By the far the most northwestern city highlighted in our City Spotlight thus far, Oxford is located only a few miles outside the Ohio-Indiana border, north of Hamilton, and south of Morning Sun. Being the home of Miami University, most of the restaurants, shopping, and entertainment revolve around the campus. In 1803, the once uninhabited woodlands of Butler County were set aside as a college township, and a short 6 years later, Miami University was chartered. The area has developed significantly over the past 200 years, into the quaint city of Oxford, OH.
SCHOOLS
Oxford is located in the Talawanda School District, which includes five public schools. Additionally, there is one private school in Oxford that accommodates students from Preschool to 8th Grade. Of course, Miami University is a staple in Oxford. US News reported its rankings of: #91 in National Universities, #58 Best Colleges for Veterans, and #8 Best Undergraduate Teaching. The schools are as follows:
- Marshall Elementary School
- Kramer Elementary School
- Bogan Elementary School
- Talawanda Middle School
- Talawanda High School
- McGuffey Montessori School (PK -8)
- Miami University
GOOD EATS
Drive down E. High St. and you’ll run into a plethora of local favorites. Whether you’re craving a cleverly named and delicious bagel sandwich from Bagel & Deli, or grabbing a beer and fried cheese curds from Steinkeller, you won’t be disappointed. Some of the local establishments include:
- Mac & Joe’s
- Bagel & Deli
- Skipper’s Pub & Top Deck
- Steinkeller
- 5 Restaurant
- SoHi Grilled Sandwiches
- El Loco Burrito
- Paesano’s Pasta House
- Krishna
- Mad Mike’s Burgers and Fries
- Taqueria Guanajuato
- Phan Shin Restaurant
- SDS Pizza
- Fiesta Charra
- Patterson’s Cafe
- Bodega
SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT
As mentioned above, most of the activities available revolve around Miami’s campus. There are plenty of parks in the surrounding area, with a few small shops in the mix. For additional shopping, your best bet is Hamilton, Liberty Center, or the Monroe Outlets.
- Oxford Country Club
- Oxford Community Park
- Cook Field
- Equestrian Center
- Conrad Formal Gardens
- Peffer Park
- Hueston Woods State Park
- Leonard G. Howell Park
- Wild Berry (Gift Shop)
- Apple Tree (Gift Shop)
- Miami University Art Museum
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