The hospitals are St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, St. Elizabeth West and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Children's Hospital is located in Cincinnati.

To look at this pleasant, progressive community one would never guess what an exciting past it has. This is where General Horatio Governeur Wright helped defend the area against the Confederate invasion at the fortification called Fort Wright.

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St. Elizabeth and St. Elizabeth West hospitals are both within 10 minutes. The University of Cincinnati Medical Center is a 20 minute drive. Children's Hospital is located in Cincinnati.

Fort Mitchell is an appealing city, well known for its lovely homes, tree-lined streets, and strong community spirit. There are 8, 200 residents. Historically, Fort Mitchell was the site of a Civil War fortification built to defend the area. The city was named for Ormsby M. Mitchel, who designed the fortifications.

Fort Mitchell Country Club features a golf course, tennis courts and swimming pool. The Beechwood Swim Club is private and located within the city. A public golf course is located nearby. 

A community highlight is the Vent Haven Museum, the world’s only museum dedicated to ventriloquism with memorabilia including 700 dolls and objects. 

The Highland Cemetery has 250 acres of land dedicated to wildlife, many of which are used as nature trails. This beautiful final resting place has many prominent and historical people buried there. 

There are three parks in Fort Mitchell. Iris Road Park is small and offers a basketball court as well as lovely green spaces. Crescent Park has a play area and basketball court. The General Ormsby Mitchel Park features a large play area, picnic space, baseball and soccer fields as well as basketball, volley ball and tennis courts.

Fort Mitchell shopping area serves daily needs. Major shopping areas in downtown Cincinnati, Covington, Crestview Hills Town Center,	Buttermilk Towne Center, and Florence Mall can be reached within 15 minutes.

One of the oldest suburbs in the area, it remains today one of the most desirable. People of all ages enjoy the gracious friendly ambiance. Properties in Fort Mitchell vary in age, and include large newer homes in well designed subdivisions, as well as fine older homes on beautifully landscaped lots.

Ft. Mitchell

Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (T.A.N.K.) buses serve the Ft. Mitchell area. Via I-75, driving time to downtown Cincinnati is 5-10 minutes, 15 minutes to Florence Industrial Park, and 15 minutes to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Park Hills is within 15 minutes of four major hospitals. The hospitals are St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, St. Elizabeth Medical Center North, St. Elizabeth West and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Children's Hospital is located in Cincinnati.

Many homeowners in Park Hills feel they have chosen the loveliest, most convenient community in the metropolitan area. It has been named as a Best Place to Live by Cincinnati Magazine. Many parts of Park Hills are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The area was developed in the 1920s when three local families purchased land and began forming streets (many of which are named after famous historical figures as well as names from literature). The city was formally incorporated in 1927 with 500 residents. A former trolley system transported residents to downtown Covington, Cincinnati and other places in Kenton County. Trolley Park is named in honor of that transportation system and you can see one of the trolley stop shelters in this park.

Park Hills is next door to Devou Park, with lovely picnic areas, a museum, a memorial building, and a spectacular view. It also includes a golf course and tennis courts, as well as a clubhouse. Tennis and golf lessons are available. Private country clubs and swim clubs are nearby. The community hosts an annual Memorial Day Parade, Easter Egg Hunt and an annual picnic at Trolley Park.

Downtown shopping areas in both Cincinnati and Covington are easily accessible. Crestview Hills Town Center and Buttermilk Towne Center are 10-20 minutes south of Park Hills. Park Hills residents are no more than 25 minutes away from most of the major shopping areas in Greater Cincinnati.

Adjacent to Devou Park, Park Hills residents enjoy easy access to tennis, golf and hiking, while being just five minutes away from the cultural, sports, and business activities of downtown Cincinnati. A strong sense of community enhances its appeal. Well known for its hills, wooded lots and large traditional homes, Park Hills is a fine place to live. There are 3,000 residents.

Park Hills

T.A.N.K. bus service (Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky) provides transportation throughout Northern Kentucky. Downtown Cincinnati is a five minute drive. Florence Industrial Park and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport require a 10-15 minute drive.

St. Elizabeth Medical Center South is on Dudley Pike in Edgewood. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Northern Kentucky is located in Edgewood and provides post-acute care. St. Elizabeth North in Covington and St. Elizabeth West in Florence are only 10-15 minutes away on I-75. Children’s Hospital Medical Center is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. EMS services are provided by the city.

Edgewood, one of Northern Kentucky’s largest suburbs, has an appealing All-American quality with its 9,400 residents. Edgewood was incorporated in 1948. In 1968, it merged with Summit Hills Heights and Pius Heights.

Summit Hills Country Club, Brookwood Swim Club and Five Seasons Sports Club are within the area. Kenton County Golf Course, a public facility, is nearby. This city’s motto is: “Where every day is a walk in the park”  and Edgewood boasts two large parks: Presidents Park and Freedom Park. Presidents Park has 20 sprawling acres and provides a variety of youth activities and organized sports as well as tennis, volleyball and picnicking facilities. You can also enjoy the presidential walkway at this park. Freedom Park features volleyball and basketball courts, a playground, baseball and soccer fields, a picnic shelter as well as two memorials: one for 9/11 and a veteran’s memorial. Just outside of city limits is the Doe Run Lake Park and Kenton County Public Park. Edgewood hosts several community events throughout the year include a Fourth of July parade and concerts, many outdoor park concerts, Shakespeare in the park, a Halloween event and a Luminary Night in December.

Shopping in Edgewood is convenient and varied. Crestview Hills Town Center features a Dillard’s department store and over 70 other retail stores and restaurants. Heritage International offers a few more shopping options. The Florence Mall and downtown Cincinnati are within 10 minutes. Other major shopping areas are within easy driving distance.

This community has grown and prospered through the years, and is sensitive to the needs of its residents. Neighborhoods in this community are attractive and well maintained. Housing choices range from compact brick ranches to large luxurious homes on spacious grounds. Those who invest in Edgewood enjoy a gracious, convenient lifestyle.

Edgewood

Quick access to I-75/71 and I-275 add to the ease of living in this community. T.A.N.K. buses serve the Edgewood area.

 The' James A. Ramage Civil War Museum' in Fort Wright informs visitors about the defence of Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. Both public and private golf courses, pools and tennis courts are easily accessible to Ft. Wright residents. 

There are several parks and memorials in Fort Wright. 'Battery Hooper Park' is the place where Civil War enactments are hosted.  Veterans’ Memorial, The 'Garden for the Blind' is located next to Fort Wright City Hall and features plants at counter height along a concrete wall so people who are wheelchair bound can enjoy them. For the visually impaired, the park offers “nature that can be heard” include rustling grasses, a waterfall, as well as plants that can be touched and smelled.  Other parks include 'Volunteer Park', 'Fort Tot Park' and the 'Nature Center trails'. (The expansive Devou Park is adjacent to the Fort Wright.)

The Tower Hill Plaza offers many small specialty shops. Buttermilk Towne Center	and Crestview Hills Town Center are easily reached within 5-15 minutes.

More than a century later, Ft. Wright has progressed into a quiet, charming community. Freshly paved streets form a winding ribbon that encircles its hills and byways in a graceful contour of housing developments and scenic neighborhoods. Although the homes are interestingly varied in age, design and size, they are consistently imbued with a look of solid prosperity. Throughout Ft. Wright, the manner of residents is friendly, outgoing and congenial. It is always a happy choice for those who are looking for a home in an attractive, well-established community of 5,700 residents. The city’s motto is: “Neighbors Helping Neighbors”.

Ft. Wright

T.A.N.K. buses serve the Dixie Highway area. Downtown Cincinnati is a 5-minute drive via I-75. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is a 10-15 minute drive via I-275.