The first settler arrived in Milford in 1796, however the area did not officially attain city status until 1982 when the census counted 5,200 residents. Today Milford is a thriving area on the east side of Cincinnati, surrounded by Terrace Park, Indian Hill, Loveland, Goshen, and Batavia. There are two main epicenters for shopping, food, and entertainment in the area. The first being Downtown Milford or “Old Milford,” which can be found primarily along Main Street, then splits off onto Lila Ave. The second is located off the Milford Parkway exit on I-275, with the main features being Milford 16 Cinema, Target, Walmart, and a variety of chain restaurants. Milford offers a wide variety of both public and private schools, as well as local restaurants, and community events.
SCHOOLS
The Milford area is covered by the Milford Exempted School District. There are a range of public schools in the area, with a few private mixed in. The schools are as follows:
Public:
- Milford Preschool
- Pattison Elementary
- Mulberry Elementary
- Meadowview Elementary
- McCormick Elementary
- Charles L. Seipelt Elementary
- Boyd E. Smith Elementary
- Milford Junior High
- Milford High School
Private:
- Milford Christian Academy (PK-12)
- Mark’s Lutheran School (PK-8)
- Elizabeth Ann Seton (PK-5)
- Andrew School (6-8)
GOOD EATS
The area has a plethora of local food hot spots, whether it be a coffee shop, donut shop, or traditional American cuisine. Of course there are a handful of chain restaurants, especially off of the Milford Parkway exit, but the real gems are the local places, some of which are:
- Little Miami Brewing Company
- May Cafe
- Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
- Copper Blue
- Ann India
- Lehr’s Prime Market
- By Gollys
- 20 Brix Restaurant
- Padrino
- Old Milford Parlor Coffee & Ice Cream
- Big Poppa’s Cafe on Main
- Cheri’s Donuts
- Sugar Cupcakery
- Miami Market
- Mint Bistro
- The Main Cup
- Chappy’s Bar and Grill
SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT
As mentioned above, there are two main epicenters for shopping and entertainment – the quaint and historic Downtown Milford, and the larger shopping center off of the Milford Pkwy exit. There are eight local parks and a bike trail listed on the city website, a couple of which are often used to host kids’ sports games and tournaments. Additionally, as part of a community initiative started in 2019, the city also hosts “Second Saturday” events every month with different events or discounts at participating local spots. A few of the favorite spots include:
- Milford 16 Movie Theater
- Little Miami River
- Milford Antiques
- Harvest Market – locally sourced food and goods
- Kirk & Company Jewelers
- Roads, Rivers, & Trails (RRT)
- Row House Gallery
- Tickled Sweet: Artisan Chocolates and Candies
- Miami Athletic Club
- Cincinnati Sand Volleyball Club
- Scene75 Entertainment Center
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