Most of Cincinnati's major hospitals are within 10 to 20 minutes, including Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University, Good Samaritan, Christ, Bethesda North and Jewish Kenwood.

The restoration in Columbia-Tusculum is preserving the distinctive historical character of the area. There's an abundance of old frame homes with high ceilings, wood floors, and many decorative elements like gingerbread and steam boat gothic. Stately Victorians are pleasantly situated on the hillside. In recent years, the addition of contemporary homes, condominiums, popular restaurants and meeting places have created an air of sophistication. Each building, old and new, has its own architectural integrity.

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Many medical offices are located along Red Bank Road. Medpace, a research-based drug and medical device company is located at the corner of Madison and Red Bank Roads. Madisonville is a 10-minute drive to Jewish Hospital Kenwood Mercy Health  which is conveniently located on Kenwood Road in Sycamore Township. This hospital features a state-of-the-art patient tower as well as a 24-hour emergency department. It is the region’s only adult Blood & Marrow Transplant Center. Bethesda North Hospital, a Level III Trauma Center, is located in the adjoining Montgomery area and is a 20-minute drive away. 

Other Cincinnati area hospitals, such as The Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, University Hospital and the Children’s Hospital Medical Center are located within a 20-minute drive. The Braxton Cann Health Center provides local health and dental care services.

Madisonville was established in 1809 as Madison, Ohio and was named after the newly elected President James Madison. The first permanent settler was Joseph Ward, a 65 year old Revolutionary War veteran from New Jersey. He and his sons built the first house, a log cabin, in 1797 along an old Indian trail near what is now Whetsel and Monning Avenue. By 1926 a post office was established in the village, and the name was changed to Madisonville to avoid duplication with another Madison, Ohio. By 1900, the population was 3,000 and in 1911, Madisonville was annexed by the City of Cincinnati. It currently has almost 10,000 residents.

A fitness center, gym, swimming pool, and ball fields are available for community use at the Madisonville Recreation Center on Stewart Avenue. The Madisonville branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and the Madisonville Senior Center are hubs in the community. Bramble Park has a basketball court, picnic areas and baseball/softball fields. Several festivals along Madison Road are hosted in the heart of downtown Madisonville throughout the year. 

The Little Duck Creek Trail and Nature Preserve in Madisonville spans for one mile from Plainville Road to Bramble Avenue. This trail is currently being further developed and expanded. The Madisonville Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (MCURC), Cincinnati Park Board, as well as community volunteers including Eagle Boy Scouts, local water conservationists and landscape companies are working together to improve the trail along its 35+ available acres. Plans are in place to extend the trail to the Murray Bike Trail. 

Artsville is located on Whetsel Avenue and is a non-profit that promotes community art programs.

A neighborhood Walmart is located on Red Bank Road along with other retail stores and restaurants. Nearby Mariemont offers specialty boutiques. Kenwood Towne Centre and Sycamore Plaza are both about 10 minutes away in Kenwood and provide access to over 100 national restaurants and retailers including Nordstrom’s and Macy’s. Downtown Madisonville has several local shops and restaurants, including Mad Llama Coffee Shop,  The Cheesecakery bake shop, Bad Tom Smith Brewery and the French Rendez-Vous. The Summit, a Dolce Hotel, is located on the Medpace campus (formerly the Nutone chime factory) and offers 239 guest rooms. The popular Mazunte Taqueria restaurant is located west of Red Bank Road along Madison Road and has a second location on Madison Road east of Whetsel Avenue. The Madison Place is a coffee shop and community meeting space located along Plainville Road.

Madisonville is in the midst of a community resurgence from newly renovated homes to new businesses and commercial developments. Many homes in Madisonville are affordably priced. Home styles range in variety from cape cods to cottage style to brick-style homes. Although most homes are older, there have been many in-fill new homes constructed as well as renovations of existing homes. 

Plans are taking place to establish a mixed-use neighborhood business district at Madison Road and Whetsel Avenue. Madisonville’s historic bank building has been restored and now has apartment spaces and a brewery on the lower level. A mixed-use building is completed on the southern side of Madison and Whetsel. This 24,000 square foot building features apartments and commercial space. The Madisonville Retail Center has also received an upgrade facade. Two more buildings are planned – both are under construction. Additional there are new apartments available at the corner of Madison and Stewart. 

Along Red Bank Road, even more development can been seen at the Medpace campus, The Summit (Dolce) Hotel and Red luxury apartments.

Madisonville

Madisonville is located conveniently off I-71. Downtown Cincinnati is approximately 10 minutes away, and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is a 35-minute drive. State Route 50 is short drive from Madisonville, connecting one to the southern edge of downtown Cincinnati in about 15 minutes. Queen City Metro Bus service runs several routes through Madisonville daily.

Many doctors offices are located along Red Bank Road in nearby Madisonville. 'Medpace', a research-based drug and medical device company is located at the corner of Madison and Red Bank Roads. Mariemont is a 15-minute drive to 'Jewish Hospital Kenwood'  which is located on Kenwood Road in Sycamore Township. This hospital features a state-of-the-art patient tower as well as a 24-hour emergency department. It is the region’s only adult Blood & Marrow Transplant Center. 'Bethesda North Hospital', a Level III Trauma Center, is located in the adjoining Montgomery area and is a short 20-minute drive away. 

Other Cincinnati area hospitals, such as The Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, University Hospital (known for its advanced medical research) and the Children’s Hospital Medical Center are located within a 20-minute drive.

Mariemont was first settled in 1788 and was called Columbia in honor of Christopher Columbus. The village was later named after its founder, Mary Emery, who had in mind to create a model town. Mariemont was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2007. 

The winding lanes with Georgian, Tudor and colonial style houses create an atmosphere of an old English village.

Mariemont has a garden club, tennis courts and a swim club open to all residents. The village has 14 parks to enjoy as well as a hiking trail along the National Scenic Little Miami River. 

The village has a tower with Carillon Bells. Weekly concerts are held on Sundays. 

There is a summer play school for pre-schoolers and a supervised playground for school-age children, teaching them games and handicraft. Free swimming lessons are given and swim teams are organized to compete in meets throughout the summer. The Mariemont Swim Club, consisting of a regular pool, one for swimming lengths and kiddie pool, is unique in that any resident of Mariemont is automatically a member by paying a nominal yearly fee. T-ball, Knothole, and other baseball teams are offered for all ages including adults. There are softball teams for girls depending on the demand. Soccer has also become very popular with teams for boys and girls. The Parish Center affords a wide selection of year-round activities, especially for youths. For the mature citizens of Mariemont, The Marielders Center is open each weekday from 9 to 5.

Mariemont has a wide variety of specialty shops within easy walking distance to any home in the village. The Kenwood Towne Centre is about 10 minutes away and feature 3 department stores, some 100 shops, services and restaurants. Hyde Park Square and Rookwood Pavilion are also a 10 minute drive.

Homes have quaint mullioned windowpanes. Municipal, commercial and community buildings are in Tudor or English Gothic design, with timbered rafters within. But the charm of Mariemont is more than a matter of architecture. There is great community pride in this complete little world of cultural and social activities. A variety of housing is offered, including single and two-family homes. Townhouses and apartments also have an old-fashioned English flavor. Newer lifestyle condominiums have been built to reflect the Tudor essence of the neighborhood. To people who value tradition, Mariemont is a dream come true. The village was carefully planned to include shopping, banking, and all the other essentials of life... right in the center of town.

Mariemont

Mariemont has several bus lines to downtown Cincinnati. A rush hour bus makes it in 20 minutes as does a Milford express bus. A third takes a little longer through several Cincinnati suburbs, affording transfers to other parts of town. Driving time to downtown Cincinnati is 20 minutes. There is easy access to I-71, I-275, I-75 and the Ronald Reagan Highway.

Many doctors offices are located along Red Bank Road in nearby Madisonville. 'Medpace', a research-based drug and medical device company is located at the corner of Madison and Red Bank Roads. Fairfax is a 15-minute drive to 'Jewish Hospital Kenwood'  which is located on Kenwood Road in Sycamore Township. This hospital features a state-of-the-art patient tower as well as a 24-hour emergency department. It is the region’s only adult Blood & Marrow Transplant Center. 'Bethesda North Hospital', a Level III Trauma Center, is located in the adjoining Montgomery area and is a short 20-minute drive away. 

Other Cincinnati area hospitals, such as The Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, University Hospital (known for its advanced medical research) and the Children’s Hospital Medical Center are located within a 20-minute drive.

The Village of Fairfax is located between Mariemont, Cincinnati and Columbia Township along Wooster Pike. This small village has just over 1,700 residents, and maintains an intimate and neighborly atmosphere. The area has benefited from an economic development plan that has enhanced the look of the business roadway along Route 50.

The community offers ceramics classes, teen dances, soccer camp, a men’s basketball league and a co-ed volley ball league. The Cincinnati Sports Club offers its members indoor and outdoor pools, indoor athletic field, fitness classes as well as sports camps. The Murray Bike Trail is nearby and is used by runners and bicyclists. The proposed Wasson Way bike and walking trail will run through Fairfax. Walkers and bikers would then be able to head either south towards Lunken Airport or north towards the Little Miami Bike Trail. There are two public golf courses nearby – one at Lunken Airport (Reeves) and The Little Miami Golf Center in Newtown. Fairfax is a short drive to several of Cincinnati’s most beautiful parks – Alms Park and Ault Park. These parks have hiking trails, play grounds and picnic and picnic areas. Fairfax hosts several community events throughout the year including a family bowling tournament, youth dance, golf outing, concert in the park, softball tournament, a fall festival, children’s Halloween party and the annual holiday Light Up Fairfax.

Fairfax offers a few stores and restaurants along Route 50. Minutes away and within walking distance are the many boutiques and restaurants in Mariemont, including the Mariemont Theater. Kenwood Towne Center with 200 specialty shops and three anchor stores is a 10-minute drive away. Nearby, Hyde Park, Mt. Lookout and Norwood have many shopping and dining opportunities and are only 5-10 minutes away.

Fairfax has a mayor-council form of government made up of a mayor and six at large council members. City council appoints a village administrator. The long-standing Frisch’s Mainliner Restaurant is a familiar gathering place for those from the area. Fairfax’s convenient location makes it just minutes from area shopping and is 10 minutes from downtown Cincinnati. One finds all kinds of affordable homes in Fairfax from older residences to newly built houses and condominiums. The community is seeing much “infill” construction of newer homes that are replacing older, obsolete houses.

Fairfax

Fairfax is located on Route 50, a five-minute drive to I-71. Fairfax is located 10 minutes east of Downtown Cincinnati, and is served by the Queen City Metro Bus Service.

Mercy Health - Rookwood Medical Hospital Center is located along I-71 and is a modern facility with an emergency department as well as primary care offices. 

Jewish Kenwood - Mercy Hospital is a 10-minute drive to the north. This hospital features a state-of-the-art patient tower as well as a 24-hour emergency department. It is the region’s only adult Blood & Marrow Transplant Center. Bethesda North Hospital, a Level III Trauma Center, is located in Montgomery and is a 15-minute drive away. 

Seven of Cincinnati’s finest hospitals are within a 10-minute drive and include: Good Samaritan Hospital, University Hospital, Children’s Hospital Medical Center and The Christ Hospital. Many uptown groups of doctor’s offices are also within easy access.

Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout are two neighboring suburbs that blend together almost seamlessly to form one of Cincinnati’s oldest areas. Hyde Park was established in 1892 by Cincinnati businessmen who wanted an exclusive community for the wealthy and named it after New York’s Hyde Park. The area was annexed by the City of Cincinnati in 1903. Mt. Lookout is located adjacent to Hyde Park and was named for the Mount Lookout Observatory which was moved to this neighborhood in 1873.

There are picnic and play areas at Ault Park and Alms Park, two of Cincinnati’s largest and most beautiful parks. Alms Park has beautiful views of the Ohio River. Ault Park has a lovely pavilion that serves as a lookout point to the beautiful gardens. This park hosts many outdoor events during warmer months including a Concours d’Elegance car show, dances and a 4th of July celebration. Annwood Park is located on Madison Road and is a serene parklet with a fountain. 

The private Hyde Park Country Club has an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and a swimming pool. The Cincinnati Country Club, also private, has an 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts. The Mt. Lookout Swim Club is private. Nearby Lunken Playfield (public) offers tennis, archery, golf and baseball. Marinas along the nearby Ohio River provide excellent facilities for boating enthusiasts. An indoor tennis club is located across from Lunken Airport and a racquetball facility is located in nearby Fairfax. 

There are also a variety of athletic and rec activities sponsored by neighborhood schools and special interest groups. Hyde Park Square hosts the annual Hyde Park Art Show with over 200 artists showcasing their work. The Hyde Park Blast (held in June) is another square event for runners and bikers.

Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout Squares feature excellent specialty shops, local restaurants and cafes as well as popular pubs. Hyde Park Square hosts a farmer’s market every Sunday. The Echo (on the side of the square) has been a popular place for a meal since 1945 and is open for breakfast and lunch daily. In Mt. Lookout, Zip’s Cafe (which was established in 1926) is known for its burgers. 

Hyde Park Plaza Shopping Center, Rookwood Commons and Rookwood Pavilion serve all convenience needs. Nearby Oakley has its own “downtown” strip along Madison Road with popular eateries, cafes and shops. Kenwood Towne Centre (with Nordstrom, Dilliards and Macy’s as anchors) and Sycamore Plaza (aka Kenwood Square) are only a 15-minute drive away. All feature nationally branded stores along with everything from casual to gourmet dining. 

Need a donut fix? Local Busken Bakery bakes its goodies in Hyde Park and this particular location is open 24 hours a day. And, we cannot forget Peace Love and Little Donuts where you can find scrumptious cake donuts with delectable toppings and frostings.

Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout are adjacent urban communities where people of all ages enjoy the convenience of being centrally located and only minutes from downtown. Throughout this community, older homes are lovingly care for in an urban setting with a suburban vibe. Boasting original exteriors, these homes have modern, up-to-date features for today's living standards. One finds homes of all sizes as well as  apartments, condos and townhouses. 

Head up the hill and there are larger home estates with magnificent Ohio River views as well as wondering streets of beautiful lawns featuring exceptional properties. Homes near Madison Road or Observatory and Erie Avenues may be on smaller lots, but still have beautiful facades and well-planned interior spaces. These communities are a very hip place to live! 

Wherever one lives in the Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout areas, residents love to take advantage of walking their neighborhood whether to enjoy a meal, coffee, drink at a pub or shopping. Dog walking and jogging are very popular activities, too.

Hyde Park - Mt. Lookout

Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout have good access to the heart of Cincinnati, within 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the point of departure. I-71 links the area with all interstate highways and most major thoroughfares. Columbia Parkway is a popular route towards downtown Cincinnati. Cincinnati Metro Bus services the area.

Depending upon the Columbia Township location, there are various recreational activities available including many sports leagues. There are many area parks in or nearby the areas. The Pioneer Memorial Cemetery on Wilmer Avenue is the oldest cemetery in Hamilton County is the resting place of the pioneer Columbia settlement. The Cincinnati Reds Great American Ballpark and Cincinnati Bengals Paycor Stadium are within 10-15 minutes.

The various areas of Columbia Township offer neighborhood shops and hundreds of business. National branded stores are found at the Kenwood Towne Centre (which is 5-10 minutes away) with three anchor stores and over 200 specialty shops.

Columbia Township was founded in 1791. Formerly one of the largest townships in the state of Ohio, Columbia Township is now a 2.5 square mile group of nine "island" areas: Norwood Green, Ridgewood Subdivision, Madison Place, Stewart Road, Ridge and Highland, Old Red Bank, Camargo Road, Plainville, Seven Hills, Williams' Meadow, Monning and Camp Dennison. These areas border Indian Hill, Mariemont, Cincinnati, Fairfax and Norwood. The limited-rule township is a "Tree City USA Community" that offers no earnings tax.

Columbia Township

Cincinnati buses serve the area. I-75, I-71, I-275 and the Norwood Lateral are within 5-10 minutes connecting commuters to the greater Cincinnati. Downtown Cincinnati is located with 10-15 minutes on the highway or via Columbia Parkway.