Milford – Miami Township: Scenic Village & Attractive Subdivisions

A walk in historic, downtown Milford, along St Route 28, is a relaxing way to spend an afternoon. There are antique shops, excellent restaurants, and specialty stores to keep you busy and entertained.  Located in Clermont County, straddling St Route 28, Milford residents enjoy easy access to I-275. Just 25 minutes to downtown Cincinnati, and 10 – 15 minutes to I-71, this popular and convenient area is experiencing good, steady, and meaningful growth.

Established in 1788, the first ford, or safe crossing over the Little Miami, Milford was incorporated in 1836. Currently, Milford is a changing blend up upscale development and new construction, blended comfortably with quaint homes and subdivisions.  The Victorian “painted ladies” line the streets of Old Milford, reminding us that this area has a rich history.  To celebrate this heritage, the yearly Frontier Days Festival draws visitors from far and wide.

Milford has experienced amazing growth over just the last 5 – 10 years along St Route 28 with the addition of Kohls Department Store, several restaurants such as Applebee’s,Panera, O’Charly’s,  Lowes and Home Depot. The Park 50 TechneCenter is a large, high-tech office complex & Milford Commerce Park is a mix of light industrial, office and recreational development.  The new Rivers Edge, located off I-275 and St Route 50 is an entertainment & shopping destination. You’ll find the Showcase Cinema, Target, Cracker Barrel and plenty more!

Milford and Miami Township residents enjoy a variety of parks, including Paxton-Ramsey and Kelly Nature Preserve. There are plenty of outdoor activities in Milford.  You can join your neighbors on the bike trail. The Cincinnati Sand Volley Ball Club  plays in Milford.   There’s canoeing on the Little Miami.  Paddlers can put in at Lake Isabella.  The Cincinnati Nature Center  is located in south east Milford, and I highly recommend it for a little “clear your head” time.

The Promont House, a Victorian Italianate style mansion, can be reserved for formal, Victorian Teas.  A  Victorian Christmas is held yearly at Promont House. This special event is sponsored by the Greater Milford Historical Society. 

School aged kids are served by the Milford School District.  Milford Exempted  was  rated as “Excellent” by the Ohio Department of Education Local Report Card for the 2007-2008 school year.

Some “locals” to definitely check out:

• 20 Brix -Touted as “Cincinnati’s 1st & Only True Wine Bar”.  Patio Dining. The Grilled Vegetable Salad is a “must”
• Latitudes Café   – Tapas Menu, Small plates for sharing
• Fountain Specilist- Designs for home and office. Fountains and Garden Pools
• Hammond Hardwood Floor Company – Since 1954! 
• Milford Pottery – Beautiful, unique, functional 
• Greenies Indoor Golf – Indoor Golf? Sure…just for fun!