The city of Loveland, named after James Loveland, is commonly referred to as the “Sweetheart of Ohio.” It is conveniently located outside the 275 loop, and additionally accessible through Route 22. It is surrounded by Maineville, Goshen, Milford, Indian Hill, and Montgomery. When it was settled in 1795, the initial attraction to the area revolved around the Little Miami River; it began to evolve with the installation of the Little Miami Railroad, which was converted to the ever popular bike trail that we know and love, in the 1980s. Today it is home to over 12,000 residents, has a quaint downtown area, and a large span of residential communities.
SCHOOLS
The Loveland Public School District comprises six public schools, as well as one local private school that accommodates K-8th grade. The public school district is ranked as the #12 Best School District in Cincinnati, and #48 out of 608 in all of Ohio. The District has a 21:1 student to teacher ratio – only slightly above the national average of 17:1, over 80% proficiency in both Math and Reading, as well as a 92% graduation rate for students in 12th grade. The schools are as follows:
- Early Childhood Center
- Loveland Primary School
- Loveland Elementary School
- Loveland Intermediate School
- Loveland Middle School
- Loveland High School
- Columban
GOOD EATS
Take a drive down Loveland Madeira Road, and you’ll run into a wide variety of chain restaurants with a few local favorites mixed in. If you’re looking for a local Loveland favorite, the Downtown area is your best bet. Right off of the bike trail, there are restaurants, bars, and a few dessert options all within walking distance. Here’s a few fantastic options to check out:
- Paxton’s Grill
- The Casual Pint
- Indian Cafe Restaurant
- Shanghai Bistro
- Mezedes
- The Veg Head
- Kirby’s
- El Picante
- The Works
- Tano Bistro
- Ramsey’s Trailside
- The Beerded Pig Food Truck
- Lyle’s Bikes, Brews, and BBQ
- Shooter’s
- Loveland Dairy Whip
SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT
Due to the pandemic, of course, some of the local businesses and attractions in Loveland may not be back to their regular hours. As locations start opening up as scheduled, this is the perfect time to give back, and support local business – Loveland is a very tight knit community, so there is no doubt that that’s what you’ll see in the coming months. Aside from the Bike Trail, which is by far one of the most well known attractions in Loveland, you can also find a variety of attractions, such as an indoor roller skating rink and the Loveland Castle. Other local favorites include:
- Castle Skateland
- The Loveland Castle
- Loveland Bike Trail
- Lake Isabella
- Little Miami River – Canoeing & Kayaking
- Outdoor Farmers’ Market – April to October
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