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City in Ohio, US
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Middletown is a city of 51,000 people (2020) in Ohio, north of Cincinnati and a short drive south of Dayton.
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There is a fishing pond, walking trails, and many sporting areas. Also offers frequent stage performances, as well as walking trails and tennis courts.
Displays photos and artifacts from Middletown's heyday as a booming stop on the Miami-Erie Canal.
It has a pool open to the public and is host to some local events during the summer.
Frequently hosts parties and events
The Ohio Challenge
A hot air balloon festival in mid-July with lots of activities, food, and drink. The event is typically held at Smith Park on Tytus Avenue.
From Thanksgiving to Christmas, a drive-thru Christmas light display. They have a radio station that is coordinated with some of the lights and loudspeakers across a portion of the park. Open regardless of the weather, including all holidays. Santa and Mrs. Claus, every F and Sa 7-9PM thru Dec 23. Be prepared for long lines, more than 30 minute wait.
Art studios and stores are open with specials on the first Friday of each month.
It has been a Middletown tradition for years, serving hamburgers via a carhop.
A long-time local establishment.
It has fantastic gyros and traditional Greek desserts.
Lunch sandwiches and wraps, bagels and other breakfast food, good coffee.
Fun atmosphere.
Awesome pizza by the slice.
Donuts and many other fantastic bakery items.
Lots of booze flowing here.
Nice, pet-friendly hotel.
A 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.
This a unique craft store of more than 20 vendors that rotate month to month. Items vary between jewelry, clothing, blankets, and home décor.
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Cincinnati / Covington · International · CVG
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