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. 

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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Celebrate Black History Month in the Cincy Region

What makes a destination somewhere great to both visit and live? It's the people! The Cincy Region has an incredible and unique culture thanks to a rich history and significant, continued contributions from its people. This February, discover Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky museums…

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Observing MLK Day in the Cincy Region

The life and enduring legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is honored every year in the Cincy Region with a full day of local events. Mark your calendars for January 19, 2026, for a day of community, culture and reflection. Start the day with the annual King Legacy Celebration at the…

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Dig into Cincy Black-Owned Restaurants and Bars

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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Your Local’s Guide to the Annual Black Family Reunion

This article has been updated for 2025. After Emancipation, family reunions served as get-togethers where Black families reunited after being separated during slavery, The Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion continues this tradition with an annual celebration of food, music and faith honoring the…

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How to explore The Banks in Cincinnati like a local

If you want to understand The Banks in downtown Cincinnati, you first have to take a little trip back in time. While the development of this district is a newer part of the Cincy Region’s history, the banks of the Ohio River are certainly not. The city was first settled in the late 1700s by folks…

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