William Howard Taft National Historic Site — Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
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William Howard Taft National Historic Site is currently Open.

William Howard Taft National Historic Site Hours

Mon 8:00am - 4:00pm
Tue 8:00am - 4:00pm
Wed 8:00am - 4:00pm
Thu 8:00am - 4:00pm
Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
Sat 8:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 8:00am - 4:00pm
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2038 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH   45219Driving Directions
Phone: (513)684-3262(513)684-3262 Maps & Directions

National Historic Site

Operating Hours & Seasons

Park Operating Hours

The park is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Standard Hours

  • Sunday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Monday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Tuesday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Wednesday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Thursday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Friday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
  • Saturday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Fees & Passes

    Entrance Fees:

    • $0.00 - No Entrance Fees
      There are no entrance fees to the park.

    Entrance Passes:

    • $80.00 - American the Beautiful Pass
      The park sells the American the Beautiful Pass series. Prices vary, but the annual pass is $80.

    About

    Growing Into Public Service

    High atop one of Cincinnati's most prominent hilltops stands the two-story Greek Revival house where William Howard Taft was born and grew up. Hard work, a good education, and an interest in civic duty are attributes that made the Taft family outstanding leaders over the years. The environment that shaped Taft's character and philosophy is highlighted on a visit to the site.

    Directions

    From I-71 north; Take Exit 2 (Reading Road and Eden Park Drive). Stay in right lane; turn left at first stoplight onto Dorchester Avenue, and go to the top of the hill. Turn right on Auburn Avenue and go 1 ½ blocks to the site. Park will be on the right. From I-71S, take Exit 3 (Taft Road). Follow Taft Road westbound. Go 0.75 mile to Auburn Avenue. Turn left and go 0.5 mile to the site. Park will be on the left.

    Visitor Centers

    Taft Education Center

    Start your visit at the Taft Education Center and then proceed to the William Howard Taft house to explore the life of the nation's 27th President.

    Weather

    The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 48 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 77 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just under 40". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of less than 12"

    Permits and Reservations Information


     

    Dot is Green if William Howard Taft National Historic Site is currently open and Red if currently closed.
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