Lake Isabella, Cincinnati, Ohio

Web site: http://www.greatparks.org/parks/lakeisabella.shtm
Address: 10174 Loveland-Madeira Rd. Loveland, OH 45140
Time taken : 2 hours min.
Admission Fee: 2$/day or 10$/year

I should say, it is very pleasant place away from all the traffic. For 2$ entry fee, its a good value for money. It has a small play area for kids and lots of benches and picnic tables next to the lake. I enjoyed watching people fish and the cool breeze.

The boat house has a good stock of fishing roads, baits and all the supplies required for fishing. Also fishing license can be purchased here.This Place is great for fishing tours for kids. It has 28-acre pay fishing lake.Row boats are available for rental.

How ever the area of park is very small and it does not have any walking trails.

From Lake Isabella, there is canoe access to Little Miami River. Even though I did not have a canoe, I just took a small walk in the woods .

The Historic Loveland Castle, Cincinnati, Ohio

Web site: http://www.lovelandcastle.com/
Address: Loveland Castle 12025 Shore Rd, Loveland OHIO 45140
Time took: 2 hours min.
Admission Fee: 3$

Not many people are aware of this castle. Very small castle but reasonably good. It is amazing to know that the castle is the brainchild of one man, Sir Harry Andrews. They have a collection of swords and armors. The Knight at the reception was kind enough to explain to me a few things about the castle. It is a good picnic spot. But be sure to pack all the food you need. There is only one vending machine in the castle.

I got to know that they have a Scary Knight Tour during Halloween. And yes, this sure is a place for Halloween:).During my visit, the garden in the castle was rented out for a wedding. It sure is a good place for small parties. But, considering the weather in summer, I don't know if this castle is a good pick for summer weddings. They rent out castle for private parties, weddings, receptions, scouts. All the info is available on their website. There is a small gift shop in the castle if you need a souvenir. I think I will visit this place this winter. I really want the pictures of the castle in the snow.

Sharon Woods, Cincinnati, Ohio

Sharon Woods, located in Sharonville, OH is spread across 730 acres of land. Want to take your dog for a walk or just want some family time away from a busy life? This is the place you can consider. It has picnic shelter, playground for kids, soccer field, golf course, lake for boating or a trail if you would like to take a walk along the lakeside. Be it spring, summer or fall, this is a really good place to visit. 

It is our family tradition to visit Sharon Woods Christmas lighting and Santaland during the holidays. The drive-through Holiday lightings are open right after Thanksgiving till the NewYear. Heritage village museum is a nice place to visit in Sharon Woods. A small indoor play area and a cute little gift shop are located next to the village museum.