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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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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Unforgettable underground experiences in the Cincy Region

Cincinnati’s underground treasures offer a fascinating journey into its rich history and hidden secrets. From the remnants of an abandoned brewery to the mysterious tunnels of the infamous Over-the-Rhine neighborhood , these subterranean wonders promise an unforgettable exploration of the city's…

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Top family-friendly hiking trails in the Cincy Region

For some good old-fashioned, free, family fun in the Cincy Region, take a hike with the whole family. Spending time outside is beneficial for everyone but especially kids–what kid doesn’t love the freedom to run wild? When you’re exploring Cincy, don’t miss exploring the great outdoors. To help you…

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Crowning Local - The Entertainer - Madame Mira

Originally published in the 2024 Cincy Region Visitors Guide. Interview by Amy Lynch. What makes our region special? Hear it straight from one of our local experts: Madame Mira, founder and producer of Queen Bee Cabaret. Credit: Madame Mira How did you first get into dancing burlesque? Do you have…

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Crowning Local - The Pawitician - Mayor Wilbur

Originally published in the 2024 Cincy Region Visitors Guide. Interview by Amy Lynch. What makes our region special? Hear it straight from one of our local experts: Wilbur, a French Bulldog and elected Mayor of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, since 2020. Credit: Mayor Wilbur How did you get this job? Our…

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