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Cynthiana
is a city in north-central Kentucky, about halfway between Lexington and Cincinnati, Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,402. Cynthiana lies on both sides of the South Fork of the Licking River in the area known as the "golden triangle," 28 miles northeast of Lexington, 90 miles from Louisville, and 60 miles south of Cincinnati. The city of Cynthiana was established in 1793 on land owned by Robert Harrison and named for his daughters, Cynthia and Anna. Cynthiana is a beautiful town, characterized by its' historic Federal and Victorian architecture and high quality of life. Outside the city are gently rolling hills, fertile farmland and the beautiful woodlands of Harrison County. Cynthiana is home to several large manufacturing companies, which provide jobs for residents, while others commute to nearby Lexington. The close proximity to the larger cities in the area make Cynthiana a very desirable place to live or visit. The city is small enough to enjoy a home-town feeling, yet near all the amenities of the cities. Nearby attractions include the Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland Race Course, the Red Mile Race Course, Shaker Village, the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, and the Festival of the Bluegrass. Cynthiana is also home to the Quiet Trails State Nature Preserve.
Surrounding areas: Paris, Kentucky (12.7 mi), Georgetown, Kentucky (19.0 mi), Williamstown Lake, Kentucky (23.5 mi), Lexington, Kentucky (27.1 mi), Mount Sterling, Kentucky (29.9 mi), Frankfort, Kentucky (34.0 mi)
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Cynthiana Vacation Rentals
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Cynthiana Hotels and Resorts
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| Evergreen Motel | US 27 | Cynthiana, KY | | (859) 239-5460 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 1951 Pleasant Ridge | Lexington, KY | 12.9 mi. | (859) 263-9090 | | Howard Johnson Inn | 2011 Alverson Dr | Paris, KY | 13.0 mi. | (859) 987-0779 | | Colonial Motel | 1493 S Main | Paris, KY | 13.1 mi. | (859) 987-3250 | | Econo Lodge Of Georgetown | 3075 Paris Pike | Georgetown, KY | 17.5 mi. | (502) 863-2240 | | Best Western Georgetown Corporate Center Hotel | 132 Darby Dr | Georgetown, KY | 17.7 mi. | (502) 868-0055 | | Comfort Suites | 121 Darby Dr | Georgetown, KY | 17.7 mi. | (502) 868-9500 | | Hampton Inn | 128 Darby Dr | Georgetown, KY | 17.7 mi. | (502) 867-4888 | | Microtel Inn | 111 Darby Dr | Georgetown, KY | 17.7 mi. | (502) 868-8000 | | Shoney's Inn | 200 Shoney Dr | Georgetown, KY | 17.7 mi. | (502) 868-9800 | | Super 8 Motel | 250 Shoney Dr | Georgetown, KY | 17.7 mi. | (502) 863-4888 | | Days Inn | I-75 | Georgetown, KY | 19.0 mi. | (502) 863-5000 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites Lexington Georgetown/College Inn | 200 Tiger Way | Georgetown, KY | 19.0 mi. | (502) 868-9955 | | Quality Inn | 250 Outlet Center Dr | Georgetown, KY | 19.0 mi. | (502) 867-1648 | | Quality Inn | 250 Outlet Center Dr | Georgetown, KY | 19.0 mi. | (502) 867-1648 | | Ramada Inn | 401 Deleplain | Georgetown, KY | 19.0 mi. | (502) 863-1166 | | Americas Best Value Inn | 10 Skyway Dr | Williamstown, KY | 22.0 mi. | (859) 824-7177 | | Four Points By Sheraton A Barcelo Hotel | 1938 Stanton Way | Lexington, KY | 22.4 mi. | (859) 259-1311 | | Knights Inn | 1935 Stanton Way | Lexington, KY | 22.4 mi. | (859) 231-0232 | | Holiday Inn Lexington North | 1950 Newtown Pike | Lexington, KY | 22.6 mi. | (859) 233-0512 | | Marriotts Griffin Gate Resort | 1800 Newtown | Lexington, KY | 23.1 mi. | (859) 231-5100 | | Ramada Inn & Conference Center | 2143 N Broadway | Lexington, KY | 23.3 mi. | (859) 299-1261 | | Days Inn | 1987 N Broadway | Lexington, KY | 23.5 mi. | (859) 299-1202 | | Red Roof Inn | 483 Haggard | Lexington, KY | 23.5 mi. | (859) 293-2626 | | Congress Inn Motel | 1700 N Broadway | Lexington, KY | 24.2 mi. | (859) 299-6226 | | Economy Inn | 1675 N Broadway | Lexington, KY | 24.2 mi. | (859) 293-1421 | | Courtyard By Marriott - Lexington North | 775 Newtown Ct | Lexington, KY | 24.3 mi. | (859) 253-4646 | | Quality Inn Northwest | 750 Newtown Ct | Lexington, KY | 24.3 mi. | (859) 233-0561 | | Residence Inn By Marriott - Lexington North | 1080 Newtown Pike | Lexington, KY | 24.3 mi. | (859) 231-6191 | | Holiday Inn Express | 2221 Elkhorn Rd | Lexington, KY | 24.9 mi. | (859) 293-0047 | | Best Western Regency Inn | 2241 Elkhorn Rd | Lexington, KY | 25.0 mi. | (859) 293-2202 | | Hampton Inn | 2251 Elkhorn | Lexington, KY | 25.0 mi. | (859) 299-2613 | | Knights Inn | 2250 Elkhorn Rd | Lexington, KY | 25.0 mi. | (859) 299-8481 | | Motel 6 | 2260 Elkhorn | Lexington, KY | 25.0 mi. | (859) 293-1431 | | Ramada Limited | 2261 Elkhorn Rd | Lexington, KY | 25.0 mi. | (859) 294-7375 | | Country Inn & Suites | 2297 Executive Dr | Lexington, KY | 25.2 mi. | (859) 299-8844 | | Big Savings Motel | US 22 14 Taft Hwy | Dry Ridge, KY | 25.7 mi. | (859) 824-4774 | | Dry Ridge Motor Inn | Rt 22 Exit 69 Broadway | Dry Ridge, KY | 25.7 mi. | (859) 824-7005 | | Sportsman Motel | 1107 Winchester | Lexington, KY | 25.8 mi. | (859) 252-4401 | | Bryan Station Inn | 273 New Cir Ne | Lexington, KY | 25.9 mi. | (859) 299-4162 |
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Cynthiana Weather & Climate
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Northern Kentucky , about halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington, lies in a climatic transition zone at the northern edge of the humid subtropical climate and the southern edge of the humid continental climate. Spring typically begins in mid-to-late March, summer from mid-to-late-May to late September, and autumn in October-November. Severe weather is rare, but there are occasional tornado outbreaks in the region. Winter typically brings a mix of rain, sleet, and snow, with occasional heavy snowfall and icing. Summers are hazy, hot, and humid. The average annual rainfall is 44.5 inches. The wettest seasons are spring and summer, although rainfall is fairly constant year round. During the winter, particularly in January and February, several days of snow can be expected. Autumn is often the driest and sunniest of the seasons.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
39°F |
20°F |
3.12 in. |
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| February |
44°F |
23°F |
3.12 in. |
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| March |
55°F |
31°F |
4.25 in. |
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| April |
65°F |
39°F |
3.94 in. |
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| May |
75°F |
49°F |
4.59 in. |
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| June |
83°F |
59°F |
4.18 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
63°F |
3.99 in. |
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| August |
86°F |
61°F |
3.40 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
54°F |
2.92 in. |
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| October |
68°F |
41°F |
2.83 in. |
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| November |
55°F |
33°F |
3.31 in. |
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| December |
44°F |
25°F |
3.83 in. |
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Cynthiana Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Georgetown Scott County Marshall Field (27K) located about 13 miles southwest of Cynthiana in Georgetown, Kentucky, the Blue Grass airport (LEX) located approximately 29 miles southwest of Cynthiana in Lexington, Kentucky, the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International airport (CVG) located roughly 49 miles northwest of Cynthiana in Covington, Kentucky, Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Field (LUK) located around 49 miles north of Cynthiana in Cincinnati, Ohio, and finally the Butler County Regional airport (HAO) located about 68 miles north of Cynthiana in Hamilton, Ohio.
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Cynthiana Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Coney Island | Cincinnati | OH | 54.0 mi. | | | Wonderpark | Cincinnati | OH | 54.0 mi. | | | Stricker's Grove | Ross | OH | 66.5 mi. | | | Paramount's Kings Island | Kings Mills | OH | 66.9 mi. | | | LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park | Middletown | OH | 77.9 mi. | | | Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom | Louisville | KY | 80.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Parky's Pirate Cove/Miami Whitewater Forest | Cincinnati | OH | 54.0 mi. | | | Surf Cincinnati Water Park | Cincinnati | OH | 54.0 mi. | | | The Beach Waterpark | Mason | OH | 67.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Houston Oaks Golf Course | Paris | KY | 13.4 mi. | | | Shady Brook Golf Club | Paris | KY | 13.4 mi. | | | Carnico Golf Club | Carlisle | KY | 15.9 mi. | | | Cedar Rapids Country Club | Mount Vernon | KY | 27.7 mi. | | | Southwind Golf Course | Winchester | KY | 28.5 mi. | | | Sportland Golf Course | Winchester | KY | 28.5 mi. | | | Kearney Hills Golf Links | Lexington | KY | 29.9 mi. | | | Lakeside Municipal Golf Course | Lexington | KY | 29.9 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Golf Course | Lexington | KY | 29.9 mi. | | | Tates Creek Golf Course | Lexington | KY | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Perfect North Slopes | Lawrenceburg | IN | 56.9 mi. | | | Ski World | Nashville | IN | 119.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Blue Licks Battlefield State Park | | KY | 16.6 mi. | | | Fort Boonesboro State Park | | KY | 33.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| International Museum of the Horse | Lexington | KY | 29.5 mi. | (History) | | Kentucky Folk Art Center | Morehead | KY | 48.8 mi. | (Art) | | Cincinnati Art Museum | Cincinnati | OH | 54.0 mi. | (Art) | | Contemporary Arts Center | Cincinnati | OH | 54.0 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden | Cincinnati | OH | 54.0 mi. | | | Louisville Zoological Garden | Louisville | KY | 80.0 mi. | |
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