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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. 

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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How to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Cincy like a local

This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Monday, which means partygoers will have the weekend before to imbibe green beer and make bad decisions. The city is chock full of events, ranging from a hockey game, a parade, to all-day food and drink events. Cincy may not dye its river green like Chicago…

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Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Festivities

This post is updated annually. Since the late 19th century, the Cincinnati Reds have been the only Major League Baseball team given the privilege of starting every season at home. It’s no wonder that Reds Opening Day is a can't-miss annual celebration! If you've never experienced a Reds Opening Day…

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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. In February, we honor the Black history, the people, and the places that make…

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Observing MLK Day in the Cincy Region

Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 20, 2025 with these events in the Cincy community. Start the day at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for a morning of music, reflection and a call to action to celebrate the enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther…

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