Indiana river boats are 1-1/2 hours away to the west. The Argosy has just been fully remodeled and has recently reopened under the name Hollywood. That is closest on the river and then the Grand Victoria and finally the furthest away is Belle Terra. All have hotels, golf courses, restaurants etc. They no longer have to leave the shore to allow gamblers on so you don't get the riverboat ride.
=== Kilkare Motor Speedway ===
Kilkare Motor Speedway is in Xenia, Ohio and only 15 minutes from the convention center. 1166 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Xenia, Ohio. There is a NASCAR race at 6 PM Friday July 31st. Adults $10, ages 12-15 $5 and under 12 free.
=== Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland ===
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland is a must. It is a 3 hour ride up and back and you need 3-4 hours to get see the whole museum, so it is an all-day adventure. See the building that I.M. Pei designed sitting on the lake. The current major exhibit is Woodstock's 40th anniversary. See films with the history of how rock and roll got started, Motown, the history of the number of inductees to the museum, Jethro Tull's flute, Jimmy Hendrix's guitar along with many other musicians and much more. $22 adults, $17 for senior citizens, $13 for kids over 8 and under free. Open Wed and Saturday 10 A.M.-9 P.M. and other days 10 A.M.-5:30 P.M.