Trinity Community at Beavercreek<\/a><\/strong> – Beavercreek, OH<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nUse the buttons below to expand the cities to the Top Ten Tourist Destinations around the city, and the Top Ten Tourist Destinations within a two-hour drive, but outside of the city area.<\/p>\n
1. Beatitudes Campus - Phoenix, Arizona<\/button>Phoenix, Arizona<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n1. Desert Botanical Garden<\/strong> A stunning 140-acre garden showcasing thousands of desert plant species, particularly beautiful during spring wildflower season and their evening illuminated trails.<\/p>\n2. Heard Museum<\/strong> World-renowned museum dedicated to Native American art and culture, featuring exceptional collections of Hopi kachina dolls, Navajo textiles, and contemporary indigenous art.<\/p>\n3. Camelback Mountain<\/strong> Phoenix’s iconic landmark offering challenging hiking trails (Echo Canyon and Cholla) with panoramic views of the Valley of the Sun from the summit.<\/p>\n4. Papago Park<\/strong> A distinctive desert park featuring the famous Hole-in-the-Rock formation, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Zoo, and excellent hiking and biking trails.<\/p>\n5. Phoenix Zoo<\/strong> One of the largest privately-owned zoos in the country with over 3,000 animals, including an excellent Africa Trail and Monkey Village.<\/p>\n6. Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)<\/strong> Extraordinary collection of over 15,000 instruments from around the world, with interactive displays and listening experiences from every continent.<\/p>\n7. Taliesin West<\/strong> Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and architectural school in Scottsdale, offering fascinating tours of his desert masterpiece and design philosophy.<\/p>\n8. Old Town Scottsdale<\/strong> Historic downtown area with art galleries, Native American jewelry shops, restaurants, and Western-themed attractions along tree-lined streets.<\/p>\n9. South Mountain Park and Preserve<\/strong> One of the largest municipal parks in the country, offering 51 miles of trails, petroglyphs, and stunning sunset views from Dobbins Lookout.<\/p>\n10. Arizona Science Center<\/strong> Downtown interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits, planetarium shows, and an IMAX theater, great for families and curious minds.<\/p>\nWithin Driving Distance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n1. Grand Canyon (South Rim)<\/strong> About 230 miles north – just outside your 150-mile limit, but if you’re willing to stretch to 3.5-4 hours, it’s one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders.<\/p>\n2. Sedona<\/strong> About 115 miles north – stunning red rock formations, excellent hiking (Cathedral Rock, Devil’s Bridge), art galleries, and spiritual vortex sites.<\/p>\n3. Jerome<\/strong> About 100 miles north – historic mining town perched on Cleopatra Hill, now filled with art galleries, shops, and reportedly one of America’s most haunted towns.<\/p>\n4. Montezuma Castle National Monument<\/strong> About 90 miles north – remarkably preserved 12th-century cliff dwelling built by the Sinagua people into a limestone cliff.<\/p>\n5. Tucson<\/strong> About 115 miles south – Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park, historic Mission San Xavier del Bac, and vibrant downtown arts district.<\/p>\n6. Prescott<\/strong> About 100 miles north – charming mountain town with historic Whiskey Row, antique shops, beautiful courthouse square, and cooler summer temperatures.<\/p>\n7. Flagstaff<\/strong> About 145 miles north – gateway to northern Arizona, Lowell Observatory, historic Route 66, and proximity to Walnut Canyon and Sunset Crater.<\/p>\n8. Arcosanti<\/strong> About 65 miles north – Paolo Soleri’s experimental eco-city and architectural laboratory in the desert, offering tours of this unique urban laboratory.<\/p>\n9. Tonto National Monument<\/strong> About 110 miles east – well-preserved Salado cliff dwellings overlooking Roosevelt Lake with ranger-guided tours available.<\/p>\n10. Biosphere 2<\/strong> About 130 miles southeast (near Tucson) – fascinating scientific research facility where eight people were sealed inside for two years, now offering educational tours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/p>\n
2. Brecon Village - Saline, Michigan<\/button>Saline, Michigan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n1. Ann Arbor<\/strong> About 7 miles northeast – University of Michigan campus, Michigan Stadium (“The Big House”), vibrant downtown with restaurants and shops, and excellent museums including the University of Michigan Museum of Art.<\/p>\n2. Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum<\/strong> About 10 miles northeast in Ann Arbor – beautiful conservatory with tropical plants, outdoor gardens, and nature trails through the arboretum.<\/p>\n3. Michigan Theater<\/strong> About 8 miles northeast in Ann Arbor – stunning 1928 movie palace showing classic films, concerts, and special events in an ornate atmospheric setting.<\/p>\n4. Kerrytown District<\/strong> About 8 miles northeast in Ann Arbor – historic neighborhood featuring the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, specialty shops, and Zingerman’s Delicatessen.<\/p>\n5. University of Michigan Museum of Natural History<\/strong> About 8 miles northeast in Ann Arbor – dinosaur fossils, planetarium shows, and extensive natural science exhibits.<\/p>\n6. Dexter-Huron Metropark<\/strong> About 12 miles north – scenic park along the Huron River with hiking trails, canoeing, and picnic areas.<\/p>\n7. Hudson Mills Metropark<\/strong> About 15 miles northwest – popular park with an activity center, golf course, riverside trails, and winter sledding hill.<\/p>\n8. Chelsea<\/strong> About 15 miles west – charming downtown with the historic Purple Rose Theatre Company (founded by Jeff Daniels), antique shops, and local restaurants.<\/p>\n9. Manchester<\/strong> About 12 miles southwest – small historic town with the River Raisin, local parks, and quiet rural charm.<\/p>\n10. Pinckney Recreation Area<\/strong> About 25 miles northeast – extensive state recreation area with lakes, hiking trails including the Potawatomi Trail, camping, and water activities.<\/p>\nWithin Driving Distance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n1. Mackinac Island<\/strong> About 250 miles north – just outside your 200-mile limit, but worth mentioning: no cars allowed, historic Grand Hotel, Fort Mackinac, and famous fudge shops.<\/p>\n2. Detroit<\/strong> About 50 miles east – Detroit Institute of Arts, Motown Museum, Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Detroit RiverWalk, and vibrant downtown.<\/p>\n3. Frankenmuth<\/strong> About 90 miles north – “Michigan’s Little Bavaria” with Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland (world’s largest Christmas store), Bavarian architecture, and authentic German food.<\/p>\n4. Traverse City<\/strong> About 190 miles northwest – beautiful beaches on Grand Traverse Bay, wineries, Sleeping Bear Dunes nearby, and charming downtown.<\/p>\n5. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore<\/strong> About 200 miles northwest – spectacular sand dunes rising 450 feet above Lake Michigan, scenic drives, and hiking trails.<\/p>\n6. Cedar Point<\/strong> About 80 miles southeast in Sandusky, Ohio – one of America’s premier amusement parks with world-class roller coasters on Lake Erie.<\/p>\n7. Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island)<\/strong> About 95 miles southeast in Lake Erie, Ohio – island resort town with Perry’s Victory Memorial, wineries, golf carts for transportation, and lively atmosphere.<\/p>\n8. Lansing<\/strong> About 65 miles west – Michigan State Capitol, Michigan History Museum, Potter Park Zoo, and Michigan State University campus in East Lansing.<\/p>\n9. Saugatuck\/Douglas<\/strong> About 130 miles west – artistic lakeside towns with beaches, dunes, art galleries, boat cruises, and the charming oval beach.<\/p>\n10. Holland<\/strong> About 120 miles west – Dutch heritage with windmill tours, tulip festivals (in May), beautiful Lake Michigan beaches, and Dutch Village theme park.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/p>\n
3. Cedar Community\/Cedar Ridge \u2013 West Bend, Wisconsin<\/button>West Bend, Wisconsin<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n1. Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary<\/strong> About 15 miles south in Hubertus – stunning Romanesque church atop a 1,350-foot hill with panoramic views, beautiful architecture, and peaceful hiking trails.<\/p>\n2. Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit<\/strong> About 10-20 miles west – glacially-formed landscape with excellent hiking, biking on the Greenbush Trail, camping, and scenic drives through rolling hills.<\/p>\n3. Pike Lake State Park<\/strong> About 8 miles south in Hartford – beautiful lake for swimming and fishing, a challenging Powder Hill trail with observation tower, and excellent bird watching.<\/p>\n4. Lizard Mound County Park<\/strong> About 2 miles north of West Bend – ancient Native American effigy mounds dating back 1,000 years, with interpretive trails through this sacred landscape.<\/p>\n5. The Eisenbahn State Trail<\/strong> Runs through West Bend – 25-mile crushed limestone trail perfect for biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing, following an old railroad corridor.<\/p>\n6. Hartford<\/strong> About 12 miles southwest – charming downtown, Hartford Heritage Auto Museum showcasing antique Kissel cars, and Pike Lake nearby.<\/p>\n7. Koehler Andrae State Park<\/strong> About 30 miles east near Sheboygan – Lake Michigan beaches, sand dunes, and nature trails (just at the edge of your range).<\/p>\n8. Slinger Speedway<\/strong> About 12 miles south in Slinger – historic quarter-mile paved oval track with exciting local racing action during summer months.<\/p>\n9. Horicon Marsh<\/strong> About 25 miles west – largest freshwater cattail marsh in the U.S., exceptional bird watching especially during spring and fall goose migrations.<\/p>\n10. Cedarburg<\/strong> About 20 miles southeast – historic downtown with stone buildings, antique shops, art galleries, wineries, and the covered bridge.<\/p>\nWithin Driving Distance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n1. Milwaukee<\/strong> About 35 miles southeast – Milwaukee Art Museum (stunning Calatrava design), Harley-Davidson Museum, Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee Public Museum, and lakefront festivals.<\/p>\n2. Door County<\/strong> About 100-120 miles northeast – picturesque peninsula with charming towns (Fish Creek, Ephraim, Sister Bay), lighthouses, cherry orchards, art galleries, and water activities.<\/p>\n3. Wisconsin Dells<\/strong> About 90 miles northwest – “Waterpark Capital of the World” with indoor and outdoor waterparks, boat tours through the spectacular dells, and family attractions.<\/p>\n4. Lambeau Field & Titletown District<\/strong> About 100 miles north in Green Bay – legendary home of the Packers, stadium tours, Hall of Fame, and entertainment district.<\/p>\n5. Cedarburg<\/strong> About 20 miles southeast – beautifully preserved historic downtown with stone mills, antique shops, wineries, art galleries, and covered bridge.<\/p>\n6. Horicon Marsh<\/strong> About 25 miles west – largest freshwater cattail marsh in the U.S., exceptional bird watching with hundreds of thousands of migrating geese in spring and fall.<\/p>\n7. Kohler-Andrae State Park<\/strong> About 45 miles east near Sheboygan – pristine Lake Michigan beaches, towering sand dunes, and excellent hiking trails.<\/p>\n8. Devil’s Lake State Park<\/strong> About 75 miles northwest near Baraboo – Wisconsin’s most visited state park with 500-foot quartzite bluffs, rock climbing, hiking, and swimming.<\/p>\n9. Circus World Museum<\/strong> About 80 miles northwest in Baraboo – historic winter quarters of Ringling Bros. Circus with live performances, wagon collection, and circus history exhibits.<\/p>\n10. Elkhart Lake<\/strong> About 40 miles north – charming resort village with clear spring-fed lake, Road America racing circuit, Victorian architecture, and spa resorts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/p>\n
4. Fairhaven Senior Services \u2013 Whitewater, Wisconsin<\/button>Whitewater, Wisconsin<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n1. Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit<\/strong> About 10-15 miles east – glacially-sculpted landscape with excellent hiking trails, scenic drives, camping, and the Ice Age Trail passing through.<\/p>\n2. Old World Wisconsin<\/strong> About 20 miles northeast in Eagle – outstanding outdoor living history museum with authentic 19th-century immigrant buildings and costumed interpreters demonstrating pioneer life.<\/p>\n3. Aztalan State Park<\/strong> About 15 miles north near Lake Mills – ancient Native American ceremonial site with reconstructed pyramidal mounds and stockade from a Middle-Mississippian village (850-1150 AD).<\/p>\n4. Lake Geneva<\/strong> About 20 miles southeast – upscale resort town with beautiful lake, mansion tours, boat cruises, boutique shopping, and waterfront dining.<\/p>\n5. Fort Atkinson<\/strong> About 12 miles northwest – historic downtown with the Hoard Historical Museum, Fort Koshkonong, and Fireside Dinner Theatre.<\/p>\n6. Lauderdale Lakes<\/strong> About 15 miles southeast – chain of pristine lakes popular for boating, fishing, and water sports in a quieter setting than Lake Geneva.<\/p>\n7. Milton<\/strong> About 8 miles south – historic town with the Milton House Museum (former Underground Railroad station), charming downtown, and antique shops.<\/p>\n8. Janesville<\/strong> About 20 miles southwest – Rotary Botanical Gardens (beautiful free gardens), Rock County Historical Society, and downtown riverfront.<\/p>\n9. Jefferson<\/strong> About 15 miles northwest – small historic town along the Rock River with antique stores, parks, and local charm.<\/p>\n10. Palmyra<\/strong> About 10 miles east – gateway to Kettle Moraine, small-town atmosphere, and access to excellent outdoor recreation areas.<\/p>\nWithin Driving Distance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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1. Milwaukee<\/strong> About 50 miles northeast – Milwaukee Art Museum (Calatrava architecture), Harley-Davidson Museum, Historic Third Ward, breweries, lakefront festivals, and Milwaukee Public Museum.<\/p>\n2. Madison<\/strong> About 45 miles west – Wisconsin State Capitol, University of Wisconsin campus, State Street shopping and dining, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and beautiful lakes.<\/p>\n3. Wisconsin Dells<\/strong> About 80 miles northwest – “Waterpark Capital of the World” with massive indoor\/outdoor waterparks, boat tours through stunning sandstone formations, and family attractions.<\/p>\n