The Clifton Gaslight District of Cincinnati is located in the north central part of the city. It is near the UC campus and offers a diversity of retail, dining, and drinking establishments.
The area is still lit by original gas lamps birthing the name of “Gaslight District.” This village-like, tree lined community features residential streets with historic homes and mansions. Residents of a mixture of students, professors, artists, families, and more call it home.
Esquire Theater
If you are wanting a true sense of the Gaslight District, take a trip to the movies. The Esquire Theater is a 107 year old treasure that was saved and resurrected by residents in the area. In the 1980s, the theater was threatened to be replaced with big chain restaurants, but residents joined together to save it and promote it as an art house movie theater. According to Esquire Theater’s website, “…the owners are committed to showing independent, foreign, low-budget and commercial films – movies they believe interested Cincinnati moviegoers should be given an opportunity to see.”
Ludlow Avenue shopping and Dining District
A beautiful aspect of the the Gaslight District is the lack of strip malls. The Clifton area instead features the Ludlow Avenue shopping and Dining District. There are plenty of places to dine in the district from upscale or casual, French or American, to hometown establishments.
It also features some of Clifton’s best little shops. Gifts, clothing, accessories, home goods and more. Enjoy walking and spending the day enjoying what the district has to offer.
Cincy Red Bike
Clifton is also home to a Cincy Red Bike station. Located at Library & Burnet Woods – 3402 Brookline. Pick up a bike and enjoy the Gaslight District!
Clifton Cultural Arts Center
Enjoy an event, exhibit, or class at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, a community-created art center. The CCAC website states “the center is fueled by shared passion and a singular belief – collective experience of creative and artistic expression brings together diverse communities and nurtures more inspired, more insightful children and adults.”
Support an inspiring Clifton establishment and view their event calendar.
Clifton Parks
Clifton has a handle of parks in the area to enjoy.
Mount Storm Park is on a historic estate featuring the original gazebo from the Bowler home. Today it has been converted to a children’s playground with a great view of the Clifton skyline.
Mt. Airy Forest offers a dog park, panic areas, disc golf, hiking trails, and more.
Burnet Woods is 89.3 acres with a walking trail that University of Cincinnati students and families particularly enjoy escaping to.
Conclusion
If you are looking to call the Clifton Gaslight District home, you can find a list of apartments, homes, and condos for rent on the Cincy Rent’s website.
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