Nestled in Boone County, Kentucky Walton is a small, rural town rich in history and charm. If you are looking to stay near the heart of Walton there are many hotels in the area. Each hotel is near several restaurants and activities and is just a short distance to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. While in Walton, explore some of the historic buildings, partake in one of the town's annual festivals, or play in the Walton Community Park.
Within five minutes of Walton's city center, the Walton Comfort Inn offers a free full breakfast and free high-speed Internet access. Near the hotel there are many easily accessible restaurants and fast-food joints, some even within walking distance.If you don't feel like traveling far from the hotel you can enjoy staples like McDonald's, Arby's and White Castle. Closer to the center of Walton are more options, like the Family's Main Street Cafe or Snappy Tomato Pizza Co. If you are visiting Walton during the summer, enjoy live music at the Schenben Pavilion. The Concerts on Main is held the fourth Friday of every month from May to September starting at 7 p.m.
The Econo Lodge Richwood offers guests a free continental breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool. For your furry friends, the hotel has pet accommodations for an additional $10 a night. Right outside of Walton, the Econo Lodge is close to many local amenities including restaurants like Waffle House and Subway, and is under 10 minutes from Walton's Main Street. For a fun local activity in Walton, drive out to the Abner Gaines House, one of the city's oldest family dwellings. Rumored to be haunted, the house was built sometime between 1804 and 1814 and is listed on the National Register of Historic places.
Just outside Walton, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel offers a complimentary hot Express Start Breakfast Bar, a heath and fitness center and an indoor pool. While there are no restaurants within walking distance from the hotel, many eateries are less than a five-minute drive. Food choices include everything from Chinese to chili and fast-food favorites. If you find yourself visiting Walton during September check out the Old Fashion Day Festival. Held since 1973 on the Saturday after Labor Day, the festival showcases Boone County with a parade, street fair, crafts, games and musical entertainment. Walton's residents dress in period costumes and decorate store windows with family heirlooms and old photographs.
North of Walton, in the city of Florence, is the Wildwood Inn. Different then the standard hotel, the Wildwood Inn offers themed suites and a "Tropical Dome" that houses an indoor pool, waterfall spa and game room. Approximately 12 minutes from Walton, the Inn is near several restaurants and attractions. Seconds from the hotel are two restaurants and many more food options just a few minutes down Highway 42. The Wildwood Inn is also near the Turfway Racing Park where you can see live thoroughbred racing every fall, winter and early spring. The track is home to the Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes and the Kentucky Cup Day of Champions.
