Accommodation Line Scenic Byway
Places to Visit
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This is a popular 2830-acre lake without horsepower limitations. The fishing is supposed to be great here. There are also a few short, easy trails for hiking around the lake.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The lake is about 2 miles east of the byway.
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Caesar Creek's Pioneer Village (OH)
This is a living history museum with over 20 restored pioneer buildings and special events every month.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The Pioneer Village is to the east of Caesar Creek Lake.
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Revel in the clear blue waters, scattered woodlands, meadows and steep ravines of this state park.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The park is on the eastern shore of Caesar Creek Lake.
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Little Miami Scenic Trail (OH)
Opened in 1991, this well-maintained, 63-mile trail is popular for hikes, walks, biking, rollerblading, and horseriding. The trail has lots of picnic areas and places for canoe access.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The trail runs right along the byway. The best access point (for the stretch along this byway) is in Corwin.
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The Little Miami State Park (OH)
This park is 50 miles in length and averages 66 feet in width. It runs through 4 counties. This abandoned railroad right-of-way, converted for public use, boasts 47 miles of paved trail. You can fish, camp, picnic, and canoe here.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The park is just south of Waynesville and Corwin.
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The first mill dam and saw mill were built here in 1814. The masons and millwrights who came here for John Satterthwaite's grist mill were from Mount Holly, NJ, and brought the name with them. This was a grain center for many years.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Mount Holly is about halfway between Spring Valley and Waynesville.
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Ohio Renaissance Festival (OH)
On weekends from August until October, you can see continuous entertainment on 2 stages, hundreds of costumed performers, swordsmen, and over 150 artisans.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The festival grounds are on the eastern shore of Caesar Creek Lake.
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Founded in 1844 by Virginia Quakers, this town used to be a transportation and market center. This village is marked by a historic district. Some of the buildings are: the oldest known concrete-constructed house in Ohio, and the Old Hotel.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Spring valley is at the northern end of the byway, at the intersection of SR 725 and Hwy 42.
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Named the 'Antique Capital of The Midwest' by USA Today, Waynesville (with over 80 shops in 5 blocks) has a large Historic District and enjoys many huge festivals every year.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Waynesville is on the southern end of the byway, at the intersection of SR 73 and Hwy 42.
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Waynesville Historic District (OH)
Take a self-guided walking tour of 40 historic buildings. Brick sidewalks, copper street lamps, benches, flower boxes, sweeping gables, specialty windows await the observant visitor.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Downtown Waynesville.
