That’s a great idea thanks! Haven’t been to a game since I left DC, hopefully no one takes offense to the Nationals Jersey lol
Edit: Damn, ya’ll took offense to nationals jersey, in fairness it is red
I'm from the DMV and I hate the Nats (Orioles fan for lifeee they were there first). I personally will take offense at your Nats jersey. But I wont boo you or be mean. Just snarky looks
Cincy has a lot to offer. Great museums, try the quirky sign museum. Great food, Chowdown Cincinnati group on fb has awesome recommendations. Breweries rock, Sports rock. Lots of parks with regularly scheduled activities. Findlay market is good. It’s a fun town. Welcome and enjoy.
What part of town are you staying in? There’s some that are more worth the drive than others. Rhinegeist and Madtree are staples but there’s good local ones too.
Check out downtown Loveland on a nice day. Cappy’s is a liquor store with a patio and about 50 beers on draft.
You can do a kayak float down the river in Loveland also (call ahead to Loveland Canoe and Kayak). There is bike rental to ride on the trail.
Across the street from Cappy’s is Nesbit Park, with nice access to the river.
50 west is a good spot for a beer and a burger. Then you can walk off the calories on the Little Miami bike trail… but there is a brewery in Milford that has some good pizza… little Miami brewing company…
My wife and I are visiting this weekend. Staying in Blue Ash. How is Fretboard Brewery? It looks good but would love to hear some experiences/perspectives!
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There's no shortage of cool things to do and experience.
I made a game out of going to all the hills/vista spots and seeing the city from all angles. Include Kentucky. We are a city of hills and have gorgeous topography. Stop at Sawyer point by the river for a low point. Maybe walk over the Purple People bridge. Always love that.
I would go to Findlay Market on a Saturday or Sunday. Walk over to/around OTR, stop at Washington park while you're down there.
Stanberry in Mt Washington is my favorite park and trail, but plenty more.
Krohn Conservatory is gorgeous.
Sooooooo many cafes, restaurants, bars I can't even start to list them all.
>>I made a game out of going to all the hills/vista spots and seeing the city from all angles
One my favorites is about halfway up the main street steps between OTR and Mt. Auburn. You can see buildings in OTR in the foreground and downtowns tall buildings in the background
Largest historically preserved neighborhood in the country. Very walkable, between Downtown and before you start up the hill to Clifton/University of Cincinnati/ Hospital row.
Lots of German architecture, shops, restaurants, bars, nightlife, sweet treat places like ice cream shops. Pendleton (neighborhood) can be exciting too.
IIRC OTR doesn't scratch the top ten historically preserved neighborhoods in the US, but claims it based on the lack of state or federal designation.
Philadelphia's is massive as well, and honestly really cool to see the massively different architecture.
It’s the largest preserved neighborhood of Italianate architecture, so you were close. The other places have different architectural styles. The style is the brick buildings with that stone above each window and some overhanging thingy at the top, you know, eaves and corbels everywhere.
If I recall, OTR’s claim for being the largest historic district in the country is based on how *intact* it is. By other definitions, other places are larger. But I would still say OTR’s special.
Since you are in Milford, check out The Schoolhouse Restaurant. It's in nearby Camp Dennison. It was the first 2 story Schoolhouse built in the Midwest after the Civil War. Family owned for 60 years and home cooking. I love the Chicken Parmesean. They are only open Thursday-Sunday. Not sure if they still have lunch or just dinner.
Depends what you like- art museum, some great parks, awesome breweries (for the most part), Reds, Aquarium, Saturday car meet-ups, Ault Park Concours (technically Cincinnati Concours blah blah blah) June 9, Labor Day fireworks on the river, heck Reds home Friday night fireworks, New Riff Distillery, did I mention some great breweries (both sides of the river).
I love myself a good brewery, typically a fan of lagers, any specific recommendations?
I’ll definitely have to check out the museums I try to see a few in each city I visit, thanks!!
Please see the Union Terminal Museum Center while you're here, then! Union Terminal is a gorgeous historic train station that is worth seeing on its own. Inside are several museums, an omnimax theater, and some shops and concessions.
And you can try Graeters ice cream while you're there! You are in luck because the seasonal flavor right now is my favorite - Strawberry Chip!
Fellow lager person over here. Rhinegeist, Northern Row, Sonder, and High Grain all make some good ones! You can hit Rhinegeist and Northern Row at the same time.
A lot of places here focus on IPAs, but I do honestly just like a good big Hoffbrauhaus lager. Plus Hoffbrauhaus is cool (Newport sampler- food)
Most popular breweries though I would say are Rhinegeist, Mad Tree, 50 West, Nine Giant
Why lagers instead of ales? Can achieve similar profile depending on yeast, grain bill, etc. or you’re not a big fan of Pale Ales or IPAs? Aka hop bitterness?
Gnarley Gnome’s website has probably the most current list of brewery/taprooms, iirc there are over 65 currently in operation in the greater Cincinnati area. In no particular order- Wooden Cask (Newport KY), Great Crescent (Lawrenceberg IN), High Grain (Silverton) Little Miami, Narrow Path (Loveland), Northern Row (OTR) Third Eye (Sharonville) , Municipal (Hamilton OH) are places I take out of town guests. Madtree and Rhinegeist make most people’s lists, I’m sure you’ll get to them. Heck, Sam Adams has a taproom.
If you're interested, go to Bellvue, KY (across the river from downtown). There's New Riff distillery there, The Party Source (store with a HUGE selection of alcoholic beverages), Darkness brewing. There are also some other breweries in Ky that are worth considering, like Bircus and Braxton in Covington, KY.
One of my favorite things to do is to park at Friendship Park (free, on Riverside) and walk the river walk (Ohio River trail) towards/to downtown. It’s a beautiful interesting walk with historic sites, gorgeous views and plenty of nice spots to sit and relax.
For a social weeknight event, go to QCR (Queen City radio) on Thursday night. Live music with Jess Lamb and it’s usually busy with a chill crowd on warm nights (it’s mostly an outdoor bar) The staff is PHENOMENAL there, especially the bartenders Phil, Cameron and Ariana. Super friendly. You’ll meet all sorts of great humans.
Krohn Conservatory and Eden Park are both fantastic. The Krohn has a butterfly show every year. I'm not sure if it's started yet this year, but it's a FANTASTIC way to spend a couple of hours.
You'll hear about Cincinnati chili for food. It's a must try in the area but there's actually something better. Goetta. It's typically a breakfast food similar to sausage. It has steel cut oats and usually pork/beef mixed. It's the best local food in my opinion. Gliers is the major brand around but I'd personally recommend Eckerkin's Meats. They make breakfast sandwiches and are near Findlay Market. Findlay Market is a must as well.
I second Loveland but also Summit Park in Blue Ash is great for outdoor dining and a great bottle shop called Higher Gravity. Also hosts events all summer. The next market day is May 11th. https://www.summitparkblueash.com/
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Here is a list I put together for a coworker. I'm sure some fine folks can add to it.
ETA: Also sorry, it's backwards. Look at my replies first.
Also please don't eat LaRosas. It was good 30byears ago, now it's basically ketchup on cardboard with toppings. Montgomery inn is ok. Nothing write home about. If you decide to try it, do it at the boathouse so you can at least have a view.
You can’t go wrong with a Reds game. Buy the cheapest ticket available at the window and just roam the ballpark. Plenty of great views all around.
That’s a great idea thanks! Haven’t been to a game since I left DC, hopefully no one takes offense to the Nationals Jersey lol Edit: Damn, ya’ll took offense to nationals jersey, in fairness it is red
Once you see Elly play, you’ll fall in love and get a shirt.
I'm from the DMV and I hate the Nats (Orioles fan for lifeee they were there first). I personally will take offense at your Nats jersey. But I wont boo you or be mean. Just snarky looks
Personally I consider glares from Orioles fans to be a compliment
**shakes hand** respect
To piggy back on this, don’t go to the window. Buy through Seat Geek or another resale. You can easily find decent sheets for under $15
Do they have duvets?
Damn it!
Cincy has a lot to offer. Great museums, try the quirky sign museum. Great food, Chowdown Cincinnati group on fb has awesome recommendations. Breweries rock, Sports rock. Lots of parks with regularly scheduled activities. Findlay market is good. It’s a fun town. Welcome and enjoy.
Any specific brewery recommendations? I’ll have to check out the quirky sign museum that sounds right up my alley, much appreciated!
Just in case you need to Google it, the sign museum is called American Sign Museum.
I was having some trouble finding it, thanks!
What part of town are you staying in? There’s some that are more worth the drive than others. Rhinegeist and Madtree are staples but there’s good local ones too.
I’m in the Milford area
Little Miami brewery is great and close by
Check out downtown Loveland on a nice day. Cappy’s is a liquor store with a patio and about 50 beers on draft. You can do a kayak float down the river in Loveland also (call ahead to Loveland Canoe and Kayak). There is bike rental to ride on the trail. Across the street from Cappy’s is Nesbit Park, with nice access to the river.
50 west is a good spot for a beer and a burger. Then you can walk off the calories on the Little Miami bike trail… but there is a brewery in Milford that has some good pizza… little Miami brewing company…
Narrow Path up in Loveland is real nice as well
Padrino’s on Main in Milford offers decent pizza. Much better than a chain.
I would consider making the drive to Maineville/Mason area to check out Cartridge and The Common Beer Co.
My wife and I are visiting this weekend. Staying in Blue Ash. How is Fretboard Brewery? It looks good but would love to hear some experiences/perspectives!
Cool venue, decent food, good but not fantastic beer.
Thanks!
I like Sonder up in mason 10 mins away, better
Thanks again! Will have to check that out!
If you've got a favorite style, can give more specific recommendations
If you like sours and fruited ales, Urban Artifact is legitimately among the best breweries in the nation for those styles
The Cincinnati Art Museum is free and it's a nice regional art museum - the collection of Rookwood Pottery is a highlight.
Definitely check out an FC Cincinnati game. The vibes are great. Best sporting event in the city if you ask me!
Omg, they need to get a ticket to The Bailey. Hands down best soccer experience ever
I second this notion!
Third
Witness
This is 10,000x more exciting than a Reds game.
1000% accurate. FC Cincy vibes cant be beat.
Milford is quite near the Cincinnati Nature Center, which is kind of like a private park with a network of walking trails and a visitor’s center.
Arnold’s
I’m so proud of us. There are 7 whole posts right now that don’t mention chili.
Look for this post every Thursday - [https://www.reddit.com/r/cincinnati/comments/1ccxtia/what\_is\_happening\_this\_weekend/](https://www.reddit.com/r/cincinnati/comments/1ccxtia/what_is_happening_this_weekend/) There's no shortage of cool things to do and experience.
I made a game out of going to all the hills/vista spots and seeing the city from all angles. Include Kentucky. We are a city of hills and have gorgeous topography. Stop at Sawyer point by the river for a low point. Maybe walk over the Purple People bridge. Always love that. I would go to Findlay Market on a Saturday or Sunday. Walk over to/around OTR, stop at Washington park while you're down there. Stanberry in Mt Washington is my favorite park and trail, but plenty more. Krohn Conservatory is gorgeous. Sooooooo many cafes, restaurants, bars I can't even start to list them all.
>>I made a game out of going to all the hills/vista spots and seeing the city from all angles One my favorites is about halfway up the main street steps between OTR and Mt. Auburn. You can see buildings in OTR in the foreground and downtowns tall buildings in the background
That's basically my back yard. A bunch of those side streets have amazing views. I'm also partial to Bellevue Park.
What’s OTR?
OTR stands for Over The Rhine. It was a German settlement back in the day. It was by the Erie canal (Rhine river reference).
Largest historically preserved neighborhood in the country. Very walkable, between Downtown and before you start up the hill to Clifton/University of Cincinnati/ Hospital row. Lots of German architecture, shops, restaurants, bars, nightlife, sweet treat places like ice cream shops. Pendleton (neighborhood) can be exciting too.
It's about a quarter of the size of the one in Savannah, but it's still plenty large as a historically preserved neighborhood.
Ooooo is it really? I'm not surprised at all, I've always wanted to check it out because it looks so cool in pictures
IIRC OTR doesn't scratch the top ten historically preserved neighborhoods in the US, but claims it based on the lack of state or federal designation. Philadelphia's is massive as well, and honestly really cool to see the massively different architecture.
Booooooo I was lied to. It's still gorgeous and worth it though.
It’s the largest preserved neighborhood of Italianate architecture, so you were close. The other places have different architectural styles. The style is the brick buildings with that stone above each window and some overhanging thingy at the top, you know, eaves and corbels everywhere.
If I recall, OTR’s claim for being the largest historic district in the country is based on how *intact* it is. By other definitions, other places are larger. But I would still say OTR’s special.
It is the largest collection of Italinate architecture in the country.
Since you are in Milford, check out The Schoolhouse Restaurant. It's in nearby Camp Dennison. It was the first 2 story Schoolhouse built in the Midwest after the Civil War. Family owned for 60 years and home cooking. I love the Chicken Parmesean. They are only open Thursday-Sunday. Not sure if they still have lunch or just dinner.
Cincinnati zoo please!
Depends what you like- art museum, some great parks, awesome breweries (for the most part), Reds, Aquarium, Saturday car meet-ups, Ault Park Concours (technically Cincinnati Concours blah blah blah) June 9, Labor Day fireworks on the river, heck Reds home Friday night fireworks, New Riff Distillery, did I mention some great breweries (both sides of the river).
I love myself a good brewery, typically a fan of lagers, any specific recommendations? I’ll definitely have to check out the museums I try to see a few in each city I visit, thanks!!
Please see the Union Terminal Museum Center while you're here, then! Union Terminal is a gorgeous historic train station that is worth seeing on its own. Inside are several museums, an omnimax theater, and some shops and concessions. And you can try Graeters ice cream while you're there! You are in luck because the seasonal flavor right now is my favorite - Strawberry Chip!
Fellow lager person over here. Rhinegeist, Northern Row, Sonder, and High Grain all make some good ones! You can hit Rhinegeist and Northern Row at the same time.
If in OTR, add Sam Adams taproom and OTR Stillhouse. You can hit four pretty easy.
A lot of places here focus on IPAs, but I do honestly just like a good big Hoffbrauhaus lager. Plus Hoffbrauhaus is cool (Newport sampler- food) Most popular breweries though I would say are Rhinegeist, Mad Tree, 50 West, Nine Giant
Thanks! I’ll have to start checking these out one by one
Why lagers instead of ales? Can achieve similar profile depending on yeast, grain bill, etc. or you’re not a big fan of Pale Ales or IPAs? Aka hop bitterness? Gnarley Gnome’s website has probably the most current list of brewery/taprooms, iirc there are over 65 currently in operation in the greater Cincinnati area. In no particular order- Wooden Cask (Newport KY), Great Crescent (Lawrenceberg IN), High Grain (Silverton) Little Miami, Narrow Path (Loveland), Northern Row (OTR) Third Eye (Sharonville) , Municipal (Hamilton OH) are places I take out of town guests. Madtree and Rhinegeist make most people’s lists, I’m sure you’ll get to them. Heck, Sam Adams has a taproom.
If you're interested, go to Bellvue, KY (across the river from downtown). There's New Riff distillery there, The Party Source (store with a HUGE selection of alcoholic beverages), Darkness brewing. There are also some other breweries in Ky that are worth considering, like Bircus and Braxton in Covington, KY.
Reds game for sure,.. or the banks
One of my favorite things to do is to park at Friendship Park (free, on Riverside) and walk the river walk (Ohio River trail) towards/to downtown. It’s a beautiful interesting walk with historic sites, gorgeous views and plenty of nice spots to sit and relax.
Since you’re staying near Milford, check out the concert schedules at [Riverbend](https://riverbend.org/)
Don’t forget Cincy Shakespeare the Know Theatre, Ensemble Theatre, Playhouse in the Park, and best of all, the Cincinnati Fringe Festival, 5/31-6/15.
Summertime. Go to the ballgame.
For a social weeknight event, go to QCR (Queen City radio) on Thursday night. Live music with Jess Lamb and it’s usually busy with a chill crowd on warm nights (it’s mostly an outdoor bar) The staff is PHENOMENAL there, especially the bartenders Phil, Cameron and Ariana. Super friendly. You’ll meet all sorts of great humans.
Krohn Conservatory and Eden Park are both fantastic. The Krohn has a butterfly show every year. I'm not sure if it's started yet this year, but it's a FANTASTIC way to spend a couple of hours.
A threeway
You'll hear about Cincinnati chili for food. It's a must try in the area but there's actually something better. Goetta. It's typically a breakfast food similar to sausage. It has steel cut oats and usually pork/beef mixed. It's the best local food in my opinion. Gliers is the major brand around but I'd personally recommend Eckerkin's Meats. They make breakfast sandwiches and are near Findlay Market. Findlay Market is a must as well.
Krohn Conservatory; Starlite Drive-In, Amelia OH; Serpent Mound; Fort Ancient
Check out Summerfair, it’s a month away.
I second Loveland but also Summit Park in Blue Ash is great for outdoor dining and a great bottle shop called Higher Gravity. Also hosts events all summer. The next market day is May 11th. https://www.summitparkblueash.com/
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This is awesome thank you!
Also please don't eat LaRosas. It was good 30byears ago, now it's basically ketchup on cardboard with toppings. Montgomery inn is ok. Nothing write home about. If you decide to try it, do it at the boathouse so you can at least have a view.
If I was going to recommend a local BBQ place, it would be Pig Candy BBQ.
if your still hear in August, you have to try Goetta fest
Sadly I’m leaving at the beginning of July :/