Guidebook for Cincinnati
Food Scene
A Tavola Bar + Trattoria
1220 Vine StGood authentic wood fired pizza. Walking distance.
Starbucks
2520 Cunningham DrIt's a Starbucks. Many folks love it. Walking distance.
Ferrari's Little Italy and Bakery
7677 Goff TerraceFamily owned Italian restaurant. Walking distance.
Locally owned and chilled coffee house with some food. Walking distance.
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Coffee Please
6930 Miami AveLocally owned and chilled coffee house with some food. Walking distance.
Cincinnati Is best know for CHILI. Forget the chains. This is the real deal. The sandwiches are killer.
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Blue Ash Chili
11711 Princeton PikeCincinnati Is best know for CHILI. Forget the chains. This is the real deal. The sandwiches are killer.
You can't get a better steak!!!!!!!!!!!
Good bar too. About a 15 minute drive.
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Jeff Ruby's Precinct
311 Delta AveYou can't get a better steak!!!!!!!!!!!
Good bar too. About a 15 minute drive.
Best Italian in town. 15 to 20 minute drive to Downtown Cincinnati.
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Scotti's Italian Restaurant
919 Vine StBest Italian in town. 15 to 20 minute drive to Downtown Cincinnati.
You will have to go to a remote spot in Mexico to find food as good as Mazunte. Usually crowded but the line moves fast. About 10 minutes away. Tell Josh where you are coming from.
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Mazunte Taqueria
5207 Madison RdYou will have to go to a remote spot in Mexico to find food as good as Mazunte. Usually crowded but the line moves fast. About 10 minutes away. Tell Josh where you are coming from.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3725 Paxton AveIf you are a Chipotle fan here it is.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3725 Paxton AveIf you are a Chipotle fan here it is. Close as well.
Panera Bread
8115 Montgomery RdIf you are a Panera fan here it is.
Bee prepared for long waits. Best to look on line on how to shorten your wait. Healthy breakfast and lunch. You won't be sorry you waited. Family friendly except for the wait.
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Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley
3098 Madison RdBee prepared for long waits. Best to look on line on how to shorten your wait. Healthy breakfast and lunch. You won't be sorry you waited. Family friendly except for the wait.
Ok, this may be the best restaurant in Cincinnati. Try it. Wait a minute, best to get your hair undercut before you try this place.
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Pho Lang Thang
1828 Race StOk, this may be the best restaurant in Cincinnati. Try it. Wait a minute, best to get your hair undercut before you try this place.
Cincinnati has been known for a rib joint for years. This ain't it. This is so much better. Beware long lines but worth it. It's so hip I can barely go there. BYOB.
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Eli's BBQ
3313 Riverside DriveCincinnati has been known for a rib joint for years. This ain't it. This is so much better. Beware long lines but worth it. It's so hip I can barely go there. BYOB.
La Soupe
915 East McMillan StreetGood soup. Good cause. Owners pedigree just beyond.
Ok, 13 miles is a long drive for a cup of coffee. Get one, you will see what I mean.
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Coffee Emporium
110 E Central PkwyOk, 13 miles is a long drive for a cup of coffee. Get one, you will see what I mean.
Sotto
118 E 6th StIf you are ready for a good meal this it.
GREAT FOOD! Best lunch deal in town. 4 course box lunch at the bar...$14 bucks.
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Jean-Robert's Table
713 Vine StGREAT FOOD! Best lunch deal in town. 4 course box lunch at the bar...$14 bucks.
Holtman's Donut Shop
Vine StreetMust do. Damn good donuts. You got to be hip though.
Very good hamburger, onion rings. Cozy. Runs about 5 to 1 AE's people to Arie's people.
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Zip's Cafe
1036 Delta AveVery good hamburger, onion rings. Cozy. Runs about 5 to 1 AE's people to Arie's people.
Chicken On the Run
7255 Ohio AveFriendly neighborhood joint for decent bar food. Good ole boy bar.
Worth the drive. About 20 minutes. But crazy good. Most sophisticated Chinese in Cincinnati.
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Sichuan Chili
10400 Reading RdWorth the drive. About 20 minutes. But crazy good. Most sophisticated Chinese in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati is short of good Chinese.
This place is worth the drive (about 20 minutes) just for the scallion pancakes. Be sure to get the dipping sauce.
Johnny Chan
8721 Fields Ertel RdCincinnati is short of good Chinese.
This place is worth the drive (about 20 minutes) just for the scallion pancakes. Be sure to get the dipping sauce.
Must see. Findlay Market is the best venue for real food in town. It's in an area of OTR that is in the process of gentrification. Try to park close as it is still very uncivilized just a few blocks removed. Worth the risk for the scene. Good restaurants that are part of Findlay are Pho Lang and Eli's. Weekends are the best.
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I-Marikhi yase-Findlay
1801 Race StMust see. Findlay Market is the best venue for real food in town. It's in an area of OTR that is in the process of gentrification. Try to park close as it is still very uncivilized just a few blocks removed. Worth the risk for the scene. Good restaurants that are part of Findlay are Pho Lang and Eli's. Weekends are the best.
BEST VEGAN IN CINCINNATI.
I haven't eaten here but both daughters say it's good.
Yelp has 100's of reviews at 4.5 stars so from a 5 star Airbnb to a 5 star restaurant give it a shot.
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Loving Hut
6227 Montgomery RdBEST VEGAN IN CINCINNATI.
I haven't eaten here but both daughters say it's good.
Yelp has 100's of reviews at 4.5 stars so from a 5 star Airbnb to a 5 star restaurant give it a shot.
Marx has good bagels with good ingredients. Good for a snack or meal anytime. Lox with cream cheese is good. Egg salad is good. Catch Marx there for a good conversation if you don't get on his nerves, then he might blow up on you. Still fun. About 15 minutes from the house.
Marx Hot Bagels
9701 Kenwood RdMarx has good bagels with good ingredients. Good for a snack or meal anytime. Lox with cream cheese is good. Egg salad is good. Catch Marx there for a good conversation if you don't get on his nerves, then he might blow up on you. Still fun. About 15 minutes from the house.
Whole Foods Market
2693 Edmondson Rd About 15 minutes from the Airbnb.
Best views of Downtown Cincinnati skyline from a restaurant. Pretty good food and lots of brews. Calamari is good.
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Incline Public House
2601 W 8th StBest views of Downtown Cincinnati skyline from a restaurant. Pretty good food and lots of brews. Calamari is good.
Mad Llama Coffee Shop
5001 Kenwood RdGot to love the local roasters. Just 3 miles away.
Most guests describe Jungle Jim's as a unique experience. The breadth and quality of food is just over the top...like 3500 varieties of hot sauce! Make sure you go to the Fairfield location. It's 45 minutes away but worth it. The Eastgate location is faux, Fairfield is the real thing. If you can go on Saturday that's the show.
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I-Market yaseJungle Jim's International
5440 Dixie HwyMost guests describe Jungle Jim's as a unique experience. The breadth and quality of food is just over the top...like 3500 varieties of hot sauce! Make sure you go to the Fairfield location. It's 45 minutes away but worth it. The Eastgate location is faux, Fairfield is the real thing. If you can go on Saturday that's the show.
Everything Else
Kroger Bakery
6950 Miami AveSmall town friendly full grocery with in walking distance.
High cream content ICE CREAM that deserves it's reputation. You won't be sorry.
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Graeter's Ice Cream
8533 Beechmont AveHigh cream content ICE CREAM that deserves it's reputation. You won't be sorry.
Because it's trader Joe's and you can trust them with what you put in your body. Less than 10 minutes from Airbnb.
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Trader Joe's
7788 Montgomery RdBecause it's trader Joe's and you can trust them with what you put in your body. Less than 10 minutes from Airbnb.
Arts & Culture
Mariemont Theatre
6906 Wooster PikeLocally owned artsy theater close by. 3 miles away.
Pretty good shot of local art scene. Only on last Friday night of month (Final Friday).
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Pendleton Art Center
1310 Pendleton StPretty good shot of local art scene. Only on last Friday night of month (Final Friday).
The Cincinnati Art Museum has a fairly extensive collection. It is comparable to other medium sized Midwest cities. It is the largest in Cincinnati.
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I-Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park DrThe Cincinnati Art Museum has a fairly extensive collection. It is comparable to other medium sized Midwest cities. It is the largest in Cincinnati.
The architecture of the building is the feature. It was done by the now late Zaha Hadid. The cafe on the first floor is worth a stop.
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I-Centre for Contemporary Arts
44 E 6th StThe architecture of the building is the feature. It was done by the now late Zaha Hadid. The cafe on the first floor is worth a stop.
Considered the number 2 museum in Cincinnati the Taft has has some extraordinary exhibits.
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Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike StConsidered the number 2 museum in Cincinnati the Taft has has some extraordinary exhibits.
Was New York museum quality when it opened 13 years ago.
Still interesting and inspirational.
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E Freedom WayWas New York museum quality when it opened 13 years ago.
Still interesting and inspirational.
You can just go to see the coolest building in town (OK, I give you the Orchid Court in the Netherland Hotel) and not even go to the Exhibits (It's free to walk around). Or show the kids what a train station looks like then and now as it is still functioning.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western AveYou can just go to see the coolest building in town (OK, I give you the Orchid Court in the Netherland Hotel) and not even go to the Exhibits (It's free to walk around). Or show the kids what a train station looks like then and now as it is still functioning.
Drinks & Nightlife
If your mindset is between 25 and 35 years old go to Pearl's. Just look at the contrast between the exterior siding and the interior to see that this is the hippest gig in town. You've been warned.
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Pearl's
3520 Eastern AveIf your mindset is between 25 and 35 years old go to Pearl's. Just look at the contrast between the exterior siding and the interior to see that this is the hippest gig in town. You've been warned.
MadTree is an outrageously popular micro brew. It's less than 5 miles away from the house.
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MadTree Brewing
3301 Madison RdMadTree is an outrageously popular micro brew. It's less than 5 miles away from the house.
Rhinegeist is the reincarnation of an authentic 1900 brewery setting in a hot area of OTR. No props here, it's the real deal. Yeah it hip and cool and normally packed. Great scene.
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Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm StRhinegeist is the reincarnation of an authentic 1900 brewery setting in a hot area of OTR. No props here, it's the real deal. Yeah it hip and cool and normally packed. Great scene.
Top of the Park is a rooftop bar atop the Residence Inn. The views are very cool, it generally crowded and the drinks are expensive but worth it because of the view. The ambiance is exceptional.
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Top of the Park
506 E 4th StTop of the Park is a rooftop bar atop the Residence Inn. The views are very cool, it generally crowded and the drinks are expensive but worth it because of the view. The ambiance is exceptional.
Must do. This is a must stop for Cincinnati. So hip in an ancient Village kind of way. It's legendary for folks like David Crosby and Paul McCartney or Axel Rose to drop in with a guitar after a concert. Legendary barkeep. Don't miss it.
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The Blind Lemon
936 Hatch StMust do. This is a must stop for Cincinnati. So hip in an ancient Village kind of way. It's legendary for folks like David Crosby and Paul McCartney or Axel Rose to drop in with a guitar after a concert. Legendary barkeep. Don't miss it.
Myrtle's Punch House
2733 Woodburn AveVery cool scene. Good drinks and food. Go downstairs.
Close by and pretty hip. Yeah, they brew their own. About 3 miles from the Airbnb.
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Fifty West Brewing Company
7605 Wooster PikeClose by and pretty hip. Yeah, they brew their own. About 3 miles from the Airbnb.
Parks & Nature
Must do. Overview and ambiance that Cincinnati is known for. About 10 minutes from Airbnb.
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Ault Park
5090 Observatory AveMust do. Overview and ambiance that Cincinnati is known for. About 10 minutes from Airbnb.
Must do. 50 miles of paved bike and running trail following an old rail line. Rated top 10 bike trail in USA. Access at Milford trail head 3 miles away from Airbnb. State Route 126 # 5.
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Little Miami Scenic Trail Rst
Must do. 50 miles of paved bike and running trail following an old rail line. Rated top 10 bike trail in USA. Access at Milford trail head 3 miles away from Airbnb. State Route 126 # 5.
3.0 miles round trip on an 1800's excursion railroad bed. Covered by tree canopy with a few wet spots. It follows a gurgling stream most of the way. 450 feet of elevation gain on the leg out. Best run in Cincinnati Region. 2000 feet after the first bridge look up the hill and you can catch a glimpse of a FLW house.
Red Bird Hollow trailhead
6168 Given Rd3.0 miles round trip on an 1800's excursion railroad bed. Covered by tree canopy with a few wet spots. It follows a gurgling stream most of the way. 450 feet of elevation gain on the leg out. Best run in Cincinnati Region. 2000 feet after the first bridge look up the hill and you can catch a glimpse of a FLW house.
Turner Farms is 200 acre organic farm that is 2.4 miles from the Airbnb. There is a sign out front and a 1/4 mile lane back to the "Farm Market shack". You can wander around the farm if you like or soon take a cooking class that focuses on farm to table and organic food prep.
Turner Farm
7400 Given RdTurner Farms is 200 acre organic farm that is 2.4 miles from the Airbnb. There is a sign out front and a 1/4 mile lane back to the "Farm Market shack". You can wander around the farm if you like or soon take a cooking class that focuses on farm to table and organic food prep.
All new with activities and river views and activities.
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Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayAll new with activities and river views and activities.
Eden Park
950 Eden Park DrOverlooks of The River, Downtown, and the Arboretum.
Nice walk.
Nice river views with downtown in the background. Checkout the airport from 500 feet up.
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Alms Park
710 Tusculum AveNice river views with downtown in the background. Checkout the airport from 500 feet up.
Whats left of a much larger arbortetum. Very quiet and reflective. About 2 1/2 miles from the Airbnb.
Stanley Rowe Arboretum
4600 Muchmore RdWhats left of a much larger arbortetum. Very quiet and reflective. About 2 1/2 miles from the Airbnb.
If you appreciate large scale outdoor sculpture in a natural environment this place you will love. Nationally notes in quality. Be sure to see the Pyramid House on the grounds created by the Father of the Park as his personal home. It's almost an hour from the Airbnb.
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum. Hamilton..
If you appreciate large scale outdoor sculpture in a natural environment this place you will love. Nationally notes in quality. Be sure to see the Pyramid House on the grounds created by the Father of the Park as his personal home. It's almost an hour from the Airbnb.
Sightseeing
The Carew Tower observation deck is a highlight with views for mile from the 49th floor.
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Carew Tower Observation Deck
41 W 5th StThe Carew Tower observation deck is a highlight with views for mile from the 49th floor.
Entertainment & Activities
Kenwood Theatre
5901 Kenwood RdClose and not a megaplex.