Your Insider's Guide to the Cincy Region

Welcome to our blog! Find out about local favorites, fun things to do, the best restaurants and shopping, all the events, and more here in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. 

Gotta Get Your Goetta in the Cincy Region

Skylin​e Chili and Graeter's Ice Cream are Cincy Region staples that well known throughout the states of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. There's a lesser-known dish, however, that many Cincy locals also enjoy, goetta. Pronounced get-uh, this meaty dish is unique to the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky…

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Best Things to do over 4th of July Weekend in Cincy

The Fourth of July weekend is booming with excitement in Cincinnati! Let us help you find something fun to do this year. *Blog post is updated annually BB Riverboats (photo: BB Riverboats) Special events happening over the 4th of July Weekend in Cincinnati From professional sports and live music to…

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Campgrounds in the Cincy Region

If you're feeling like an outdoor adventure, the Cincy Region has many camping options for you to choose from. We’ve rounded up our favorite places to camp by region to help you find the perfect spot. So, pack the car and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors in the Cincy Region. Campgrounds in…

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Things to Do in Cincinnati and NKY – July 2024

You can’t miss the Cincy Region in the summertime. The vibes are high, music pours through the streets and festivals are aplenty. This July is filled with fireworks, live music, great food, sports and so much more. Here is a brief look at our lineup of events occurring in the region this month…

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Top family-friendly hiking trails in the Cincy Region

For some good old-fashioned, free, family fun in the Cincy Region, take a hike with the whole family. Spending time outside is beneficial for everyone but especially kids–what kid doesn’t love the freedom to run wild? When you’re exploring Cincy, don’t miss exploring the great outdoors. To help you…

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Find the best pickleball courts in Cincinnati

Although pickleball has been around since 1965, this fun-for-all-ages sport has recently exploded in popularity all over the country. According to Cincinnati Pickleball Club, there are over 60 places to play pickleball in the Cincy Region. We’ve rounded up our top five places to play pickleball for…

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Dig into these Black-owned restaurants in the Cincy Region

Food is culture and one of the best ways to get to know a region and its people. Dig into Cincy’s dining scene and grub out on barbecue, West African cuisine, Cajun and creole dishes, locally roasted coffee, sweets, and more at these Black-owned restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky…

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New Newsletter, Who's This?

We are excited to announce that the email newsletter meetNKY News and the Visit Cincy e-newsletter are merging into a single e-newsletter for both sides of the river, with a new look and expanded content. Our goal with these changes was to bring you a broadened digest with more great Cincy Region…

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Water Activities in the Cincy Region

The summer season is here, which means it's a good time to hit the waterways. Besides the Ohio River attractions and views, the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky regions are rife with scenic, secluded rivers and lakes to kayak, boat, fish, and camp. The Ohio River Way Coalition offers an ultimate…

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