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.

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Brian Cross

Brian was born and raised in Cincinnati and has been a contributing writer at CityBeat for 15 years covering the local restaurant and bar scene. Brian also covers the legal gambling and sports betting industry in Ohio for PlayOhio.com.

Attending an FC Cincinnati Match at TQL Stadium in Cincy

By Brian Cross on Mar. 24, 2026

It’s no secret that Cincy is a sports town. Soccer is the newest professional sport in Cincinnati, thanks to FC Cincinnati’ s rapid rise to the Major Leagues. From the very beginning, the Cincy Region has embraced the team - going so far as to even break several attendance records for the whole…

⚫🟠Everything you need to know about attending a Bengals game at Paycor Stadium 🏈

By Brian Cross on Aug. 27, 2025

Football fans will be in for a treat this year when attending a Cincinnati Bengals game at Paycor Stadium . A newly renovated stadium (2024) boasts fantastic food and drink options, new bars, television monitors, jungle-themed flair, and other visuals throughout. No matter what this season may…

Everything You Need to Know About Horse Racing in the Cincy Region

By Brian Cross on Apr. 15, 2025

This blog is updated annually. A day at the races is an often overlooked option for a fun outing in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati area is home to three horse racing tracks, each with personalities of its own, offering unique experiences to visitors. In addition to race day excitement, Cincinnati…

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