Sandra’s Guidebook for The Greater Cincinnati Area
Food scene
Known for their loaded tots and boozy milkshakes! Non-alcoholic options available also. Outdoor seating and lighting available. Only a 10 minute walk from the house!
Nomad
225 Fairfield AvenueKnown for their loaded tots and boozy milkshakes! Non-alcoholic options available also. Outdoor seating and lighting available. Only a 10 minute walk from the house!
New brunch spot in the area. They offer a twist to Mexican, Caribbean and Latin American cuisine. Only a 4 minute walk from the house!
Yuca
700 Fairfield AvenueNew brunch spot in the area. They offer a twist to Mexican, Caribbean and Latin American cuisine. Only a 4 minute walk from the house!
Gourmet pizza, smoked wings, charcuterie boards, and more! Only a 3 minute walk from the house!
Cork N Crust Bellevue
710 Fairfield AvenueGourmet pizza, smoked wings, charcuterie boards, and more! Only a 3 minute walk from the house!
This is a premier destination for local food and artisan products, a dynamic public gathering place, and a vital community asset. Vibrant and living historic marketplace. Check their website for upcoming events! 10 minute drive from the house!
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1801 Race StThis is a premier destination for local food and artisan products, a dynamic public gathering place, and a vital community asset. Vibrant and living historic marketplace. Check their website for upcoming events! 10 minute drive from the house!
Whether your downtown or in the Newport area, Cincinnati is known for their skyline chili! Chili served over noodles with finely shredded cheddar cheese and coneys!
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Skyline Chili
290 Ludlow AveWhether your downtown or in the Newport area, Cincinnati is known for their skyline chili! Chili served over noodles with finely shredded cheddar cheese and coneys!
Casual, lodge-themed spot for American eats & beer with a riverside view of the Cincinnati skyline.
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Buckhead Mountain Grill
35 Fairfield AveCasual, lodge-themed spot for American eats & beer with a riverside view of the Cincinnati skyline.
Mediterranean Tapas and wine! They have the best fried broccoli!
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Abigail street
1214 Vine StMediterranean Tapas and wine! They have the best fried broccoli!
Locally owned franchise in the are with delicious ice cream and donuts. They also have coffee. If you enjoy a glazed with sprinkle donut, then you must try their Glazed Happiness Donut! Not all locations have a bakery so call before you go. The one in Fort Thomas, KY does!
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Graeter's Ice Cream
1401 Vine StLocally owned franchise in the are with delicious ice cream and donuts. They also have coffee. If you enjoy a glazed with sprinkle donut, then you must try their Glazed Happiness Donut! Not all locations have a bakery so call before you go. The one in Fort Thomas, KY does!
Mexican restaurant with the Ohio River view! Only a mile walk/drive from the house!
Cancun Mexican Bar And Grill
2313 Buttermilk CrossingMexican restaurant with the Ohio River view! Only a mile walk/drive from the house!
Local eatery with family favorites. They use local and fresh ingredients. Only a few blocks from the house!
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Elusive Cow Cafe
519 Fairfield AveLocal eatery with family favorites. They use local and fresh ingredients. Only a few blocks from the house!
Another local favorite serving soft, warm pretzels and sandwiches on pretzel bread. A few blocks from the house!
The Pretzel Place
411 Fairfield AvenueAnother local favorite serving soft, warm pretzels and sandwiches on pretzel bread. A few blocks from the house!
Local favorite coffee and breakfast shop. They offer a variety of options for breakfast and lunch. Country style breakfasts.
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Avenue Brew
310 Fairfield AveLocal favorite coffee and breakfast shop. They offer a variety of options for breakfast and lunch. Country style breakfasts.
Lighter breakfast and lunch options. Check out their menu for details. Close walk to the house!
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Bellevue Bistro
313 Fairfield AveLighter breakfast and lunch options. Check out their menu for details. Close walk to the house!
Great brunch option. I love their chicken and waffles!
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Taste of Belgium at The Banks
16 West Freedom WayGreat brunch option. I love their chicken and waffles!
Amazing local steak house! Great for a romantic date night or work dinner.
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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
505 Walnut StAmazing local steak house! Great for a romantic date night or work dinner.
Located right on the historic Ohio River in Newport, Kentucky, Chart House is one of the most magnificent waterfront restaurants, offering views of both the water and the Cincinnati skyline. This riverfront restaurant combines a beautiful setting with an upscale atmosphere, making it one of the finest seafood restaurants in the Cincinnati area.
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Chart House
405 Riverboat RowLocated right on the historic Ohio River in Newport, Kentucky, Chart House is one of the most magnificent waterfront restaurants, offering views of both the water and the Cincinnati skyline. This riverfront restaurant combines a beautiful setting with an upscale atmosphere, making it one of the finest seafood restaurants in the Cincinnati area.
Trotta’s Steak & Seafood is an upscale, yet casual dining restaurant located in the heart of the Dayton, Kentucky Historic District. Serving hand cut steaks and fresh seafood daily, Trotta’s is a hidden gem that must be experienced by locals and tourists.
Trotta's Steak & Seafood
441 6th AveTrotta’s Steak & Seafood is an upscale, yet casual dining restaurant located in the heart of the Dayton, Kentucky Historic District. Serving hand cut steaks and fresh seafood daily, Trotta’s is a hidden gem that must be experienced by locals and tourists.
Located on the banks. Great choice if your looking to be downtown and craving a good steak!
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
100 E Freedom WayLocated on the banks. Great choice if your looking to be downtown and craving a good steak!
Great Italian restaurant downtown! They offer table seating for large groups. Can make reservations online.
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Sotto
118 E 6th StGreat Italian restaurant downtown! They offer table seating for large groups. Can make reservations online.
An Italian restaurant with a Kentucky flavor set in an historic neighborhood, where everyone knows your name, as well as your father, your mother, and probably at least one of your grandparents. Historic and local favorite!
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Pompilios
600 Washington AveAn Italian restaurant with a Kentucky flavor set in an historic neighborhood, where everyone knows your name, as well as your father, your mother, and probably at least one of your grandparents. Historic and local favorite!
Known for their ribs and sauce. Local favorite with river views!
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Montgomery Inn The Boathouse
925 Riverside DrKnown for their ribs and sauce. Local favorite with river views!
Fine dining. Elegant, upscale restaurant with city views & a menu of classic, vegan & gluten-free Italian dishes.
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Primavista
810 Matson PlFine dining. Elegant, upscale restaurant with city views & a menu of classic, vegan & gluten-free Italian dishes.
Great Indian restaurant in Newport. They do not serve alcohol, however, you are welcome to bring your own bottle of wine and enjoy with your meal.
Jot India Restaurant
1709 Monmouth StreetGreat Indian restaurant in Newport. They do not serve alcohol, however, you are welcome to bring your own bottle of wine and enjoy with your meal.
Siam Orchid
511 Fairfield AveLocal Thai restaurant within walking distance to the house.
Mr. Sushi
580 Walnut StSushi near Fountain Square downtown.
Multiple options of things to do for all
A great place to see the city of Cincinnati from across the river while sipping your favorite beverage or enjoying lunch at their new box park with food trucks. They also have an aquarium and a movie theater. Great for shopping. Could spend the whole day here! Great for families, couples, groups, solo travelers, etc. Only 1.6 mile drive/walk from the house.
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Newport on the Levee
One Levee WayA great place to see the city of Cincinnati from across the river while sipping your favorite beverage or enjoying lunch at their new box park with food trucks. They also have an aquarium and a movie theater. Great for shopping. Could spend the whole day here! Great for families, couples, groups, solo travelers, etc. Only 1.6 mile drive/walk from the house.
Check online for list of Events. Duke Energy Center offers a variety of shows, expo's, and exhibits!
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525 Elm StCheck online for list of Events. Duke Energy Center offers a variety of shows, expo's, and exhibits!
In the center of downtown Cincinnati, Fountain Square host events all year long. Check their website for details for when you are coming to town. In the winter they have ice skating and bumper cars and in the summer they offer live music, festivals, and dancing!
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Fountain Square
520 Vine StIn the center of downtown Cincinnati, Fountain Square host events all year long. Check their website for details for when you are coming to town. In the winter they have ice skating and bumper cars and in the summer they offer live music, festivals, and dancing!
Amusement Park with roller coasters and rides for all ages. In October they have a Halloween Haunt and in winter they have a winter-fest. Plan to spend the whole day here! About a 35 minute drive from the house.
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Kings Island
6300 Kings Island DrAmusement Park with roller coasters and rides for all ages. In October they have a Halloween Haunt and in winter they have a winter-fest. Plan to spend the whole day here! About a 35 minute drive from the house.
One of the best Zoo's in the nation! A must visit if you are coming to town with kids. They have a new kangaroo walk and aerial adventure called the Kanga climb. Multiple animal encounters, including feeding giraffes! Don't forget to see our famous Fiona the hippo! Check their website for details! Only a 15 minute drive from the house. Parking is 10 dollars.
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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine StOne of the best Zoo's in the nation! A must visit if you are coming to town with kids. They have a new kangaroo walk and aerial adventure called the Kanga climb. Multiple animal encounters, including feeding giraffes! Don't forget to see our famous Fiona the hippo! Check their website for details! Only a 15 minute drive from the house. Parking is 10 dollars.
Coney Island has a huge water park area and some smaller rides and activities. They also have festivals throughout the year. In the winter they have a drive through holiday light display!
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Coney Island Park
6201 Kellogg AveConey Island has a huge water park area and some smaller rides and activities. They also have festivals throughout the year. In the winter they have a drive through holiday light display!
Bars/Breweries/Wineries
Ghost baby is located near Over the Rhine, 5 stories underground in the previous lagering tunnels. They often have live music! They typically require reservations in advance.
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Ghost Baby
1314 Republic StGhost baby is located near Over the Rhine, 5 stories underground in the previous lagering tunnels. They often have live music! They typically require reservations in advance.
They offer craft beer in a fun, laid back environment. They have a rooftop bar and a large open taproom. They have limited food menu from OTR chili.
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Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm StThey offer craft beer in a fun, laid back environment. They have a rooftop bar and a large open taproom. They have limited food menu from OTR chili.
They offer craft beer and catch-a-fire pizza. Very spacious, dog friendly, and laid back atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating. They also have brewery tour options.
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MadTree Brewing
3301 Madison RdThey offer craft beer and catch-a-fire pizza. Very spacious, dog friendly, and laid back atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating. They also have brewery tour options.
Mainstrasse Village is a vibrant 19th century German neighborhood in Covington, Kentucky, just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Listed on the National Historic Registry, Mainstrasse is home to unique shops, galleries, some of Covington’s finest restaurants, and hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, including GoettaFest. A few of their bars are on the Kentucky Bourbon Tour and within walking distance.
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Mainstrasse Village Pub
619 Main StMainstrasse Village is a vibrant 19th century German neighborhood in Covington, Kentucky, just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Listed on the National Historic Registry, Mainstrasse is home to unique shops, galleries, some of Covington’s finest restaurants, and hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, including GoettaFest. A few of their bars are on the Kentucky Bourbon Tour and within walking distance.
Part of the Northern KY Back Road Wine Trail. Offers a variety of fruit wines and grape wines. Wine tastings available. Check their website for dinner events! About a 25 minute drive from the house.
StoneBrook Winery
6570 Vineyard LnPart of the Northern KY Back Road Wine Trail. Offers a variety of fruit wines and grape wines. Wine tastings available. Check their website for dinner events! About a 25 minute drive from the house.
About a 20 minute drive from the house. This winery offers red, white and fruit wines. It is part of the Norther KY Back Road Wine Trail.
Camp Springs Vineyard Winery
6685 4 Mile RdAbout a 20 minute drive from the house. This winery offers red, white and fruit wines. It is part of the Norther KY Back Road Wine Trail.
About a 30 minute drive South from the house. This Winery has a beautiful vineyard. They offer tastings and a mix of dry, semi sweet and sweet wines. Check online for hours of operation. Part of the Norther KY Back Road Wine Trail.
Atwood Hill Winery & Vineyard
1616 Spillman RdAbout a 30 minute drive South from the house. This Winery has a beautiful vineyard. They offer tastings and a mix of dry, semi sweet and sweet wines. Check online for hours of operation. Part of the Norther KY Back Road Wine Trail.
Located between Great American Ball Park and Paul Brown Stadium, this street offers many bars/restaurants to explore. This area is also part of DORA where you can buy a beverage in a DORA cup and enjoy sipping it in the outdoor area/green space.
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The Banks
145 Second St ELocated between Great American Ball Park and Paul Brown Stadium, this street offers many bars/restaurants to explore. This area is also part of DORA where you can buy a beverage in a DORA cup and enjoy sipping it in the outdoor area/green space.
Foosball, pin ball, ping pong and duck pin. Unique bar with many games to play while drinking your favorite beverage.
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Pins Mechanical Company
1124 Main StFoosball, pin ball, ping pong and duck pin. Unique bar with many games to play while drinking your favorite beverage.
Chill hangout with event space & a garden offering beer, infused shots, wine & creative cocktails.
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Somerset Bar
139 East McMicken AvenueChill hangout with event space & a garden offering beer, infused shots, wine & creative cocktails.
Located in Covington, KY this is a local favorite brewery offering craft beer.
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Braxton Brewing Company
27 W 7th StLocated in Covington, KY this is a local favorite brewery offering craft beer.
Neighborhood brewery and taproom. Outdoor seating available. Has a kitchen with limited options. Offers a beercentric Sunday brunch!
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Darkness Brewing
224 Fairfield AveNeighborhood brewery and taproom. Outdoor seating available. Has a kitchen with limited options. Offers a beercentric Sunday brunch!
Locally owned and operated. Cozy tavern with finely crafted cocktails and food menu.
Three Spirits Tavern
209 Fairfield AvenueLocally owned and operated. Cozy tavern with finely crafted cocktails and food menu.
Gaming venue with slots & video poker plus lounges, a buffet, a steakhouse & a tropical eatery.
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1000 Broadway StGaming venue with slots & video poker plus lounges, a buffet, a steakhouse & a tropical eatery.
Museums
The Cincinnati Museum Center on Downtown’s Western Avenue is an impressive art deco building housing several different museums plus a theater and library.
The Cincinnati History Museum has exhibitions relating the story of the city from its founding to the present day, a full-scale vintage street with soundscapes and a boardable replica steamboat.
The Museum Of Natural History And Science has a dinosaur hall full of fossils and skeletons, a replica limestone cavern and lots of educational interactive exhibits.
The Robert D. Lindner theater is used for presenting films on wildlife, space and the natural world.
They also have a newly renovated Children's museum.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western AveThe Cincinnati Museum Center on Downtown’s Western Avenue is an impressive art deco building housing several different museums plus a theater and library.
The Cincinnati History Museum has exhibitions relating the story of the city from its founding to the present day, a full-scale vintage street with soundscapes and a boardable replica steamboat.
The Museum Of Natural History And Science has a dinosaur hall full of fossils and skeletons, a replica limestone cavern and lots of educational interactive exhibits.
The Robert D. Lindner theater is used for presenting films on wildlife, space and the natural world.
They also have a newly renovated Children's museum.
Kids 10 and under are free admission for 2022! The state-of-the-art Creation Museum allows you to venture through biblical history, stunning exhibits, botanical gardens, planetarium, zoo, zip line adventure course, and much more. They have a 4D theater and daily events. Check their website for more details. About 30 minute drive from the house.
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Iziko Lokwakha
2800 Bullittsburg Church RdKids 10 and under are free admission for 2022! The state-of-the-art Creation Museum allows you to venture through biblical history, stunning exhibits, botanical gardens, planetarium, zoo, zip line adventure course, and much more. They have a 4D theater and daily events. Check their website for more details. About 30 minute drive from the house.
Kids 10 and under are free admission for 2022! Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old. Ark Encounter is situated in beautiful Grant County in Williamstown, Kentucky, halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington and right off I-75.
They have camel rides/encounters, many food options, a petting zoo, and more!
About 45 minute drive from the house. Plan for a whole day visit if you decide to go!
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Ark Encounter
1 Ark Encounter DrKids 10 and under are free admission for 2022! Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old. Ark Encounter is situated in beautiful Grant County in Williamstown, Kentucky, halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington and right off I-75.
They have camel rides/encounters, many food options, a petting zoo, and more!
About 45 minute drive from the house. Plan for a whole day visit if you decide to go!
SEA thousands of the world’s most exotic aquatic creatures as you waddle with playful penguins, meet rare white alligators, be surrounded by sharks and surprised by smiling stingrays. Encounter thrilling adventures like the first-in-the-world Shark Bridge, where you can cross inches above a tank full of sharks on a rope bridge. Plus, experience the NEW exhibit Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels and explore a long ago-sunken ship and the creatures that call this accidental reef home.
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Newport Aquarium
1 Levee Way SEA thousands of the world’s most exotic aquatic creatures as you waddle with playful penguins, meet rare white alligators, be surrounded by sharks and surprised by smiling stingrays. Encounter thrilling adventures like the first-in-the-world Shark Bridge, where you can cross inches above a tank full of sharks on a rope bridge. Plus, experience the NEW exhibit Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels and explore a long ago-sunken ship and the creatures that call this accidental reef home.
The Reds Hall of Fame, which opened in 2004, is an interactive, historical museum dedicated to recognizing and celebrating Cincinnati Reds baseball.
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Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum
100 Joe Nuxhall WayThe Reds Hall of Fame, which opened in 2004, is an interactive, historical museum dedicated to recognizing and celebrating Cincinnati Reds baseball.
Grocery and Liquor
This Kroger is located off the same exit as the house and only a few minute drive.
Kroger
2150 Dixie HwyLocal Grocery store that should have all your needs!
Large liquor/party store that is off the same exit as the house. Can stop on your way in and get everything you need to make your favorite beverage!
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The Party Source
95 Riviera DrLarge liquor/party store that is off the same exit as the house. Can stop on your way in and get everything you need to make your favorite beverage!
Great place for last minute items you forgot while walking to/from the house.
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Family Dollar
5449 N Bend RdGreat place for last minute items you forgot while walking to/from the house.
Riverside Liquor
118 6th AvenueEasy stop just at the end of the street from the house!
Live Music/Performance
Riverbend hosts concerts for all your favorite singers and bands! Only 11 minutes from the house! Check their website for their calendar of events!
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Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg AveRiverbend hosts concerts for all your favorite singers and bands! Only 11 minutes from the house! Check their website for their calendar of events!
The Aronoff Center is a large performing arts center in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Events that can typically be found at the Aronoff Center include: plays, ballet, popular music concerts, stand-up comedy shows, and musicals
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I-Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut StThe Aronoff Center is a large performing arts center in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Events that can typically be found at the Aronoff Center include: plays, ballet, popular music concerts, stand-up comedy shows, and musicals
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is a professional regional theatre committed to producing and presenting for diverse audiences the broadest range of theatre in an inviting theatrical environment. They have the best Christmas Carol Play during the holidays!
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Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt Adams CirCincinnati Playhouse in the Park is a professional regional theatre committed to producing and presenting for diverse audiences the broadest range of theatre in an inviting theatrical environment. They have the best Christmas Carol Play during the holidays!
The Andrew J. Brady Music Center is a music venue in Cincinnati, Ohio, located in The Banks neighborhood on the Ohio River. The venue opened in July 2021. The year-round facility includes an outdoor stage for concerts and festivals in the park adjacent to the venue.
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The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
25 Race StThe Andrew J. Brady Music Center is a music venue in Cincinnati, Ohio, located in The Banks neighborhood on the Ohio River. The venue opened in July 2021. The year-round facility includes an outdoor stage for concerts and festivals in the park adjacent to the venue.
A classical music performance hall in Cincinnati, Ohio, completed in 1878. It serves as the home for the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, May Festival Chorus, and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
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Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm StA classical music performance hall in Cincinnati, Ohio, completed in 1878. It serves as the home for the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, May Festival Chorus, and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Parks/playgrounds/trails
This park is located near The Findley Market. It’s a 6 acre park that includes a nice green space, kid play area, dog park and events throughout the year. They sometimes have art exhibits from local artists and sometimes the have free outdoor yoga! Only 10 mins from the house.
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Washington Park
1230 Elm StThis park is located near The Findley Market. It’s a 6 acre park that includes a nice green space, kid play area, dog park and events throughout the year. They sometimes have art exhibits from local artists and sometimes the have free outdoor yoga! Only 10 mins from the house.
This small park has a playground, swing set and half basketball court. It’s only a block from the house!
O'Fallon Park
This small park has a playground, swing set and half basketball court. It’s only a block from the house!
Great views of the river! Playground, basketball court, small walking trail. Occasional events. Only a 2 min drive or 8 min walk from the house!
Bellevue Beach Park
643-665 Frank Benke WayGreat views of the river! Playground, basketball court, small walking trail. Occasional events. Only a 2 min drive or 8 min walk from the house!
Eden Park is one of the most popular parks in Cincinnati Parks. Landmarks within the park include Hinkle Magnolia Garden, which features a picturesque gazebo, memorial tree groves and paths, Mirror Lake, the Bettman Fountain, and the newly added Tom Jones Commons featuring Eden Park’s first picnic shelter, wetlands, and nature playscape.
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Eden Park
950 Eden Park DrEden Park is one of the most popular parks in Cincinnati Parks. Landmarks within the park include Hinkle Magnolia Garden, which features a picturesque gazebo, memorial tree groves and paths, Mirror Lake, the Bettman Fountain, and the newly added Tom Jones Commons featuring Eden Park’s first picnic shelter, wetlands, and nature playscape.