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. 

Attending an FC Cincinnati Match at TQL Stadium in Cincy

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…

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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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Plan the Ultimate Family-Friendly Cincy Spring Break on a Budget

You survived the holidays and freezing winter temps - now you deserve some hard-earned fun! Spring break is around the corner and you don’t have to travel far for the kids to have a good time. Home to world-class mus eums , professional sports , amusement parks , excellent restaurants , and more–the…

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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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Best Things to do Over 4th of July Weekend in the Cincy Region

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 Special Events Happening Over the 4th of July Weekend in Cincinnati From professional sports and live music to fireworks and festivals, there are…

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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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5 can’t miss Oktoberfest celebrations in the Cincy Region

Some like fall for the football and foliage, but here in the Cincinnati region, we get excited about the official start of Oktoberfest season! Our river region is steeped in German heritage. The proof is in historic German neighborhoods like Over-the-Rhine and Mainstrasse Village and the much-loved…

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