🌿 RelaxedDay trip · from Cincinnati, OH

River Towns & Rolling Vineyard Hills

Discover Madison's enchanting lakeside character and progressive spirit on a leisurely escape from Cincinnati.

Day 1 — Madison

🚗 3 hr 50 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Cincinnati, OH → Madison

1 hr 36 min

Madison

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A perfectly preserved 19th-century river town with one of America's largest historic districts, anchored by the Lanier Mansion and Hanover College, wandering brick streets lined with galleries, antique shops, and locally-rooted restaurants within steps of the Ohio River.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch~1 hr

Hinkle's Sandwich Shop

Grab a legendary, generously-stacked sandwich at this casual local favorite and experience genuine small-town charm that embodies the laid-back spirit of a true weekend escape.

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Afternoon

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Drive

Madison → Stream Cliff Farm, Restaurant & Winery

29 min

Stream Cliff Farm, Restaurant & Winery

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Sip estate wines on the terrace overlooking rolling vineyards, then explore the tasting room sampling their signature varietals. Pair wines with farm-fresh cuisine at the on-site restaurant while soaking in pastoral countryside views.

~1.5 hrs📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Stream Cliff Farm, Restaurant & Winery → River Oak Chophouse

30 min