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. 

Romance in the Queen City

When was the last time you planned date night? Let us help you impress that special someone with a night in Cincy. For the arts lovers 21c Museum Hotel (photo: 21c Museum Hotel) Art lovers rejoice: we've got you covered. For a romantic evening downtown, the 21c Museum Hotel is the perfect…

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Escape the Elements: A Guide to Indoor Fun

Fun for all ages Butterfly Show at Krohn Conservatory (photo: Gary Kessler) Parks are known for outdoor fun, but many of the parks in the Cincinnati region offer fun indoor options as well. Eden Park 's Krohn Conservatory is home to more than 3,500 plant species from around the world. Krohn…

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Classic & Contemporary Theater at Playhouse in the Park

Double the fun with two theaters and varied productions Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (photo: Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith and Associates) The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is not just one, but two theaters. The original Shelterhouse Theatre celebrated its opening night in 1960 and was followed…

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Taft Museum of Art: A Truly Timeless Experience

Taft Museum of Art (photo: CincinnatiUSA.com) Tucked away in the southeast corner of downtown Cincinnati lies an urban oasis. The Lytle Park Historical District resides at the end of Fourth Street, a refuge of greenery and floral displays amid all the concrete and asphalt of downtown Cincinnati's…

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9 Historic Houses of Worship

Holy Cross–Immaculata (Mt. Adams) Immaculata Church, Mt. Adams Walking Tour (photo: R. VanPelt) Trek up to Mt. Adams and visit the "Church of the Steps." Built in 1859, the pilgrimage up the steps became known as "making the steps" or "praying up the steps." Make sure you snap a picture when…

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A Beginner's Guide to Attending the Cincinnati Ballet

"Bold Moves" Cincinnati Ballet (photo: Peter Mueller) One of the things I’ve loved most about growing up in Cincinnati is the vibrant arts scene we are lucky to have. One part of that is the Cincinnati Ballet, which puts on several productions a year including the beloved Frisch's Presents The…

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5 Ways for Grown-Ups to Have Big-Kid Fun

Adulting is hard, and sometimes grown ups need to have fun like kids. Sure, cocktail parties and refined outings are great ways to spend time, but sometimes we just want to go out and play games to get in touch with our inner child. Here are five ways to have unique “Big Kid Fun” around town. Hope…

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Arts & Culture For All

"Bold Moves" Cincinnati Ballet (photo: Peter Mueller) The Cincinnati region's rich cultural offerings are key to its unique identity. From its 18th-century beginnings as a frontier settlement, music was a social and civilizing influence that made the wilderness feel like home. Today…

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Explore for One Day the Cincinnati Way

Smale Riverfront Park You've made it to the Cincinnati region...but you only have one day to experience everything that makes this river region unique! We'll point out some of the highlights so that you can see and do a lot in a limited amount of time. Then, you'll have to visit again when…

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Best Cincinnati Bars for a Local Brew with a View

Incline Public House Incline Public House Perched atop the hill directly west of downtown in East Price Hill, Incline Public House serves lunch and dinner plus a diverse drink menu including local craft beers on tap and in bottles, specialty cocktails, wine and bourbon and scotch lists. The…

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