Overview
Mason is a suburb north of Cincinnati in Warren County, Ohio.
1 sights · 8 things to do · 4 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Mason
Alverta Green Museum
Home to many antiques, photographs, documents, and artifacts detailing Mason's history.
Kings Island
Kings Island is one of North America's most visited amusement parks. The park is divided into three different areas - the main park with adult attractions, a children's park, and a water park. Admission to the park grant…
The Beach Waterpark
At The Beach Waterpark, parents and kids get soaked at more than 40 water rides and attractions. Go airborne on the five-story drop of The Cliff, ride the foaming river of Volcanic Panic, and propel your body at 65-miles…
Great Wolf Lodge
With over 400 lodge-themed suites you can get soaked at one of America's largest indoor water parks, measuring 78,000 sq. ft., with eleven waterslides, six pools, an interactive treehouse waterfort, and 410,000 gallons o…
The Golf Center at Kings Island
18 Holes of Golf designed by Jack Nicklaus. Experience the Grizzly-the 18 hole championship course played by the best of the PGA, the LPGA, and the Senior PGA TOUR for the last 30 years.
Western & Southern Financial Group Masters & Women's Open
The best and brightest in tennis visit Mason every year for this premier tour stop. The Women's event is held in July and features players the likes of Serena Williams. The Men's event is held in August and features play…
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.
- LUK Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field, Cincinnati — 19 mi away. Directions
- CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington — 29 mi away (major hub). Directions
From Interstate I-71 northbound, take Ohio Exit 24 (Western Row Road/Kings Island). At the end of the exit ramp, turn left (West) on Western Row Road/Tylersville Road. Stay right on the three lane road to stay on Tylersville Road. At the intersection of Tylersville Road with Mason-Montgomer Road, turn right (north). One mile north, Mason-Montgomery Road intersects with Main Street (State Route 42). You are now in downtown Mason, Ohio.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Kings Island, Great Wolf Lodge, The Beach Waterpark
- Lunch Kitty Brew Cat Cafe
- Afternoon Western & Southern Financial Group Masters & Women's Open, Mason Heritage Festival
- Dinner Pitrelli's Italian Restauranté
- Evening Woodhouse Kitchen and Bar
Day 2
- Morning Alverta Green Museum, The Golf Center at Kings Island
- Lunch Wildflower Cafe
- Afternoon AVP Cincinnati Open: Pro Beach Volleyball Championship Series, Christmas in Mason
- Dinner Lucky Dog Grille
- Evening James Third Base Sports Bar and Grill
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
By car
From Interstate I-71 northbound, take Ohio Exit 24 (Western Row Road/Kings Island). At the end of the exit ramp, turn left (West) on Western Row Road/Tylersville Road. Stay right on the three lane road to stay on Tylersville Road. At the intersection of Tylersville Road with Mason-Montgomer Road, turn right (north). One mile north, Mason-Montgomery Road intersects with Main Street (State Route 42). You are now in downtown Mason, Ohio.
From Interstate I-71 southbound, take the Kings Mills Road exit. Kings Mills Road west. At a T-intersection, Route 741 turns north, Kings Mills turns south. Kings Mills Road curves through a residential neighborhood before turning back to the west. Kings Mills Ts into Main Street (State Route 42). Turn left (west) on Main Street about 3 blocks to the intersection of Main Street with Mason-Montgomery Road. You are in downtown Mason, Ohio.
From Interstate I-75, take the Tylersville Road exit. Drive east to the intersection of Mason-Montgomery Road with Tylersville Road. Turn left (north) onto Mason-Montgomery Road. One mile north, Mason-Montgomery Road intersects with Main Street (State Route 42). You are now in downtown Mason, Ohio.
By bus
SORTA, Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, provides bus service from downtown Cincinnati to a parking lot at Western Row Road and Columbia Road and along Bus Route 71/72 (I-71/Columbia Road/Montgomery Road/Fields Ertel Road).
By plane
Mason served by three major airports:
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus (CMH).
- Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) [ http://www.cvgairport.com/].
- James M Cox Dayton International Airport, Dayton (DAY).
Each airport can be accessed from Mason with at least some portion of interstate driving.
Estimated driving time from Mason to the airports are:
- Mason to CVG: 45 minutes; I-71 South to I-75 South to I-275 West to Airport Exit.
- Mason to CMH: 90 minutes; I-71 North to I-670 East to Airport Exit, Exit #9.
- Mason to DAY: 60 minutes; Tylersville Road to I-75 North, through downtown Dayton, to I-70 West to Airport Exit.
See
Do
Do Kings Island
Kings Island is one of North America's most visited amusement parks. The park is divided into three different areas - the main park with adult attractions, a children's park, and a water park. Admission to the park grants access to all areas. Kings Island is also the home to record holding coasters like the Beast, the world's longest wooden roller coaster.
Do The Beach Waterpark (The Beach at Adventure Landing)
At The Beach Waterpark, parents and kids get soaked at more than 40 water rides and attractions. Go airborne on the five-story drop of The Cliff, ride the foaming river of Volcanic Panic, and propel your body at 65-miles per hour on The Banzai. With volleyball and basketball courts, teen and reggae dance nights, and the award-winning Dive-In Movies, a visit will truly be a day at The Beach!
Do Great Wolf Lodge (Great Wolf Lodge - Mason’s Water Park)
With over 400 lodge-themed suites you can get soaked at one of America's largest indoor water parks, measuring 78,000 sq. ft., with eleven waterslides, six pools, an interactive treehouse waterfort, and 410,000 gallons of heated water - all year round.
Professional sports
Do Western & Southern Financial Group Masters & Women's Open
The best and brightest in tennis visit Mason every year for this premier tour stop. The Women's event is held in July and features players the likes of Serena Williams. The Men's event is held in August and features players the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Festivals and Fairs
Do Mason Heritage Festival
Do Christmas in Mason
Buy
Shop Kings Mill General Store & Christmas Shop
From Fontanini Nativities and Nutcrackers to animal, holiday, and character-themed ornaments, this quaint establishment provides a fantasy in every room. For 23 years, this family-owned business has been a must-see for individuals and groups alike.
Shop DuPriest Antiques and the Unusual
Shop Mad Potter LLC
Shop The Red Door
Eat
Eat Kitty Brew Cat Cafe
Have a latte and relax with all of the feline residents who are up for adoption.
Eat Pitrelli's Italian Restauranté (Pitrelli's Italian Restaurante)
Drink
Drink Woodhouse Kitchen and Bar
Drink James Third Base Sports Bar and Grill
Drink Clyborn Provisions and Spirits (Clybornes)
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Stay safe
Be alert for drunk drivers on the weekend.
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