Why visit Mason
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 148 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chill Hill, EnterTRAINment Junction, Peters Cartridge Company and Moar Mound and Village Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Mason
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mason
Mason is a city in southwestern Warren County, Ohio, United States. The population was 34,792 at the 2020 census. Located approximately 22 miles (35 km) north of downtown Cincinnati, it is home to Fortune 500 corporation Cintas, the Kings Island amusement park, and the Lindner Family Tennis Center, home of the Cincinnati Open.
From the Wikipedia article Mason, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
EnterTRAINment Junction
Monument and historic site · 4.3 mi
Indoor display of trains where I have been to
Museums and landmarks20
Peters Cartridge Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Defunct ammo manufacturer in Ohio
Moar Mound and Village Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Ohio, United States
Union Township Works II
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Historic place in Ohio, United States
Voice of America Bethany Relay Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Former shortwave radio broadcasting station for the Voice of America in Union Township, Butler County, Ohio, United States
Williamson Mound Archeological District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
Chateau Laroche
Museum · 5.6 mi
Folly and curiosity museum in Hamilton County, Ohio
Christ’s Church at Mason
Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi
5165 Western Row Road
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
Kings Island
Sports field and stadium · 2.0 mi
Amusement park in Mason, Ohio, United States
6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island
Keehner Park
Park · 4.8 mi
Park in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America
Lindner Family Tennis Center
Sports field and stadium · 1.4 mi
6100 Legacy Park Way, Mason
31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes148
S.W. Clyborne Co. Provision & Spirits
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
5948 Snider Road, Mason
Su-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-22:00
The Peach Cobbler Factory
Restaurant · Dessert · 3.8 mi
7736 Dudley Drive, West Chester
Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
Cartridge Brewing
Brewery and winery · 2.9 mi
1411 Grandin Road, Maineville
Fr-Sa 11:00-23:59; Su-Th 11:00-22:00
Cincinnati Open Sporting Club - Restaurant
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
6100 Legacy Park Way, Mason
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
Grainworks Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 3.7 mi
Craft Brewery and Taproom with food from Big Dog's Pizza
7790 Service Center Drive, West Chester
Tu-We 16:00-22:00; Th 15:00-23:00; Fr 15:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00;...
Servatii Pastry Shop
Bakery · 0.7 mi
106 West Main Street, Mason
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:30; Sa 06:30-17:30; Su 07:30-14:00
136 more on the map.
History
On June 1, 1803, Revolutionary War veteran William Mason paid $1,700 at auction to purchase 640 acres (2.6 km2) of land in what is now downtown Mason. In 1815, he platted 16 lots on this land and named the village "Palmyra."
In 1835, a petition was sent to the federal post office to correct the name of the town. The town had been listed as Kirkwood, possibly an error because the postmaster at the time was named William Kirkwood. When village officials were informed that there was another Palmyra in Ohio, the name was officially changed to "Mason."
In 1923, Main Street was paved, prompting a celebration throughout the town.
Mason remained a small farming community for another 125 years. In 1970, a year before the town was incorporated to become a city, there were fewer than 5,700 residents.
In February 1997, Mason withdrew from surrounding Deerfield Township by forming a paper township called Mason Township.
From the History section of Mason, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Quality Inn & Suites Mason Hwy 42
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
4110 State Road 42, Mason
Churches and places of worship23
water's EDGE United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.7 mi
108 East Church Street, Mason
Shopping34
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Butler Tech Bioscience Center
School · 5.7 mi
8450 Capstone Boulevard, West Chester
Healthcare19
University of Cincinnati Cancer Center Radiotherapy
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.8 mi
7710 Discovery Drive, West Chester
Map of Mason
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 23°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 4.6 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 62°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 32°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hamilton Butler Co Rgnl Ap (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Warren County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-02-15: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Butler County Regional Airport (HAO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Lebanon 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Loveland 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Monroe 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Sharonville 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Montgomery 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Blue Ash 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Middletown 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Springdale 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Reading 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Trenton 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mason from the west, Nyttend, Public domain
- Main near Church, Mason, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mason high school foto by andy hemmer cincinnati, AndyHemmerCincinnati, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peters cartridge company, Rwetruck at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- National VOA Museum of Broadcasting, Jack Dominic, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Williamson Mound Archaeological District, Nyttend, Public domain
- Moar Village Site from south, Nyttend, Public domain
- Union Township Works from Dimmick Road, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kings Island Eiffel Tower at night, Eli Duke from Portland, OR, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rectangle the mirror carp at 12lb 8oz, Tim Creque from South Lebanon, OH, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Robert Lindstedt, James Marvin Phelps from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Andy Murray 2008 Western & Southern Financial Group Masters Champion, James Marvin Phelps from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Fabrice Santoro, James Marvin Phelps from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Rafael Nadal – Practice Court12, mandj98, CC BY 2.0
- James Blake – Looking For Answers, James Marvin Phelps from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Jasmine Paolini Cincinnati 2024, Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Caroline Wozniacki Cincinnati 2024, Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Caroline Wozniacki (53957772405), Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Caty McNally and Iva Jovic at the 2026 Cincinnati Open, Navin75, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jasmine Paolini Cincinnati 2024-2, Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rajeev Ram Joe Salisbury Cincinnati, Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lindner Family Tennis Center 2025, RandyFitz, CC0
- Rohan Bopanna Cincinnati 2024, Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rohan Bopanna Cincinnati 2024 (cropped), Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Anna Kalinskaya Cincinnati 2024-2, Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Anna Kalinskaya Cincinnati 2024-2 (cropped), Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Anna Kalinskaya Cincinnati 2024-1, Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Arthur Fils Cincinnati 2024, Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rohan Bhopanna (54034396303), Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Michael Chang, James Phelps from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Centre court Cincinnati Open 2012, Josué Goge from Guatemala, CC BY 2.0
- Grandstand Cincinnati Open 2012, Josué Goge from Guatemala, CC BY 2.0
- Iga Swiatek at the 2026 Cincinnati Open, Navin75, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Center Court (Lindner Family Tennis Center) (cropped), Andrewc013, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Center Court (Lindner Family Tennis Center), Andrewc013, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Felix Auger-Aliassime (53957317986), Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stan Wawrinka (53979073826), Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grandstand (Lindner Family Tennis Center), Andrewc013, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aryna Sabalenka (53957629899), Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brandon Nakashima Cincinnati 2024, Navin75, CC BY-SA 2.0
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