Miami University, Oxford

Name: Miami University
Address: Oxford, United States

#10 among attractions in Oxford

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Miami University is a public research university in Oxford, Ohio. The university was founded in 1809, making it the second-oldest university in Ohio and the 10th oldest public university in the United States. The school's system comprises the main campus in Oxford, as well as regional campuses in nearby Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester. Miami also maintains an international boarding campus, the Dolibois European Center in Differdange, Luxembourg. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". It is the westernmost member of the University System of Ohio. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1809 (215 years ago)Coordinates: 39°30'31"N, 84°43'46"W

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Miami University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: McGuffey Museum, Sesquicentennial Chapel, King Library, Karl Limper Geology Museum.

~1880 ftW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
McGuffey Museum, Oxford
10 min walk • The William H. McGuffey House is a historic house museum at 401 East Spring Street, on the campus of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, United States. Built in 1833, it was the home of author and professor William Holmes McGuffey from then until 1836.
~1220 ftSW
Spiritual, Church
Sesquicentennial Chapel, Oxford
6 min walk • Sesquicentennial Chapel is a chapel at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
0.5 miW
Library
King Library, Oxford
12 min walk • King Library is the main library of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. The largest of four libraries on the Oxford campus, it serves as the primary library facility and center of administration for the Miami University Libraries system.
~800 ftW
Museum, Natural history museum
Karl Limper Geology Museum, Oxford
4 min walk • The Karl Limper Geology Museum is located in Shideler Hall at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. It is located off the lobby on the main level of the building. The museum was established in 1968 and contains a collection of ore minerals, meteorites, and a 16 inch trilobite. Much of the basis of the collection was collected by William H.
0.5 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Auditorium
Hall Auditorium, Oxford
13 min walk • Hall Auditorium is an auditorium and classroom building on the campus of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Originally known simply as the Miami University Auditorium Building, it was renamed Benton Hall in 1926 after Guy Potter Benton, Miami's twelfth president, and renamed again for Miami's fifth president John W.
0.9 miW
39°30'36"N • 84°44'46"W
Oxford Community Arts Center, Oxford
23 min walk • Museum, Entertainment, Art gallery
~880 ftN
Park
Farmer School of Business, Oxford
5 min walk • The Farmer School of Business is the business school at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, offering on-campus undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as online graduate programs.
0.7 miNW
Basketball, Volleyball court, Sport venue
Millett Hall, Oxford
17 min walk • Millett Hall is a basketball arena in Oxford, Ohio. It is home to the Miami University men's and women's basketball, and women's volleyball teams. It is also the home of the ROTC program and various university events. It is named after Miami University's 16th President John D. Millett.
0.5 miSW
Library
Alumni Hall, Oxford
12 min walk • An iconic building on Miami University’s Oxford campus, Alumni Library, also known as Alumni Hall, currently houses the university's Department of Architecture and Interior Design and the Wertz Art and Architecture Library.
0.8 miN
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Yager Stadium, Oxford
20 min walk • Fred C. Yager Stadium is a football stadium in Oxford, Ohio, United States. It is home to the Miami University RedHawks football team. It has a capacity of 24,286 spectators, and was built in 1983.
0.5 miSW
Hockey, Sport venue, Sport
Goggin Ice Center, Oxford
14 min walk • Goggin Ice Center is a multi-purpose sports facility in Oxford, Ohio on the Miami University campus. It replaced the Goggin Ice Arena.

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Nearby attractions include Karl Limper Geology Museum, Oxford (4 min walk), Farmer School of Business, Oxford (5 min walk), Sesquicentennial Chapel, Oxford (6 min walk), Hiestand Hall, Oxford (7 min walk).