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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Laura Barfield

Laura is a born and raised Georgia girl who has called Cincinnati and NKY home for over 15 years. A member of the Visit Cincy team, she currently resides in OTR and is an avid fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, a good dirty martini and all things counter and pop culture.

Things to Do in the Cincy Region – November 2026

The holidays are right around the corner, and the Cincy Region is really coming alive. Check out our calendar of events for a FULL list. Our region offers a variety of family fun activities, festivals, and sporting events for all to experience and enjoy. Here are some of the bigger events…

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Things to do this Week in the Cincy Region

Need a reason to book a last-minute trip to the Cincy Region? We've got you covered. Check out this list of local festivals, live music, comedy shows, art and craft fairs, and other unique things to do - all happening this week. If you're planning a future trip, be sure to look at our full events…

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Explore Cincy's Haunted History Year-Round

Founded in 1788, the city of Cincinnati is brimming with history, and some of it might be darker than you'd imagine. All year long you can learn the lore, some of which might make you look twice at a darkened alley, an old building, or a quiet cemetery. Beneath the tall tales and local legends is…

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Things to Do in the Cincy Region – October 2026

It's officially fall in Cincy! Fall festivals, Bengals tailgates, cozy coffeeshops, Cincinnati chili, and BLINK ! There's a lot going on. Check out our calendar of events for a FULL list. Our region offers a variety of family fun activities, festivals, and sporting events for all to experience and…

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Things to Do in the Cincy Region – September 2026

Welcome to September (and fall!) in Cincy. Music and food festivals, block parties, professional soccer, baseball AND the return of football - there's a lot going on. Check out our calendar of events for a FULL list. Our region offers a variety of family fun activities, festivals, and sporting…

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Discovering Cincinnati's Rich German Heritage

Cincinnati is known for many things—a picturesque riverfront, vibrant arts scene, professional sports, and iconic chili —but one of its most deeply rooted cultural influences is its German heritage. Often referred to in the 19th century as “the most German city in America,” Cincinnati was once home…

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The 2026 Cincinnati Open: A Cincy Tradition

The Cincinnati Open is a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tennis tournament held annually in Mason, Ohio - just north of Cincinnati. Featuring the sport's top-ranked men's and women's players, the Cincinnati Open is among the world's most prestigious and historic tournaments, dating back to…

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