Day 1 Fly from the UK to Cincinnati

Cincinnati, founded in 1788, is a dynamic city with a definite European flavour rich in architecture and culture. It is also a proud sporting city, home to America's first professional baseball team, the Reds, and the Bengals American football team. Take in the Cincinnati River Front with its parks, baseball and American football stadiums, plus neighbouring entertainment and dining districts. For a great view of the skyline (and to step into another state!), stroll across the Roebling Suspension Bridge (a prototype of the Brooklyn Bridge) spanning the Ohio River and see the city from the Kentucky side. 

It is also the home of the National Underground Railroad Museum, America's first baseball team, the Cincinnati Reds, and a championship-worth football team, the Cincinnati Bengals. But is also home to a mash up of culinary experiences across the region from the unique Cincinnati Chilli to one of the finest restaurants in the world, Boca. With amazing public art around every corner and a dedicated focus on outdoor experiences, Cincy has it all.

Stay three nights in Cincy. 

Day 4 Drive to Columbus, approx. 110 miles

Columbus offers a vibrant blend of modern urban energy and Midwest hospitality, and whether you are interested in food, sports, museums, or the outdoors, you can find it here. Explore the lively Short North Arts District, filled with galleries, boutiques, and fantastic dining. History and culture lovers will enjoy the German Village area, with its brick-lined streets, preserved 19th-century buildings, and charming cafés. The city is also home to the impressive Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, where lush exhibits change with the seasons. 

Stay two nights in Columbus

Day 6 Drive to Cleveland, approx. 145 miles

Cleveland is the second largest city in Ohio and represents modernisation with a rustic flare. The city has a strong cultural side, with theatres, museums, and a thriving social scene in the Flats East Bank, where the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie converge. Boasting some world-class yet contrasting attractions, you can spend a morning at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the afternoon strolling through the Cleveland Botanical Garden, before dining in an award-winning restaurant. 

Today, the remnants of Cleveland's historical railway and canal notoriety serve as an eclectic backdrop for a vibrant city that is turning warehouses into boutique hotels and is a prominent destination for world-class sporting events and concerts near the waterfront. Take a stroll along Cleveland's popular Historic Warehouse District, spend an evening enjoying some of the city's major sports complexes in the Historic Gateway District, or explore some of Cleveland's spectacular museums.

Stay three nights in Cleveland

Day 9 Return to Cincinnati, approx. 265 miles and drop-off your car in time for you evening flight back to the UK.