Overview
Lawrenceburg is in Southern Indiana and was founded in 1802 as a center around riverboat commerce on the Ohio River.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Lawrenceburg
The Angevine Cabin
A log cabin built ca. 1820
Hillforest House Museum
1855 Italianate Renaissance home built for a steamboat entrepreneur named Thomas Gaff.
Perfect North Slopes
Ski resort with 23 trails with a good array of technical difficulty.
Lesko Park
Riverfront park with trail and expansive views of the Ohio and vessels plying the waters.
Hollywood Casino & Hotel Lawrenceburg
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 23°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Cincinnati)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LUK Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field, Cincinnati — 24 mi away. Directions
Lawrenceburg sits right off I-275 about 30 miles west of Cincinnati.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The Angevine Cabin, Hollywood Casino & Hotel Lawrenceburg, Perfect North Slopes
- Lunch RiverWatch
- Afternoon Hillforest House Museum, Lesko Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Lawrenceburg sits right off I-275 about 30 miles west of Cincinnati.
See
Do
Do Lesko Park
Riverfront park with trail and expansive views of the Ohio and vessels plying the waters.
Casinos
Eat
Eat RiverWatch
Seasonal touristy eating venue on a dock over the Ohio River.
Sleep
For a resort-like experience, you could stay at the Hollywood Casino & Hotel, with gaming, dining, and entertainment.
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Covington
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