Sports & Leisure

Avid sports fans can look forward to year-round excitement with professional and collegiate sports action. The Tri-State area is home to the oldest professional major league baseball team, an independent league professional baseball team, a NFL football team, a professional ECHL hockey team, the Kentucky Speedway, horseracing,Tennis Masters Series, LPGA and Senior PGA golf tours, a variety of college sports and so much more.


Professional

Cincinnati Bengals - Hear "The Jungle" roar with excitement when you visit Paul Brown Stadium to catch NFL action.
www.bengals.com

Cincinnati Reds - Great American Ball Park is home to the first professional MLB team.
www.reds.com

Cincinnati Cyclones - Enjoy professional ECHL hockey at US Bank Arena.
www.cycloneshockey.com

FC Cincinnati - Cincinnati'sMLS Soccer Club.
https://www.fccincinnati.com/

Florence Freedom - one of only twelve independent Frontier League baseball teams in the county.
www.florencefreedom.com
 


College

Miami University
www.muredhawks.com

Miami University Hamilton
www.miamioh.edu/regionals/athletics/harriers

Northern Kentucky University
www.nkunorse.com

Ohio State University
www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com

Ohio University
www.ohiobobcats.com

Purdue University
www.purduesports.com

University of Cincinnati
www.gobearcats.com

The University of Notre Dame
www.und.com

University of Southern Indiana
www.usi.edu/sports

Xavier University
www.goxavier.com
 


Leisure Activities

Racing
Kentucky Speedway - delivers a dose of NASCAR speed and adrenaline while hosting a Nationwide and Sprint Cup race in addition to their diverse racing schedule.
www.KentuckySpeedway.com

Florence Speedway - 1/2 mile dirt track with a regular racing program for Late Models, Modifieds, Pure Stocks, and Hornets.
www.FlorenceSpeedway.com

Lawrenceburg Speedway - 3/8th mile dirt track operating since 1950 attracting thousands of patrons each week April through October.
www.LawrenceburgSpeedway.com

Tri-State Dragway - IHRA sanctioned drag strip
www.TriStateDragway.com

Edgewater - 1/4 mile NHRA Drag Strip. Meets are held on Fridays and Saturdays, and on some Sundays.
www.EdgewaterRace.com
 


Running

The Running Spot - The premiere website for the area's runners.
www.RunningSpot.com

Flying Pig Marathon - Third largest first time marathon in the country. The marathon is traditionally held the first weekend of May and offers a weekend of fun activities for the entire family.
www.FlyingPigMarathon.com
 


Canoe Rentals

Green Acres Canoe & Kayak Rental
www.greenacrescanoe.com

Little Miami Canoe Rental
www.LittleMiamiCanoe.com

Morgan's Outdoor Adventures
www.MorgansCanoe.com

Scenic River Canoe Excursions
www.ScenicRiverCanoe.com

Whitewater Canoe Rental
www.WhiteWaterCanoeRental.com
 


Gaming Attractions

Horseshoe Casino - Cincinnati, OH
www.HorseshoeCincinnati.com

Hollywood Casino - Lawrenceburg, IN
www.HollywoodIndiana.com

Belterra Casino Resort & Spa - Florence, IN
www.BelterraCasino.com

Rising Star Casino & Resort - Rising Sun, IN
www.RisingStarCasino.com

River Downs Race Track - Cincinnati, OH
www.RiverDowns.com

Turfway Park - Florence, KY
www.Turfway.com

Lebanon Racedway - Lebanon, OH
www.LebanonRaceway.com
 


​Hunting & Fishing Licensing

OHIO
Residents and non-residents are required to purchase the appropriate licenses to hunt and fish on public land and waters. Children under 16 years of age can fish without a license, although a youth hunting license is required for those under 18. For details, contact:
Division of Wildlife
www.dnr.state.oh.us

KENTUCKY
Residents and non-residents are required to purchase the appropriate licenses to hunt and fish on public land and waters. Children under 16 years of age can fish without a license, although junior hunting licenses are required for those under 16. For details, contact:
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
www.fw.ky.gov

INDIANA
Indiana requires you carry a license with applicable state and federal stamps and HIP number while hunting or fishing. To fish in public lakes, streams, rivers or tributaries in the state of Indiana or its boundary waters, you must have a valid fishing license. For details, contact:
Indiana Division of Fish & Wildlife
www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild