Oxford, OH Road Trips

Recognized as a Public Ivy, which describes state-funded public universities with academic programs akin to the Ivy League schools, Miami University has a body of more than 16,000 students in a town with a summer population just over 10,000. The City of Oxford's predecessor, College Township, was founded one year after Miami University was established in 1809. Miami was the second university in the United States west of the Appalachian Mountains (after Ohio University (1804) in Athens). Enjoy Oxford tourism website

As in most U.S. college towns, much of the art and cultural amenities are provided by the university. In Oxford, these include: 1 Miami University, ☏ +1 513 529-1809. 212 Roudebush Hall, campus is primarily comprised of red-brick Georgian style buildings and broad lawns. Founded in 1809, this Public Ivy university named in honor of the Miami Native American tribe. At one time it was the fourth largest university in the U.S., behind Harvard, Yale and Dartmouth, and became known as the "Yale of the Early West". Accordingly, Miami's Elliott and Stoddard Halls, near the center of the academic quad, were modelled after Yale's Connecticut Hall. (updated Apr 2025) Center for American and World Cultures. 2 Freedom Summer '64 Memorial. Located on Miami's historical Western Campus, this memorial commemorates civil rights workers who trained here in 1964. Three of these workers were later found murdered in Mississippi. (updated Aug 2017) 3 Miami University Art Museum, 801 S Patterson Ave. (updated Aug 2017) 4 Karl Limper Geology Museum. (updated Jul 2019) 5 William Holmes McGuffey Museum, 401 E Spring St (At Miami University), ☏ +1 513 529-8380. Written by educator William H. McGuffey, the Eclectic McGuffey Reader was the primary material used to teach reading to five generations of Americans. A sculpture in his honor stands in front of McGuffey Hall near the northeast corner of Spring Street and Campus Avenue across from the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity house. (updated Aug 2017) 6 Differdange Castle. (updated Jul 2019) 7 Dewitt Log Homestead (DeWitt Cabin).

1 Hueston Woods State Park (Located just to the north of Oxford in College Corner.). The park, operated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, is composed of almost 3,000 acres in Butler and Preble counties. Visitors enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing in and canoeing on Acton Lake, and golf. (updated Jul 2017) You're Fired!, 6 North Beech St, ☏ +1 513-523-2734. A fun place to go and get artsy. Pick an already made piece to paint and let You're Fired! do the rest. Just make sure you leave yourself enough time to pick it up (about 7 days). Oxford Farmer's Market, Uptown, ☏ +1 513-505-5238. May-Nov: Saturdays 8AM-noon. Local Goods 2 Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 South College Ave, ☏ +1 513-524-8506. 10AM-6PM. Located in the historic Oxford College for Women building, the OCAC is a home for community artists and arts organizations. free. Green Beer Day. (updated Jul 2019) Miami University Performing Arts Series. 3 Oxford Memorial Park Pavilion. On the northeast corner of High and Main Streets is the former home to the Oxford water tower (a bygone symbol of the town) and now provides an amphitheater for concerts and other performances. (updated Jul 2019) 4 Martin Luther King Jr. Park (on the northwest corner of High and Main Streets). It has dancing water fountains that provide enjoyment for children (both by viewing and playing in them). (updated Sep 2019) The Miami RedHawks compete in NCAA Division I college sports, mostly in the Mid-American Conference.

Uptown Oxford is a charming five block district with a variety of restaurants, including fine dining, pizza parlors, sub shops and college pubs. Bagel & Deli Shop, 119 E High St, ☏ +1 513-523-2266. Bagel sandwiches. (updated Jul 2019) Bruno's Pizza, 31 E High St, ☏ +1 513-523-2266. Pizza. (updated Jul 2019) Fiesta Charra, 25 W High St, ☏ +1 513-524-3114. Mexican. (updated Jul 2019) La Bodega, 11 W High St, ☏ +1 513-523-1338. Deli. (updated Jul 2019) Paesano's Pasta House, 308 S Campus Ave, ☏ +1 513-524-9100. Italian. (updated Jul 2019) Phan-Shin, 104 W High St, ☏ +1 513-523-1020. Chinese & Thai. (updated Jul 2019) SDS Pizza & Subs, 7 E Chestnut St, ☏ +1 513-523-1234. Pizza & subs. (updated Jul 2019) Wild Bistro, 37 E High St, ☏ +1 513-523-5888. Asian. (updated Jul 2019) Doughby's, 36 W High St, ☏ +1 513-524-2000. Calzones & crepes. (updated Jul 2019) El Burrito Loco, 102 S Locust St, ☏ +1 513-523-6639. Mexican. (updated Jul 2019) Krishna, 28 W High St, ☏ +1 513-273-2900. Indian. (updated Jul 2019) Oxford Doughnut Shoppe, 120 S Locust St, ☏ +1 513-523-9911. Doughnuts. (updated Jul 2019) Patterson's Cafe, 103 W Spring St, ☏ +1 513-523-0770. Breakfast & lunch. (updated Jul 2019) Sohi Grilled Sandwiches, 17 E High St, ☏ +1 513-523-2079. Subs & burgers. (updated Jul 2019) Spring Street Treats, 321 W Spring St, ☏ +1 513-839-8021. Ice cream. (updated Jul 2019) Sushi Nara, 22 N College St, ☏ +1 513-523-1200. Sushi, Japanese & bar. Yum Yum, 24 E Park Pl, ☏ +1 513-280-6365. Chinese.

Oxford has typically provided at least 1 bar for every 1,000 students at Miami University. The nightlife is very active Thursday through Saturday night, when most of the bars remain open until 2AM. At most places, if there is live music, expect a cover charge. Because Oxford was once known for its St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Spring Break now always occurs the week of March 17th. However, St. Patty's proxy, Green Beer Day, occurs the Thursday before Spring Break. 1 Brick Street, 36 E High St, ☏ +1 513-523-1335. M-Th 9PM-2:30AM, F Sa noon-2:30AM, Su closed. If you are looking for a place to eat, a few drinks with friends, some amazing entertainment, or to let loose with some dancing, Brick Street is the place. There is something going on every night of the week: theme nights such as 90's Night, big-name bands, and local DJs. (updated Jul 2019) 2 Mac & Joe's, 21 E. High St (rear; enter from the alley), ☏ +1 513-523-8018. Historically a pub with frequently scheduled Poetry readings. (updated Jul 2019) 3 Steinkeller, 15 E High Street (basement), ☏ +1 513 524-2437. German-style bar and restaurant (mostly American bar food) with a wide selection of German beers. (updated Jul 2019) 4 O'Pub, 10 W Park Pl, ☏ +1 513 461-9032. Beer, wine, liquor, music. (updated Jul 2019) 5 Circle Bar, 15 E High St (Green Alley Door, Near Mac & Joe's), ☏ +1 513 529-2232. Sports, darts, White Russians. (updated Jul 2019) 6 Skipper's Pub & Top Deck, 121 E High St, ☏ +1 513 523-0066. Munchies, liquor & beer. (updated Jul 2019) 7 The Wood's, 17 N Poplar St, ☏ +1 513 524-2277.

1 Best Western Sycamore Inn, 6 E Sycamore Street (a few blocks north of Uptown.), ☏ +1 513 523-0000, toll-free: +1-800-523-4678, fax: +1 513 523-2093. (updated Aug 2017) The Hamiltonian, ☏ +1 513 896-6200. 1 Riverfront Plaza, in Hamilton, 15 minute drive southwest of Oxford. (updated Aug 2017) 2 Hueston Woods Resort and Conference Center, 5201 Lodge Rd, College Corner, ☏ +1 513 523-6381. Lakefront resort in College Corner, just north of Oxford. (updated Aug 2017) Marcum Conference Center is on the Miami University campus just north of East Quad. 3 The Elms, 75 S Main St, ☏ +1 513-524-2002. (updated Aug 2017) 4 The White Garden Inn, 6194 Brown Rd, ☏ +1 513 524-5827. (updated Aug 2017)

Oxford is 30 miles northwest of Cincinnati, 35 miles southwest of Dayton and about 5 miles east of the state boundary separating Ohio and Indiana. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG IATA) is on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River, so the distance is farther than that of Cincinnati, amounting to an approximately 50 mile drive to Oxford. Dayton International Airport (DAY IATA) is also a short distance from Oxford (approximately 45 miles). 1 Miami University Airport (OXD IATA). An airstrip available for the private pilot. Oxford is probably one of the most difficult cities in Ohio to locate by car. Oxford is most easily accessed: Off of I-70 west of Dayton via the Eaton exit heading southbound on US-127 and then westbound on SR-73 or Off of I-70 west of Dayton via the Eaton exit heading southbound on US-127 and then southbound on SR-732 or Via I-275 (Cincinnati outer belt) using the Colerain exit and heading northbound on US-27 Barons Bus Lines provides transportation connecting Miami University with Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio. The fare is $10 one way and runs 365 days a year. Barons Bus Lines connect directly to Greyhound buses that travel across the country, making travel to and from Oxford by bus relatively simple ? Campus transit.

Oxford is a small town that can be easily traversed by foot. From the eastern edge of the Miami University campus to the western edge of Uptown Oxford, one could walk the distance in less than 30 minutes. BCRTA is the bus system in Oxford. Transportation can be provided around campus, to off-campus housing, and Uptown. There are also routes that travel to the regional branches of Miami University. Students, faculty, and staff may ride freely by displaying their University ID cards and all public passengers must pay $2 for fare. During fall, spring and winter terms the BCRTA buses run daily. Transit is greatly reduced during the summer months.