Tyler Davidson Fountain
The Tyler Davidson Fountain or The Genius of Water is a statue and fountain located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its origins go back to 1871. First among the places near it is Paycor Stadium, at 2.9 mi.
A landmark inside Cincinnati
You can stay in Cincinnati
Tyler Davidson Fountain is inside Cincinnati, which has 76 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Louisville
Louisville is about 90 miles southwest and Indianapolis is about 98 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1871
Tyler Davidson Fountain dates from 1871. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) has airline service, about 5 miles from Tyler Davidson Fountain.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Tyler Davidson Fountain
The Tyler Davidson Fountain or The Genius of Water is a statue and fountain located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is regarded as the city's symbol and one of the area's most-visited attractions. It was dedicated in 1871 and is the centerpiece of Fountain Square, a hardscape plaza at the corner of 5th and Vine Streets in the downtown area. It is surrounded by stores, hotels, restaurants and offices.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1871
- Elevation
- 482 ft
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1979) · Local Historic Landmark (1985)
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Where to base yourself for Tyler Davidson Fountain
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Cincinnati (76) and Florence (43).
- 1Paycor Stadium
- 2Great American Ball Park
- 3Nippert Stadium
- 4Kings Island
- 5Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
- 6TQL Stadium
- 7Heritage Bank Center
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Tyler Davidson Fountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | in town | — | 76 58 hotels · 2 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 314,367 | $231K | D− |
| Florence | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 43 40 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 34,018 | $211K | C− |
| Sharonville | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 30 27 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 13,997 | $224K | C |
| Blue Ash | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 13,707 | $403K | C+ |
| Covington | 7 mi south | 10 min | 17 14 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 41,847 | $187K | C |
| Newport | 4 mi south | 5 min | 9 5 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 13,998 | $218K | D |
| Erlanger | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 campground | 20,158 | $209K | A− |
| West Chester Township | 15 mi north | 20 min | 21 18 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 67,165 | $340K | B− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Tyler Davidson Fountain
Every place here is under 36 miles away.
13 mi Stadium & arenaPaycor Stadium
23 mi Stadium & arenaGreat American Ball Park
3in town Stadium & arenaNippert Stadium
Big draw419 mi Theme parkKings Island3.2M visitors a year
5in town Zoo & aquariumCincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden1.2M visitors a year
62 mi Stadium & arenaTQL Stadium
Big draw36 mi Theme parkArk Encounter
73 mi Stadium & arenaHeritage Bank CenterPhoto credits
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 · Kings Island: Eli Duke from Portland, OR, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · TQL Stadium: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ark Encounter: OlinEJ, CC0 · Heritage Bank Center: Ianbolender, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Tyler Davidson Fountain: the answers
Is Tyler Davidson Fountain in Cincinnati?
Yes. It’s inside Cincinnati, OH.
When is the best time to visit Tyler Davidson Fountain?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–83°.
How far is Tyler Davidson Fountain from Lexington and Louisville?
About 76 miles south of Lexington and about 90 miles southwest of Louisville, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Tyler Davidson Fountain?
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky (CVG), about 11 miles.
Where should I stay near Tyler Davidson Fountain?
Cincinnati (in town, 76 places to stay), Florence (13 mi, 43 places to stay) and Sharonville (11 mi, 30 places to stay).
Ask a local in Cincinnati
Questions and tips go in Cincinnati’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.