Located in the heart of Piqua is the beautifully restored Fort Piqua Plaza. An architectural treasure, the building was restored to the 1914 remodeled era of the hotel. Previously known as the Fort Piqua Hotel, it was transformed into a spectacular multi-use community building. Throughout the building is stained glass windows, breathtaking skylights and a marble grand staircase. The Piqua Local Library is also located inside while the second story is home to an art gallery and Local History Department.

“A Time of Change-Downtown Piqua 1890”, a self-guided walking tour, is available at the local history department of the Piqua Public Library (116 W. High St.) or Mainstreet Piqua/Piqua Area Chamber of Commerce (326 N. Main St.). Your tour begins in the 500 block of N. Main St. Allow approximately 1-2 hours for this tour. While touring downtown Piqua, enjoy shopping at some of our local downtown Piqua businesses.

Enjoy lunch at one of Tipp City’s local restaurants.

Make your way to Downtown Tipp City for unique architecture and history with some wonderful local shopping. The Tippecanoe Historical Society offers walking tours of the five block downtown historic district, including an opera house, converted mill and dozens of historic homes.

Just east of the Stillwater River, on the outskirts of West Milton, the Old Mason Winery & Vineyard is nestled in amongst corn fields and farmsteads, making it the perfect rural setting to unwind in. Come relax in their unique bricked tasting room or on the patio with a vineyard view while sipping on their handcrafted wines.

Enjoy dinner at one of the many choices in Tipp City or Troy before returning to your hotel to relax for the night. Contact Delaney Fields at dfields@homegrowngreat.com or 1-800-348-8993 for assistance.

The Miami County Courthouse combines both Greek and Roman architecture. Newly renovated, the courthouse stands as one of the tallest structures in the county, towering 185 feet above the Great Miami River.

Mayflower Arts Center is a visual and performance arts center featuring gallery and exhibit spaces, art studios and fine arts retail. It also houses a larger theater seating 132 people and features a 30′ movie screen and digital projection surround sound. The theater is available for lectures, art films, business functions and private parties. The Mayflower offers a variety of art classes and workshops for people of all ages and group sizes.

Before lunch, enjoy Downtown Troy by visiting the many unique shops located about two blocks in any direction from the town square and beautiful fountain. There is something for everyone.

Enjoy lunch in downtown Troy, then visit the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, a cultural arts center housed in a beautifully restored 1914 mansion. This building is used for cultural programming, art exhibits, workshops and more.

Visit the historic Eldean Covered Bridge set amongst the backdrop of Miami County’s vast farmland and the Great Miami River. Built in 1860, it’s one of the only two covered bridges in the county. Cross the bridge on foot or by car.

There are over 60 perfect backdrops across Miami County for that one or two or three special photos, the Miami County Barn Quilts. You can decide at some point during your stay in Miami County to drive the entire Barn Quilt Tour or you can take brief detours to a few of them as you are traveling from destination to destination over the course of your stay. The barn quilts are 8′ x 8′ squares that are colorful, hand painted folk art renditions of traditional quilt patterns. They celebrate the unique rural and agricultural experience in Miami County. No two are alike. When you stop, feel free to get out, visit with the owners and take photos.