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. 

Dazzling holiday light displays in the Cincy Region

Ready to make memories? The whole family will enjoy celebrating the magic of the holidays with these spectacular light displays around Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Light Up The Square Nov. 29, 5 - 10 p.m. Duke Energy's Light Up the Square returns to Fountain Square on Friday, November 28th…

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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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Gotta Get Your Goetta in the Cincy Region

Skylin​e Chili and Graeter's Ice Cream are Cincy Region staples that are well known (and loved!) throughout the states of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. There's a lesser-known dish, however, that many Cincy locals also enjoy, goetta. Pronounced get-uh, this meaty dish is unique to the Cincinnati and…

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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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What To Do Memorial Day Weekend in the Cincy Region

Memorial Day Weekend officially kicks off the summer season and there are so many ways to celebrate in the Cincy Region. Whether you’re traveling with kids, ready to play ball, or enjoying a grown up weekend, this guide highlights some of the great Memorial Day Weekend offerings in in the region…

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Music To Your Ears: Cincinnati May Festival

Did you know: one of the oldest and most prestigious choral festivals in the Western Hemisphere takes place annually in Cincinnati? Founded in 1873, the Cincinnati May Festival is an unforgettable collaboration between the May Festival Chorus and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. These two historic…

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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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