Travel the Accommodation Line Scenic byway as it follows the early 19th Century Accommodation stagecoach route. Historic farms and towns dot the byway. Stop in Waynesville for a self-guided tour of 40 historic buildings, or explore Mount Holly's old gristmill. Relish the rest of the day with nature, as you relax at one of the byway's two State Parks, Caesar Creek State Park or Little Miami State Park.
Spring Valley, which is at the northern end of the byway, was founded by Quakers and has some of the oldest concrete buildings in Ohio. At the southern end of the byway, Waynesville has been called the 'Antique Capital of the Midwest' due to its 80 shops within only 5 blocks. The town offers self guided tours of over 40 historic homes and several huge festivals each year.
Plan to visit the three month long Ohio Renaissance Festival at Caesar Creek Lake. The Ohio Renaissance Festival sets up camp in Harveysburg, on the banks of the Caesar Creek Lake, and is open on weekends from August to October. Watch continuous plays on two stages and mingle with 150 artisans who recreate the sights and smells of the Renaissance. Saunter over to the other side of Caesar Creek Lake and enjoy the Pioneer Village. Discover over twenty restored pioneer buildings and experience one of three different festivals during the year: the Celtic festival, the Ole' Tyme Music festival and the Pioneer Harvest festival.
Caesar Creek State Park is also a beautiful site for leisurely recreation. Enjoy a day on Caesar Creek Lake boating or taking a relaxing swim along its 1,300-foot long beach. The park offers great hunting and fishing, so take a gun or a pole with you. For a little exercise and inspiring natural and historic scenes, hike, take a horse, or bike on one of the several trails throughout the lake area.
Explore the Little Miami State Park on foot or in a canoe. The park covers 50 miles of the 80-mile Little Miami Scenic Trail and provides canoe access to the Little Miami River. The trail is designed to accommodate a wide range of activities like bicycling, hiking, cross-country skiing, rollerblading, backpacking and horseback riding. While enjoying the gorgeous river scenery, end your journey how you started it, with a bit of history. The Little Miami Scenic Trial takes you on a journey through the past as you amble by Indian mounds, historic buildings, and ancient gristmills.
Traveling the Accommodation Line is an enjoyable and educational way to spend a day or two. Ramble the countryside at the Caesar Creek State Park or along the Little Miami Scenic Trail. Stay at historic towns and explore ancient houses and farms. Interact with the past at Caesar Creek's Pioneer Village and celebrate history at one of the area's exciting festivals.
