Your Insider's Guide to the Cincy Region

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Crowning Local - The Athlete - Sam Hubbard

Originally published in the 2024 Cincy Region Visitors Guide. Interview by Nick Dekker. What makes our region special? Hear it straight from one of our hometown heroes: Sam Hubbard, defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, and a born and raised Cincinnatian. Credit: The Sam Hubbard Foundation…

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Everything you need to know about visiting Kings Island this year

Kings Island This year, Kings Island kicks off its 2024 season on April 20. We want to help you make the most of your visit! Whether you’re a season gold pass holder or a first-timer, this list covers everything you need to know before visiting Kings Island amusement park, including park hours…

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Discover Bourbon in Cincy with The B-Line®

The Cincy Region is where the north meets the south and beer and bourbon come together. Did you know that Northern Kentucky is an Official Gateway® to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®? In addition, there is a bourbon experience that you can have right here in Cincy. The B-Line ® is Northern Kentucky’s…

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Best things to do with preschoolers in the Cincy Region

From interactive museums and enchanting parks to educational play spaces, this blog post is your go-to resource for unlocking the exciting adventures that await your little ones in the Cincy Region. This list explores the top attractions in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky–let’s create unforgettable…

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Best dog-friendly parks in the Cincy Region

Who says humans have to have all the fun? If you’re traveling with your dogs, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky there are plenty of dog-friendly parks. If you’re looking for off-leash dog parks or dog-friendly trails, check out some of the best parks for dogs. Don't forget to be a good neighbor and…

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Cincinnati En Pointe: Discover the magic of the Cincinnati Ballet

There's something about the timelessness of dance that allows you just to sit back and be moved. Watching dancers at the peak of human ability, bodies rhythmic and motions flawless has a way of connecting us to our primal humanity. Combine it with a world-class orchestra or contemporary house music…

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Explore some of Cincy’s most iconic adaptive reuse projects

Historic architecture reimagined as iconic Cincy attractions Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have no shortage of historical buildings and stories. Over the years, many of the region's historic buildings have had new life breathed into them bringing the historic into the modern era. These former…

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4 Cincinnati chefs named semifinalists for coveted James Beard Award

Four Cincinnati Chefs were named as semifinalists for the coveted 2024 James Beard Awards. The nominees were all in the Best Chef/Great Lakes category, which includes Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. Jeffery Harris: Chef and Owner of Nolia Kitchen in Over-the-Rhine Erik Bentz: Café Mochiko in…

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National Plan Your Vacation Day

The last Tuesday in January is National Plan Your Vacation day. Here's all the reasons why you should plan to visit the Cincy Region. Vacations are Good for Your Health There are countless studies out there that can tell you the benefits of taking vacation time. A Psychology and Health study found…

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