Enjoy a welcome change of pace and discover a world you may not know exists in your own backyard. Day Trips describes hundreds of fascinating and exciting (many free of charge) things to do, most within a two-hour drive of Cincinnati. Hike up a 30-foot observation tower and view the mysterious Serpent Mound in Hillsboro, believed to have been built by Fort Ancient Indians around 1,000 B.C. Trot over to Churchill Downs for Louisville's annual Kentucky Derby complete with two full weeks of festivities, including art shows, music events, the Great Steamboat Race, and the Pegasus Parade. Each day trip includes travel directions, destination highlights, other places to visit along the way, choice restaurants and lodging (including price ranges), and shopping. (5 1/2 X 8 1/2, 240 pages, maps)