Murphy Theatre
The Murphy Theatre is a historic theatre located at 50 West Main Street in Wilmington, Ohio. It dates back to 1918. Around it, Kings Island (25 mi) comes first on our list.
A theatre inside Wilmington
You can stay in Wilmington
Murphy Theatre is inside Wilmington, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Columbus
Columbus is about 58 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1918
Murphy Theatre dates from 1918. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Murphy Theatre
The Murphy Theatre is a historic theatre located at 50 West Main Street in Wilmington, Ohio.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1918
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Rooms near Murphy Theatre
To stay close, try Wilmington (6) and Adams Township (5).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Murphy Theatre | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | in town | — | 6 6 hotels | 12,802 | $174K | — |
| Adams Township | 5 mi west | 10 min | 5 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,028 | $344K | — |
| Vernon Township | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds | 3,035 | $228K | — |
| Wayne Township | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 7 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 9,371 | $296K | — |
| Union Township | 3 mi north | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 3,164 | $287K | — |
| Xenia | 18 mi north | 25 min | 10 3 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 26,425 | $162K | C+ |
| Beavercreek Township | 22 mi northwest | 35 min | 18 18 hotels | 57,924 | $301K | — |
| Jefferson Township | 20 mi northeast | 30 min | 12 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,553 | $202K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Murphy Theatre
Within 58 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw125 mi Theme parkKings Island3.5M visitors a year
228 mi MuseumNational Museum of the United States Air Force1.0M visitors a year
Big draw58 mi Stadium & arenaOhio Stadium
36 mi MountainSerpent Mound
44 mi Stadium & arenaPaycor Stadium
43 mi Stadium & arenaGreat American Ball Park
43 mi Stadium & arenaNippert Stadium
44 mi Stadium & arenaTQL StadiumPhoto credits
Kings Island: Eli Duke from Portland, OR, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National Museum of the United States Air Force: No machine-readable author provided. Rogerd assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ohio Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Serpent Mound: The British Library, No restrictions · Paycor Stadium: JonRidinger, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Great American Ball Park: Eric Kilby profile at Flickr website, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nippert Stadium: Ben Levin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · TQL Stadium: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Questions before you go
Is Murphy Theatre in Wilmington?
Yes. It’s inside Wilmington, OH.
When is the best time to visit Murphy Theatre?
April, May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
How far is Murphy Theatre from Cincinnati and Columbus?
About 42 miles southwest of Cincinnati and about 58 miles northeast of Columbus, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Murphy Theatre?
James M. Cox Dayton (DAY), about 38 miles away. The nearest big hub is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky (CVG), about 53 miles.
Where should I stay near Murphy Theatre?
Wilmington (in town, 6 places to stay), Adams Township (5 mi, 5 places to stay) and Vernon Township (7 mi, 6 places to stay).
Questions for Wilmington
No one has shared advice yet; Wilmington’s Town Square takes questions.
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