity Parkway. From the west, following Ohio 122 will lead you into downtown after crossing the Little Miami River.

By plane

• Middletown Regional AirportA General aviation airport.

By Car

Driving in Middletown is easy for locals, but can be a bit confusing for out-of-towners.
The city only has one freeway ramp, exit #32, which is state route 122. State route 122 is known as Roosevelt Blvd, which is part of the Martin Luther King beltway. Major east-west roads are Oxford State in the south end, which connects Middletown with Trenton as state route 73, 14th street, part of the Martin Luther King beltway, Central Avenue, which is the main downtown corridor (and curiously changes to coles road at the Warren County line), Manchester Avenue (One of 3 Manchesters in Middletown), and Verity Parkway, part of state route 73. North-South routes are Cincinnati-Dayton Road (another with multiple names, Dixie Highway and Old 25), Breiel Boulevard, which is a very heavily traveled route, University Boulevard (part of Martin Luther King beltway), Verity Parkway, and Main Street.
The street system, while it may seem odd, has its advantages. Most streets, even residential are far wider than necessary, and one can get anywhere in the city in fifteen minutes. Rush hour traffic usually means waiting an extra light cycle for the arrow. Red light cameras are frequent.

By bike

• Bike trail

By Bus

• BCRTARuns a small bus network within the city limits

• Miami University, Middletown Branch Campus

  address: located on Tytus Avenue, just off Verity
  There is a fishing pond, walking trails, and many sporting areas. Also offers frequent stage performances, as well as walking trails and tennis courts.

• Canal Museum

  address: 1605 N Verity Parkway
  displays photos and artifacts from Middletown's heyday as a booming stop on the Miami-Erie Canal.
• There is a great view of the city from the hill on SR122 just west of town.
• Another great view is from the top of the empty parking garage downtown on Verity. Many advertisements from the 50s are still painted on buildings, such as vintage coca-cola ads.
• AK Steel, a major employer in the area, has two HUGE flames shooting into the night sky, one blue, and one yellow.

• Pendleton Art Center

  phone: +1 513-852-2766
  address: 1105 Central Ave

• Bulls Run Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum

  address: 3909 Rosedale Rd

• Sunset Parkhas a pool open to the public and is host to some local events during the summer.

• Haven Yoga Studio

  address: 1131 Central Ave
  Offers yoga, massage, meditation, and other healing arts.

• The Windemere Event Center

  address: 2 S Main St
  Frequently hosts parties and events

Events

• • First Friday's Downtown: art studios and stores are open with specials on the first Friday of each month from 5p-9p
  • Light Up Middletown, fantasy light display, "Admission by Cash Donation – You set the price. 6-10 PM Every night, from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve Open regardless of the weather, including all holidays. Santa and Mrs. Claus, every Fri & Sat 7-9 pm thru Dec 23. Directions: Take I-75 to Exit 32 and follow the signs to downtown and Light Up Middletown"
  
  

• Towne Mall GalleriaA dying mall, but a great place to go for a walk when the weather is bad. More than half the mall spaces are for rent.

• SoulCraft

• Flores Leather

• Spoken Bicycles

  phone: +1 513 997-1230
  address: 1201 Central Ave
  A bike shop that also sells craft beer.

• Grandpa's Candy Shop

If you are not from the area, try some Gold Star or Skyline Chili for some local flavor. Many common chain restaurants are also available.

• Stefano's

  phone: +1 513 422-9922
  address: 2200 Central Avenue
  is a family-owned institution serving Italian food and a wood-burning pizza oven

• The Jug

  phone: +1 513 424-1677
  address: 3610 Central Avenue
  has been a Middletown tradition for years, serving hamburgers via a carhop

• The Meadows

  phone: +1 513 422-2131
  address: 2102 Yankee Road
  a long-time local establishment

• Grecian Delight

  phone: +1 513 424-5411
  address: 1300 Cincinnati-Dayton road
  has fantastic gyros and traditional greek desserts

• Gracies

  address: 1131 Central Ave
  Upscale casual atmosphere, urban chic comfort food

• Triple Moon Coffee Shoplunch sandwiches and wraps, bagels and other breakfast food, good coffee

• Mockingbirds CafeHealthy and delicious lunch options, not open late

• Combs BBQ

  address: 2223 Central Ave
  Fun atmosphere

• Evonda's Cafedelicious goulash, soups, sandwiches, salads, and desserts

• The Slice

  address: 1300 Central Ave
  awesome pizza by the slice

• Central Pastry

  address: 1518 Central Ave
  donuts and many other fantastic bakery items

• Spinning ForkItalian food

• Carol's Speakeasy

• Otte's Pub

• Lakeside

• Bourbon's Kitchen

  phone: +1 513-217-0099
  address: 2231 N Verity Pkwy

• Rolling Mill Brewing Company

  phone: +1-513-217-4444

• Fairfield Inn Middletown

  phone: +1 513 424-5444
  address: 6750 Roosevelt Parkway

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 513 727-8440
  address: 6575 Terhune Dr

• Drury Inn

  phone: +1 513-425-6650
  address: 3320 Village Dr
  Nice, pet-friendly hotel.

• Middletown Public Library

  phone: +1 513-424-1251
  address: 125 S Broad St

• Cincinnati
• Dayton